infestation — the presence of an unusually large number of insects or animals in a place, typically so as to cause damage or disease
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the presence of an unusually large number of insects or animals in a place, typically so as to cause damage or disease
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪnfesˈteɪʃən/
Korean meaning: 해충이나 동물이 어떤 장소에 대량으로 서식하여 피해나 질병을 일으키는 상태
Korean pronunciation: 인페스**테이**션
Example Sentences
- The restaurant was closed due to a rat infestation in the kitchen.
- My neighbor's garden has such a slug infestation that it looks like a slug convention.
- The apartment building's bed bug infestation forced all residents to temporarily relocate.
infestation
NOUN//ˌɪnfesˈteɪʃən//
the presence of an unusually large number of insects or animals in a place, typically so as to cause damage or disease
the presence of an unusually large number of insects or animals in a place, typically so as to cause damage or disease
A conversation and demonstration reveals the infestation situation
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어에서 유래된 단어로, '적대적으로 공격하다'라는 의미의 'infestare'에서 발전했습니다. 원래는 군사적 공격을 의미했지만, 시간이 지나면서 해충이나 동물들이 대량으로 침입하는 상황을 묘사하는 용어로 변화했습니다.
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📝Examples
“The restaurant was closed due to a rat infestation in the kitchen.”
“My neighbor's garden has such a slug infestation that it looks like a slug convention.”
“The apartment building's bed bug infestation forced all residents to temporarily relocate.”
“After the picnic, we discovered an ant infestation in our car that turned it into a mobile ant highway.”
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