고래목에 속하는, 유선형의 몸과 수평 꼬리지느러미를 가진 매우 큰 해양 포유류.
A very large marine mammal with a streamlined, hairless body, a horizontal tail fin (fluke), and a blowhole used for breathing.
예문:
"The blue whale is the largest animal known to have ever existed on Earth."
"Whales communicate over long distances using complex songs and clicks."
"Many species of whale migrate thousands of miles between feeding and breeding grounds."
하늘의 적도 부근에 위치한 고래자리(Cetus) 별자리.
The constellation Cetus, located in the equatorial region of the sky.
예문:
"The constellation Cetus, or the Whale, is best viewed during the autumn months in the Northern Hemisphere."
"Astronomers often observe variable stars located within the boundaries of the Whale constellation."
유별나게 열심이거나 능숙한 사람; 또는 대단한 것.
A person or thing that is outstanding, exceptional, or very enthusiastic about a specific activity (often used in phrases like 'a whale of a time').
예문:
"We had a whale of a time celebrating her birthday at the beach resort."
"He’s a whale for detail, always catching errors that everyone else misses."
누군가나 무언가를 심하게 때리거나 치다.
To beat or hit someone or something severely.
예문:
"The boxer whaled away at the punching bag during his intense training session."
"The old man used his cane to whale at the weeds growing stubbornly in his garden."