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Tick
01
진드기, 기생충
any small parasitic arachnid that feeds on the blood of warm-blooded vertebrates
What is a "tick"?
A tick is a small arachnid that feeds on the blood of mammals, birds, and sometimes reptiles and amphibians, known for its parasitic nature and ability to transmit diseases to its hosts. Ticks have flattened bodies and are commonly found in grassy areas, attaching themselves to the skin of animals and humans to feed. They can be carriers of various infectious agents, making them of significant concern for public health.
02
틱, 탁
a metallic tapping sound
03
가벼운 매트리스, 매트리스
a light mattress
04
표시, 틱
a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc.
to tick
01
딸깍거리다, 틱한다
to make a repetitive, light, clicking sound, like that of a clock or a machine
Intransitive
02
신호를 주다, 틱을 하다
to signal or announce something using a ticking sound or mark
Transitive: to tick sth
03
표시하다, 체크하다
to make a checkmark next to an item or select an option on a list or form
Transitive: to tick an item or option
tick
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Ticks use deer as their hosts, feeding on their blood.
Insects such as ticks can carry Lyme disease.
These ticks harbor in mammals and can transmit diseases.
Many individuals unknowingly contract Lyme disease from tick bites while spending time outdoors.
She hesitated for a tick before answering the question.
