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연탄을 영어로. coal briquette 브리켓 briquette 은 영어로 '벽돌 brick'을 뜻함. 영어 사전을 찾아보니, 원래 뜻은. '미세한 물질을 응집해서 만든 벽돌 모양의 덩어리'임. 단어가 쓰이기 시작한 것은 1883년 경. 아마 이 시절부터 '연탄'과 비슷한 게 사용되기 시작한 모양. 한국 사람들이 난방 재료로 썼던 연탄을 영어로 하면, coal briquette 석탄 브리켓, 혹은 charcoal briqutte '숯' 브리켓이라고 해야겠다. 연탄재를 실어 나르는 청소부 사진. 1980년대까지만 해도 한국 도시, 읍내에서 흔히 볼 수 있었던 광경이었다. 어린시절 동네 친구 아버지도 연탄을 이렇게 실어나르시곤 했었다. 이제 화석연료, 석탄과 연탄은 점점 더 우리 일상에서 사라지겠지만, 연탄은 한국에서도 거의 100년을 넘게 겨울.. 2022. 12. 11.
fabulous (fable + like)= “wonderful” or “marvelous.” 정말 좋은, 놀라울 정도로, 굉장히 좋은 Fabulous 패불러스. “wonderful” or “marvelous.” 정말 좋은, 놀라울 정도로, 굉장히 좋은 동류어. fantastic, terrific, awesome 반대 의미. terrible, aweful fabulous adjective fab·​u·​lous ˈfa-byə-ləs 1 a : resembling or suggesting a fable : of an incredible, astonishing, or exaggerated nature fabulous wealth b : WONDERFUL, MARVELOUS had a fabulous time a fabulous view from the summit 2 : told in or based on fable fabulous drag.. 2022. 12. 4.
Quintessence 퀸테슨스. 5번째 요소. 사물의 본질 (가장 순수하고 가장 응축된 형식을 지닌 사물의 본질). 가장 전형적인 사례 혹은 대표. Quintessence 퀸테슨스. 5번째 요소. 사물의 본질 (가장 순수하고 가장 응축된 형식을 지닌 사물의 본질). 가장 전형적인 사례 혹은 대표. 흙, 물, 공기, 불이라는 4가지 원소 (요소) 이외에, 제 5의 요소 (원소)를 뜻함. 최근 물리학자의 용어. Quintessence란, 관찰 가능한 우주 속, 에너지의 70%를 구성하고 있는 ‘흑 에너지’를 지칭함. noun quin·​tes·​sence kwin-ˈte-sᵊn(t)s 1 : the fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies 2 : t.. 2022. 12. 4.
Jejune –지준. 지루하고, 재미없는, 하품나오는. (행동,태도) 미성숙한, 어린애 같은, 너무 단순한 Jejune –지준. 지루하고, 재미없는, 하품나오는. (행동,태도) 미성숙한, 어린애 같은, 너무 단순한 adjective jih-JOON What It Means Jejune is a formal word often used as a synonym of juvenile to describe things (such as behaviors, attitudes, etc.) that are immature, childish, or simplistic. It can also mean "uninteresting" or "boring." // Her rude and jejune remarks about the painting were entirely unbefitting someone of her stature .. 2022. 11. 26.
parturition 파투리션. (아기) 만삭. 해산. 출산 과정. parturition = childbirth the action or process of giving birth to offspring : CHILDBIRTH parturient women 아이낳는 여자. 만삭. 2022. 11. 22.
office. (특히 정부) 권력 조직의 지위. 공직. COUNTABLE a room or building where the people in an organization or department work I work in the company’s Los Angeles office. Our offices are on the third floor. the office (=where you work every day): I usually try to leave the office before 6.00 pm. a regional/branch/local office Synonyms and related words - Government and office buildings centre chancellery city hall ... Explore Thesaurus ​.. 2022. 11. 21.
provisions 식량. 미리 대비 (예비, 준비), 규정 조항. provision 1 of 2 noun pro·​vi·​sion prə-ˈvi-zhən 1 a : the act or process of providing b : the fact or state of being prepared beforehand. c : a measure taken beforehand to deal with a need or contingency : PREPARATION made provision for replacements Make provision for one's old age. 노년에 대비하다 make provision against accidents 사고에 대비하다 2. 식량. 양식. 저장품. 식량이 충분하다.provisions are plentiful. 식량이 부족하다. p.. 2022. 11. 21.
overhead 뜻. 머리 위로. overhead expenses (총경비,경상비), SOC (social overhead capital 사회적 간접 자본) overhead. 문자 그대로 . 머리 위에. above one's head : ALOFT above your head A large white bird flew silently overhead. She reached up for the overhead light. 2 of 3 adjective over·​head ˈō-vər-ˌhed 1 a : operating, lying, or coming from above b : having the driving part above the part driven valves operated by an overhead camshaft 2 : of or relating to overhead overhead costs overhead 3 of 3 noun over·​h.. 2022. 11. 21.
similitude 뜻 (상대, 직유, 비교, 종류와 성질의 일치), likeness, resemblance, similarity, analogy. similar 뜻 similar 의 뜻. 정확히 동일한 것은 아니지만, 공통적 성질들을 공유하고 있는 것. similitude 씨밀리튜드 1. 상대, 둘 시각적 닮음. 이미지 2. 상상 (머리 속) 비교. 직유 3. 종류 혹은 성질에서 일치 (상응) 비교 (비유) 점. noun si·​mil·​i·​tude sə-ˈmi-lə-ˌtüd -ˌtyüd 1 a. : COUNTERPART, DOUBLE b : a visible likeness : IMAGE 2 : an imaginative comparison : SIMILE 3 a : correspondence in kind or quality b : a point of comparison Synonyms alikeness community comparability corresp.. 2022. 11. 18.
perk up (활기를 되찾다) perk (tip, gratuity 팁. 정규 임금 이외에 혜택이나 이익) Perk perk (Entry 1 of 3) intransitive verb 1a: to thrust up the head, stretch out the neck, or carry the body in a bold or insolent manner b: to stick up or out jauntily 2: to gain in vigor or cheerfulness especially after a period of weakness or depression —usually used with up he's perked up noticeably 활력을 되찾다 ( 쇠약이나 우울 이후) perk up . transitive verb 1: to make smart or spruce in appearance : F.. 2022. 10. 11.
tantrums a fit of bad temper . tantrum. 탠트럼 성질 더러운. 발짝 경련처럼 폭발하는 더러운 성격. MBS's tantrums. 2022. 10. 10.
어반큘러 avuncular – 삼촌처럼 푸근한, 친절한. 동네 아저씨같은. avuncular charm 어반큘러 avuncular – 삼촌처럼 푸근한, 친절한. 동네 아저씨같은 Avuncular is used to describe someone or something as being "like an uncle," especially "kind or friendly like an uncle." // The shopkeeper was known for his avuncular charm, always handing out free treats to the neighborhood children. AVUNCULAR in Context "From East L.A. to Pasadena, from Koreatown to Riverside, and from the San Gabriel Valley to Orange .. 2022. 10. 10.
catapulted to fame. 유명해지다. after his two brothers died unexpectedly in 2011 and 2013, Salman was catapulted up the line of succession. catapult. 군사. 전쟁. 투석기. 2022. 10. 7.
sober 뜻. 술, 약물에 취하지 않은 상태(맨 정신), 음식물 절약, 진지한. energy sobriety 에너지 절약 sober. 원래 뜻. not intoxicated. 술 알콜 마약 등에 취하지 않은 상태. 두번째는 음식물 식량, 물 등을 아껴쓰는. sparing in the use of food and drink. "energy sobriety " 에너지 절약 세번째는 촛불 시위 묘사. 진지한 marked by temperance , moderation and seriousness. a sober candlelight vigil. 2022. 10. 4.
carve out ( 자기 경력이나 일, 작품 ) 획득하다. 창조하다 조각하다 뜻을 확장한 사례 carve out. create or obtain something that helps you by skillful activities. 핵심은, 능수능란함이 요구된다... win carveouts. carve out political career. 2022. 10. 4.
clout 뜻. 정치적 영향력 사례. America had the clout to impose this moral code against terrorists and tyrants. clout = political influence. 2022. 10. 2.
onomatopoeia 의성어. onomatopoeia 오너마터 피아. 의성어. on·​o·​mato·​poe·​ia | \ ˌä-nə-ˌmä-tə-ˈpē-ə , -ˌma- \ Definition of onomatopoeia 1: the naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss) also : a word formed by onomatopoeia In comic books, when you see someone with a gun, you know it's only going off when you read the onomatopoeias. — Christian Marclay 2: the use of.. 2022. 9. 25.
의인화. Anthropomorphic 의인화 (행동이나 외관 등 인간처럼 묘사되거나 간주된 것) Anthropomorphic 의인화 (행동이나 외관 등 인간처럼 묘사되거나 간주된 것) What It Means. 앤쓰로포 모픽. Anthropomorphic means “described or thought of as being like human beings in appearance, behavior, etc.” // The story chronicles the adventures of a group of anthropomorphic forest critters. See the entry > ANTHROPOMORPHIC in Context “Dream and his six siblings are the anthropomorphic personifications of universal concepts... 2022. 9. 25.
윤석열 hot mic 핫 마이크 뜻. hot mic 핫 마이크 뜻. 말하는 사람이 알아채지 못한 상황에서 마이크가 켜져 있는 상태. noun [ C ] (also hot mike) UK /ˈhɒt ˌmaɪk/ US/ˈhɑːt ˌmaɪk/ a microphone (= a device you speak into to make your voice louder or to record your voice) that is switched on, especially without the speaker realizing: He was caught on hot mic criticizing a member of the public. A hot mike picked up his boast that he would win. More examples The can.. 2022. 9. 23.
플레이져리즘.plagiarism 어원. plagiarius (kidnapper 납치.유괴) 표절​ 플레이져리즘.plagiarism . 표절 ​ UNCOUNTABLE the process of taking another person’s work, ideas, or words, and using them as if they were your own. Someone who does this is called a plagiarist. Evidence of plagiarism has been found in his latest book. The Kidnapping Roots of Plagiarize If schools wish to impress upon their students how serious an offense plagiarism is, they might start with an explanati.. 2022. 9. 8.
펌프에 마중물을 붓다. prime the pump . 경제 (경기 부양책) Prime 프라임. 동사. Prime the pump 원래 샘에서 물을 기를 때, 펌프에 물을 넣어 물을 끌어올린다. 마중물을 붓다. 경제 활동을 지원하다. 스타트업을 돕다. to help a business or activity to be successful, especially by providing money at the start. prime verb primed; priming Definition of prime (Entry 3 of 3) transitive verb 1: FILL, LOAD. 2a: to prepare for firing by supplying with priming b: to insert a primer into (a cartridge case) 3: to apply the .. 2022. 9. 8.
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