벽이나 땅을 덮기 위해 재배되는, 광택이 나는 짙은 녹색 잎을 가진 상록 덩굴 식물.
A woody evergreen climbing plant, typically having shiny, dark green leaves, often grown on walls or as ground cover.
예문:
"The old stone wall was completely covered in thick, green ivy."
"Ivy is often planted to cover unsightly fences, but it can damage mortar over time."
"We saw a patch of poison ivy and were warned not to touch the leaves."
아이비리그 대학 또는 그와 유사한 명문 대학을 비공식적으로 일컫는 말.
Used informally to refer to an Ivy League university, or any highly prestigious college or university.
예문:
"She received acceptance letters from three different Ivies this spring."
"Getting into an Ivy requires not only excellent grades but also strong extracurricular involvement."