head
의미: The upper part of the body; the leader or chief; to move in a direction
Head refers to the body part containing the brain, but has many extended meanings: a leader ('head of department'), the top of something ('head of the table'), or moving towards ('head home'). Idioms include 'keep your head' (stay calm), 'over your head' (too difficult), and 'head start' (an advantage).
예문
- I've got a terrible headache at the back of my head. 我头后面疼得厉害。Tengo un dolor de cabeza terrible en la parte de atrás de la cabeza.頭の後ろがひどく痛いです。뒷머리가 몹시 아픕니다.
- She's the head of the marketing department. 她是市场部的负责人。Ella es la jefa del departamento de marketing.彼女はマーケティング部門の責任者です。그녀는 마케팅 부서의 책임자입니다.
- We should head back before it gets dark. 天黑之前我们应该回去了。Deberíamos volver antes de que oscurezca.暗くなる前に戻った方がいいですね。어두워지기 전에 돌아가는 게 좋겠습니다.
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사용 가이드
맥락: general
어조: neutral
기원과 역사
From Old English 'hēafod', from Proto-Germanic 'haubudam'. Related to German 'Haupt' and Dutch 'hoofd'. The Latin equivalent 'caput' (head) gives English 'captain', 'capital', and 'chapter' — all originally meaning 'the chief or top part'.
문화적 배경
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
이야기와 상식
The word 'head' appears in over 100 English idioms, making it one of the most versatile words in the language. From 'head over heels' to 'heads or tails', the word has been central to English expression since Old English times.
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