동서양 신화나 전설에 등장하는 거대한 뱀 모양의 상상 속 동물.
A mythical monster resembling a giant reptile, often fire-breathing and winged in Western lore, or a water-associated celestial being in Eastern lore.
예문:
"The ancient scroll depicted a golden dragon soaring through the clouds."
"Legends say the dragon guarded a hoard of stolen gold in its cave."
매우 엄격하고 사나우며 위협적인 사람을 비유적으로 이르는 말.
A fierce, intimidating, or strict person, traditionally used to describe an older woman.
예문:
"My landlady is a bit of a dragon when it comes to keeping the hallway clean."
"The headmistress was known as a dragon who never smiled at her students."
북극 부근에 있는 커다란 별자리인 용자리.
A large northern constellation (Draco) representing a dragon, winding between the Big and Little Dippers.
예문:
"Look up tonight to see the stars forming the long tail of the dragon."
"The dragon is a circumpolar constellation visible throughout the year in the north."
한국, 대만, 싱가포르, 홍콩 등 동아시아의 신흥 공업 경제 지역.
Any of the highly developed economies of East Asia, specifically South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, and Hong Kong.
예문:
"South Korea is often cited as the most successful of the four dragons."
"Foreign investment poured into the small dragon economies during the boom years."
16-17세기에 사용된 짧은 머스킷총 또는 그것으로 무장한 군인.
A short musket used in the 16th and 17th centuries, or a soldier armed with such a weapon.
예문:
"The museum displayed a rare 17th-century dragon with ornate engravings."
"The dragon was a precursor to the modern carbine used by mounted troops."
날도마뱀이나 코모도왕도마뱀처럼 용과 닮은 여러 종류의 도마뱀.
Any of various lizards, such as the flying dragon or the Komodo dragon.
예문:
"The Komodo dragon uses its keen sense of smell to locate carrion from miles away."
"A tiny dragon expanded its skin flaps to leap from the high branch."