dolphin — a highly intelligent marine mammal with a streamlined body and a distinctive beak-like snout
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a highly intelligent marine mammal with a streamlined body and a distinctive beak-like snout
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdɑːlfɪn/
Korean meaning: 유선형 몸매와 특징적인 부리 모양의 주둥이를 가진 매우 지능이 높은 해양 포유동물
Korean pronunciation: **돌**핀
Example Sentences
- The dolphin seemed to be laughing as it played with the beach ball.
- Scientists study dolphin communication to understand their complex social behavior.
- The dolphin probably thinks humans are the weird ones for living on land.
dolphin
NOUN//ˈdɑːlfɪn//
a highly intelligent marine mammal with a streamlined body and a distinctive beak-like snout
A dolphin leaps high above the ocean waves at sunset.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 그리스어 'delphis'에서 유래되었으며, 이는 '자궁'을 의미하는 'delphys'와 관련이 있습니다. 돌고래의 곡선형 몸매가 자궁의 모양을 연상시켰기 때문입니다.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The dolphin seemed to be laughing as it played with the beach ball.”
“Scientists study dolphin communication to understand their complex social behavior.”
“The dolphin probably thinks humans are the weird ones for living on land.”
“Marine biologists use special equipment to track dolphin migration patterns.”
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