비위를 맞추기 위해 주는 작은 선물이나 양보.
A thing given or done as a concession of no great value to appease someone whose main demands are not being met.
예문:
"The tax cut was seen as a mere sop to the angry voters."
"He offered a small promotion as a sop to keep her from resigning."
수프나 소스 등에 담가서 먹는 빵 조각.
A piece of bread dipped in liquid such as soup, gravy, or sauce.
예문:
"She enjoyed the last sop of bread soaked in the rich beef stew."
"The child reached for a sop of toast from his father's plate."
흡수력이 있는 물질을 사용하여 액체를 빨아들이다.
To soak up liquid using an absorbent substance.
예문:
"Use this sponge to sop up the spilled milk on the counter."
"He used a paper towel to sop the grease from the pizza."
무언가를 흠뻑 적시거나 완전히 젖게 하다.
To wet something thoroughly or to become completely soaked.
예문:
"The sudden downpour sopped their clothes within minutes."
"We were completely sopped by the time we reached the shelter."
성격이나 의지가 약하여 결단력이 없는 사람.
A person who lacks character, spirit, or willpower.
예문:
"Don't be such a sop and stand up for your own rights."
"He was dismissed as a sentimental sop by his tougher colleagues."