항공기에서 사람이나 물체가 천천히 내려오도록 돕는 접이식 천 기구.
A folding cloth canopy used to slow the descent of a person or object from an aircraft.
예문:
"The skydiver checked his parachute one last time before jumping."
"Emergency supplies were dropped by parachute into the disaster zone."
낙하산을 이용하여 항공기에서 뛰어내리거나 물자를 떨어뜨리다.
To jump or drop from an aircraft using a parachute.
예문:
"The troops were ordered to parachute behind enemy lines at midnight."
"They had to parachute the heavy equipment onto the small island."
조직 외부의 인물을 높은 직위에 갑작스럽게 임명하다.
To appoint someone to a high-level position from outside an organization, often unexpectedly.
예문:
"The government was criticized for parachuting a former official into the CEO role."
"He was parachuted into the department to oversee the restructuring process."
임원이 해고될 경우를 대비하여 마련된 재정적 혜택이나 고용 조건.
A set of financial benefits or employment terms provided to an executive in case of job loss.
예문:
"The outgoing director walked away with a multi-million dollar golden parachute."
"Shareholders voted against the generous parachute clauses in the new contracts."
식물의 씨앗 털이나 동물의 비막처럼 활공이나 분산을 돕는 구조.
A structure in plants or animals, such as a seed's tuft or a bat's membrane, that aids in gliding or dispersal.
예문:
"The dandelion seed uses its feathery parachute to catch the breeze."
"Certain species of frogs have a skin parachute between their toes for gliding."