도로 표면에 마모나 침하로 인해 생긴 움푹 팬 구멍.
A depression or hollow in a road surface caused by wear, weather, or sinking.
예문:
"The city council promised to repair the potholes before the cycling race."
"Hitting a pothole at high speed can severely damage a car's suspension."
물에 의한 암석 침식으로 형성된 깊은 천연 동굴이나 하천 바닥의 원형 구멍.
A deep natural underground cave or a circular hole in a riverbed formed by the erosion of rock by water.
예문:
"Geologists studied the potholes in the canyon to understand ancient water levels."
"The vertical pothole dropped nearly fifty meters into the earth."
취미나 여가 활동으로 지하 동굴을 탐험하다.
To explore underground caves as a hobby or pastime.
예문:
"He joined a local club to learn how to pothole safely."
"Potholing requires physical endurance and a lack of claustrophobia."
도로 표면에 구멍을 내거나 구멍이 생기게 하다.
To produce or develop holes in a road surface.
예문:
"The harsh winter freeze-thaw cycle has potholed most of the rural lanes."
"Heavy machinery will pothole the driveway if you drive over it while the ground is soft."