검색
to devour
01
갈길게 먹다, 폭식하다
to eat something eagerly and in large quantities, often implying intense hunger or enjoyment
Transitive: to devour food
Example
The aroma of freshly baked cookies made it irresistible, and the kids eagerly devoured the entire batch.
At the summer barbecue, guests lined up to devour the delicious grilled burgers and hot dogs.
With excitement, the family sat down to devour the Thanksgiving feast they had spent hours preparing.
02
to destroy or demolish entirely
Transitive: to devour sth
Example
The fire devoured the old wooden house in just a few hours.
The army devoured the enemy forces, leaving no survivors.
The storm devoured everything in its path, leaving devastation behind.
03
정독하다, 탐독하다
to read written material with great enthusiasm and speed
Transitive: to devour written material
Example
She devoured the entire mystery novel in one sitting, unable to put it down.
As a child, she devoured fairy tales, letting her imagination run wild with each story.
He devoured the biography of his favorite musician, fascinated by the artist's life and career.
