security guard (시**큐**리티 **가**드) — A person employed to protect property, people, or premises from theft, damage, or other threats
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A person employed to protect property, people, or premises from theft, damage, or other threats
Pronunciation (IPA): /sɪˈkjʊrəti ɡɑrd/
Korean meaning: 건물이나 사람, 재산을 도난이나 손상으로부터 보호하기 위해 고용된 경비원
Korean pronunciation: 시**큐**리티 **가**드
Example Sentences
- The security guard fell asleep and didn't notice the cat burglar sneaking past him wearing cartoon slippers.
- Our building's security guard knows everyone's coffee order and acts like a part-time barista.
- The security guard at the museum takes his job so seriously that he whispers even when giving directions.
security guard
NOUN//sɪˈkjʊrəti ɡɑrd//
A person employed to protect property, people, or premises from theft, damage, or other threats
A person employed to protect property, people, or premises from theft, damage, or other threats
The security guard works hard to protect the yard!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Security는 라틴어 'securus'(걱정이 없는)에서, guard는 게르만어 'wardon'(지키다)에서 유래했다. 마치 걱정 없는 마음으로 지키는 사람이라는 뜻처럼 발전했다.
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📝Examples
“The security guard fell asleep and didn't notice the cat burglar sneaking past him wearing cartoon slippers.”
“Our building's security guard knows everyone's coffee order and acts like a part-time barista.”
“The security guard at the museum takes his job so seriously that he whispers even when giving directions.”
“Companies often hire security guards to maintain safety and order in their premises.”
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