riddle
US /ˈrɪd.əl/
UK /ˈrɪd.əl/
명사
수수께끼, 미스터리
a question or statement intentionally phrased so as to require ingenuity in ascertaining its answer or meaning, typically presented as a game
예시:
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He posed a difficult riddle to the children.
그는 아이들에게 어려운 수수께끼를 냈다.
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The detective tried to solve the riddle of the missing jewels.
탐정은 사라진 보석의 수수께끼를 풀려고 노력했다.
동사
구멍을 뚫다, 가득 채우다
to pierce with many holes
예시:
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The old sign was riddled with bullet holes.
오래된 표지판은 총알 구멍으로 가득했다.
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His body was riddled with disease.
그의 몸은 질병으로 가득했다.