혀를 표면에 대고 움직여 맛을 보거나, 적시거나, 깨끗하게 하다.
To move the tongue across a surface, often to taste something, moisten it, or clean it.
예문:
"The cat licked its fur to keep itself clean."
"He licked the envelope before sealing it shut."
무언가를 아주 적게 바르거나 칠하는 행위, 또는 아주 적은 양.
A small amount of something, or a quick, light application of a substance like paint or polish.
예문:
"The kitchen looks much brighter with a fresh lick of paint."
"He hasn't done a lick of homework all weekend."
매우 빠른 속도나 걸음걸이.
A very fast speed or a rapid pace of movement.
예문:
"The cyclists were going down the hill at a fair lick."
"We'll need to work at a great lick to finish this by five."
경쟁에서 상대방을 물리치거나 어려운 문제나 습관을 극복하다.
To defeat an opponent in a fight or competition, or to successfully overcome a difficult problem.
예문:
"Our school's basketball team really licked the visitors today."
"I think I've finally licked my habit of staying up too late."
불길이나 파도가 무언가에 가볍게 닿으며 핥는 듯이 움직이다.
To move or flicker around something, touching it lightly like a tongue, especially said of flames or waves.
예문:
"The flames began to lick the sides of the wooden cabin."
"Cold waves licked at her ankles as she walked along the beach."
재즈나 록 음악에서 독주 중에 연주되는 짧고 인상적인 악구.
A short, catchy, and often improvised musical phrase or series of notes, especially in jazz, blues, or rock.
예문:
"The guitarist impressed the audience with a complex blues lick."
"He spent the afternoon learning new jazz licks from an old record."
야생 동물이 소금을 핥으러 모이는 장소나 가축을 위해 놓아둔 소금 덩어리.
A place where animals go to lick mineral salts from the soil, or a block of salt provided for cattle.
예문:
"We spotted a group of deer gathered around a natural salt lick."
"The rancher placed a fresh mineral lick in the field for the cows."