호수보다 작은, 자연적으로 또는 인공적으로 형성된 고여 있는 물웅덩이.
A small body of still water, typically smaller than a lake, formed naturally or artificially.
예문:
"The children spent the afternoon catching tadpoles in the shallow garden pond."
"We need to clean out the pond filter before the algae completely take over."
"During the drought, the pond dried up completely, leaving cracked mud behind."
(비격식) 대서양을 이르는 말, 특히 북미와 유럽 사이를 의미하는 'across the pond' 구문에서 사용됨.
Used informally to refer to the Atlantic Ocean, especially in the phrase 'across the pond' (meaning between North America and Europe).
예문:
"She moved across the pond last year to take a job in London."
"It's always interesting to see how trends differ on this side of the pond versus Europe."
흐르는 물이나 액체를 막아 작은 웅덩이나 호수를 형성하게 하다.
To hold back or dam up flowing water or another liquid, causing it to form a small pool or lake.
예문:
"The construction crew had to pond the runoff water temporarily before diverting it."
"A natural rock formation had managed to pond the stream, creating a small, deep pool."
(흐르는 물이나 액체가) 고여서 작은 웅덩이나 호수를 형성하다.
(Of flowing water or liquid) to accumulate and form a small pool or lake.
예문:
"If the drain is blocked, rainwater will quickly start ponding on the flat roof."
"We noticed that water tends to pond heavily in the lowest corner of the field after a storm."