curse — a solemn utterance intended to invoke a supernatural power to inflict harm or punishment on someone or something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a solemn utterance intended to invoke a supernatural power to inflict harm or punishment on someone or something
Pronunciation (IPA): /kɜːrs/
Korean meaning: 저주, 악담
Korean pronunciation: **커**스
Example Sentences
- My phone battery always dies at the worst possible moment - it's like a curse!
- The pirates believed the treasure was protected by an ancient curse.
- He cursed under his breath when he realized he forgot his wallet at home.
curse
NOUN//kɜːrs//
a solemn utterance intended to invoke a supernatural power to inflict harm or punishment on someone or something
a solemn utterance intended to invoke a supernatural power to inflict harm or punishment on someone or something
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Origin
고대 영어 'curs'에서 유래되었으며, 원래는 '분노하다, 화내다'의 의미였습니다. 시간이 지나면서 초자연적인 힘을 빌어 해를 끼치려는 의미로 발전했습니다.
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“My phone battery always dies at the worst possible moment - it's like a curse!”
“The pirates believed the treasure was protected by an ancient curse.”
“He cursed under his breath when he realized he forgot his wallet at home.”
“Monday mornings are truly the curse of weekend warriors everywhere.”
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