English Dictionary

ass

IPA（発音記号）

/æs/

名詞

俗語 廃用

Any of several species of horse-like animals, especially Equus asinus, the domesticated of which are used as beasts of burden. / (slang) A stupid person. / (printing, slang, obsolete) A compositor.

日本語の意味

ロバ（家畜として荷役に使われる馬に似た動物） / （俗語）愚かな人 / （印刷用語、俗語、古い用法）組版者

The old ass carried the farmer's sacks up the steep trail without complaint.

年老いたロバは文句を言わずに急な山道を農夫の袋を運んだ。

意味（1）

Any of several species of horse-like animals, especially Equus asinus, the domesticated of which are used as beasts of burden.

Thus the Aſſe having a peculiar mark of a croſſe made by a black liſt down his back, and another athwart, or at right angles down his ſhoulders; common opinion aſcribes this figure unto a peculiar ſignation; ſince that beaſt had the honour to bear our Saviour on his back.

意味（2）

(slang) A stupid person.

I had sprung to my feet. I was speaking, and yet I had prepared no words. Tarp Henry, my companion, was plucking at my skirts and I heard him whispering, Sit down, Malone! Don't make a public ass of yourself.

意味（3）

(printing, slang, obsolete) A compositor.

Sometimes by way of joke, and sometimes by way of irritation, compositors are called Asses by the pressmen.

asses （ plural ）