microphone — an instrument for converting sound waves into electrical energy variations which may then be amplified, transmitted, or recorded
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an instrument for converting sound waves into electrical energy variations which may then be amplified, transmitted, or recorded
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmaɪkrəˌfoʊn/
Korean meaning: 소리를 전기 신호로 변환하는 장치, 마이크
Korean pronunciation: **마이**크러폰
Example Sentences
- The karaoke microphone made my terrible singing sound almost professional.
- Please speak directly into the microphone so everyone can hear you.
- The microphone picked up every embarrassing stomach rumble during the silent interview.
microphone
NOUN//ˈmaɪkrəˌfoʊn//
an instrument for converting sound waves into electrical energy variations which may then be amplified, transmitted, or recorded
She grips the microphone and her voice fills the stadium with thunder.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
그리스어에서 온 단어로, '작은 소리'라는 의미에서 시작되었습니다. 19세기 말 전화와 함께 발명되면서 '작은 소리를 크게 만드는 장치'라는 뜻으로 발전했죠.
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📝Examples
“The karaoke microphone made my terrible singing sound almost professional.”
“Please speak directly into the microphone so everyone can hear you.”
“The microphone picked up every embarrassing stomach rumble during the silent interview.”
“She forgot to turn off her microphone during the online meeting.”
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