fear of heights — an extreme or irrational fear of being in high places
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an extreme or irrational fear of being in high places
Pronunciation (IPA): /fɪr əv haɪts/
Korean meaning: 높은 곳에 있는 것에 대한 극도의 또는 비이성적인 두려움, 고소공포증
Korean pronunciation: **피**어 오브 **하이**츠
Example Sentences
- My friend's fear of heights is so bad that he gets dizzy just watching people climb ladders on TV.
- She conquered her fear of heights by taking rock climbing lessons.
- His fear of heights made the glass elevator at the mall feel like a torture device.
fear of heights
NOUN//fɪr əv haɪts//
an extreme or irrational fear of being in high places
an extreme or irrational fear of being in high places
Fear blocks the lights and sights!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
fear는 고대 영어 'fær'에서, height는 고대 영어 'hehþu'에서 유래되었습니다. 인간의 원시적 생존 본능과 관련된 공포로, 높은 곳에서 떨어질 위험을 본능적으로 감지하는 것에서 시작되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My friend's fear of heights is so bad that he gets dizzy just watching people climb ladders on TV.”
“She conquered her fear of heights by taking rock climbing lessons.”
“His fear of heights made the glass elevator at the mall feel like a torture device.”
“Despite her fear of heights, she became a successful pilot through gradual exposure therapy.”
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