가는 막대; 쇠 막대; 지지대
A thin straight bar, especially one made of wood, metal, or plastic, used for support, measurement, or as a component in machinery.
예문:
"The engineer used a metal rod to stabilize the temporary structure."
"A curtain rod needs to be strong enough to hold heavy drapes."
"The machine malfunctioned because a connecting rod broke inside the engine."
낚싯대; 낚시 도구
A long, flexible pole used with a line and hook for catching fish; a fishing rod.
예문:
"He spent the morning casting his rod into the lake, hoping for a bite."
"The lightweight carbon fiber rod made the long fishing trip less tiring."
회초리; 매질; 징계
A stick used for physical punishment; often used figuratively to mean punishment or strict discipline.
예문:
"The old saying suggests that children need the rod to learn obedience."
"Parents today generally prefer guidance over the rod when disciplining their children."
길이 단위; 면적 단위; 5.03미터
A historical unit of length equal to 5.5 yards (about 5.03 meters), or a unit of area equal to 30.25 square yards.
예문:
"The old property deed specified the boundary length in rods, not meters."
"Surveyors in the 18th century often used the rod as a standard measure for agricultural land."
간상체; 시세포
One of the light-sensitive cells in the retina of the eye, responsible for vision in low light conditions (monochrome vision).
예문:
"Rods are far more numerous than cones in the human retina."
"Damage to the rods can severely impair a person's ability to see at night."
"The high concentration of rods allows nocturnal animals to navigate in near darkness."
권총; 총기
(US informal) A pistol or revolver.
예문:
"The detective found a concealed rod under the suspect's seat."
"He kept a small rod for self-defense while traveling through dangerous areas."