어떤 것이 명시된 것에 불과하며, 그 이상도 이하도 아님을 강조하여, 중요하지 않거나 양이 적음, 또는 아주 사소한 정도를 나타내는.
Used to emphasize that something is no more than, or nothing better than, what is specified, suggesting insignificance, small quantity, or the slightest degree (often in the superlative 'the merest').
예문:
"The success was due to mere luck, not careful planning or skill."
"He dismissed the complaint as a mere misunderstanding between colleagues."
"She reacted strongly to the merest hint of criticism in his voice."
호수, 연못, 또는 때로는 큰 웅덩이나 습지 지역을 일컫는 말.
A lake, pond, or sometimes a large pool or marshy area.
예문:
"The ancient village was situated beside a clear, deep mere."
"Ducks and geese often congregate on the surface of the mere at dawn."