콩과 식물의 씨앗을 감싸고 있는 껍질 부분
an elongated seed vessel of a leguminous plant such as the pea, splitting open on both sides when ripe
예문:
"The dried pods of the vanilla orchid are used to make extract."
"Pea pods can be composted after the peas are eaten."
고래나 돌고래와 같은 해양 동물의 작은 무리
a small herd or school of marine animals, especially whales or dolphins
예문:
"A pod of humpback whales was seen breaching in the distance."
"The researchers observed the social behavior of the dolphin pod."
연료나 장비 등을 수용하기 위해 항공기 등에 부착하는 유선형 용기
a detachable or self-contained unit on an aircraft, spacecraft, or vehicle, designed for a specific function
예문:
"The jet carries a specialized pod for electronic warfare."
"The cargo pod was detached from the helicopter upon landing."
작업이나 휴식을 위해 만들어진 작은 독립식 공간
a small, self-contained, and often modular compartment or structure used for working, sleeping, or sitting
예문:
"The office building has private pods for phone calls."
"We stayed in a futuristic sleeping pod at the transit hotel."
식물이 자라면서 꼬투리를 맺거나 형성하다
to produce or develop seed vessels or pods
예문:
"The pea plants will pod more effectively in well-drained soil."
"The crop failed to pod because of the extreme summer heat."
콩이나 완두의 껍질을 까서 알맹이를 빼내다
to remove seeds, such as peas or beans, from their protective outer shells
예문:
"She spent the afternoon podding broad beans for the stew."
"It is easier to pod peas when they are very fresh."