angel
An angel is a spiritual being believed to act as an attendant, agent, or messenger of God. In a general sense, the word is used to describe a person who is exceptionally kind, helpful, or beautiful.
예시
3 / 5You are an angel for helping me move these heavy boxes.
You are a very kind person for helping me carry these items.
The Renaissance painting depicts an angel with golden wings.
The historical artwork shows a divine messenger with gold wings.
Be an angel and grab me a coffee while you're out.
Please be nice and get me a drink while you are outside.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of the 'EL' at the end of angEL standing for 'Extra Loving' or 'ELestial' (Celestial).
빠른 퀴즈
My nurse was a total ____; she stayed with me all night until I felt better.
정답!
정답은: angel
예시
You are an angel for helping me move these heavy boxes.
everydayYou are a very kind person for helping me carry these items.
The Renaissance painting depicts an angel with golden wings.
formalThe historical artwork shows a divine messenger with gold wings.
Be an angel and grab me a coffee while you're out.
informalPlease be nice and get me a drink while you are outside.
The concept of angels as intermediaries is common in many religious traditions.
academicThe idea of divine beings as messengers is found in many faiths.
The startup's growth was fueled by a generous angel investor.
businessThe new company's progress was supported by a private wealthy person.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
an angel of mercy
someone who helps people who are suffering
on the side of the angels
to be supporting the right or morally good side
speak of the devil (and an angel appears)
said when someone you were just talking about arrives
자주 혼동되는 단어
An angle is the space between two intersecting lines (geometry), whereas an angel is a spiritual being.
사용 참고사항
The word is frequently used metaphorically to thank someone for a favor. It is almost always used positively, except in specific idioms like 'fallen angel'.
자주 하는 실수
Learners often misspell the word as 'angle'. Remember that 'el' comes at the end for the person, like 'ELevated'.
암기 팁
Think of the 'EL' at the end of angEL standing for 'Extra Loving' or 'ELestial' (Celestial).
어원
From the Greek word 'angelos', which literally means 'messenger'.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
In Western culture, angels are iconic symbols of protection, often depicted in Christmas decorations and cemetery statues.
빠른 퀴즈
My nurse was a total ____; she stayed with me all night until I felt better.
정답!
정답은: angel
관련 단어
proceed
C1The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.
individual
C1Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.
appropriately
B2To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.
region
B2A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.
resource
B2A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.
to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
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