은폐된 장소에서 먼 거리의 목표물을 정확하게 조준하여 사격하는 숙련된 사수나 군인.
A skilled marksman who shoots from a concealed position, typically at long ranges.
예문:
"The sniper remained motionless for hours, waiting for the target to emerge from the building."
"Police snipers were positioned on the rooftops to ensure the safety of the visiting world leaders."
온라인 경매 등에서 종료 직전 마지막 순간에 가장 높은 가격을 제시하여 낙찰을 받는 사람.
A person who waits until the last possible moment to place a winning bid in an online auction.
예문:
"I was winning the auction until a sniper outbid me in the final three seconds."
"Many professional collectors use sniper software to win rare items without driving the price up early."
도요새(snipe)를 전문적으로 사냥하는 사람.
A person who hunts snipes, a type of wading bird known for its erratic flight patterns.
예문:
"In the 18th century, a sniper was simply a hunter who pursued the elusive and fast-flying snipe."
"The difficulty of hitting a snipe in flight led to the term being applied to elite military shooters."