English Dictionary

learn the ropes

IPA（発音記号）

/ˈlɜːn ðə ˈɹəʊps/

動詞

くだけた表現

(originally nautical, informal) To learn the basics or master introductory knowledge. / (informal) To learn some skill requiring specialist knowledge.

日本語の意味

基本や初歩的な知識、スキル・技術を習得する。 / 入門的な内容やコツを学ぶ。

During her first month in the research lab, Naomi stayed after hours to learn the ropes from the senior technician.

研究室での最初の1か月、ナオミは先輩技術者から要領を学ぶために残業していた。

意味（1）

(originally nautical, informal) To learn the basics or master introductory knowledge.

Work slowly and cautiously until you have learned the ropes.

意味（2）

(informal) To learn some skill requiring specialist knowledge.

While it is unlikely that [Lonny] Baxter plays a significant role immediately, he will be able to learn the ropes of interior play from such veterans as [Dikembe] Mutumbo, Yao [Ming], and [Juwan] Howard.

learns the ropes （ present singular third-person ）

learning the ropes （ participle present ）

learned the ropes （ participle past ）

learned the ropes （ past ）

learnt the ropes （ participle past ）

learnt the ropes （ past ）