drug trafficking — the illegal trade in drugs, especially narcotics
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the illegal trade in drugs, especially narcotics
Pronunciation (IPA): /drʌɡ ˈtræfɪkɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 마약의 불법 거래, 특히 마약류의 밀매
Korean pronunciation: 드럭 **트래**피킹
Example Sentences
- The movie about drug trafficking was so realistic that even my grandmother started checking her neighbors suspiciously.
- International cooperation is essential to effectively combat drug trafficking networks.
- He received a 20-year sentence for his involvement in drug trafficking operations.
drug trafficking
NOUN//drʌɡ ˈtræfɪkɪŋ//
the illegal trade in drugs, especially narcotics
Police raid uncovers a hidden drug trafficking operation at the harbor warehouse.
Tracking drug trafficking through digital mapping!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Drug은 프랑스어 'drogue(건조한 물질)'에서 유래되었고, trafficking은 16세기 프랑스어 'trafiquer(거래하다)'에서 왔습니다. 원래는 단순한 상업 거래를 의미했지만, 20세기에 들어 불법 거래의 의미로 확장되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“The movie about drug trafficking was so realistic that even my grandmother started checking her neighbors suspiciously.”
“International cooperation is essential to effectively combat drug trafficking networks.”
“He received a 20-year sentence for his involvement in drug trafficking operations.”
“The airport security's new drug-sniffing dogs are so good at detecting drug trafficking attempts that smugglers have started bringing decoy sausages.”
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