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time

1.Noun

  1. 1

    time

    A certain moment or part of time.

    Korean definition: 시간의 어떤 순간이나 부분.

    • Ji-su is prettiest when she smiles.

    • When Mr. Kim said that, he felt ashamed.

  2. 2

    meal

    The time for having a meal.

    Korean definition: 끼니 또는 밥을 먹는 시간.

    • It's fine to play outside, but come in at mealtime and eat before you go on playing.

    • Section Chief Park has been busy at work lately and often skips meals.

  3. 3

    perfect time; right moment

    A perfect time for doing something.

    Korean definition: 어떤 일을 하기에 알맞은 시기.

    • Now is exactly the right time to plant rice seedlings.

    • It's not the right moment to attack the enemy yet; we must wait a little longer.

  4. 4

    time

    The time when a certain phenomenon or event occurs.

    Korean definition: 어떤 현상, 일 등이 일어나는 시간.

    • When playing on the mudflats, you have to watch out for high tide.

    • We regularly learn how to respond in case of fire.

2.Noun

  1. 1

    dirt

    A substance that is formed on the clothes or body when filthy dust particles coagulate or when dead skin and dust get mixed together.

    Korean definition: 옷이나 몸에 묻은 더러운 먼지나 피부의 죽은 세포와 먼지가 섞여서 생긴 것.

    • There was black dirt caked under the child's fingernails.

    • If you scrub off dead skin too hard, your skin turns red.

  2. 2

    taint; defilement

    A wordly quality that lacks innocence.

    Korean definition: 순수하지 않고 속된 것.

    • Ji-su has a kind heart, as if completely untouched by the taint of the world.

    • Watching the baby's smile, I feel as if all the grime on my heart disappears.