언어의 소리를 나타내는 개별적인 기호나 문자.
A character representing one or more of the sounds used in speech; any of the symbols of an alphabet.
예문:
"The word 'apple' begins with the letter A."
"She carefully traced each letter in her notebook."
봉투에 넣어 우편이나 인편으로 보내는 서면 메시지.
A written, typed, or printed communication, especially one sent in an envelope by mail or messenger.
예문:
"He spent the whole afternoon writing a letter to his parents."
"The postman delivered a thick letter this morning."
법률이나 문서의 정신보다는 기록된 자구 그대로의 엄격한 의미.
The precise wording or strict interpretation of a law or agreement, as opposed to its spirit.
예문:
"The judge followed the letter of the law rather than its spirit."
"Strict adherence to the letter of the contract is required."
문학 작품이나 학문적 지식 또는 저술 활동 전반.
Literature, or the profession of writing and scholarly knowledge.
예문:
"He was known throughout Europe as a distinguished man of letters."
"The university is a place dedicated to the pursuit of letters."
미국 학교에서 운동이나 학업 성취를 인정하여 수여하는 학교 이름의 첫 글자 마크.
An emblem in the shape of a school's initial, awarded for achievement in sports or academics.
예문:
"He proudly wore his varsity letter on his jacket."
"She earned her first letter in swimming during freshman year."
물건이나 토지 등을 빌려주는 사람 또는 임대인.
A person who lets or leases property, equipment, or land to another.
예문:
"The letter of the apartment lives in the same building."
"As the letter of the vehicle, she is responsible for the insurance."
포스터나 책 등에 손이나 인쇄기로 글자를 써넣거나 제목을 붙이다.
To write, print, or engrave letters on something, such as a sign or a book cover.
예문:
"The calligrapher lettered the wedding invitations beautifully."
"The artist was hired to letter the storefront window."
미국 학교에서 운동 선수로서 우수한 성적을 거두어 학교 상징 마크를 받다.
To earn a school's varsity letter as an award for excellence in sports.
예문:
"She lettered in basketball for four consecutive years."
"To letter in a sport, you must play in at least half of the games."