navy — a country's armed forces that operate at sea
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a country's armed forces that operate at sea
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈneɪvi/
Korean meaning: 해군
Korean pronunciation: 네이-비 (강세: 네이)
Example Sentences
- My grandfather's navy stories always involve mysterious sea monsters and terrible cooking.
- She chose navy pants because they hide coffee stains better than white ones.
- The navy is responsible for protecting the country's territorial waters.
navy
NOUN//ˈneɪvi//
a country's armed forces that operate at sea
Naval forces protecting the seas
The navy escorted merchant ships through dangerous waters. (SEA + MILITARY = NAVY)
The navy chef serves wavy gravy on the wavy sea!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 프랑스어 'navie'에서 유래되었으며, 이는 라틴어 'navis'(배)에서 온 말입니다. 배를 다루는 군대라는 의미에서 해군을 뜻하게 되었고, 해군 제복의 색깔에서 남색을 의미하게 되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“My grandfather's navy stories always involve mysterious sea monsters and terrible cooking.”
“She chose navy pants because they hide coffee stains better than white ones.”
“The navy is responsible for protecting the country's territorial waters.”
“Navy blue is considered a versatile color for business attire.”
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