trafficking — the action of dealing or trading in something illegal, especially drugs or people
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of dealing or trading in something illegal, especially drugs or people
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtræfɪkɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 불법적인 거래나 매매, 특히 마약이나 인신매매
Korean pronunciation: **트래**피킹
Example Sentences
- The detective discovered that the ice cream truck was actually trafficking stolen smartphones.
- International cooperation is essential to prevent trafficking across borders.
- The pizza delivery guy was arrested for trafficking exotic pets in his delivery bags.
trafficking
NOUN//ˈtræfɪkɪŋ//
the action of dealing or trading in something illegal, especially drugs or people
the action of dealing or trading in something illegal, especially drugs or people
Trafficking dealers caught panicking, mimicking innocence!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
16세기 프랑스어 'trafiquer'(거래하다)에서 유래되어, 원래는 합법적인 무역을 의미했지만 점차 불법 거래의 의미로 발전했습니다.
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📝Examples
“The detective discovered that the ice cream truck was actually trafficking stolen smartphones.”
“International cooperation is essential to prevent trafficking across borders.”
“The pizza delivery guy was arrested for trafficking exotic pets in his delivery bags.”
“The government implemented strict laws against wildlife trafficking.”
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