B2 adjective 중립

acute

/əˈkjuːt/

Describes a problem or situation that is very serious, severe, or intense, often occurring suddenly. It can also refer to senses or mental abilities that are highly developed, sharp, and sensitive to detail.

예시

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1

She felt an acute pain in her chest and decided to see a doctor immediately.

She felt an acute pain in her chest and decided to see a doctor immediately.

2

The humanitarian organization warned of an acute shortage of food and medicine in the conflict zone.

The humanitarian organization warned of an acute shortage of food and medicine in the conflict zone.

3

He's got an acute sense of what's cool, so I always ask him for fashion advice.

He's got an acute sense of what's cool, so I always ask him for fashion advice.

어휘 가족

명사
acuteness
부사
acutely
형용사
acute
관련
acuity
💡

암기 팁

Think of an 'acute angle' in math—it is sharp and small. Similarly, an 'acute' problem is a 'sharp' (severe) one.

빠른 퀴즈

The hospital is struggling to cope with the ___ shortage of nursing staff.

정답!

정답은: acute

예시

1

She felt an acute pain in her chest and decided to see a doctor immediately.

everyday

She felt an acute pain in her chest and decided to see a doctor immediately.

2

The humanitarian organization warned of an acute shortage of food and medicine in the conflict zone.

formal

The humanitarian organization warned of an acute shortage of food and medicine in the conflict zone.

3

He's got an acute sense of what's cool, so I always ask him for fashion advice.

informal

He's got an acute sense of what's cool, so I always ask him for fashion advice.

4

The study highlights an acute correlation between sleep deprivation and cognitive decline.

academic

The study highlights an acute correlation between sleep deprivation and cognitive decline.

5

Our firm is currently facing acute competition from emerging tech startups in the region.

business

Our firm is currently facing acute competition from emerging tech startups in the region.

어휘 가족

명사
acuteness
부사
acutely
형용사
acute
관련
acuity

자주 쓰는 조합

acute pain acute pain
acute shortage acute shortage
acute awareness acute awareness
acute angle acute angle
acute crisis acute crisis

자주 쓰는 구문

acute respiratory distress

acute respiratory distress

an acute observer

an acute observer

acute phase

acute phase

자주 혼동되는 단어

acute vs chronic

Acute means sudden and severe, while chronic means long-lasting or recurring over a long period.

📝

사용 참고사항

In medical contexts, use 'acute' for conditions that appear suddenly. In general contexts, use it to emphasize the severity of a problem or the sharpness of a sense like hearing or sight.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners sometimes use 'acute' to mean 'cute' because of the spelling, but they are unrelated. Also, avoid using 'acute' for long-term problems; use 'chronic' instead.

💡

암기 팁

Think of an 'acute angle' in math—it is sharp and small. Similarly, an 'acute' problem is a 'sharp' (severe) one.

📖

어원

From the Latin word 'acutus', which is the past participle of 'acuere', meaning 'to sharpen'.

문법 패턴

Used primarily as an attributive adjective (before a noun). Can follow linking verbs (e.g., 'The problem became acute').
🌍

문화적 맥락

Frequently used in global news headlines to describe 'acute' shortages of resources like water, energy, or housing.

빠른 퀴즈

The hospital is struggling to cope with the ___ shortage of nursing staff.

정답!

정답은: acute

관련 단어

index

B2

To organize information into a systematic list or database for easy retrieval, typically at the end of a book or within a computer system. In economics, it refers to adjusting a value or price according to a specific standard, such as inflation or the cost of living.

induce

B2

To succeed in persuading or influencing someone to do something. It also means to bring about or cause a specific physical condition or reaction to happen.

infer

B2

To reach a conclusion or form an opinion based on facts, evidence, or reasoning rather than on direct statements. It involves understanding a hidden meaning or 'reading between the lines' when information is not explicitly provided.

inhibit

B2

To hinder, restrain, or prevent an action or process from happening or developing. It is frequently used in scientific contexts to describe slowing down a chemical or biological reaction, as well as in psychology to describe the restraint of impulses.

initiate

B2

Describes someone who has been introduced to or instructed in a particular subject, group, or secret knowledge. It also refers to something that has been recently begun or is in an introductory stage.

inspect

B2

To examine something closely and officially to check its condition, quality, or compliance with standards. It involves a systematic and careful look to identify flaws or ensure everything is as it should be.

integrate

B2

To combine two or more things so that they work together effectively or become part of a whole. It also refers to the process of helping a person or group become part of a larger society or organization.

intrinsic

B2

Intrinsic refers to a quality or characteristic that is an essential and natural part of something. It describes properties that are inherent to an object or person, rather than being added or influenced by external forces.

invoke

B2

To call upon a spirit, a deity, or a person for help or inspiration. In legal and formal contexts, it means to cite a law, rule, or authority to support an argument or justify an action.

label

B2

To attach a tag or piece of information to an object to describe its contents or ownership. It also refers to the act of categorizing or describing someone or something in a specific, often oversimplified, way.

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