underbelly — the hidden, usually corrupt or criminal part of society or an organization
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the hidden, usually corrupt or criminal part of society or an organization
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈʌndərˌbeli/
Korean meaning: 사회나 조직의 숨겨진, 보통 부패하거나 범죄적인 부분
Korean pronunciation: **언**더벨리
Example Sentences
- The journalist spent months investigating the underbelly of the gambling industry.
- Even the cutest hamster has a pink, ticklish underbelly that makes it giggle!
- The politician promised to clean up the underbelly of city hall.
underbelly
NOUN//ˈʌndərˌbeli//
the hidden, usually corrupt or criminal part of society or an organization
the hidden, usually corrupt or criminal part of society or an organization
Behind the belly lies something smelly - the underbelly!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
under(아래)와 belly(배, 복부)가 합쳐진 합성어로, 동물의 배 부분이 가장 연약하고 보호받지 못하는 부위라는 데서 '취약한 부분', '숨겨진 어두운 면'이라는 비유적 의미가 생겼습니다.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The journalist spent months investigating the underbelly of the gambling industry.”
“Even the cutest hamster has a pink, ticklish underbelly that makes it giggle!”
“The politician promised to clean up the underbelly of city hall.”
“My car's underbelly collects more mud than a pig at a spa!”
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