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먹잇감 meaning and pronunciation

meokitgam · prey

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 54820
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 머기깜, 머긷깜Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    동물의 먹이가 되는 것.

    English: prey — The state of becoming food for predatory animals.

    Examples

    • 먹잇감이 되다.
    • 먹잇감이 부족하다.
    • 먹잇감을 노리다.
    • 먹잇감을 사냥하다.
    • 먹잇감을 잡다.
    • 사자 등의 맹수들이 잡아먹고 남긴 동물 시체는 독수리에게 좋은 먹잇감이 된다.

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