washout
US /ˈwɑː.ʃaʊt/
UK /ˈwɒʃ.aʊt/
명사
1.
실패작, 실패
a complete failure
예시:
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The party was a complete washout because of the rain.
비 때문에 파티는 완전히 실패작이었다.
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His career as a singer was a total washout.
가수로서 그의 경력은 완전히 실패작이었다.
2.
실패자, 낙오자
a person who has failed completely in something
예시:
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After failing out of college, he felt like a total washout.
대학에서 낙제한 후, 그는 완전히 실패자처럼 느꼈다.
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He was considered a washout by his family after losing his job.
직장을 잃은 후, 그는 가족에게 실패자로 여겨졌다.
3.
유실, 침식
the erosion of soil or other soft material by a sudden gush of water
예시:
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Heavy rains caused a washout on the road, making it impassable.
폭우로 인해 도로가 유실되어 통행할 수 없게 되었다.
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The bridge collapsed due to a massive washout during the flood.
홍수 중 대규모 유실로 인해 다리가 붕괴되었다.