bit
의미: A small amount or piece of something; slightly or to some degree
'Bit' refers to a small quantity or portion of something. It's extremely common in British English, often used with 'a' to mean 'slightly' or 'somewhat' (e.g., 'a bit tired'). The phrase 'a bit of' can precede almost any noun to indicate a small amount.
예문
- Could I have a bit of sugar in my tea, please? 能在我的茶里加一点糖吗?¿Podría ponerme un poco de azúcar en el té, por favor?紅茶に少しお砂糖をいただけますか?홍차에 설탕 조금만 넣어주시겠어요?
- I'm feeling a bit under the weather today. 我今天感觉有点不舒服。Me siento un poco indispuesto hoy.今日はちょっと体調が悪いです。오늘 몸이 좀 안 좋아요.
- Wait a bit—I'll be ready in five minutes. 等一下——我五分钟后就准备好。Espera un poco, estaré listo en cinco minutos.ちょっと待って—5分で準備できます。잠깐만요—5분이면 준비됩니다.
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사용 가이드
맥락: general
어조: neutral
기원과 역사
From Old English 'bita' meaning 'a piece bitten off', from 'bītan' (to bite). A bit is literally a morsel — something small enough to bite off. The computing term 'bit' (binary digit) is a separate coinage from 1948.
문화적 배경
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
이야기와 상식
From Old English 'bita' meaning a piece bitten off, related to 'bite'. The computing term 'bit' (binary digit) is a separate word coined in 1948, though the coincidence of meanings—a small piece of information—is rather fitting.
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