pen
의미: A writing instrument using ink; an enclosed area for animals
The word 'pen' has two main meanings: a writing instrument that uses ink, or an enclosed area for keeping animals. As a verb, it means to write or compose, or to confine animals in an enclosure. The phrase 'the pen is mightier than the sword' suggests writing has more influence than violence.
예문
- Could I borrow a pen to sign this form? 能借我一支笔签这份表格吗?¿Podría prestarme un bolígrafo para firmar este formulario?このフォームにサインするためにペンを借りてもいいですか?이 서류에 서명할 펜을 빌려도 될까요?
- The farmer put the sheep in the pen for the night. 农夫晚上把羊放进围栏里。El granjero puso las ovejas en el corral por la noche.農夫は夜、羊を囲いに入れました。농부는 밤에 양을 우리에 넣었습니다.
- She penned a letter to her grandmother. 她给祖母写了一封信。Ella escribió una carta a su abuela.彼女は祖母に手紙を書きました。그녀는 할머니에게 편지를 썼습니다.
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사용 가이드
맥락: general
어조: neutral
기원과 역사
From Old French 'penne', from Latin 'penna' meaning 'feather', because early pens were made from quills. Related to 'feather' through Proto-Indo-European 'pet-' (to fly). The pen as a writing instrument replaced the stylus in the Middle Ages.
문화적 배경
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
이야기와 상식
The writing pen comes from Latin 'penna' meaning 'feather' - because early pens were made from goose feathers (quills). The animal enclosure 'pen' comes from Old English 'penn' meaning an enclosure.
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