mil
Произношение: [mɪl]
Слово
Контекст: «measurement»
(noun) a unit of length that is equal to one-thousandth of an inch. It's often used to measure very small things. If you think about small distances, like how thick a paper is, you might use mil.
Пример
The new plastic sheets are 5 mil thick, which makes them very durable.
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The cardboard is not 1 mil thick; it is much thicker and stronger.
Пример
How many mils does the layer of paint need to be for durability?
Контекст: «military»
(noun) short for 'military.' This term is often used when talking about things related to soldiers or the armed forces. Imagine you're talking about how a soldier trains or what equipment they use.
Пример
My uncle served in the mil and always tells exciting stories about his experiences.
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She has no experience in the mil; she works in a completely different field.
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What kind of training do people in the mil go through?
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