어떤 일이나 생각에 마음과 주의를 온통 쏟게 하거나 몰두하게 만들다.
To absorb the whole attention or interest of someone.
예문:
"The intricate plot of the novel engrossed her so much that she missed her stop."
"A fascinating documentary on deep-sea life engrossed the students during the science class."
법적 문서나 공식 기록을 최종적인 형태나 큰 글씨로 또박또박 정식으로 작성하다.
To prepare or write a legal or official document in its final, formal, and definitive form.
예문:
"Once the terms were finalized, the solicitor proceeded to engross the property deed."
"It was the clerk's duty to engross the legislative bill before it was presented for signing."
시장이나 상품을 독점하거나 매점하여 이익을 취하다.
To gain or keep exclusive possession of a commodity or market; to monopolize.
예문:
"The merchant was accused of trying to engross the grain supply to inflate prices during the famine."
"In the 18th century, certain companies sought to engross the trade routes to the East Indies."