termite — A small, pale soft-bodied insect that lives in large colonies and feeds on wood, often causing damage to wooden structures
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A small, pale soft-bodied insect that lives in large colonies and feeds on wood, often causing damage to wooden structures
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtɜːrmaɪt/
Korean meaning: 나무를 갉아먹어 건물에 피해를 주는 작고 연한 몸의 사회성 곤충, 흰개미
Korean pronunciation: **터**마이트
Example Sentences
- The homeowner's worst nightmare came true when they discovered termites had turned their expensive hardwood floors into Swiss cheese.
- Professional pest control is essential to prevent termite damage in wooden structures.
- The termite queen can live up to 50 years and lay millions of eggs, making her the ultimate real estate destroyer.
termite
NOUN//ˈtɜːrmaɪt//
A small, pale soft-bodied insect that lives in large colonies and feeds on wood, often causing damage to wooden structures
A small, pale soft-bodied insect that lives in large colonies and feeds on wood, often causing damage to wooden structures
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Origin
라틴어 'termes'(나무좀벌레)에서 유래되었으며, 원래는 나무를 파먹는 벌레를 지칭했습니다. 고대 로마인들도 이미 건물의 목재를 갉아먹는 이 작은 파괴자들을 잘 알고 있었죠.
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“The homeowner's worst nightmare came true when they discovered termites had turned their expensive hardwood floors into Swiss cheese.”
“Professional pest control is essential to prevent termite damage in wooden structures.”
“The termite queen can live up to 50 years and lay millions of eggs, making her the ultimate real estate destroyer.”
“Termite colonies can contain millions of individuals working together to digest cellulose.”
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