나무에서 떨어지거나 꺾인 가늘고 긴 가지 또는 막대기
a thin piece of wood that has fallen or been cut from a tree
예문:
"He gathered some dry sticks to start a campfire."
"The dog ran after the stick I threw."
버터나 시나몬처럼 가늘고 길게 만들어진 물건의 단위
a long, thin piece of something, such as butter or dynamite
예문:
"I need a stick of butter for this cake recipe."
"She bought a pack of cinnamon sticks."
걷는 것을 돕기 위해 손에 짚는 가늘고 긴 막대
a long, thin object used to help someone walk
예문:
"My grandfather uses a walking stick to get around."
"He leaned heavily on his stick as he climbed the hill."
어떤 일을 강제로 하게 하기 위한 위협이나 처벌의 수단
a threat of punishment or unwelcome measures used as a means of persuasion
예문:
"The manager used the stick of potential layoffs to increase productivity."
"Diplomacy often requires both the carrot and the stick."
도시에서 멀리 떨어진 외딴 시골 지역
rural areas far from cities and towns
예문:
"They moved out to the sticks to enjoy some peace and quiet."
"It's a long drive from the city to the sticks."
날카롭거나 뾰족한 물건을 어딘가에 밀어 넣거나 찌르다
to push a sharp or pointed object into or through something
예문:
"Don't stick your finger into the electrical outlet."
"He stuck the needle into the fabric."
풀이나 테이프 등을 이용하여 물건을 어딘가에 붙이다
to attach or become attached to something with glue or a similar substance
예문:
"The label won't stick to the wet bottle."
"She stuck a stamp on the envelope."
움직일 수 없는 상태가 되거나 특정 장소에 갇히다
to be fixed in a particular position and unable to move
예문:
"The key got stuck in the rusty lock."
"We were stuck in a lift for two hours."
물건을 아무렇게나 또는 재빨리 특정 장소에 놓다
to put or place something somewhere quickly or carelessly
예문:
"Just stick your bags in the corner for now."
"Can you stick the kettle on?"
싫어하는 사람이나 상황을 참고 받아들이다
to accept or tolerate an unpleasant person or situation
예문:
"I can't stick his constant complaining anymore."
"How do you stick working in such a noisy office?"