두 개의 흡반을 가진 환형동물로, 주로 척추동물의 피를 빨아먹는 기생충.
An aquatic or terrestrial annelid worm with suckers at both ends, many of which are bloodsucking parasites.
예문:
"The hiker discovered a leech attached to his leg after wading through the muddy stream."
"Medicinal leeches are occasionally used in modern hospitals to assist with blood circulation after surgery."
남에게 달라붙어 이익을 가로채거나 고혈을 짜내는 기생충 같은 사람.
A person who habitually exploits or sponges on others for personal gain without giving anything back.
예문:
"He realized that his wealthy lifestyle had attracted a group of leeches who only cared about his money."
"The corrupt politician was described as a leech draining the city's budget for personal projects."
세로돛의 뒷 가장자리 또는 가로돛의 세로 가장자리.
The after or leeward edge of a fore-and-aft sail, or the vertical edge of a square sail.
예문:
"The sailor tightened the line to stop the leech of the mainsail from fluttering in the wind."
"A reinforced leech prevents the sail from tearing during heavy storms."
의사나 치료사를 일컫는 옛말.
An old-fashioned or historical term for a physician or healer.
예문:
"In medieval literature, the village leech was often the only person with knowledge of herbal medicine."
"The king summoned his most trusted leech to treat the mysterious illness."
자신의 이익을 위해 습관적으로 남에게 의지하거나 남의 것을 착취하다.
To habitually exploit or rely on others for one's own benefit, often draining their resources.
예문:
"He has been leeching off his sister's generosity for years without ever looking for a job."
"The small startup managed to leech off the larger corporation's research data to develop its own product."