illegal substances — drugs, chemicals, or materials that are prohibited by law and cannot be legally possessed, sold, or used
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: drugs, chemicals, or materials that are prohibited by law and cannot be legally possessed, sold, or used
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈliːɡəl ˈsʌbstənsɪz/
Korean meaning: 법적으로 금지된 약물, 화학물질 또는 물질로서 합법적으로 소유, 판매, 사용할 수 없는 것들
Korean pronunciation: 일**리**걸 **섭**스턴시즈
Example Sentences
- The drug-sniffing dog went crazy at the music festival - apparently someone's 'oregano' wasn't for cooking.
- Athletes must be careful about supplements to avoid accidentally consuming illegal substances.
- The customs officer's job description should include 'professional party pooper' for all the illegal substances they confiscate.
illegal substances
NOUN//ɪˈliːɡəl ˈsʌbstənsɪz//
drugs, chemicals, or materials that are prohibited by law and cannot be legally possessed, sold, or used
drugs, chemicals, or materials that are prohibited by law and cannot be legally possessed, sold, or used
Illegal substances hide in all circumstances, across all distances.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
illegal은 라틴어 'in-(not)' + 'legalis(lawful)'에서 유래했고, substance는 라틴어 'substantia(essence, being)'에서 나왔습니다. 법의 본질을 거스르는 물질이라는 의미가 담겨있죠.
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📝Examples
“The drug-sniffing dog went crazy at the music festival - apparently someone's 'oregano' wasn't for cooking.”
“Athletes must be careful about supplements to avoid accidentally consuming illegal substances.”
“The customs officer's job description should include 'professional party pooper' for all the illegal substances they confiscate.”
“The university implemented strict policies regarding illegal substances on campus.”
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