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A2 · Elementary Countable noun

n. a sign or symbol used to show a direction.

n. a graphical symbol used to indicate direction or to point toward a specific object or location.

日本語:矢印※

“Follow the yellow arrows on the floor to find the exit.”

“The diagram uses a bold red arrow to illustrate the flow of capital from the central bank to commercial lenders.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Computing Technical

n. a symbol used in computer code or math to connect two things.

n. a symbol, often represented as '->', used in programming to access members of a structure or in mathematics to denote a mapping.

“In this code, the arrow shows that the variable points to a specific memory address.”

“The programmer used an arrow operator to access the object's properties through its pointer, ensuring the data was retrieved efficiently.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Literary

v. to move very quickly and in a straight line.

v. to move with great speed and directness toward a specific destination.

“The small bird arrowed through the trees and disappeared into its nest.”

“The kingfisher arrowed toward the surface of the lake, striking the water with surgical precision to catch its prey.”

C1 · Advanced Dialect · Informal

v. to pick someone to do a job they do not want to do.

v. to single out or nominate an individual for an undesirable task or responsibility.

“My boss arrowed me to write the meeting minutes again.”

“I was hoping to leave early, but I got arrowed to stay behind and finish the monthly report.”