얇은 조각이나 비늘 모양의 파편을 의미한다.
a small, flat, thin piece of something, typically one that has broken away or been peeled off from a larger piece
예문:
"The old ceiling was shedding white flakes of plaster."
"Sprinkle some chocolate flakes over the cake for decoration."
하늘에서 내리는 눈의 한 조각인 눈송이를 뜻한다.
a single crystal of snow; a snowflake
예문:
"The first flakes of snow began to fall just before midnight."
"Each flake has a unique and intricate geometric pattern."
표면이 얇은 조각으로 벗겨지거나 떨어져 나가다.
to come off or break away in small, thin pieces
예문:
"The sun-damaged skin on his shoulders started to flake."
"If you don't prime the wood, the paint will flake off within a year."
약속을 잘 어기거나 행동이 특이하여 신뢰하기 어려운 사람.
an unreliable, eccentric, or unconventional person
예문:
"Don't rely on him to bring the tickets; he's a total flake."
"She's a bit of a flake, but her artistic talent is undeniable."
약속을 지키지 않거나 마지막 순간에 취소하다.
to fail to keep an appointment or fulfill a commitment, especially at the last minute
예문:
"I'm sorry I flaked on our dinner date last night."
"He always flakes at the last minute when we plan a trip."
선사 시대 인류가 도구로 사용하기 위해 떼어낸 돌 조각.
a piece of hard stone chipped off for use as a tool by prehistoric humans
예문:
"Archaeologists found several flint flakes near the ancient hearth."
"The sharp edge of the stone flake was used for butchering animals."
극심한 피로로 인해 갑자기 잠들거나 쓰러지다.
to fall asleep or collapse from extreme exhaustion
예문:
"I was so tired after the hike that I flaked out on the sofa."
"He usually flakes out right after finishing his night shift."