B2 noun 격식체

abstract

/ˈæbstrækt/

A brief summary of a research paper, thesis, or report that highlights the main points and findings. It is typically found at the beginning of a document to help readers quickly understand the core purpose and results.

예시

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1

I read the abstract of the article to see if it was relevant to my project.

I read the short summary of the article to check its relevance to my project.

2

The committee requested a three-hundred-word abstract for the upcoming conference.

The committee asked for a short 300-word summary for the next conference.

3

Just give me the abstract; I don't have time for the whole report.

Just give me the quick summary because I am in a hurry.

어휘 가족

명사
abstract, abstraction
Verb
abstract
부사
abstractly
형용사
abstract
관련
abstractness
💡

암기 팁

Think of 'AB-stract' as an 'AB-breviated tract' (a shortened piece of writing).

빠른 퀴즈

The journal editor asked the researcher to shorten her _____ because it exceeded the 250-word limit.

정답!

정답은: abstract

예시

1

I read the abstract of the article to see if it was relevant to my project.

everyday

I read the short summary of the article to check its relevance to my project.

2

The committee requested a three-hundred-word abstract for the upcoming conference.

formal

The committee asked for a short 300-word summary for the next conference.

3

Just give me the abstract; I don't have time for the whole report.

informal

Just give me the quick summary because I am in a hurry.

4

The abstract must clearly state the research methodology and the primary conclusions.

academic

The summary needs to explain how the research was done and what the results were.

5

Please include an abstract at the start of the proposal for the executive team.

business

Please put a summary at the beginning of the proposal for the managers.

어휘 가족

명사
abstract, abstraction
Verb
abstract
부사
abstractly
형용사
abstract
관련
abstractness

자주 쓰는 조합

write an abstract to compose a short summary of a paper
submit an abstract to send a summary for review or publication
concise abstract a short and clear summary
extended abstract a more detailed version of a summary
graphical abstract a visual summary of a research paper

자주 쓰는 구문

in the abstract

considering something theoretically rather than in practice

abstract of title

a summary of the history of ownership of a piece of land

scientific abstract

a summary specifically for a scientific study

자주 혼동되는 단어

abstract vs extract

An extract is a small part taken directly from a text, while an abstract is a newly written summary of the entire text.

abstract vs introduction

An introduction starts the narrative of the paper, whereas an abstract summarizes the whole paper including the results.

📝

사용 참고사항

When used as a noun in academic contexts, it always refers to a summary. Note that the pronunciation of the noun emphasizes the first syllable: AB-stract.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often use 'summary' for academic papers when 'abstract' is the specific technical term required by journals.

💡

암기 팁

Think of 'AB-stract' as an 'AB-breviated tract' (a shortened piece of writing).

📖

어원

Derived from the Latin 'abstractus', meaning 'drawn away' or 'removed from'.

문법 패턴

countable noun often follows the verb 'to submit' or 'to write' usually takes a definite article 'the' in academic discussion
🌍

문화적 맥락

In global academic culture, the abstract is often the only part of a paper that is free to read behind paywalls, making it the most important section for visibility.

빠른 퀴즈

The journal editor asked the researcher to shorten her _____ because it exceeded the 250-word limit.

정답!

정답은: abstract

관련 단어

pale

A1

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lung

A1

The lungs are two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe. They bring oxygen into your body and remove carbon dioxide when you breathe out.

tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

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southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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