진드기
A parasitic arachnid that attaches itself to the skin of a terrestrial vertebrate from which it sucks blood.
예문:
"Ticks often carry diseases like Lyme disease, making them dangerous pests."
"After hiking in the woods, always check your skin and clothing for ticks."
똑딱 소리
A regular short, sharp sound, especially that made by a clock or watch, or a heartbeat.
예문:
"The only sound in the quiet room was the steady tick of the grandfather clock."
"I could hear the faint tick of my own heart in the silence."
체크 표시
A mark (✓) used to indicate that an item in a list or text is correct or has been chosen, checked, or dealt with; a check mark.
예문:
"Please put a tick next to the items you wish to purchase on the order form."
"She quickly ran down the checklist, placing a tick beside each completed task."
순간
A moment; a very short period of time.
예문:
"Wait right there, I'll be back with the documents in a tick."
"If you give me just two ticks, I can finish this report before the meeting."
외상
Credit; an arrangement to buy goods or services and pay for them later.
예문:
"The shopkeeper refused to sell him goods on tick after he failed to pay his previous bill."
"They lived beyond their means, constantly buying things on tick."
똑딱거리다
(Of a clock or other mechanical device) to make regular short sharp sounds, or to function/operate.
예문:
"The old wall clock ticked loudly throughout the night, making it hard to sleep."
"We checked the engine to ensure that all the internal components were ticking smoothly."
체크하다
To mark (an item) with a tick or select (a box) on a form, questionnaire, etc., to indicate that something has been chosen, checked, or approved.
예문:
"Remember to tick all the boxes that apply to your current employment status."
"The teacher ticked off the names of the students who had submitted their assignments."