B2 verb 중립

agreement

/əˈɡriːmənt/

A negotiated and typically legally binding arrangement between parties regarding a specific course of action. It also refers to the state of sharing the same opinion or being in harmony with others.

예시

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1

We finally reached an agreement on which movie to watch tonight.

We finally reached an agreement on which movie to watch tonight.

2

The two nations signed a bilateral agreement to reduce carbon emissions significantly.

The two nations signed a bilateral agreement to reduce carbon emissions significantly.

3

It was just a verbal agreement between friends, so we didn't write anything down.

It was just a verbal agreement between friends, so we didn't write anything down.

어휘 가족

명사
agreement
Verb
agree
부사
agreeably
형용사
agreeable
관련
agreeableness
💡

암기 팁

Think of 'Agree-ment' as the 'cement' that bonds two people's opinions together into a solid deal.

빠른 퀴즈

After several hours of difficult negotiations, the two parties finally ______ an agreement.

정답!

정답은: reached

예시

1

We finally reached an agreement on which movie to watch tonight.

everyday

We finally reached an agreement on which movie to watch tonight.

2

The two nations signed a bilateral agreement to reduce carbon emissions significantly.

formal

The two nations signed a bilateral agreement to reduce carbon emissions significantly.

3

It was just a verbal agreement between friends, so we didn't write anything down.

informal

It was just a verbal agreement between friends, so we didn't write anything down.

4

There is a general agreement among scholars that the manuscript dates back to the 14th century.

academic

There is a general agreement among scholars that the manuscript dates back to the 14th century.

5

Both companies signed a non-disclosure agreement before beginning the partnership talks.

business

Both companies signed a non-disclosure agreement before beginning the partnership talks.

어휘 가족

명사
agreement
Verb
agree
부사
agreeably
형용사
agreeable
관련
agreeableness

자주 쓰는 조합

reach an agreement reach an agreement
binding agreement binding agreement
mutual agreement mutual agreement
written agreement written agreement
preliminary agreement preliminary agreement

자주 쓰는 구문

come to an agreement

come to an agreement

in agreement with

in agreement with

gentleman's agreement

gentleman's agreement

자주 혼동되는 단어

agreement vs contract

An agreement is a broad understanding or arrangement, whereas a contract is a specific type of agreement that is legally enforceable.

📝

사용 참고사항

Use 'agreement' as a countable noun when referring to a specific document or deal, and as an uncountable noun when referring to the general state of having the same opinion.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often say 'make an agreement'; however, the more natural idiomatic expressions are 'reach an agreement' or 'come to an agreement'.

💡

암기 팁

Think of 'Agree-ment' as the 'cement' that bonds two people's opinions together into a solid deal.

📖

어원

Derived from the Old French word 'agrement', based on 'agreer' meaning 'to please or to accept'.

문법 패턴

Countable: 'They signed several trade agreements.' Uncountable: 'The committee is in full agreement.'
🌍

문화적 맥락

In Western business contexts, a 'gentleman's agreement' is an unwritten deal based on honor and trust rather than legal documents.

빠른 퀴즈

After several hours of difficult negotiations, the two parties finally ______ an agreement.

정답!

정답은: reached

관련 단어

pale

A1

Describes something that has very little color or is much lighter than usual. It is often used to describe a person's face when they are ill or a color that is mixed with a lot of white.

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

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

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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