수컷, 특히 수고양이나 수칠면조를 이르는 말.
The male of various animals, especially a domestic cat or a turkey.
예문:
"The neighborhood tom was seen prowling around the garden at night."
"A large tom turkey strutted across the field to impress the hens."
교회나 대학의 탑 등에 걸려 있는 아주 크고 무거운 종.
A large, heavy bell, typically one used in a church or university tower.
예문:
"The deep resonance of Great Tom echoed through the university courtyard."
"The ancient tom was rung only on the most solemn occasions."
백인에게 지나치게 순종적이거나 비굴하게 구는 흑인을 비하하여 이르는 말.
A derogatory term for a Black person perceived as being excessively obedient or servile to white people.
예문:
"He was unfairly labeled a tom by his peers for his moderate political views."
"The activist warned against the dangers of being a tom in a system of inequality."
특히 흑인이 백인에게 지나치게 순종하거나 비굴하게 행동하다.
To behave in an excessively obedient or servile way, especially of a Black person toward white people.
예문:
"The critic accused the politician of tomming to gain favor with the establishment."
"He refused to tom just to secure a promotion at the firm."