pander — to gratify or indulge an unreasonable desire or habit or a morally questionable taste
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to gratify or indulge an unreasonable desire or habit or a morally questionable taste
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpændər/
Korean meaning: 나쁜 욕구나 취향을 충족시키다, 비위를 맞추다
Korean pronunciation: 팬-더 (강세: 팬)
Example Sentences
- The TV show pandered to viewers' love of drama by adding more ridiculous plot twists.
- Don't pander to your cat's demands for treats every five minutes.
- The magazine was criticized for pandering to stereotypes rather than challenging them.
pander
VERB//ˈpændər//
to gratify or indulge an unreasonable desire or habit or a morally questionable taste
Feeding questionable desires for profit
He panders as lies meander, spreading slander!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
그리스 신화의 판다로스(Pandarus)라는 인물에서 유래되었습니다. 그는 트로이 전쟁에서 트로일루스와 크레시다의 연인 관계를 중개한 인물로, 셰익스피어의 작품에서도 등장합니다.
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📝Examples
“The TV show pandered to viewers' love of drama by adding more ridiculous plot twists.”
“Don't pander to your cat's demands for treats every five minutes.”
“The magazine was criticized for pandering to stereotypes rather than challenging them.”
“He refused to pander to the boss's unreasonable expectations.”
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