be mired in (비 **마이**어드 인) — to be stuck or trapped in a difficult or unpleasant situation
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to be stuck or trapped in a difficult or unpleasant situation
Pronunciation (IPA): /biː ˈmaɪərd ɪn/
Korean meaning: 곤란하거나 불쾌한 상황에 빠져 허우적거리다
Korean pronunciation: 비 **마이**어드 인
Example Sentences
- My neighbor has been mired in a feud with his HOA over his pink flamingo lawn decorations.
- The project has been mired in delays due to constant design changes.
- She's been mired in choosing between 47 different Netflix shows for the past hour.
be mired in
VERB//biː ˈmaɪərd ɪn//
to be stuck or trapped in a difficult or unpleasant situation
The old truck is mired in thick mud after the storm.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
mire는 원래 '늪, 진흙탕'을 뜻하는 고대 북유럽어에서 유래했습니다. 늪에 빠지면 빠져나오기 어렵듯이, 어려운 상황에서 헤어나지 못하는 의미로 확장되었습니다.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My neighbor has been mired in a feud with his HOA over his pink flamingo lawn decorations.”
“The project has been mired in delays due to constant design changes.”
“She's been mired in choosing between 47 different Netflix shows for the past hour.”
“The country remains mired in economic recession despite government efforts.”
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