No. 17,100 in Korean
생명체처럼
"Like a living organism."
In a sentence
이 기계는 생명체처럼 스스로 움직일 수 있습니다.
This machine can move on its own like a living creature.
Here, '생명체처럼' (like a living creature) is used to draw a comparison to something that exhibits a similar characteristic to living beings.
수족관 안의 산호는 생명체처럼 보이지만 사실 식물입니다.
The coral in the aquarium looks like a living creature, but it is actually a plant.
In this sentence, '생명체처럼' (like a living creature) is used to describe the mistaken impression caused by its appearance.
그 이야기는 마치 생명체처럼 독자가 느낄 수 있게 다가옵니다.
The story approaches the reader in a way that makes it feel like a living organism.
Here, '생명체처럼' (like a living creature) is employed metaphorically to express the vividness of the story's impact.
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