mangle — to damage or destroy something by crushing, cutting, or twisting it badly
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to damage or destroy something by crushing, cutting, or twisting it badly
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmæŋɡəl/
Korean meaning: 심하게 으깨거나 훼손하다, 망가뜨리다
Korean pronunciation: **맹**글
Example Sentences
- The machine mangled the metal sheets into twisted wreckage.
- My cat somehow managed to mangle my headphones while I was out.
- The translator managed to mangle every famous quote in the speech.
mangle
VERB//ˈmæŋɡəl//
to damage or destroy something by crushing, cutting, or twisting it badly
The careless mechanic managed to mangle the brand new car door with one wrong swing.
Tangled wires strangle and mangle the decorations!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
중세 네덜란드어 'mangel'에서 유래되었으며, 원래는 빨래를 압착하는 기계를 의미했습니다. 시간이 지나면서 '심하게 손상시키다'는 의미로 확장되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“The machine mangled the metal sheets into twisted wreckage.”
“My cat somehow managed to mangle my headphones while I was out.”
“The translator managed to mangle every famous quote in the speech.”
“The accident mangled his leg so badly that surgery was required.”
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