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slang

/sleɪŋ/

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noun

속어, 은어

Language outside of conventional usage and in the informal register.

Examples :

"My friends use a lot of slang when they talk about their favorite video games. "

내 친구들은 좋아하는 비디오 게임에 대해 이야기할 때 많은 속어를 사용한다.

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noun

은어, 전문 용어

Language that is unique to a particular profession or subject; jargon.

Examples :

"My grandpa uses a lot of slang from his time as a sailor. "

할아버지는 뱃사람이었을 때의 은어를 많이 사용하신다.

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noun

속어, 은어

The specialized language of a social group, sometimes used to make what is said unintelligible to those not members of the group; cant.

Examples :

"Teenagers often use slang that older people don't understand. "

십대들은 종종 나이든 사람들이 이해하지 못하는 속어를 사용한다.

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noun

속어, 은어

A particular variety of slang; the slang used by a particular group.

Examples :

"The students used a lot of sports slang at lunch, like "stud" for someone good at a game. "

학생들은 점심 시간에 "stud"처럼 게임을 잘하는 사람을 지칭하는 스포츠 속어를 많이 사용했다.

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noun

속어, 은어

An item of slang; a slang word or expression.

Examples :

""The word 'lit' is a piece of slang that means something is really good or cool." "

'lit'라는 단어는 무언가가 정말 좋거나 멋지다는 것을 의미하는 속어입니다.

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verb

욕하다, 소리 지르다

To vocally abuse, or shout at.

Examples :

"The teacher slanged at the student for being late to class. "

선생님은 수업에 늦은 학생에게 욕을 했다.

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verb

던지다, 내던지다

To throw with a circular or arcing motion.

Examples :

"The pitcher slanged the ball over the fence during practice. "

투수가 연습 중에 공을 펜스 너머로 던졌다.

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verb

새총으로 던지다

To throw with a sling.

Examples :

"The shepherd slang a stone at the wolf to protect his sheep. "

양을 보호하기 위해 양치기는 늑대에게 새총으로 돌을 던졌다.

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verb

밧줄을 감다

To pass a rope around (a cask, gun, etc.) preparatory to attaching a hoisting or lowering tackle.

Examples :

"The dockworkers had to slang the heavy barrel before they could lift it onto the ship. "

부두 노동자들은 무거운 통을 배에 올리기 전에 밧줄을 감아야 했다.

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verb

암거래하다, 불법으로 팔다

To sell, peddle, or distribute illicitly (e.g. drugs, sex, etc.).

Examples :

"The gang was slanging drugs near the school, putting young lives at risk. "

그 갱은 학교 근처에서 마약을 암거래하여 젊은이들의 삶을 위험에 빠뜨렸다.

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noun

곶, 좁고 긴 땅

Any long, narrow piece of land; a promontory.

Examples :

"The fishing village was built on a small, rocky slang jutting out into the bay. "

어촌은 만으로 튀어나온 작고 바위투성이의 곶에 지어졌다.

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noun

족쇄

A fetter worn on the leg by a convict.

Examples :

"The convict wore a heavy slang on his leg as punishment for stealing. "

그 죄수는 절도에 대한 처벌로 다리에 무거운 족쇄를 착용했다.

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noun

가짜 무게, 속임수

A counterfeit weight or measure.

Examples :

"The baker used a slang to measure the flour, which meant the bread wouldn't turn out right. "

빵집 주인이 밀가루를 측정하기 위해 가짜 무게를 사용했는데, 이는 빵이 제대로 나오지 않을 것을 의미했다.

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noun

떠돌이 쇼

A travelling show, or one of its performances.

Examples :

"The small town eagerly awaited the arrival of the annual slang, a travelling show featuring acrobats and musicians. "

작은 마을은 곡예사와 음악가를 특징으로 하는 떠돌이 쇼인 연례 떠돌이 쇼의 도착을 간절히 기다렸다.

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noun

행상 면허

A hawker's license.

Examples :

"He needed a valid slang before he could legally sell his wares in the market. "

그는 시장에서 합법적으로 상품을 판매하기 전에 유효한 행상 면허가 필요했다.

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noun

시계줄

A watchchain.

Examples :

"His grandfather's gold slang connected to his pocket watch, a gleaming reminder of a bygone era. "

할아버지의 금 시계줄은 회중시계에 연결되어 있었고, 지나간 시대를 빛나게 상기시켜 주었다.

wear style item thing appearance

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verb

판매하다, 팔다

To sell (especially illegal drugs).

Examples :

"The neighborhood gang was known to slang cocaine to students at the high school. "

그 동네 갱은 고등학교 학생들에게 코카인을 판매하는 것으로 알려져 있었다.

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