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gape, outfox, afloat, carp, endorse / 넓히다, 한수 앞서다를 영어로

by Warehaus 2021. 6. 2.

gape 
v. to become widely open, separated; to stare in amazement

- The deep pit gaped before him; if he stumbled and fell there would be no rescue.
- The gaping moujth of an alligator devoured the rabbits.


outfox
v. to outwit; to overcome by cunning or cleverness

- The burglar outfoxed the police by escaping up the chimney.
- It's been hard to outfox the pigeon.


afloat
adj. a floating condition; circulating about

- The canoe was afloat in the stream
- The rubber duck was afloat in the bathtub.


carp
v. to complain

- It was tiresome listening to mom carping about father.
- Please do not carp in this room. It's quite annoying.


endorse
v. to give approval or support

- Many teachers endorse the idea of free launches for children in Seoul.
- Most of womens have endorsed him as an winner.