홍수 방지나 방어용으로 사용하는 모래주머니
A bag filled with sand, typically used for building temporary defenses, flood protection, or as ballast.
예문:
"The crew placed sandbags around the generator to keep it dry during the storm."
"Heavy sandbags were used as ballast to stabilize the hot air balloon."
모래주머니를 쌓아 방비하거나 보강하다
To protect, reinforce, or barricade an area using sandbags.
예문:
"We need to sandbag the basement windows before the river overflows."
"The army sandbagged the perimeter of the base to create a defensive wall."
유리한 조건을 얻기 위해 일부러 실력을 숨기거나 서투른 척하다
To deliberately underperform or hide one's true ability in a competition to gain an unfair advantage later.
예문:
"The golfer was accused of sandbagging in the early rounds to lower his handicap."
"Don't let his slow start fool you; he's just sandbagging to lure you into a high-stakes bet."
남을 위협하거나 속여서 억지로 어떤 일을 하게 만들다
To coerce, bully, or trick someone into doing something or into a difficult situation.
예문:
"She felt sandbagged into accepting a deal that she didn't fully understand."
"The committee sandbagged him with a list of impossible demands during the meeting."
모래 자루로 치듯 타격하거나 예상치 못한 방식으로 맹렬히 공격하다
To hit or stun someone as if with a sandbag; to attack or criticize someone unexpectedly and severely.
예문:
"The senator was sandbagged by an unexpected scandal just weeks before the election."
"He felt sandbagged by the sudden realization that his business partner had been lying for years."