salvo — a simultaneous discharge of guns or missiles
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a simultaneous discharge of guns or missiles
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsælvoʊ/
Korean meaning: (총이나 미사일의) 일제사격, 일제히 쏘기
Korean pronunciation: **샐**보
Example Sentences
- The ship's crew fired a 21-gun salvo to honor the visiting admiral.
- My mom launched her opening salvo: 'Why didn't you call? Are you eating well? When are you getting married?'
- The critic's review was just the opening salvo in a heated debate about modern art.
salvo
NOUN//ˈsælvoʊ//
a simultaneous discharge of guns or missiles
a simultaneous discharge of guns or missiles
Perfect salvo earns a hearty bravo!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
이탈리아어 'salva'에서 유래했으며, 이는 라틴어 'salve'(안녕, 인사)에서 온 말입니다. 원래는 귀빈을 맞이할 때 축포를 쏘는 의식적 일제사격을 뜻했으나, 점차 군사적 용도로 확장되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The ship's crew fired a 21-gun salvo to honor the visiting admiral.”
“My mom launched her opening salvo: 'Why didn't you call? Are you eating well? When are you getting married?'”
“The critic's review was just the opening salvo in a heated debate about modern art.”
“The teacher faced a salvo of excuses when she asked why homework wasn't done.”
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