석탄이나 목재를 가열하여 얻는 검고 끈적끈적한 액체로, 도로 포장이나 방수 처리에 쓰이는 물질.
A dark, thick, flammable liquid distilled from wood or coal, used in road making and for coating and preserving timber.
예문:
"The workers poured hot tar over the cracks in the pavement."
"Tar is often used to seal the hulls of wooden ships."
담배가 탈 때 발생하는 끈적끈적한 화학적 잔여물.
A resinous substance formed by burning tobacco or other organic material.
예문:
"Heavy smokers often have teeth stained by tar."
"The packaging must clearly state the tar content of the cigarettes."
표면에 타르를 칠하거나 타르로 덮다.
To cover or coat a surface with tar.
예문:
"They are planning to tar the driveway this weekend."
"The roof was tarred to prevent water leaks during the rainy season."
누군가의 평판을 더럽히거나 부당하게 비난하다.
To damage the reputation of someone by associating them with something negative.
예문:
"He didn't want to be tarred by the same brush as his corrupt colleagues."
"The entire department was tarred by the scandal."
(비격식) 경험이 많은 선원이나 뱃사람.
An informal and somewhat dated term for a sailor.
예문:
"The old tar told fascinating stories about life at sea."