삼키기 위해 만들어진 작고 둥근 고체 형태의 약.
A small, round mass of solid medicine intended to be swallowed whole.
예문:
"She takes a vitamin pill every morning with breakfast."
"The doctor prescribed a strong pain pill for his back injury."
"I hate swallowing large pills, so I prefer liquid medicine."
경구 피임약.
A contraceptive pill; an oral medication taken by women to prevent pregnancy.
예문:
"Before starting the pill, consult your physician about potential side effects."
"Going off the pill can sometimes affect hormonal balance."
지루하거나 짜증나는 사람 또는 받아들이기 힘든 불쾌한 일.
A tedious, annoying, or unpleasant person or experience (often used in the phrase 'a bitter pill to swallow').
예문:
"Losing the championship was a bitter pill for the team to swallow after such a great season."
"Don't invite him to the party; he's such a pill when he drinks."
마찰로 인해 (특히 니트와 같은 직물 표면에) 작은 섬유 뭉치가 생기다.
(Of fabric, especially knitted material) to form small balls of fiber (pills) on the surface due to friction.
예문:
"This cheap sweater started to pill after only two washes."
"You need a fabric shaver to remove the bits of fluff that have pilled on the couch cushions."