유령, 망령, 혼령
An apparition of a dead person which is believed to appear or become manifest to the living, typically as a nebulous image.
예문:
"Legend says the old lighthouse is visited by the ghost of a drowned sailor."
"Many cultures have distinct beliefs about how to appease a restless ghost."
"She swore she saw a white, translucent ghost floating near the attic window."
흔적, 잔상, 그림자
A faint trace or resemblance of something, especially a former state or quality.
예문:
"After the long illness, he was only a ghost of the strong man he used to be."
"A ghost of a smile crossed her lips when she heard the good news."
"The old photograph showed only the ghost of the writing that had faded over time."
가상, 이중상, 고스트
A faint secondary image produced by a fault in an optical system or on a cathode ray screen, often due to reflection or faulty reception.
예문:
"Poor antenna alignment often results in a faint ghost image appearing on the television screen."
"The photographer noticed a slight ghost in the corner of the image caused by internal lens reflection."
대작하다, 대신 쓰다
To act as ghostwriter of (a work), writing it for another person who is credited as the author.
예문:
"The celebrity hired a professional journalist to ghost his autobiography."
"She was paid handsomely to ghost the CEO's motivational speeches."
활주하다, 조용히 가다
To move or glide smoothly and effortlessly, often quietly or secretly.
예문:
"The small sailboat ghosted across the calm water with barely a ripple."
"The security guard ghosted down the hallway, checking the doors quietly."
잠수 타다, 연락 끊다
To end a personal relationship with someone by suddenly and without explanation withdrawing from all communication.
예문:
"After three great dates, I was surprised when she completely ghosted me."
"It is considered rude and immature to ghost someone instead of having an honest conversation."
"He tried calling and texting, but his friend had decided to ghost him entirely."