body temperature — the degree of heat maintained by the human body, typically around 98.6°F (37°C)
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the degree of heat maintained by the human body, typically around 98.6°F (37°C)
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbɑːdi ˈtempərətʃər/
Korean meaning: 인체가 유지하는 열의 정도, 일반적으로 화씨 98.6도(섭씨 37도)
Korean pronunciation: **바**디 **템**퍼러처
Example Sentences
- My cat's body temperature is higher than humans - that's why she's like a furry little heater!
- The doctor said my body temperature was perfect, unlike my sense of humor.
- Athletes need to monitor their body temperature during intense training sessions.
body temperature
NOUN//ˈbɑːdi ˈtempərətʃər//
the degree of heat maintained by the human body, typically around 98.6°F (37°C)
The nurse checks the child's body temperature with a forehead thermometer.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Body는 고대 영어 'bodig'에서, temperature는 라틴어 'temperatura'(적당한 혼합)에서 유래했습니다. 중세 시대에 의사들이 환자의 열기와 차가움의 균형을 측정하려 했던 것에서 현대적 의미가 발전했습니다.
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📝Examples
“My cat's body temperature is higher than humans - that's why she's like a furry little heater!”
“The doctor said my body temperature was perfect, unlike my sense of humor.”
“Athletes need to monitor their body temperature during intense training sessions.”
“Her body temperature spiked during the fever, so she took medication to bring it down.”
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