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[영어 단어] catch on catch on 유행하다, 인기를 얻다 대중화되다 ~을 이해하다 to understand something; to realize the truth of something to become popular or fashionable slowly start to understand He caught on after a few minutes. She catches on faster than the other students. Some home appliances are newly becoming widespread these days. Clothes dryers are a top example. They have been common overseas for ages, but they hadn’t really c..
[영어 단어] broad broad [b뤄d] (폭이)넓은, 광범위한, 폭넓은, 일반적인 충분히, 넓게, 완전히 wide / broad Something that is broad is wide. A broad smile is one in which your mouth is stretched very wide because you are very pleased or amused. You use broad to describe a feeling or opinion that is shared by many people, or by people of many different kinds. Your presentation topic is too broad. Could you make it more specific? broad accent..
[영어 단어] with all this in mind with all this in mind 이 모든 것을 고려했을 때 With all this in mind, it seems that now is a good time to book a vacation.
[영어 단어] work ethic work ethic (직업 윤리로서의) 근면 Without a strong work ethic, you are unlikely to succeed.
[영어 단어] reference reference [뤠퍼뤈s] (~에 대해) 말하기, 언급, 언급한 것, (정보를 얻기 위해) 찾아봄, 참고, 참조 문의, 조회, 참고, 언급, 추천서, 추천인, 관련, 인용 Reference to someone or something is the act of talking about them or mentioning them. A reference is a particular example of this. Reference is the act of consulting someone or something in order to get information or advice. A reference is a word, phrase, or idea which comes from something such as..
[영어 단어] placement placement [플레이s먼t] 취업/거주지 알선, 직업 소개, 일자리 찾기 (흔히 수업 과정의 일부로 하는) 현장 실습 (어디에) 놓기, 설치, 배치, job / post / position / vacancy / placement / appointment / opening The placement of something or someone is the act of putting them in a particular place or position. If someone who is training gets a placement, they get a job for a period of time which is intended to give them experience in the work they are..
[영어 단어] ideal ideal [아이디-얼] 이상, 궁극의 목적 이상적인, 이념적인, 관념적인 완전무결 An ideal is a principle, idea, or standard that seems very good and worth trying to achieve. Your ideal of something is the person or thing that seems to you to be the best possible example of it. The ideal person or thing for a particular task or purpose is the best possible person or thing for it. An ideal society or world is the best possible one..
[영어 단어] there is only so much there is only so much ~이 한정되어 있다 There is only so much time I want to spend on discussing this matter.
[영어 단어] know of know of ~에 대해 들어서 알고 있다. Do you know of any good vegetarian restaurant in this neighborhood?
[영어 단어] be on the case be on the case 열심히 하고 있다 A few customers complained about late deliveries, but Greg is on the case.
[영어 단어] give it a whirl give it a whirl (시험삼아) 해보다, 시도하다 to attempt to do something, often for the first time I've never attended a painting class, but I decided to give it a whirl.
[영어 단어] identify identify [아이덴더퐈이] (신원 등을) 확인하다, 알아보다, (~에 틀림없음을) 확인하다, 감정하다 찾다, 발견하다, 밝히다, 식별하다 동일한 것으로 간주하다, 동일시하다 identify / recognize / make out / discern / pick out / distinguish If you can identify someone or something, you are able to recognize them or distinguish them from others. If you identify someone or something, you name them or say who or what they are. If you identify something, you discover or n..
[영어 단어] enroll enroll [인뤄-얼] (이름을) 명부에 올리다, 입학/입회시키다, 등록하다 병적에 넣다 기록하다, 기재하다 입학/입대 절차를 밟다, 등록하다, 입학하다 병적에 오르다, 입대하다 If you enroll or are enrolled at an institution or on a course, you officially join it and pay a fee for it. Whether they started school and dropped out or never enrolled at all, these CEOs are proof that success doesn't have to be accompanied by a degree. How many classes did you enroll in this ..
[영어 단어] graduate graduate [g뤠쥬에잇t] 졸업하다, 학위를 수여하다 졸업생, 대학원생 졸업한, 대학원생의 In Britain, a graduate is a person who has successfully completed a degree at a university or college and has received a certificate that shows this. In the United States, a graduate is a student who has successfully completed a course at a high school, college, or university. In Britain, when a student graduates from university, they have su..
[영어 단어] apply apply [어플롸이] 신청하다, 지원하다, 쓰다, 적용하다, (페인트, 크림을) 바르다 If you apply for something such as a job or membership of an organization, you write a letter or fill in a form in order to ask formally for it. If you apply yourself to something or apply your mind to something, you concentrate hard on doing it or on thinking about it. If something such as a rule or a remark applies to a person or in a situation..
[영어 단어] dip dip [딥] (액체에) 살짝 담그다, 적시다, (아래로) 내려가다 하락, 감소, (도로 등의) 움푹 페인 부분 (음식을 먹기 전에 살짝 적시는) 소스 If you dip something in a liquid, you put it into the liquid for a short time, so that only part of it is covered, and take it out again. If you dip your hand into a container or dip into the container, you put your hand into it in order to take something out of it. If something dips, it makes a downward movemen..
[영어 단어] make the grade make the grade 요구되는 수준에 부합하다 to succeed, especially by reaching a particular standard Any items that do not make the grade are rejected by the factory's inspectors. The initial proposal did not make the grade, so we had to adjust it.
[영어 단어] employability employability [임플로이어븰리디] 고용 자격, 취직 능력 Having long gaps in your work history could negatively affect your employability.
[영어 단어] permanent permanent [퍼r머넌t] 영구적인, 영속하는, 정규직의 Something that is permanent lasts forever. You use permanent to describe situations or states that keep occurring or which seem to exist all the time; used especially to describe problems or difficulties. A permanent employee is one who is employed for an unlimited length of time. Your permanent home or your permanent address is the one at which you spend most ..
[영어 단어] finish finish [퓌니쉬] (완성하여) 끝내다, 마치다, 마무리 짓다 마지막 부분(끝) When you finish doing or dealing with something, you do or deal with the last part of it, so that there is no more for you to do or deal with. When you finish something that you are making or producing, you reach the end of making or producing it, so that it is complete. When something such as a course, film, or sale finishes, especially at a planne..
[영어 단어] muster muster [머s더r] (지지 등을 최대한) 모으다 (용기 등을 최대한) 내다, 발휘하다 (특히 병사들이) 소집/동원되다, 소집/동원하다 (양 떼, 소 떼를) 모으다 (특히 병사의) 소집, 집결 If you muster something such as support, strength, or energy, you gather as much of it as you can in order to do something. When soldiers muster or are mustered, they gather together in one place in order to take part in military action. If someone or something passes muster, they are go..
[영어 단어] get in a pickle get in a pickle 곤란한 상황에 처하다 I once got in a pickle because I didn't have deep enough pockets. I had maxed out my credit cards. I was slapped with traffic fines. To make things worse, I had to pay through the nose for treatment at the dentist's. Currently, I find myself in somewhat of a pickle. I'm in a pretty pickle right now. I call my mom when I'm in a pickle.
[영어 단어] be on the alert be on the alert 정신을 차리고 있다. I am taking a vacation next month, so I am on the alert for cheap airline tickets.
[영어 단어] be regarded as be regarded as ~로 여겨지다 South Africans are rather casual and relaxed in business. Feel free to discuss personal matters, such as family, health, sports, or any leisure activities. Rushing into business can be regarded as ill-mannered. Getting regular exercise is regarded as vital for a healthy body.
[영어 단어] be prone to be prone to ~하기 쉽다. ~하는 경향이 심하다. If you are prone to food allergies, it could be the worst thing ever. I am highly allergic to peanuts. She is prone to forgetting things because she is older. This region is prone to droughts. The device is prone to overheating due to a problem with its wiring.
[영어 단어] bring something to light bring something to light ~을 밝히다, 폭로하다. ~을 밝히다, 드러내다. to reveal something, often something inappropriate or illegal The investigation on the club Burning Sun got a lot of spotlight from the press especially because some well-known celebs were involved. A top singer was implicated in the club’s management. Charges of tax evasion and embezzlement were brought to light. The article brought to light ..