engulf
US /ɪnˈɡʌlf/
UK /ɪnˈɡʌlf/
동사
1.
삼키다, 휩싸다, 뒤덮다
to swallow up or overwhelm by flowing over and enclosing
예시:
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The floodwaters quickly engulfed the small village.
홍수가 작은 마을을 빠르게 삼켰다.
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Flames engulfed the building, leaving nothing but ashes.
불길이 건물을 집어삼켜 재만 남겼다.
2.
덮치다, 휩싸다, 압도하다
to affect someone very strongly
예시:
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A wave of sadness engulfed her as she heard the news.
그 소식을 듣자 슬픔이 그녀를 덮쳤다.
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The entire city was engulfed in a festive mood.
도시 전체가 축제 분위기에 휩싸였다.