scurry — to move quickly with short, hurried steps
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to move quickly with short, hurried steps
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈskɜːri/
Korean meaning: 종종걸음으로 급히 움직이다, 바삐 뛰어다니다
Korean pronunciation: **스**커리
Example Sentences
- Students scurried to their classrooms when they heard the late bell ringing.
- The office workers scurried around like headless chickens when the CEO made a surprise visit.
- Crabs scurried sideways across the sand when the waves retreated.
scurry
VERB//ˈskɜːri//
to move quickly with short, hurried steps
to move quickly with short, hurried steps
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The more you scurry and hurry, the more you worry!
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16세기 중반에 등장한 단어로, 'hurry-scurry'라는 표현에서 유래되었으며, 급하게 움직이는 소리와 동작을 모방한 의성어적 성격을 가지고 있습니다.
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“Students scurried to their classrooms when they heard the late bell ringing.”
“The office workers scurried around like headless chickens when the CEO made a surprise visit.”
“Crabs scurried sideways across the sand when the waves retreated.”
“My cat loves to watch the robot vacuum as dust bunnies scurry out from under the sofa.”
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