B2 verb 중립

aggressive

/əˈɡresɪv/

Behaving in a forceful or hostile manner, often showing a readiness to attack or argue. In a professional context, it describes a determined and bold approach to achieving success.

예시

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1

The dog became aggressive when the stranger approached its food bowl.

The dog started acting in a hostile and threatening way toward the stranger.

2

The government's aggressive foreign policy has led to increased tensions in the region.

The government's forceful and confrontational international strategy caused regional stress.

3

Whoa, don't get so aggressive! I was just joking about your haircut.

Don't react so angrily; I was only making a joke.

어휘 가족

명사
aggression
Verb
aggress
부사
aggressively
형용사
aggressive
관련
aggressor
💡

암기 팁

Aggressive starts with 'Aggr-', which sounds like a growl (Grrr!). Think of a growling dog to remember its hostile meaning.

빠른 퀴즈

The CEO decided on an ____ expansion plan to double the company's size within a year.

정답!

정답은: aggressive

예시

1

The dog became aggressive when the stranger approached its food bowl.

everyday

The dog started acting in a hostile and threatening way toward the stranger.

2

The government's aggressive foreign policy has led to increased tensions in the region.

formal

The government's forceful and confrontational international strategy caused regional stress.

3

Whoa, don't get so aggressive! I was just joking about your haircut.

informal

Don't react so angrily; I was only making a joke.

4

Studies suggest that aggressive behavior in children can be influenced by media consumption.

academic

Research indicates that hostile actions in kids might be affected by what they watch.

5

To dominate the tech industry, the company launched an aggressive marketing campaign.

business

The firm used a very bold and energetic advertising plan to lead the market.

어휘 가족

명사
aggression
Verb
aggress
부사
aggressively
형용사
aggressive
관련
aggressor

자주 쓰는 조합

aggressive behavior hostile or violent conduct
aggressive marketing bold and energetic advertising strategies
aggressive cancer a type of disease that spreads very quickly
highly aggressive extremely forceful or hostile
aggressive stance a confrontational position or attitude

자주 쓰는 구문

passive-aggressive

showing indirect resistance or non-verbal hostility

aggressive growth

rapid and bold expansion of a business or investment

aggressive pricing

setting prices very low to drive out competitors

자주 혼동되는 단어

aggressive vs assertive

Assertive means being confident and direct without being rude; aggressive implies hostility or a lack of respect for others.

📝

사용 참고사항

While often negative (meaning 'angry' or 'violent'), this word is used positively in business and sports to mean 'highly competitive' and 'determined to win'.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners sometimes use 'aggressive' to mean simply 'energetic.' Be careful, as calling someone aggressive can be seen as an insult in social situations.

💡

암기 팁

Aggressive starts with 'Aggr-', which sounds like a growl (Grrr!). Think of a growling dog to remember its hostile meaning.

📖

어원

Derived from the Latin 'aggressus', meaning 'stepped toward' or 'attacked'.

문법 패턴

Used as a qualitative adjective. Can be followed by a preposition: aggressive towards someone/something. Comparative form: more aggressive; Superlative form: most aggressive.
🌍

문화적 맥락

In American business culture, being 'aggressive' is often praised as a sign of a 'go-getter' attitude, whereas in some East Asian cultures, it may be viewed as a lack of harmony.

빠른 퀴즈

The CEO decided on an ____ expansion plan to double the company's size within a year.

정답!

정답은: aggressive

관련 단어

ozone

B2

Ozone is a colorless gas found in the upper atmosphere that protects the Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation. It is also produced at ground level as a pollutant when sunlight reacts with industrial emissions.

layer

B2

A layer is a single thickness, sheet, or level of a material that covers a surface or is placed between other things. It can refer to physical substances like paint and geological strata, or abstract levels of complexity and meaning.

around

C2

As an adverb at a C2 level, it denotes presence, availability, or existence within a specific vicinity or context. It is also used to indicate approximate values or to describe movement or positioning that encircles a point or lacks a specific direction.

climate

B2

Climate refers to the long-term patterns of weather conditions, such as temperature and rainfall, in a particular region over many years. It can also describe the prevailing mood, conditions, or social atmosphere of a specific time or place.

immune

B2

Immune describes the state of being protected from a specific disease, typically through vaccination or prior exposure. It can also figuratively refer to being unaffected by something negative, such as criticism, or being exempt from certain duties or legal consequences.

virus

B2

A submicroscopic infectious agent that replicates only inside the living cells of an organism, often causing disease. In technology, it refers to a piece of malicious code that replicates itself to damage or disrupt a computer system.

species

B2

A species is a group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding. It is the basic unit of biological classification and taxonomic rank in the hierarchy of living things.

business

B2

Used as an attributive adjective to describe things related to professional commerce, trade, or work activities. It distinguishes professional matters from personal, social, or recreational ones.

contract

C1

A formal and legally binding agreement between two or more parties that establishes mutual obligations. In academic and legal contexts, it refers to the specific terms, conditions, and enforcement mechanisms that govern a transaction or relationship.

bonus

B2

A bonus is an extra amount of money, credit, or benefit added to what is expected or required. It is typically given as a reward for good performance or as an incentive to encourage future effort.

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