Tool
의미: A person who is foolish, easily used by others, or tries too hard to impress.
A 'tool' in American slang is someone who lacks self-awareness and is easily manipulated or who desperately seeks approval. It implies someone is being used by others without realizing it, like a literal tool. It can also describe someone who is annoying, arrogant, or trying too hard. Similar to 'douchebag' but slightly milder.
예문
- He only agreed to help because she smiled at him — what a tool. 她一笑他就答应帮忙了——完全是个冤大头。Aceptó ayudar solo porque ella le sonrió — menudo pardillo.彼女が微笑んだだけで手伝いに応じた——完全にカモだろ。그녀가 웃어줬다고 도와주겠다고 했어 — 완전 호구야.
- Don't be a tool, man — they're just using you for your truck. 别傻了兄弟——他们只是想用你的卡车而已。No seas tonto, tío — solo te están utilizando por tu furgoneta.利用されるなよ——あいつらお前のトラックが目当てなだけだぞ。이용당하지 마, 이 사람아 — 걔네는 네 트럭만 필요한 거야.
- That guy at the bar popping his collar and flexing is a total tool. 酒吧里那个竖着领子秀肌肉的家伙,完全是个自以为是的傻瓜。Ese tío en el bar con el cuello levantado y luciendo músculos es un completo imbécil.バーで襟を立ててマッチョアピールしてるあの男、完全にイタいやつだ。바에서 옷깃 세우고 근육 자랑하는 저 남자, 완전 찐따야.
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사용 가이드
맥락: insult, social judgment, bro culture
어조: mocking, critical
✓ 올바른 표현
- He's such a tool.他真是个冤大头。Es un completo pardillo.He's such a tool.(あいつホントにカモだよな。)그 사람 진짜 호구야.
- Don't be a tool.别当冤大头。No seas pardillo.Don't be a tool.(利用されるなよ。)호구짓 하지 마.
✗ 잘못된 표현
- More commonly used among men to describe other men — using it for women is uncommon and can sound awkward更常见于男性之间形容其他男性——用来形容女性不太常见,听起来会很奇怪Se usa más comúnmente entre hombres para describir a otros hombres — usarlo para mujeres es poco habitual y puede sonar raro男性が他の男性を指して使うことが多く、女性に対して使うのは一般的でなく、不自然に聞こえることがある남성들 사이에서 다른 남성을 묘사하는 데 더 흔히 쓰인다 — 여성에게 사용하는 것은 드물고 어색하게 들릴 수 있다
기원과 역사
The slang usage emerged in American English in the 1970s-80s, playing on the idea of someone being 'used' like a tool. Became widespread in college and bro culture in the 2000s, especially through comedy movies like 'Old School' and 'American Pie.'
문화적 배경
Era: 1980s onwards
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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