grounded

外出禁止の

主に親からの罰で、外出や特定の楽しみを禁じられている状態。

やさしい英語で： Not allowed to go out or enjoy certain activities as a punishment, usually given by parents.

• I am grounded this weekend.
• She was grounded for lying to her parents.
• Are you still grounded, or can you come to the party?

使い方： grounded for something (I am grounded for coming home late.)

よく使う表現： be grounded, grounded for weeks

地に足のついた、現実的な

人生や大切なことについて、落ち着いて現実的に考えられる様子。

やさしい英語で： Sensible, calm, and realistic about life and what matters.

• She is a very grounded person.
• His family helps him stay grounded despite his success.
• We need someone grounded to lead the team.

類義語： down-to-earth, sensible, realistic

反対語： unrealistic

よく使う表現： stay grounded, grounded person, well grounded, remain grounded

飛行禁止の、飛行停止中の

危険や故障、規則などのため、飛べないか飛行を許されていない状態。

やさしい英語で： Not allowed or able to fly, usually because of danger, a fault, or a rule.

• All flights are grounded today.
• The pilot remained grounded until his medical checks were complete.
• Several grounded aircraft were waiting for repairs.

よく使う表現： grounded aircraft, grounded pilot, remain grounded

接地された

電気を安全に逃がすため、電線で地面につながれている状態。

やさしい英語で： Connected to the earth by a wire so that electricity can flow away safely.

• The circuit is grounded.
• Make sure the metal case is properly grounded.
• A grounded outlet helps protect you from electric shocks.

類義語： earthed

反対語： ungrounded

よく使う表現： grounded circuit, properly grounded, grounded outlet