puzzle — a game or problem designed to test ingenuity or knowledge
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a game or problem designed to test ingenuity or knowledge
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpʌzəl/
Korean meaning: 지능이나 지식을 시험하기 위해 만든 게임이나 문제
Korean pronunciation: **퍼**즐
Example Sentences
- My cat knocked over my 1000-piece puzzle, and now I'm questioning my life choices.
- The math problem puzzled the students for hours.
- She enjoys doing crossword puzzles during her coffee break.
puzzle
NOUN//ˈpʌzəl//
a game or problem designed to test ingenuity or knowledge
She studies the puzzle carefully before placing the final piece.
He struggles with the puzzle before the answer becomes clear.
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Origin
16세기 영어에서 유래된 단어로, 원래는 '당황하게 하다'라는 의미의 동사였습니다. 어원이 확실하지 않지만 '머리를 쥐어뜯다'는 의미와 관련이 있을 것으로 추정됩니다.
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📝Examples
“My cat knocked over my 1000-piece puzzle, and now I'm questioning my life choices.”
“The math problem puzzled the students for hours.”
“She enjoys doing crossword puzzles during her coffee break.”
“The missing sock is a daily puzzle that haunts every household.”
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