今日の単語 Rubbernecker

rubbernecker

今日の単語は rubbernecker です。rubber + neck-er ワンピースかな

a person who looks at something in a stupid way, especially a driver who drives more slowly to look at an accident

〈米俗〉やじ馬（根性の人）、じろじろ見る人

【語源】ゴム(rubber)のように首(neck)を伸ばして見る様子から

【同】curious onlooker（この表現の方が一般的）

例文は似たり寄ったりかな。。。

‘Pay attention’: Six cars crash on Northamptonshire carriageway due to ‘rubbernecking‘ at scene of lorry and car collision – Police allege that further collisions took place after drivers tried to get a glimpse of the crash on the opposite side of the carriageway. (from Chronicle)

どこも同じですね。交通事故を見て通る車でまた事故が！

Drivers who photograph crash sites could face a huge fine under new Wisconsin law – A new Wisconsin law sets up major penalties for drivers who whip out their phones to snap a photo of a crash. In December 2021, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed into law a bill making it illegal for drivers to use their phones within 500 feet of the scene of a motor vehicle crash. Officials hope that the new law will save lives by discouraging rubbernecking and distracted driving. (from CDL Life)

交通事故の写真を撮ることを法律で禁止します。これで少しでも人命が救われることを願っています。

Pitt planted tall trees outside his home to block rubberneckers.

野次馬をブロックするために家の周りに高い木を植えた。ピット 🙂

今日の単語は

rubbernecking/rubbernecker　野次馬

でした

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