smuggling — the practice of moving goods illegally into or out of a country
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the practice of moving goods illegally into or out of a country
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsmʌɡlɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 밀수, 밀반입
Korean pronunciation: **스머**글링
Example Sentences
- The chocolate smuggling operation was uncovered when the border guard noticed the suspicious smell of cocoa coming from the 'vegetable' truck.
- Wildlife smuggling threatens endangered species around the world.
- He was caught smuggling 50 rubber ducks in his coat pockets, claiming they were 'emotional support animals'.
smuggling
NOUN//ˈsmʌɡlɪŋ//
the practice of moving goods illegally into or out of a country
the practice of moving goods illegally into or out of a country
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Origin
17세기 네덜란드어 'smokkelen'에서 유래되었으며, 원래 '몰래 움직이다'라는 의미였습니다. 해상 무역이 활발했던 네덜란드에서 세관을 피해 물건을 몰래 운반하는 행위를 가리키는 말로 사용되었습니다.
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“The chocolate smuggling operation was uncovered when the border guard noticed the suspicious smell of cocoa coming from the 'vegetable' truck.”
“Wildlife smuggling threatens endangered species around the world.”
“He was caught smuggling 50 rubber ducks in his coat pockets, claiming they were 'emotional support animals'.”
“International cooperation is essential to combat cigarette smuggling.”
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