agent — a person who acts on behalf of another person or group
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who acts on behalf of another person or group
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈeɪdʒənt/
Korean meaning: 대리인, 에이전트
Korean pronunciation: 에이-전트 (강세: 에이)
Example Sentences
- The FBI agent forgot his badge and had to show his library card instead.
- My talent agent is so bad, he got me a job as a mime for radio.
- She works as an agent for several famous actors in Hollywood.
agent
NOUN//ˈeɪdʒənt//
a person who acts on behalf of another person or group
The travel agent helped the family plan their vacation.
The sports agent negotiated an important contract. (ACT + REPRESENT = AGENT → an agent acts and represents someone else)
The AI agent's engagement brought comfort and achievement.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'agere(행동하다)'에서 파생된 단어로, '행동하는 사람'이라는 의미에서 시작되어 현재의 '대리인, 요원'의 뜻으로 발전했습니다.
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📝Examples
“The FBI agent forgot his badge and had to show his library card instead.”
“My talent agent is so bad, he got me a job as a mime for radio.”
“She works as an agent for several famous actors in Hollywood.”
“The chemical agent was used to neutralize the toxic waste.”
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