북반구의 호수에 서식하며 독특한 울음소리를 내는 잠수성 물새.
A large diving waterbird of the northern hemisphere, known for its distinctive wailing call and sleek appearance.
예문:
"The eerie cry of a loon echoed across the misty lake at dawn."
"Loons are expert divers, capable of staying underwater for several minutes."
"The loon's haunting call is a signature sound of the Canadian wilderness."
어리석거나 미친 것처럼 행동하는 사람.
A person who is perceived as silly, foolish, or mentally eccentric.
예문:
"Stop acting like a total loon and get back to work."
"Only a complete loon would try to cross the desert without water."
어리석은 짓을 하거나 목적 없이 빈둥거리며 시간을 보내다.
To behave in a silly, foolish, or aimless manner.
예문:
"They spent the entire afternoon looning around the park."
"Instead of studying, he was looning about with his friends."
(주로 스코틀랜드에서) 소년, 청년 또는 신분이 낮은 사람.
A boy, a young man, or a person of low rank or dubious character.
예문:
"The old man called out to the young loon passing by his cottage."
"The Scottish grandmother referred to her grandson as a 'bonnie loon'."