antenna — A metal rod, wire, or other structure that receives or transmits radio or television signals
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A metal rod, wire, or other structure that receives or transmits radio or television signals
Pronunciation (IPA): /ænˈtenə/
Korean meaning: 라디오나 텔레비전 신호를 수신하거나 송신하는 금속봉이나 구조물; 안테나
Korean pronunciation: 안**테**나
Example Sentences
- My neighbor's huge antenna looks like it could contact aliens on Mars!
- The cockroach wiggled its antennae as if it was trying to tune into the latest gossip.
- Please adjust the antenna to improve the reception quality.
antenna
NOUN//ænˈtenə//
A metal rod, wire, or other structure that receives or transmits radio or television signals

a technician adjusts a large metal television antenna while holding a signal meter device. The technician rotates the antenna's metal rods toward distant transmission towers visible on the horizon. Immediately after the adjustment, the signal meter shows stronger reception bars lighting up. The technician gives a thumbs up to a family member looking out from a nearby window. The family member waves back excitedly as clear television reception is restored inside their home. a metal structure that receives radio and television signals being properly aligned for optimal transmission

The hyena laughs as the arena's antenna fails!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'antenna'에서 유래했으며, 원래는 '돛대'를 의미했습니다. 곤충의 더듬이가 돛대처럼 길고 곧게 뻗어있는 모양에서 이 단어가 사용되기 시작했고, 후에 전파를 송수신하는 장치도 비슷한 모양 때문에 같은 이름으로 불리게 되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“My neighbor's huge antenna looks like it could contact aliens on Mars!”
“The cockroach wiggled its antennae as if it was trying to tune into the latest gossip.”
“Please adjust the antenna to improve the reception quality.”
“The company installed a new antenna system for better mobile coverage.”
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