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verb

to be

"학생이에요."

verb

to have

"책이 있어요."

verb

to do

"공부해요."

verb

to go

"학교에 가요."

noun

house

"우리 집."

noun

water

"물을 주세요."

noun

tea

"차가 좋아요."

noun

family

"우리 가족."

noun

mother

"저의 어머니."

noun

father

"저의 아버지."

noun

The act of giving something and receiving something else of the same kind in return.

"우리는 서로의 의견을 교환했다."

noun

The simulation of human intelligence by computers. This includes learning, reasoning, and problem-solving.

"인공지능 기술은 의료 분야에서 혁신적인 변화를 일으키고 있다."

noun

The practice of protecting the natural environment by individuals, organizations, and governments. Its objectives are to conserve natural resources and the existing natural environment.

"우리는 후손들을 위해 환경보호에 앞장서야 합니다."

noun

The process where an organization or society introduces new technology or improves existing technology to increase efficiency or create new products.

"기술혁신 덕분에 우리는 과거보다 훨씬 편리한 삶을 살고 있습니다."

noun

The body of words used in a particular language or by a particular person; vocabulary.

"시험 점수를 높이려면 풍부한 어휘력이 필요합니다."

verb

To be very close to or right next to something. It describes physical proximity or shared borders between regions or objects.

"우리나라는 바다와 인접해 있다."

verb

To perform a function or to work in a specific way as part of a system. It refers to an object or organization fulfilling its intended role.

"이 건물은 지역 사회의 문화 센터로 기능한다."

adverb

In a very detailed and thorough manner, leaving nothing out.

"그 사건에 대해 상세히 설명해 주세요."

noun

The desire of consumers, clients, or users for a particular commodity or service. It is a fundamental concept in economics paired with supply.

"최근 전기 자동차에 대한 수요가 급증하고 있다."

verb

To rebound or bounce back after a period of decline. It is very useful for describing a change in trend where a downward line starts to go back up.

"하락하던 유가가 다시 반등하기 시작했습니다."

noun

The amount of a good or service that is available for purchase or use. It is the counterpart to demand in market economics.

"원자재 가격 상승으로 부품 공급에 차질이 생겼다."

verb

To express the same thing in different words. It is the direct equivalent of 'to paraphrase' or 'in other words'.

"그의 복잡한 이론을 쉬운 말로 환언해 봅시다."

noun

A position of being superior or having an advantage over others. It is commonly used in competitive contexts like sports, business, or war.

"우리 회사는 기술력에서 경쟁 업체보다 우위에 있다."

noun

The act of comparing one object or idea to another to explain it more vividly. Includes metaphors and similes.

"그 작가는 복잡한 감정을 날씨에 비유했습니다."

verb

To fall behind or be eliminated because of an inability to keep up with competition or changing environments. It is often used in biological evolution or business competition contexts.

"변화하는 시장에 적응하지 못한 기업들은 결국 도태될 수밖에 없다."

verb

To reduce or decrease the size, scope, or quantity of something. It is the opposite of expansion and is used widely in economics and management.

"회사는 경영난을 타개하기 위해 사업 규모를 축소하기로 했다."

verb

To be connected, linked, or associated with something else. It is often used to describe the relationship between two phenomena or issues.

"이 문제는 국가의 안보와 밀접하게 결부되어 있다."

verb

To aim for, pursue, or head toward a certain goal, direction, or ideal. It represents a positive intention to achieve something.

"우리 학교는 전인 교육을 지향한다."

verb

To improve or enhance a skill, quality, or level to a better state.

"꾸준한 연습은 어학 실력을 향상하는 데 필수적입니다."

verb

To change into a different appearance, shape, or character. It suggests a significant transformation or evolution over time.

"그 도시는 10년 만에 현대적인 대도시로 변모했다."

verb

To act upon something or to have an effect/influence on a situation or process.

"스트레스는 건강에 나쁘게 작용한다."

noun

The middle point of something; also refers to the most important or main part of an activity, interest, or organization.

"서울은 한국의 경제 중심지이다."

noun

The extent to which an event is likely to occur, measured by the ratio of the favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible.

"비가 올 확률이 80퍼센트라고 한다."

verb

To take action or deal with a difficult situation or problem effectively. It implies responding to a challenge or crisis with a specific strategy.

"정부는 급격한 기후 변화에 대처하기 위해 새로운 정책을 마련했습니다."

adjective

Describing a state where something advances or develops at an extremely fast and significant pace, often skipping intermediate stages.

"그 기술은 최근 몇 년간 비약적인 발전을 이루었다."

noun

A long-term change in the average weather patterns that have come to define Earth's local, regional, and global climates.

"기후변화에 대응하기 위해 탄소 배출을 줄여야 합니다."