스펀지처럼 푹신하고 구멍이 많으며 탄력이 있거나 흡수성이 있는
Resembling a sponge in being soft, porous, elastic, and capable of absorbing liquid.
예문:
"The moss felt spongy and damp under our bare feet as we walked through the forest."
"This cake has a light, spongy texture that absorbs the syrup perfectly."
금속이나 뼈 조직 등이 구멍이 많고 세포 형태의 구조를 가진
Having an open, porous, or cellular structure, especially in reference to metals or bone tissue.
예문:
"Spongy bone tissue is found at the ends of long bones and contains red bone marrow."
"The chemist produced spongy platinum by heating ammonium chloroplatinate."
자동차 브레이크 등이 단단하지 못하고 푹 들어가거나 반응이 무딘
Lacking firmness or responsiveness, particularly describing a vehicle's brake pedal when air is in the lines.
예문:
"If your brake pedal feels spongy, it might indicate air trapped in the hydraulic lines."
"The driver complained about the spongy steering after the long journey."
물을 가득 머금어 늪처럼 질척거리고 부드러운
Saturated with water; soft and wet like a marsh or bog.
예문:
"The hikers struggled to maintain their balance on the spongy, waterlogged soil."
"The valley floor was covered in a spongy layer of peat."
태도나 신념 등이 확고하지 못하고 모호하거나 불분명한
Lacking clarity, firmness, or conviction; vague or ambiguous in nature.
예문:
"The committee's spongy recommendations failed to address the core issues of the crisis."
"He was criticized for his spongy stance on environmental regulations."