লক্ষ্য করুন: এই এন্ট্রির অনুবাদ বর্তমানে মান পর্যালোচনার অধীনে রয়েছে, তাই কিছু বিষয়বস্তু সাময়িকভাবে শুধুমাত্র ইংরেজিতে প্রদর্শিত হচ্ছে।
এই এন্ট্রিটি এখনও আপনার ভাষায় অনুবাদ করা হয়নি, তাই নিচে মূল লেখাটি দেখানো হচ্ছে।
gander
The term is used in two distinct registers. In a biological sense, it is the specific term for a male goose, carrying a neutral, descriptive tone. In a social context, the phrase "take a gander" is highly informal and colloquial, suggesting a sense of curiosity or casual inspection.
When used as a glance, the word implies a brief, often opportunistic look rather than a deep analysis. It is common in spoken English and casual writing, but would be considered inappropriate for formal reports or academic papers.
Meanings
Examples
The aggressive gander chased the tourists away from the pond.
Let me take a quick gander at those reports before the meeting starts.
I wonder if I can sneak a gander at the guest list.
The farmer kept a large gander to protect the rest of the flock.
Take a gander at this old map I found in the attic.
He took a gander at the price tag and decided he could not afford it.
The gander honked loudly to alert the other geese of the intruder.