chest — the front part of a person's body between the neck and the stomach
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the front part of a person's body between the neck and the stomach
Pronunciation (IPA): /tʃest/
Korean meaning: 가슴, 흉부
Korean pronunciation: 체스트 (강세: 체스트)
Example Sentences
- The pirate's treasure chest was full of chocolate coins instead of real gold.
- She needed to get her concerns off her chest before the meeting.
- The bodybuilder's chest was so big, he couldn't see his own feet.
chest
NOUN//tʃest//
the front part of a person's body between the neck and the stomach
Bodybuilder proudly showing his chest
The old chest contained valuable documents. (TREASURE CHEST = CHEST → a box that stores valuable things)
The treasure chest held the best reward.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 그리스어 'kiste'(상자)에서 유래하여 라틴어 'cista'를 거쳐 고대 영어 'cest'가 되었습니다. 흥미롭게도 가슴과 상자 모두 '담는 곳'이라는 공통점이 있어 같은 어원을 사용하게 되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The pirate's treasure chest was full of chocolate coins instead of real gold.”
“She needed to get her concerns off her chest before the meeting.”
“The bodybuilder's chest was so big, he couldn't see his own feet.”
“The doctor listened to his chest with a stethoscope.”
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