engineer — a person who designs, builds, or maintains engines, machines, or structures
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who designs, builds, or maintains engines, machines, or structures
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌendʒɪˈnɪr/
Korean meaning: 엔진, 기계, 구조물을 설계하고 건설하고 유지보수하는 사람
Korean pronunciation: 엔지**니**어
Example Sentences
- The engineer fixed the broken elevator by turning it off and on again.
- As a civil engineer, she designed bridges that could withstand earthquakes.
- The company hired a new engineer who could finally explain why the printer never works.
engineer
NOUN//ˌendʒɪˈnɪr//
a person who designs, builds, or maintains engines, machines, or structures
The engineer carefully inspects the massive bridge cables during construction.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
중세 라틴어 'ingeniator'에서 유래되었으며, 이는 '기계를 만드는 사람'을 의미했습니다. 원래는 전쟁 기계를 만드는 군사 기술자를 지칭했으나, 산업혁명과 함께 현대적 의미로 확장되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“The engineer fixed the broken elevator by turning it off and on again.”
“As a civil engineer, she designed bridges that could withstand earthquakes.”
“The company hired a new engineer who could finally explain why the printer never works.”
“Environmental engineers work to solve pollution problems in our cities.”
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