firmament — the heavens or the sky, especially when regarded as a tangible thing
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the heavens or the sky, especially when regarded as a tangible thing
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɜːrməmənt/
Korean meaning: 하늘, 창공 (특히 물질적인 것으로 여겨지는)
Korean pronunciation: **퍼**머먼트
Example Sentences
- The astronomer spent his nights studying the firmament through his telescope.
- After getting a bad perm, she preferred looking at the firmament rather than in the mirror.
- The poet wrote beautiful verses about the firmament and its eternal mysteries.
firmament
NOUN//ˈfɜːrməmənt//
the heavens or the sky, especially when regarded as a tangible thing
Ancient sailors gaze up at the vast firmament glittering with countless stars.
The ornament reflects the permanent beauty of the firmament
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어에서 온 말로 '단단하게 고정된 것'이라는 뜻이다. 고대인들은 하늘이 마치 단단한 돔처럼 지구를 덮고 있다고 믿었기 때문에 이런 이름이 붙었다.
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📝Examples
“The astronomer spent his nights studying the firmament through his telescope.”
“After getting a bad perm, she preferred looking at the firmament rather than in the mirror.”
“The poet wrote beautiful verses about the firmament and its eternal mysteries.”
“On clear nights, the firmament displayed a spectacular show of shooting stars.”
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