doctor — a person who is qualified to treat people who are ill
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who is qualified to treat people who are ill
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdɑːktər/
Korean meaning: 의사, 의료진
Korean pronunciation: **닥**터
Example Sentences
- The doctor told me to eat an apple a day, but I think he just owns an apple farm!
- She earned her doctor's degree in marine biology.
- The mechanic is like a doctor for cars - he diagnoses problems and fixes them.
doctor
NOUN//ˈdɑːktər//
a person who is qualified to treat people who are ill
The doctor listens carefully to the child's heartbeat during a routine check-up.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'docere(가르치다)'에서 유래된 단어로, 원래는 '가르치는 사람'이라는 뜻이었습니다. 중세 시대에 대학에서 가르치는 학자들을 doctor라고 불렀고, 나중에 의학을 전문으로 하는 사람들에게도 이 칭호를 사용하게 되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“The doctor told me to eat an apple a day, but I think he just owns an apple farm!”
“She earned her doctor's degree in marine biology.”
“The mechanic is like a doctor for cars - he diagnoses problems and fixes them.”
“My doctor has terrible handwriting - I think my prescription says 'chicken soup' but I'm not sure!”
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