brake — a device for slowing or stopping a moving vehicle
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a device for slowing or stopping a moving vehicle
Pronunciation (IPA): /breɪk/
Korean meaning: 브레이크, 제동장치
Korean pronunciation: **브**레이크
Example Sentences
- My grandmother drives so slowly that snails overtake her even when she's not using the brake.
- The brake system needs regular maintenance for safe driving.
- He forgot to brake and ended up in his neighbor's swimming pool.
brake
NOUN//breɪk//
a device for slowing or stopping a moving vehicle
a device for slowing or stopping a moving vehicle
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Origin
중세 네덜란드어 'brake'(부러뜨리는 도구)에서 유래했습니다. 원래는 아마를 으깨는 도구를 의미했지만, 19세기에 들어 바퀴의 움직임을 '부러뜨리는' 장치인 브레이크의 의미로 확장되었습니다.
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“My grandmother drives so slowly that snails overtake her even when she's not using the brake.”
“The brake system needs regular maintenance for safe driving.”
“He forgot to brake and ended up in his neighbor's swimming pool.”
“The new car has an automatic brake system that prevents accidents.”
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