mosquito — a small flying insect that bites people and animals to feed on their blood
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a small flying insect that bites people and animals to feed on their blood
Pronunciation (IPA): /məˈskiːtoʊ/
Korean meaning: 사람이나 동물의 피를 빨아먹는 작은 날아다니는 곤충, 모기
Korean pronunciation: 머**스키**토
Example Sentences
- The mosquito thought it was a vampire, but it was just having a bad bite day.
- We need to use mosquito repellent when camping near the lake.
- The mosquito buzzing in my room was like a tiny, annoying helicopter.
mosquito
NOUN//məˈskiːtoʊ//
a small flying insect that bites people and animals to feed on their blood
a small flying insect that bites people and animals to feed on their blood
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The mosquito ruined his burrito meal incognito!
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Origin
스페인어 'mosquito'에서 유래했으며, 이는 'mosca(파리)'에 작다는 의미의 '-ito'가 붙어 '작은 파리'를 의미했습니다. 16세기경 영어로 들어왔습니다.
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“The mosquito thought it was a vampire, but it was just having a bad bite day.”
“We need to use mosquito repellent when camping near the lake.”
“The mosquito buzzing in my room was like a tiny, annoying helicopter.”
“Mosquitoes are attracted to carbon dioxide and body heat.”
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