laser — a device that produces a narrow, intense beam of light
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a device that produces a narrow, intense beam of light
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈleɪzər/
Korean meaning: 강력하고 집중된 빛의 광선을 만드는 장치
Korean pronunciation: 레이-저 (강세: 레이)
Example Sentences
- My cat goes crazy chasing the red dot from a laser pointer.
- The dentist said laser treatment would be less painful than drilling.
- James Bond barely escaped the villain's laser beam in the movie.
laser
NOUN//ˈleɪzər//
a device that produces a narrow, intense beam of light
The surgeon used a laser to perform a precise operation.
Scientists aimed a laser at a distant reflector on the Moon. (LIGHT + PRECISION = LASER)
The scientist in his blazer cuts sharp as a razor with his laser!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
1960년대에 만들어진 비교적 새로운 단어로, 'Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation'의 머리글자를 따서 만든 약어입니다. 과학자들이 빛을 증폭시키는 원리를 발견한 후 이를 설명하기 위해 만든 용어입니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat goes crazy chasing the red dot from a laser pointer.”
“The dentist said laser treatment would be less painful than drilling.”
“James Bond barely escaped the villain's laser beam in the movie.”
“The laser printer ran out of toner right before the important presentation.”
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