계약, 약정, 계약서
A formal, legally binding agreement between two or more parties, especially regarding employment, sales, or property.
예문:
"The developer signed a contract to build the new office complex."
"Failure to meet the deadline is a clear breach of contract."
수축하다, 줄어들다, 축소되다
To become smaller or shorter in size, amount, or range.
예문:
"Metals tend to contract when the temperature drops significantly."
"The economy is expected to contract by two percent this year."
감염되다, 병에 걸림
To catch or develop a specific illness or infection.
예문:
"He unfortunately contracted a rare tropical virus during his travels."
"Vaccinations help prevent children from contracting serious diseases."
계약하다, 청부 맡다
To enter into a formal and legally binding agreement to perform work or provide services.
예문:
"The city decided to contract with a private firm for waste management."
"They contracted to deliver the supplies by the end of the month."
살인 청부
An informal arrangement for someone to be killed by a hired assassin.
예문:
"The mob boss allegedly put out a contract on the informant."
"He lived in fear after learning there was a contract on his life."
축약하다, 단축하다
To shorten a word or phrase by omitting or combining letters or sounds.
예문:
"In casual speech, people often contract 'do not' to 'don't'."
"The poet chose to contract the syllables to maintain the meter."