발 아래의 땅이나 바닥에 있는 상태를 의미한다.
Situated or occurring on the ground or beneath one's feet.
예문:
"The dry twigs snapped underfoot as the hiker moved through the forest."
"The ground was surprisingly firm underfoot despite the recent rain."
활동하는 데 방해가 되거나 거치적거리는 상태를 의미한다.
Constantly present in a way that obstructs or inconveniences someone.
예문:
"I love my kids, but they are always underfoot when I'm trying to clean the house."
"The kitten stayed underfoot, making it difficult for anyone to walk safely."
권리나 가치가 짓밟히거나 무시당하는 상태를 비유적으로 이르는 말이다.
Treated with contempt or crushed, as if by being stepped on.
예문:
"In that era, the voices of the poor were easily trodden underfoot."
"Basic human freedoms should never be ground underfoot for the sake of profit."