말과에 속하며 긴 귀와 특유의 울음소리를 가진 가축화된 포유동물로, 주로 짐을 운반하는 데 쓰임.
A domesticated hoofed mammal of the horse family with long ears and a braying call, typically used as a beast of burden.
예문:
"The donkey carried heavy baskets of fruit up the steep mountain trail."
"In many rural areas, donkeys remain a vital means of transportation."
어리석거나 멍청한 행동을 하는 사람, 또는 고집이 매우 센 사람을 비하하여 이르는 말.
A derogatory term for a person who is perceived as stupid, foolish, or exceptionally stubborn.
예문:
"Stop acting like a donkey and apologize for your rude behavior."
"He was such a donkey that he refused to admit he was wrong even when presented with facts."
미국 정치에서 민주당을 상징하는 동물.
The traditional symbol and mascot used to represent the Democratic Party in the United States.
예문:
"The political cartoonist used a donkey to represent the Democratic candidate's platform."
"Historically, the donkey has been the emblem of the Democratic Party since the 1870s."
기계 공학에서 주 장치를 보조하거나 예비용으로 설치된 보조 엔진 또는 장치를 이르는 말.
Denoting an auxiliary or secondary engine or piece of mechanical equipment used for supplementary tasks.
예문:
"The crew started the donkey engine to operate the winches while the ship was in port."
"A donkey pump was used to maintain water pressure in the backup cooling system."