나사, 나사못
A short, slender, sharp-pointed metal pin with a raised helical thread running around it and a slotted head, used to join things together by being rotated.
예문:
"She used a screwdriver to drive the screw firmly into the wooden plank."
"The cabinet assembly kit included all the necessary screws and fittings."
"Make sure the cap is a tight screw so the liquid doesn't leak out."
스크루, 프로펠러
A ship's or aircraft's propeller (considered as acting like a screw in moving through water or air).
예문:
"The ship's massive screw churned the water as it pulled away from the dock."
"Divers inspected the hull for damage to the propeller screw after the collision."
봉급, 임금
An amount of salary or wages.
예문:
"He complained that the new job offered a terrible screw despite the long hours."
"If you want a decent screw in this industry, you need to specialize."
나사로 죄다, 비틀어 고정시키다
To fasten or tighten (something) using a screw or by turning in a helical motion.
예문:
"Remember to screw the lid on tightly after opening the paint can."
"We had to screw the shelf brackets into the wall studs for maximum support."
"He screwed the lightbulb into the socket until it was secure."
억지로 빼내다, 강요하다
To extract or extort (money, information, etc.) from someone, often through pressure or threats.
예문:
"The journalist managed to screw the truth out of the reluctant witness."
"They tried to screw more money out of the small business owner by threatening legal action."
속이다, 바가지 씌우다
To cheat or swindle someone, especially by charging an unfairly high price.
예문:
"I feel like I got totally screwed by the mechanic who charged me double for the parts."
"Don't buy electronics there; they always try to screw customers."