in care of — used on mail to indicate that it should be delivered to someone at the address of another person or organization
Part of speech: PREPOSITION
Definition: used on mail to indicate that it should be delivered to someone at the address of another person or organization
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪn ˈkɛr ʌv/
Korean meaning: 우편물에서 다른 사람이나 기관을 통해 전달되도록 하는 표시 (~앞으로, ~care)
Korean pronunciation: 인 **케**어 오브
Example Sentences
- I sent my resume to Jane Doe in care of the HR department because I forgot her exact office number.
- My grandmother always sends birthday money to me in care of my parents because she doesn't trust my roommates.
- Please send all fan mail in care of my agent - I don't want strangers knowing my home address!
in care of
PREPOSITION//ɪn ˈkɛr ʌv//
used on mail to indicate that it should be delivered to someone at the address of another person or organization
used on mail to indicate that it should be delivered to someone at the address of another person or organization
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Origin
영어의 'care'는 라틴어 'cura'(관심, 보살핌)에서 유래되었으며, 'in care of'는 19세기부터 우편 시스템에서 사용되기 시작했습니다. 누군가의 '보살핌 안에서'라는 의미로 발전했습니다.
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“I sent my resume to Jane Doe in care of the HR department because I forgot her exact office number.”
“My grandmother always sends birthday money to me in care of my parents because she doesn't trust my roommates.”
“Please send all fan mail in care of my agent - I don't want strangers knowing my home address!”
“The college student had all packages delivered in care of the dormitory front desk.”
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