microscope — An instrument used to see objects that are too small to be seen by the naked eye
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: An instrument used to see objects that are too small to be seen by the naked eye
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmaɪkrəskoʊp/
Korean meaning: 육안으로 볼 수 없는 작은 물체를 관찰하는 기구, 현미경
Korean pronunciation: **마이**크러스코프
Example Sentences
- My biology teacher said I need glasses when I couldn't see anything through the microscope, but it turned out I forgot to remove the lens cap.
- The new electron microscope can magnify objects up to 500,000 times their original size.
- When the detective said he would put the case under a microscope, I didn't expect him to literally examine the evidence with lab equipment.
microscope
NOUN//ˈmaɪkrəskoʊp//
An instrument used to see objects that are too small to be seen by the naked eye
The scientist peers through the microscope and discovers tiny cells dancing on the slide.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
17세기에 그리스어 'mikros(작은)'와 'skopein(보다)'가 합쳐져서 만들어진 단어로, 문자 그대로 '작은 것을 보는 도구'라는 뜻입니다.
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📝Examples
“My biology teacher said I need glasses when I couldn't see anything through the microscope, but it turned out I forgot to remove the lens cap.”
“The new electron microscope can magnify objects up to 500,000 times their original size.”
“When the detective said he would put the case under a microscope, I didn't expect him to literally examine the evidence with lab equipment.”
“Medical students spend hours learning to identify different cell types under the microscope.”
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