죽은 피부나 조직이 벗겨지다 또는 떨어져 나가다.
To shed or cast off a layer of dead skin or tissue, or to drop off from living flesh.
예문:
"The snake began to slough off its old skin against the rough bark of the tree."
"Regular exfoliation helps the skin slough off dead cells more efficiently."
나쁜 습관이나 원치 않는 평판 등을 버리거나 벗어나다.
To get rid of something undesirable, such as a bad habit or a negative reputation.
예문:
"The new CEO worked hard to slough off the company's reputation for poor customer service."
"He finally managed to slough off his old habits and start a healthier lifestyle."
동물이 벗어 놓은 허물 또는 생체 조직에서 떨어져 나온 죽은 살점.
The dead skin that has been shed by an animal, or a layer of dead tissue separating from living flesh.
예문:
"The hiker found a translucent snake slough near the entrance of the cave."
"The doctor carefully removed the slough from the healing wound to prevent infection."
진흙탕이나 수렁, 또는 비유적으로 깊은 절망이나 침체 상태.
A swamp or shallow lake system; figuratively, a state of deep despair or lack of progress.
예문:
"The heavy rains turned the forest trail into a treacherous slough of mud."
"After the project failed, the team fell into a slough of despond for several weeks."