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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."

verb

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

"스트레스는 건강에 나쁘게 작용한다."

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

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."

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."

noun

The quality of being easy to reach, enter, or use. In modern contexts, it often refers to how easily people (including those with disabilities) can use technology or services.

"이 웹사이트는 장애인을 위한 접근성이 뛰어나다."

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."

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."

verb

To recognize or distinguish something by identifying its specific characteristics. It is used in scientific or data-heavy contexts to describe telling things apart.

"전문가들은 가짜 유물을 육안으로 식별하기 어렵다고 말합니다."

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 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 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 officially sign or conclude a contract, treaty, or agreement. It is a formal term used in business, law, and international relations.

"두 기업은 기술 협력을 위한 업무 협약을 체결했다."

verb

To conflict with or violate a law, rule, or regulation. It is a formal legal term used when an action goes against established norms.

"그의 행위는 현행법에 정면으로 저촉된다."

verb

To create or foster an atmosphere, environment, or physical space. It can refer to building a physical park or creating a certain social mood.

"정부는 도시 곳곳에 시민들을 위한 공원을 조성하고 있다."

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."

verb

To state officially what a particular situation is or what should be done; to define or stipulate rules.

"이 법은 청소년의 근로 시간을 엄격히 규정하고 있습니다."

verb

To grow, develop, and be successful, especially in terms of wealth or culture.

"그 나라는 자유 무역을 통해 크게 번영했습니다."

verb

To bring up a question, problem, or opinion for discussion or consideration.

"그 학자는 기존 이론에 대한 의문을 제기했습니다."

verb

To delay or postpone a decision or action until a later time.

"위원회는 충분한 증거가 확보될 때까지 판결을 보류하기로 했습니다."

verb

To take full control of something, such as power, a market, or a situation.

"그 기업은 혁신적인 기술로 세계 시장을 장악했습니다."

noun

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

"인공지능 기술은 의료 분야에서 혁신적인 변화를 일으키고 있다."

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 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."

noun

The quality of being able to be used or obtained; availability of resources or systems.

"자원의 가용성을 고려하여 프로젝트를 계획해야 합니다."

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."

noun

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

"시험 점수를 높이려면 풍부한 어휘력이 필요합니다."