boomerang
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/ˈbuːməræŋ/
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/ˈbuːməræŋ/
A curved, flat piece of wood or plastic that is thrown and can fly in a circle, returning to the thrower. It was first used by Australian Aborigines for hunting.
The child enjoyed playing with the boomerang at the park.
아이는 공원에서 부메랑을 가지고 노는 것을 즐겼습니다.
When a plan backfires and causes harm to the person who made it instead of the intended target.
His attempt to get her in trouble boomeranged and he ended up being punished.
그는 그녀를 어려움에 빠뜨리려고 시도했지만, 그 시도가 그 자신에게 돌아와 그가 처벌을 받게 되었다.