친한 친구나 동료, 또는 남성들 사이에서 친근하게 부르는 호칭.
A friend or companion, often used as a friendly form of address between men.
예문:
"I'm meeting a few mates for a drink tonight."
"Thanks for the lift, mate."
남편이나 아내와 같은 인생의 동반자 또는 배우자.
A person's husband, wife, or life partner.
예문:
"He found his soul mate at a very young age."
"Choosing a life mate is a significant decision."
번식을 위해 짝을 이루는 동물의 한쪽.
One of a pair of birds or other animals that breed together.
예문:
"The eagle returned to the nest with its mate."
"The colorful feathers help the bird find a mate."
신발이나 양말 등 두 개가 한 쌍을 이루는 것 중의 하나.
One of a matched pair of objects, such as shoes or socks.
예문:
"I've lost the mate to this woolen sock."
"She searched the drawer for the shoe's mate."
상선의 항해사 또는 숙련공의 작업을 돕는 조수.
A deck officer on a merchant ship ranking below the master, or an assistant to a skilled worker.
예문:
"The captain gave orders to the second mate."
"He was promoted to chief mate after five years."
동물이 번식을 목적으로 짝짓기를 하거나 교미하다.
(Of animals) to come together for sexual reproduction.
예문:
"The lions mate during the rainy season."
"Scientists are trying to mate the two endangered species."
기계 부품 등이 서로 꼭 맞게 연결되거나 맞물리다.
To join or fit together two parts, especially in machinery.
예문:
"The connector must mate securely with the socket."
"These parts are designed to mate with each other."