sentry — a guard, especially one posted to keep watch over a particular place
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a guard, especially one posted to keep watch over a particular place
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsentri/
Korean meaning: 보초, 파수꾼 (특정 장소를 지키는 경비병)
Korean pronunciation: **센**트리
Example Sentences
- The sleepy sentry accidentally saluted a scarecrow thinking it was his commanding officer.
- Two sentries were stationed at the embassy entrance around the clock.
- The sentry challenged anyone approaching the restricted area.
sentry
NOUN//ˈsentri//
a guard, especially one posted to keep watch over a particular place
a guard, especially one posted to keep watch over a particular place
The sentry blocks every entry, even for the gentry!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
17세기 프랑스어 'sentinelle'에서 유래되어, 라틴어 'sentire(느끼다, 감지하다)'로 거슬러 올라갑니다. 원래는 '적의 움직임을 감지하는 사람'이라는 의미였습니다.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The sleepy sentry accidentally saluted a scarecrow thinking it was his commanding officer.”
“Two sentries were stationed at the embassy entrance around the clock.”
“The sentry challenged anyone approaching the restricted area.”
“The robot sentry kept beeping 'unauthorized personnel detected' at its own reflection.”
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