maim — to wound or injure someone so as to cause permanent damage
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to wound or injure someone so as to cause permanent damage
Pronunciation (IPA): /meɪm/
Korean meaning: 영구적인 손상을 입히다, 불구로 만들다
Korean pronunciation: 메임 (강세: 메임)
Example Sentences
- The villain's evil plan was to maim all the superheroes so they couldn't save the world anymore.
- Landmines continue to maim civilians long after wars have ended.
- The mad scientist threatened to maim anyone who dared to enter his secret laboratory.
maim
VERB//meɪm//
to wound or injure someone so as to cause permanent damage
Permanently injuring someone's body
Those who maim must carry blame and shame
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🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 프랑스어 'mahaignier'에서 유래되어, '상처를 입히다'라는 의미로 발전했습니다. 중세 시대 전쟁에서 적을 무력화시키는 행위를 묘사할 때 주로 사용되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“The villain's evil plan was to maim all the superheroes so they couldn't save the world anymore.”
“Landmines continue to maim civilians long after wars have ended.”
“The mad scientist threatened to maim anyone who dared to enter his secret laboratory.”
“Industrial accidents can maim workers if proper safety measures are not followed.”
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