엉덩이를 붙이고 몸을 세워 자리에 머무르다
to rest one's weight on the buttocks with the back upright, typically on a chair or the ground
예문:
"The cat sat on the warm radiator."
"We sat in a circle to discuss the project."
사물이 특정 위치에 놓여 있거나 어떤 상태에 머물다
to be or remain in a particular position or state, especially for an inanimate object
예문:
"A heavy fog sat over the valley all morning."
"The trophy sits proudly on the mantelpiece."
의회나 법정 등이 공식적인 업무를 위해 회기를 열다
to be in session or engaged in official business, such as a court or legislature
예문:
"The tribunal will sit in camera to protect the witness."
"Parliament is not sitting during the summer recess."
위원회나 이사회 등의 구성원으로 활동하거나 직책을 맡다
to serve as a member of a committee, board, or other official body
예문:
"He was the first minority member to sit on the council."
"She sits on several charity boards."
초상화나 사진 촬영 등을 위해 일정한 자세를 취하다
to pose for a portrait, photograph, or sculpture
예문:
"The famous actress sat for a series of fashion photographs."
"He sat for the sculptor for three weeks."
시험에 응시하거나 시험을 치르다
to take an examination
예문:
"You need to sit the entrance exam before being admitted."
"He sat for his finals last week."
주인이 없는 동안 아이나 반려동물 또는 집을 돌보다
to look after a child, pet, or house while the owners are away
예문:
"I've been sitting for their dog while they're in Europe."
"She earns extra money by sitting for the neighbors' children."
특정 인원수를 수용할 수 있는 좌석이나 공간이 있다
to have enough seats or space for a specific number of people
예문:
"The theater sits five hundred people."
"This car sits five adults quite comfortably."
어떤 상황이나 사람에게 잘 어울리거나 받아들여지다
to be harmonious with something or to fit a person in a certain way
예문:
"His arrogant attitude didn't sit well with the team."
"The responsibility sits heavily on her shoulders."
남을 자리에 앉게 하거나 물건을 특정 장소에 두다
to cause someone to sit or to place an object somewhere
예문:
"The waiter sat us at a table near the window."
"She sat the vase carefully on the shelf."