barometer — An instrument that measures atmospheric pressure, used especially in weather forecasting
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: An instrument that measures atmospheric pressure, used especially in weather forecasting
Pronunciation (IPA): /bəˈrɑːmɪtər/
Korean meaning: 기압을 측정하는 기구, 특히 일기예보에 사용됨
Korean pronunciation: 버**로**미터
Example Sentences
- My grandmother always checked the barometer before deciding whether to hang laundry outside.
- The office coffee consumption is a reliable barometer of how stressful the workweek will be.
- When the barometer drops suddenly, experienced sailors know to prepare for rough weather.
barometer
NOUN//bəˈrɑːmɪtər//
An instrument that measures atmospheric pressure, used especially in weather forecasting
An instrument that measures atmospheric pressure, used especially in weather forecasting
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Use the barometer and thermometer to measure weather parameters!
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Origin
17세기에 그리스어에서 유래된 단어로, 'baros(무게, 압력)'와 'metron(측정)'이 합쳐져서 만들어졌습니다. 토리첼리가 수은기압계를 발명한 후 널리 사용되기 시작했습니다.
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“My grandmother always checked the barometer before deciding whether to hang laundry outside.”
“The office coffee consumption is a reliable barometer of how stressful the workweek will be.”
“When the barometer drops suddenly, experienced sailors know to prepare for rough weather.”
“Social media likes have become the modern barometer of popularity, much like a teenager's mood ring.”
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