glimpse — a momentary or partial view of something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a momentary or partial view of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡlɪmps/
Korean meaning: 잠깐 보기, 언뜻 봄
Korean pronunciation: 글림프스 (강세: 글림프스)
Example Sentences
- I glimpsed my math teacher buying 20 bags of candy, and now I'm suspicious about tomorrow's 'pop quiz'.
- She caught a glimpse of her future through the university brochure.
- He glimpsed his report card and immediately started planning his escape route.
glimpse
NOUN//ɡlɪmps//
a momentary or partial view of something
a momentary or partial view of something
Caught a glimpse of a shrimp with a crimp!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
14세기 중세 영어 'glimsen'에서 유래하였으며, 이는 '희미하게 빛나다'라는 의미의 게르만어 어근에서 나왔습니다. 마치 어둠 속에서 잠깐 번쩍이는 불빛처럼 '순간적으로 보는 것'의 의미로 발전했습니다.
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📝Examples
“I glimpsed my math teacher buying 20 bags of candy, and now I'm suspicious about tomorrow's 'pop quiz'.”
“She caught a glimpse of her future through the university brochure.”
“He glimpsed his report card and immediately started planning his escape route.”
“The documentary offers a glimpse into wildlife conservation efforts.”
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