단 하나뿐인 유일한 상태
Only one; not one of several.
예문:
"The entire village is powered by a single generator."
"He managed to finish the task with a single hand."
결혼하지 않았거나 연인이 없는 상태
Unmarried or not involved in a stable sexual relationship.
예문:
"She enjoys the freedom of being single."
"The hotel offers special rates for single travelers."
한 사람이 사용하기에 적합한
Designed or suitable for one person.
예문:
"I booked a single room for my business trip."
"The dorm provides each student with a single bed."
부정문에서 강조를 위해 쓰이는 단 하나
Even one (used for emphasis, often in negative contexts).
예문:
"Not a single person showed up for the meeting."
"He didn't make a single mistake on the test."
결혼하지 않았거나 배우자가 없는 사람
A person who is unmarried or not in a relationship.
예문:
"The cruise is specifically designed for singles over thirty."
"It is hard to find housing that caters to young singles."
주요 곡 하나가 담긴 음악 녹음물
A music recording that has only one main song.
예문:
"The band released their new single last Friday."
"Her latest single topped the charts within hours."
타자가 1루까지 나가는 야구 안타
A hit in baseball that allows the batter to reach first base safely.
예문:
"He hit a sharp single to left field."
"The runner advanced to second on a single."
특별한 관심을 위해 무리에서 골라내다
To choose someone or something from a group for special attention.
예문:
"The coach singled him out for his exceptional performance."
"It is unfair to single out one person for a group mistake."
야구에서 1루타를 치다
To hit a single in baseball.
예문:
"The rookie singled in the winning run."
"She singled to start the bottom of the ninth inning."