taskmaster — a person who assigns and supervises tasks, especially in a demanding or strict manner
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who assigns and supervises tasks, especially in a demanding or strict manner
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtæskˌmæstər/
Korean meaning: 일을 엄격하게 시키고 감독하는 사람, 혹독한 상사
Korean pronunciation: 태스크-마스-터 (강세: 태스크)
Example Sentences
- The coach was such a taskmaster that players nicknamed him 'The Drill Sergeant.'
- She's a real taskmaster when it comes to homework - no excuses allowed!
- My personal trainer is a taskmaster who makes me do 100 push-ups even when I'm crying.
taskmaster
NOUN//ˈtæskˌmæstər//
a person who assigns and supervises tasks, especially in a demanding or strict manner
Strict supervisor demanding hard work
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Even the strictest taskmaster can face disaster!
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Origin
16세기에 'task(일, 과제)'와 'master(주인, 지배자)'가 결합되어 만들어진 합성어입니다. 원래는 노예나 하인에게 일을 시키는 감독관을 뜻했지만, 현재는 엄격한 상사나 지도자를 의미합니다.
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“The coach was such a taskmaster that players nicknamed him 'The Drill Sergeant.'”
“She's a real taskmaster when it comes to homework - no excuses allowed!”
“My personal trainer is a taskmaster who makes me do 100 push-ups even when I'm crying.”
“The project manager turned into a taskmaster as the deadline approached.”
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