erect — standing straight up; upright
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: standing straight up; upright
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈrekt/
Korean meaning: 똑바로 선, 직립한
Korean pronunciation: 이**렉**트
Example Sentences
- The penguin tried to look erect and dignified, but kept slipping on the ice.
- The construction workers will erect the scaffolding tomorrow morning.
- Keep your head erect when walking to maintain good posture.
erect
ADJECTIVE//ɪˈrekt//
standing straight up; upright
standing straight up; upright
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Origin
라틴어 'erectus'에서 유래했는데, 이는 '세워진, 똑바로 선'이라는 뜻입니다. 'e-(밖으로)' + 'rectus(곧은)'의 조합으로, 원래는 '밖으로 곧게 뻗은' 상태를 의미했습니다.
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“The penguin tried to look erect and dignified, but kept slipping on the ice.”
“The construction workers will erect the scaffolding tomorrow morning.”
“Keep your head erect when walking to maintain good posture.”
“The cat's tail was erect, signaling it was ready to pounce on the laser dot.”
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