handle

取っ手、柄

物を持ち上げたり動かしたり使ったりするときに握る部分。

やさしい英語で： The part of an object you hold to lift, move, or use it.

• The handle is broken.
• She turned the door handle slowly.
• Both handles on my bag have torn.

類義語： grip

よく使う表現： door handle, bag handle, hold the handle

ハンドルネーム、ユーザー名

特にネットや無線で、本名の代わりに使う名前。

やさしい英語で： A name you use instead of your real name, especially online or on the radio.

• What is your online handle?
• She posts under the handle Moonbird.
• Their radio handles were printed on the badges.

類義語： username, nickname, alias

よく使う表現： online handle, social media handle, choose a handle

大瓶の酒

度数の高い酒が約1.75リットル入った大きな瓶。

やさしい英語で： A large bottle of strong alcohol containing about 1.75 liters.

• They bought a handle of vodka.
• A handle of whiskey stood behind the bar.
• That shop sells handles of rum.

類義語： sixty, sixty-sixer

よく使う表現： handle of vodka, handle of whiskey

ビールジョッキ

取っ手付きの伝統的なグラスに入ったビール。容量は地域によって違う。

やさしい英語で： A glass of beer served in a traditional glass with a side grip; its size varies by region.

• He ordered a handle of beer.
• The bartender filled two handles with lager.
• We drank a handle each at the pub.

類義語： jug

よく使う表現： handle of beer, order a handle

賭け金総額

一定の期間や催しで、人々が賭けたお金の合計。

やさしい英語で： The total amount of money people bet during a particular time or event.

• The casino reported a record handle.
• Saturday’s handle exceeded five million dollars.
• The track’s monthly handle fell sharply.

類義語： betting turnover

よく使う表現： daily handle, betting handle, total handle

称号、肩書き

DoctorやSirなど、人の名前に付ける称号や肩書き。

やさしい英語で： A title, such as Doctor or Sir, added to a person’s name.

• He now has a handle to his name.
• She cared little for that fancy handle.
• The handle “Sir” impressed his neighbours.

類義語： title

よく使う表現： handle to someone’s name, fancy handle

対処する、処理する

仕事や問題、人、難しい状況にうまく対応する。

やさしい英語で： To deal successfully with a task, problem, person, or difficult situation.

• I can handle this problem.
• She handled the complaints calmly.
• How do you handle pressure at work?

類義語： manage, deal with, cope with

よく使う表現： handle a problem, handle the pressure, handle something well

触る、手に取る

手で物に触れたり、持ったり、動かしたりする。

やさしい英語で： To touch, hold, or move something with your hands.

• Please do not handle the glass.
• She handled the baby bird gently.
• Wash your hands after handling raw chicken.

類義語： touch, hold

よく使う表現： handle with care, handle something gently, handle raw meat