꼬리가 긴 소형 영장류로, 주로 열대 지방에 서식하며 지능이 높고 사회성이 복잡하다.
A small to medium-sized primate, typically having a long tail, found mostly in tropical regions.
예문:
"We watched a family of monkeys swinging effortlessly through the canopy of the rainforest."
"Monkeys are known for their intelligence and complex social structures within their troops."
"The zoo exhibit featured several species of New World monkeys, including marmosets and capuchins."
장난이 심하거나 개구쟁이 같은 사람, 특히 아이를 이르는 말.
A mischievous or playful person, especially a child.
예문:
"Stop hiding the remote control, you little monkey!"
"The teacher sighed as the class full of little monkeys refused to settle down after recess."
허가 없이 또는 부주의하게 어떤 물건을 만지거나 조작하다.
To handle, fiddle, or tamper with something in a careless or unauthorized way (often followed by 'with').
예문:
"Please don't monkey with the thermostat settings; I set them perfectly already."
"If you monkey around with the engine, you might break something important."
"The technician warned us not to monkey with the internal wiring of the computer."
어리석거나 장난스럽게 행동하거나 빈둥거리며 시간을 보내다.
To behave in a silly, playful, or idle manner (often followed by 'around' or 'about').
예문:
"Instead of studying, the students spent the afternoon monkeying about in the library."
"The children were monkeying around in the living room, making a huge mess."