도덕적이나 종교적인 면에서 겉으로만 번지르르하게 하는 위선적인 말입니다.
Hypocritical and sanctimonious talk, typically of a moral, religious, or political nature.
예문:
"The sermon was dismissed as mere religious cant by the skeptical audience."
"She grew tired of the political cant that ignored the real needs of the people."
특정 집단이나 직업군에서 사용하는 은어나 전문 용어로, 종종 부정적인 의미로 쓰입니다.
Language peculiar to a specified group or profession and regarded with disparagement.
예문:
"To understand the hackers' cant, one must be familiar with internet subcultures."
"The thieves' cant allowed the criminals to communicate without being understood by the guards."
물체가 기울어진 상태나 비스듬한 경사면을 의미합니다.
A slanting or tilted position; a slope or an angled surface.
예문:
"The architect designed the roof with a sharp cant to prevent snow buildup."
"He adjusted the cant of the solar panels to catch more sunlight."
물체를 비스듬하게 기울이거나 경사지게 만드는 행위입니다.
To cause to be in a slanting or oblique position; to tilt or tip.
예문:
"The ship began to cant dangerously as the cargo shifted during the storm."
"He canted his head to get a better view of the painting."
도덕적이나 종교적인 주제에 대해 위선적으로 또는 독실한 체하며 말하는 것입니다.
To talk hypocritically or sanctimoniously about something.
예문:
"He would often cant about the importance of honesty while hiding his own debts."
"It is easy to cant about charity when you have never known poverty."
청승맞은 목소리로 구걸하거나 애걸하는 행위입니다.
To beg or plead in a whining or sing-song tone.
예문:
"In the old novel, the protagonist had to cant for bread on the streets of London."
"The beggar began to cant for spare change near the station entrance."
(스코틀랜드어) 기운이 넘치고 활발하며 건강한 상태를 나타냅니다.
Brisk, lively, or in good health and spirits.
예문:
"She was pleased to find her grandmother still cant and full of stories."
"The old man remained cant and hearty despite the long winter."