military service — compulsory or voluntary service in a country's armed forces
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: compulsory or voluntary service in a country's armed forces
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɪlɪteri ˈsɜːrvɪs/
Korean meaning: 국가의 군대에서 하는 의무적이거나 자발적인 복무
Korean pronunciation: **밀**리터리 **서**비스
Example Sentences
- He gained 10kg of muscle during his military service but lost all his gaming skills.
- Military service taught him discipline, but his mother still makes his bed.
- After completing his military service, he returned to university with a much more mature perspective.
military service
NOUN//ˈmɪlɪteri ˈsɜːrvɪs//
compulsory or voluntary service in a country's armed forces
He starts his military service with a fresh haircut and a heavy duffel bag.
Though nervous in service, remember your purpose!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'militaris(군인의)'와 'servitium(봉사)'가 결합하여 '군인으로서의 봉사'라는 의미로 발전했습니다.
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📝Examples
“He gained 10kg of muscle during his military service but lost all his gaming skills.”
“Military service taught him discipline, but his mother still makes his bed.”
“After completing his military service, he returned to university with a much more mature perspective.”
“Some countries have abolished mandatory military service in favor of professional armies.”
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