No. 9,454 in Korean
겹눈
"Compound eye" (the eye structure found in insects and crustaceans).
In a sentence
곤충의 겹눈은 수많은 작은 렌즈로 구성되어 있다.
The compound eyes of insects are composed of numerous small lenses.
In this sentence, '겹눈' refers to the anatomical feature typical of insects used for their vision, emphasizing its physical characteristic.
겹눈 구조는 곤충이 주변 환경을 감지하는 데 효과적이다.
The compound eye structure is effective for insects to perceive their surroundings.
Here, '겹눈' describes the functional aspect of the anatomical feature in terms of its role in an insect's perception capabilities.
곤충의 겹눈은 반사와 굴절을 이용하여 이미지를 형성한다.
The compound eyes of insects form images using reflection and refraction.
In this sentence, '겹눈' is highlighted in the context of its optical functionality, referring to its ability to form images.
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