액체나 물질이 걸쭉해지거나 진해지다, 또는 그렇게 만들다.
To make or become denser, more viscous, or less liquid in consistency.
예문:
"You should stir the sauce continuously until it begins to thicken."
"The chef used a bit of flour to thicken the soup."
상황이나 줄거리가 더 복잡해지거나 흥미진진해지다.
To become more complicated, mysterious, or intense, particularly regarding a plot or situation.
예문:
"The plot thickens when the main character discovers the hidden letter."
"As the investigation continued, the mystery only seemed to thicken."
안개나 연기 등이 짙어져서 시야가 불분명해지다.
To become more dense or opaque, thereby reducing visibility.
예문:
"The fog thickened rapidly, making it dangerous to drive on the mountain road."
"Smoke from the chimney began to thicken as the fire grew stronger."