건축용 돌이나 광석을 캐내는 거대한 구덩이 형태의 장소.
A place, typically a large, deep pit, from which stone or other materials are or have been extracted.
예문:
"The old granite quarry has been converted into a beautiful public park."
"Workers at the limestone quarry wear protective gear at all times."
사냥꾼이나 포식자에게 쫓기는 동물 또는 추적이나 수색의 대상이 되는 사람.
An animal pursued by a hunter, hound, predatory mammal, or bird of prey; a thing or person that is chased or sought.
예문:
"The eagle circled high above, watching its quarry in the tall grass."
"The detective finally cornered his quarry in a narrow alleyway."
지식, 자료, 인용구 등을 풍부하게 얻을 수 있는 원천이나 출처.
A source of information, data, or quotations that can be used for research or study.
예문:
"This ancient library is a rich quarry of information for medieval historians."
"The internet serves as an endless quarry for modern researchers."
바닥에 까는 네모난 타일이나 창문에 쓰이는 마름모꼴 유리판.
A diamond-shaped pane of glass as used in lattice windows, or a square unglazed floor tile.
예문:
"We decided to install red quarry tiles in the kitchen for a rustic look."
"The lattice window was made of small glass quarries held together by lead."
채석장에서 돌이나 광물 등을 캐내거나 떼어내다.
To extract stone or other materials from a quarry.
예문:
"The local community protested against the plan to quarry the nearby hillside."
"Marble has been quarried in this region for centuries."
방대한 자료나 문헌 속에서 필요한 정보나 지식을 고생하여 찾아내다.
To search for and extract information or data from a large amount of material.
예문:
"She spent months quarrying the national archives for her new biography."
"The journalist quarried the leaked documents to find evidence of corruption."