C1 adjective 중립

apricot

/ˈeɪ.prɪ.kɒt/

Describes a soft, yellowish-orange color characteristic of the fruit's skin, often used in aesthetic contexts such as fashion and interior design. At an advanced level, it implies a specific warmth and subtlety in color theory and descriptive writing.

예시

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1

She chose a light apricot silk for her wedding guest attire to suit the summer afternoon.

She chose a light apricot silk for her wedding guest attire to suit the summer afternoon.

2

The architectural rendering features apricot accents to harmonize with the Mediterranean landscape.

The architectural rendering features apricot accents to harmonize with the Mediterranean landscape.

3

The sky turned a brilliant apricot just before the sun dipped below the horizon.

The sky turned a brilliant apricot just before the sun dipped below the horizon.

어휘 가족

명사
apricot
형용사
apricot
관련
apricot (the fruit)
💡

암기 팁

Think of the 'A' in Apricot as representing 'Amber' and 'Autumn' colors, but softened like a sunset.

빠른 퀴즈

The designer recommended ______ curtains to bring a warm, natural glow into the living room.

정답!

정답은: apricot

예시

1

She chose a light apricot silk for her wedding guest attire to suit the summer afternoon.

everyday

She chose a light apricot silk for her wedding guest attire to suit the summer afternoon.

2

The architectural rendering features apricot accents to harmonize with the Mediterranean landscape.

formal

The architectural rendering features apricot accents to harmonize with the Mediterranean landscape.

3

The sky turned a brilliant apricot just before the sun dipped below the horizon.

informal

The sky turned a brilliant apricot just before the sun dipped below the horizon.

4

Chromatic analysis suggests that the apricot pigment used in the fresco was derived from local minerals.

academic

Chromatic analysis suggests that the apricot pigment used in the fresco was derived from local minerals.

5

Our branding strategy for the spring collection focuses on apricot and sage tones to evoke freshness.

business

Our branding strategy for the spring collection focuses on apricot and sage tones to evoke freshness.

어휘 가족

명사
apricot
형용사
apricot
관련
apricot (the fruit)

자주 쓰는 조합

apricot hue apricot hue
pale apricot pale apricot
apricot tones apricot tones
vibrant apricot vibrant apricot
apricot glow apricot glow

자주 쓰는 구문

apricot glazed

apricot glazed

apricot brandy

apricot brandy

apricot preserve

apricot preserve

자주 혼동되는 단어

apricot vs peach

Peach usually has pinker undertones, whereas apricot is more yellow or orange-leaning.

📝

사용 참고사항

When used as an adjective, it is often placed before a noun to describe a color (e.g., an apricot dress). It is especially common in fashion, cosmetics, and nature descriptions.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners sometimes use 'apricot' when they mean a bright neon orange; apricot is always a softer, more muted or pastel shade.

💡

암기 팁

Think of the 'A' in Apricot as representing 'Amber' and 'Autumn' colors, but softened like a sunset.

📖

어원

Derived from the Arabic 'al-birquq', which came from the Greek 'praikokion', meaning 'early-ripe'.

문법 패턴

Used as an attributive adjective (before the noun) Can be modified by intensity adverbs like 'pale', 'deep', or 'soft' Functions as an invariable adjective when referring to color
🌍

문화적 맥락

The color is often associated with Mediterranean warmth and high-end summer fashion in Western cultures.

빠른 퀴즈

The designer recommended ______ curtains to bring a warm, natural glow into the living room.

정답!

정답은: apricot

관련 단어

consequent

C2

In logic and philosophy, a consequent is the second part of a conditional proposition, following the 'if' clause (the antecedent). It represents the result or deduction that follows necessarily or naturally from a previous statement or condition.

administrate

B2

To manage, supervise, or oversee the operations and activities of an organization, program, or system. It involves the practical execution of policies and the organization of resources to achieve specific goals.

administrative

C1

Relating to the organization and management of a business, institution, or government. It describes the practical tasks, systems, and procedures required to keep an entity running efficiently behind the scenes.

assistant

C2

A person who ranks below a senior professional and aids them in their duties, often handling specialized tasks or administrative burdens. In a professional or academic context, an assistant often possesses significant expertise but operates under the direction of a superior to facilitate complex operations.

commissioner

C1

A high-ranking official who is in charge of a government department, a public organization, or a professional sports league. This person is typically appointed to exercise administrative authority or to oversee a specific commission or set of regulations.

computer

C1

A sophisticated electronic device designed to store, retrieve, and process data through programmed instructions. In modern discourse, it encompasses everything from microprocessors in appliances to high-performance servers facilitating global networks.

conclusion

C2

A final judgment, decision, or opinion reached by reasoning after considering all evidence and facts. It also refers to the final part of a piece of writing or a speech that summarizes the main points and provides a closing statement.

consume

C1

To consume means to use up a resource, such as energy, time, or goods, or to eat and drink something. In academic contexts, it often refers to the utilization of information, products, or services by individuals or groups within an economy or social system.

design

C1

A detailed plan or scheme that outlines the functional and aesthetic features of an object or system before it is made. In an academic context, it refers to the deliberate structure or methodology of a study or process designed to achieve specific outcomes.

consumer

B2

A consumer is a person who purchases goods and services for personal use rather than for resale or business purposes. In a broader biological or ecological context, it refers to any organism that feeds on other organisms or organic matter.

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