검색
to sheathe
01
집어넣다, 세워두다
to insert a blade, such as a sword or knife, into its protective covering or holder
Transitive: to sheathe a blade
Example
The samurai sheathed his katana with a swift and practiced motion.
The knight sheathed his sword after the battle was won.
She sheathed her knife before heading back to camp.
02
덮다, 감싸다
to enclose something, often with a protective or decorative outer layer
Transitive: to sheathe sth
Example
The workers sheathed the roof with insulation to improve energy efficiency.
The electrician sheathed the wires in a layer of rubber to prevent short circuits.
The ship ’s hull was sheathed in metal to protect it from the icy waters.
03
찌르다, 관통하다
to forcefully insert a weapon, such as a sword, into flesh
Transitive: to sheathe a blade into sb/sth
Example
In the epic fantasy novel, the hero sheathed his magical sword into the heart of the dragon.
The assassin silently sheathed his dagger into the unsuspecting victim, completing the mission.
The warrior swiftly sheathed his sword into the enemy 's chest, ending the battle.
04
감싸다, 덮다
to cover something in a specific substance
Transitive: to sheathe sth in a substance or material
Example
The mountain was sheathed in a thick layer of snow after the storm.
The workers sheathed the roof with insulation to improve energy efficiency.
The entire valley was sheathed in mist, obscuring the view.
05
억제하다, 숨기다
to suppress an emotion or action
Transitive: to sheathe an emotion or action
Example
He sheathed his pride and apologized for the mistake.
The diplomat sheathed his impatience, waiting for the right moment to speak.
She sheathed her excitement, trying to remain calm until the announcement was official.
예
The samurai sheathed his katana with a swift and practiced motion.
The knight sheathed his sword after the battle was won.
She sheathed her knife before heading back to camp.
The warrior, exhausted from the fight, sheathed his weapon and took a deep breath.
After sharpening his dagger, he carefully sheathed it to avoid accidents.
