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earwig

/ˈɪə(ɹ)wɪɡ/

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noun

집게벌레

Any of various insects of the order Dermaptera that have elongated bodies, large membranous wings folded underneath short leathery forewings and a pair of large pincers protruding from the rear of the abdomen.

Examples :

"I found an earwig crawling in my garden, and I could clearly see its pincers. "

나는 정원에서 집게벌레가 기어가는 것을 발견했고, 그 집게를 분명히 볼 수 있었다.

insect animal biology nature

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noun

참견꾼, 비밀 고문

One who whispers insinuations; a secret counsellor.

Examples :

"Jealous and insecure, Maria became the earwig whispering doubts about Sarah's capabilities to the boss, hoping to undermine her chances for promotion. "

질투심 많고 불안한 마리아는 사라의 능력을 의심하는 말을 상사에게 속삭이는 참견꾼이 되어 승진 기회를 깎아내리려 했다.

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noun

아첨꾼, 알랑쇠

Examples :

"Instead of directly asking the boss for a raise, Michael used his coworker, the earwig, to constantly praise the boss's management skills and subtly suggest Michael deserved more recognition. "

마이클은 상사에게 직접적인 인상을 요구하는 대신, 동료 아첨꾼을 이용하여 상사의 경영 능력을 끊임없이 칭찬하고 마이클이 더 많은 인정을 받아야 한다고 은근히 암시했다.

character person attitude

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verb

헐뜯다, 중상하다

To fill the mind of with prejudice by insinuations.

Examples :

"My rival tried to earwig the boss against me by spreading rumors about my work ethic. "

내 경쟁자는 내 직업 윤리에 대한 소문을 퍼뜨려 상사에게 나에 대한 중상을 하려 했다.

mind communication attitude

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verb

은밀한 논쟁이나 대화를 통해 영향을 미치려 하다

To attempt to influence by persistent confidential argument or talk.

Examples :

"My brother kept trying to earwig me into lending him my car for the weekend by constantly reminding me how much I owed him. "

내 동생은 내가 그에게 얼마나 빚졌는지 계속 상기시키면서 주말에 내 차를 빌려주도록 나를 설득하려 했다.

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verb

엿듣다

Examples :

"The students were earwigging on the teacher's conversation about the upcoming test. "

학생들은 다가오는 시험에 대한 선생님의 대화를 엿듣고 있었다.

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verb

엿듣다, 몰래 듣다

To eavesdrop on.

Examples :

"She tried not to earwig on their conversation, but she was curious about the argument. "

그녀는 그들의 대화를 엿듣지 않으려고 했지만, 그 다툼에 대해 궁금했다.

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