음식을 입에 넣어 씹고 삼키다; 식사를 하다.
To put food into the mouth, chew it, and swallow it; to consume a meal.
예문:
"We decided to eat outside on the patio since the weather was so nice."
"She always eats a light breakfast before going to the gym."
"If you eat too quickly, you might get a stomach ache."
산, 녹, 벌레 등이 물질을 서서히 파괴하거나 닳게 하다; 부식하거나 침식하다.
(Of acid, rust, or insects) to destroy or wear away gradually; to corrode or erode.
예문:
"The strong acid began to eat away at the metal surface immediately."
"Termites had eaten into the wooden foundation, causing structural damage."
"Over centuries, the relentless waves have eaten into the cliff face."
누군가를 심하게 걱정시키거나 괴롭히다.
To worry, bother, or annoy someone greatly (often used in the phrase 'What's eating you?').
예문:
"He looks really stressed out; I wonder what is eating him lately."
"Don't let that small mistake eat at you all day long."
손실이나 비용을 고객에게 전가하지 않고 회사가 감수하거나 부담하다.
To accept or absorb a financial loss or cost rather than passing it on to a customer or third party.
예문:
"Because the error was ours, the company decided to eat the cost of the expedited shipping."
"We had to eat a significant loss on the investment when the market crashed."
음식물이나 간식, 특히 파티나 비공식적인 모임에서 제공되는 것.
Food or snacks, especially those served at a party or informal gathering.
예문:
"There were plenty of drinks and eats available at the reception after the wedding."
"We stopped at the convenience store to grab some quick eats for the road trip."