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Noun

  1. 1

    bone

    The hard substance that supports a human or animal body and is covered by flesh.

    Korean definition: 동물이나 사람의 살 속에서 그 몸을 지탱하는 단단한 물질.

    • If you lack calcium, your bones can easily become weak.

    • Mother used to boil beef bones and feed us the broth, saying it was good for us.

  2. 2

    frame

    The structure that forms the basis of a building, etc.

    Korean definition: 건물 등을 짓는 데 기본이 되는 구조.

    • When constructing buildings, a steel frame is preferred over wood.

    • That building's frame wasn't sturdy, so it seemed it would collapse at the first earthquake.

  3. 3

    synopsis

    The overall plot or gist of a story.

    Korean definition: 이야기의 기본 줄거리나 핵심.

    • To bring out the theme best, you must build a good framework for the writing.

    • The love story of the male and female leads forms the backbone of that story.

  4. 4

    sarcasm

    (figurative) An intention or underlying thought.

    Korean definition: (비유적으로) 어떤 의도나 속에 품은 생각.

    • He tossed out a joke with a sting in it.

    • For some reason his words praising me seemed to have a barb in them.

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