곤충이나 식물이 침이나 가시로 피부를 찔러 독을 주입하다.
To pierce the skin with a sharp body part, such as a stinger or thorn, often releasing venom.
예문:
"I was careful not to disturb the nest, fearing the wasps might sting me."
"Certain types of jellyfish can sting even after they have washed up on the beach."
상처나 예민한 부위에 자극이 가해져 날카로운 통증을 느끼거나 느끼게 하다.
To feel or cause a sharp, burning, or smarting physical pain.
예문:
"The antiseptic might sting for a few seconds when I apply it to your cut."
"My eyes are stinging because of the heavy smoke in the room."
정신적인 고통이나 말 속에 담긴 날카로운 비판 또는 가시.
A feeling of emotional pain or the sharp, hurtful quality of a remark.
예문:
"He tried to laugh, but the sting of her rejection was still fresh."
"There was a definite sting in his voice when he mentioned his former partner."
누군가를 화나게 하거나 자극하여 어떤 행동을 하게 만들다.
To provoke or goad someone into taking action by upsetting or annoying them.
예문:
"The coach's harsh criticism stung the team into playing much harder in the second half."
누군가에게 터무니없이 비싼 돈을 청구하거나 속여서 돈을 빼앗다.
To charge someone an unfairly high price or to cheat them out of money.
예문:
"The tourist felt he had been stung for fifty dollars for a short taxi ride."
범죄자를 잡기 위해 수사 기관이 비밀리에 계획한 함정 수사.
A carefully planned undercover operation by law enforcement to catch criminals in the act.
예문:
"The police organized a sting to catch the people selling stolen electronics."