cold-blooded — (of animals) having a body temperature that varies with the temperature of the environment
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: (of animals) having a body temperature that varies with the temperature of the environment
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkoʊld ˈblʌdɪd/
Korean meaning: (동물이) 변온성의, 냉혈의
Korean pronunciation: **콜**드 **블러**디드
Example Sentences
- My ex-boyfriend was so cold-blooded, he broke up with me via text on Valentine's Day.
- Unlike mammals, cold-blooded animals need to bask in the sun to regulate their body temperature.
- The CEO's cold-blooded decision to fire half the staff right before Christmas shocked everyone.
cold-blooded
ADJECTIVE//ˈkoʊld ˈblʌdɪd//
(of animals) having a body temperature that varies with the temperature of the environment
(of animals) having a body temperature that varies with the temperature of the environment
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문자 그대로 '차가운 피'라는 의미에서 유래. 17세기에 동물의 체온 특성을 설명하기 위해 만들어진 용어가, 나중에 감정이 없는 잔인한 사람을 묘사하는 비유적 표현으로 확장되었습니다.
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“My ex-boyfriend was so cold-blooded, he broke up with me via text on Valentine's Day.”
“Unlike mammals, cold-blooded animals need to bask in the sun to regulate their body temperature.”
“The CEO's cold-blooded decision to fire half the staff right before Christmas shocked everyone.”
“My pet iguana is cold-blooded, so I bought him a heat lamp - now he thinks he's on a beach vacation!”
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