그리스 신화에 나오는 머리 아홉 달린 거대한 물뱀으로, 머리 하나를 자르면 그 자리에 두 개가 새로 돋아난다고 함.
A multi-headed water serpent in Greek mythology that grew two heads for every one cut off, eventually slain by Hercules.
예문:
"Hercules defeated the Hydra as one of his twelve legendary labors."
"The Hydra's poisonous breath was said to be lethal to anyone who approached its lair."
현대 88개 별자리 중 가장 크고 긴 별자리로, 바다뱀의 형상을 하고 있음.
The largest and longest of the 88 modern constellations, representing a water snake.
예문:
"Hydra is a sprawling constellation that takes several hours to fully rise above the horizon."
"Astronomers discovered a new galaxy cluster located within the boundaries of Hydra."
한 부분을 해결하면 곧바로 다른 문제가 발생하는, 근절하기 어려운 복합적인 난제나 해독.
A persistent or multifaceted problem that presents new obstacles as soon as one part is resolved.
예문:
"The illegal drug trade is a hydra; as soon as one cartel is dismantled, two more emerge to take its place."
"Corruption in the bureaucracy proved to be a hydra that the new administration struggled to slay."
관 모양의 몸과 촉수를 가진 작은 담수산 강장동물로, 재생 능력이 매우 뛰어난 것으로 알려짐.
A small, freshwater coelenterate with a tubular body and tentacles, known for its remarkable ability to regenerate.
예문:
"Under the microscope, the hydra used its stinging tentacles to catch tiny water fleas."
"Scientists study the hydra to understand the biological mechanisms of immortality and tissue regeneration."
인도양과 태평양의 열대 해역에 서식하는 유독한 바다뱀.
A venomous sea snake found in the tropical waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans.
예문:
"The hydra swam gracefully through the coral reef in search of small fish to prey upon."
"Divers are warned to maintain a safe distance from the venomous hydra found in these waters."