in captivity — in a state of being confined or imprisoned; not free in the wild
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: in a state of being confined or imprisoned; not free in the wild
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪn kæpˈtɪvɪti/
Korean meaning: 포로 상태로, 감금된 상태로, 사육되는 상태로
Korean pronunciation: 인 캡**티**비티
Example Sentences
- The panda was so used to being fed in captivity that it forgot how to find bamboo.
- Scientists study animal behavior both in captivity and in the wild.
- The escaped prisoner joked that even McDonald's was better than eating in captivity.
in captivity
NOUN//ɪn kæpˈtɪvɪti//
in a state of being confined or imprisoned; not free in the wild
in a state of being confined or imprisoned; not free in the wild
In captivity, her creativity sparks new activity!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
captivity는 라틴어 captivitas에서 유래했으며, captivus(포로)와 -ity(상태)가 결합된 형태입니다. 고대 로마 시대 전쟁 포로들의 상황에서 시작되어 현재는 동물원의 동물들이나 감옥에 갇힌 상태를 표현할 때 사용됩니다.
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📝Examples
“The panda was so used to being fed in captivity that it forgot how to find bamboo.”
“Scientists study animal behavior both in captivity and in the wild.”
“The escaped prisoner joked that even McDonald's was better than eating in captivity.”
“Many animals cannot survive in the wild after living in captivity for years.”
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