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shade

Noun

  1. 1

    shade

    The dark area formed when the light is hidden by an object.

    Korean definition: 빛이 어떤 물체에 가려져 생긴 어두운 부분.

    • Perhaps because it grows in the shade where sunlight doesn't reach, this tree doesn't grow tall.

    • The children cooled off from the heat, eating ice cream in the cool shade of a tree.

  2. 2

    influence

    The protection or influence provided by someone realiable.

    Korean definition: 의지할 만한 사람의 보호나 영향.

    • Seunggyu secretly helped Jisu and became a sheltering presence for the woman he loved.

    • Until now, I have lived under my father's protection without any hardship.

  3. 3

    hidden hardship

    A difficult condition or environment of someone that is barely visible.

    Korean definition: 겉으로 잘 드러나지 아니하는 어려운 처지나 환경.

    • He tried very hard to escape the shadow of his difficult family circumstances.

    • His theory was hidden in the shadow of existing theories for a long time and never saw the light.

  4. 4

    worry

    The facial expression of someone who is worried or troubled.

    Korean definition: 근심이나 걱정이 가득한 어두운 얼굴에 나타나는 표정.

    • She had such a bright personality that it was hard to find any trace of gloom in her.

    • His stiff, expressionless face was especially clouded with gloom today.