lightning rodの主な意味と例文
1名詞
意味 避雷針
a metallic rod installed on a structure to protect it from lightning by conducting the electrical charge to the ground
例文 The building was equipped with a lightning rod.
その建物は避雷針が装備されていた。
The lightning rod prevented damage during the storm.
雷雨の間に避雷針が被害を防いだ。
2名詞
意味 批判の矛先を集める人
a person who attracts criticism or hostility, often diverting it from others
例文 The manager became a lightning rod for public criticism.
その管理職は世間の批判の矢面に立った。
WordNetlightning rodと他の単語との繋がり
1名詞
意味 a metallic conductor that is attached to a high point and leads to the ground; protects the building from destruction by lightning
高所に取り付けられ地面に通じる金属製導体；落雷による建物の破壊を防ぐ
同義語 上位語 - conductor指揮者