동물의 코와 입이 있는 튀어나온 부분
the projecting part of the face, including the nose and mouth, of an animal such as a dog or horse
예문:
"The golden retriever nudged my hand with its wet muzzle."
"Horses often have white markings on their muzzles."
동물이 물지 못하도록 입에 씌우는 도구
a guard, typically made of straps or wire, fitted over an animal's face to stop it from biting or feeding
예문:
"The aggressive dog was required to wear a wire muzzle in public."
"He adjusted the leather muzzle to ensure the animal could still breathe easily."
총이나 포의 총신 끝부분
the open end of the barrel of a firearm
예문:
"Smoke billowed from the muzzle of the rifle after the shot."
"Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction at all times."
동물의 입에 입마개를 씌우다
to put a muzzle on an animal to prevent it from biting
예문:
"The trainer had to muzzle the nervous dog before the examination."
"It is safer to muzzle large animals during transport."
자유롭게 의견을 표현하지 못하도록 억압하다
to prevent a person or group from expressing their opinions freely
예문:
"The government attempted to muzzle the independent press."
"Critics argued the new law was a blatant move to muzzle dissent."