scavenger — an animal that feeds on dead or decaying organic matter
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an animal that feeds on dead or decaying organic matter
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈskævɪndʒər/
Korean meaning: 썩은 동물의 시체나 부패한 유기물을 먹는 동물
Korean pronunciation: 스캐-빈-저 (강세: 스캐)
Example Sentences
- My roommate is such a scavenger - he even collects expired coupons!
- Hyenas are skilled scavengers that often steal kills from other predators.
- The beach scavenger found three smartphones and a designer watch after the music festival.
scavenger
NOUN//ˈskævɪndʒər//
an animal that feeds on dead or decaying organic matter
Animals feeding on dead remains
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The scavenger eyes the passenger as the messenger soars above
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Origin
중세 영어에서 길거리 청소부를 의미하던 단어에서 발전했습니다. 원래는 도시의 쓰레기를 치우는 사람들을 가리켰지만, 시간이 지나면서 동물과 사람 모두에게 사용되는 단어가 되었습니다.
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“My roommate is such a scavenger - he even collects expired coupons!”
“Hyenas are skilled scavengers that often steal kills from other predators.”
“The beach scavenger found three smartphones and a designer watch after the music festival.”
“During the zombie apocalypse, we all became scavengers searching for canned food.”
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