C1 verb 중립

armor

/ˈɑːrmər/

To provide someone or something with a protective covering or defensive layer. It is used both literally in military contexts and metaphorically to describe emotional or psychological shielding.

예시

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1

He had to armor himself against her constant criticism to maintain his confidence.

He had to protect himself against her constant criticism to maintain his confidence.

2

The military command decided to armor the transport vehicles to ensure the safety of the troops in the conflict zone.

The military command decided to provide the transport vehicles with protective plating to ensure the safety of the troops in the conflict zone.

3

You'd better armor up before you talk to the boss; she's in a terrible mood today.

You should prepare your defenses before you talk to the boss; she is in a very bad mood today.

어휘 가족

명사
armor
Verb
armor
형용사
armored
관련
armory
💡

암기 팁

Think of an 'ARM' being covered by 'ARM-or' to keep it safe from harm.

빠른 퀴즈

The diplomat had to ___ his emotions before entering the hostile negotiations.

정답!

정답은: armor

예시

1

He had to armor himself against her constant criticism to maintain his confidence.

everyday

He had to protect himself against her constant criticism to maintain his confidence.

2

The military command decided to armor the transport vehicles to ensure the safety of the troops in the conflict zone.

formal

The military command decided to provide the transport vehicles with protective plating to ensure the safety of the troops in the conflict zone.

3

You'd better armor up before you talk to the boss; she's in a terrible mood today.

informal

You should prepare your defenses before you talk to the boss; she is in a very bad mood today.

4

The study explores how certain crustaceans armor their shells through a process of biomineralization.

academic

The study explores how certain crustaceans provide their shells with a protective layer through a process of biomineralization.

5

To survive the hostile takeover, the corporation sought to armor its legal defenses and secure its assets.

business

To survive the hostile takeover, the corporation sought to strengthen its legal protections and secure its assets.

어휘 가족

명사
armor
Verb
armor
형용사
armored
관련
armory

자주 쓰는 조합

armor oneself to protect oneself mentally or physically
heavily armored possessing a high level of protective covering
armor-plated covered in metal plates for defense
armor against to prepare a defense against a specific threat
armor the hull to apply protection to the body of a ship

자주 쓰는 구문

armor of indifference

using a lack of concern as a psychological defense

armor one's heart

to become emotionally guarded or closed off

chink in the armor

a small but fatal weakness in a person's character or a system

자주 혼동되는 단어

armor vs armature

An armature is a structural framework or an electrical component, whereas to armor is to provide protection.

armor vs amour

Amour refers to a secret or illicit love affair, despite the similar sound.

📝

사용 참고사항

While commonly used as a noun, the verb 'armor' is increasingly used metaphorically to describe psychological resilience. Note that 'armor' is the American spelling, while 'armour' is the British spelling.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often treat 'armor' only as a noun and struggle to use it as a transitive verb. They may also confuse the verb 'armor' with 'arm' (to provide weapons).

💡

암기 팁

Think of an 'ARM' being covered by 'ARM-or' to keep it safe from harm.

📖

어원

Derived from the Old French 'armure', which comes from the Latin 'armatura', meaning 'equipment' or 'armor', from the root 'arma' (weapons or tools).

문법 패턴

Transitive verb Regular conjugation: armors, armored, armoring Often used in the passive voice when describing vehicles or equipment
🌍

문화적 맥락

The concept of 'armoring' is deeply rooted in medieval imagery of knights, which is why it often appears in fantasy literature and modern tactical gaming culture.

빠른 퀴즈

The diplomat had to ___ his emotions before entering the hostile negotiations.

정답!

정답은: armor

관련 단어

circumgrator

C1

Describing a movement or path that wanders in a circular or roundabout fashion rather than following a direct line. It often characterizes physical motion that encompasses a central area or an indirect approach to a task or problem.

micromerctude

C1

The state or quality of being excessively focused on minute, often trivial details within a mercantile or commercial context. It describes a meticulous precision that borderlines on pedantry, usually regarding small-scale financial transactions or specific trade conditions.

comvertant

C1

A comvertant refers to an entity, proposition, or individual currently undergoing a process of transformation or conversion. It is often used in specialized academic or technical contexts to denote the specific subject being changed from one state or category to another.

subgravate

C1

To aggravate or worsen a situation, condition, or feeling in a subtle or minor degree. It often implies exerting a gradual downward pressure or adding a slight burden to an already difficult circumstance.

dispetize

C1

A dispetize is a formal process or systematic act of resolving minor grievances and petty disputes within a professional or social organization. It serves as a clearinghouse for small-scale conflicts to ensure they do not escalate into significant structural issues.

ultrademation

C1

Ultrademation refers to the state or process of extreme, total automation where human intervention is entirely replaced by autonomous systems and decision-making algorithms. It represents the highest possible tier of technological autonomy within an industrial or digital framework.

semipulsate

C1

A state or instance of partial or intermittent rhythmic throbbing or beating, often occurring at irregular intervals or with reduced intensity. In technical contexts, it refers to a cycle that does not reach the full amplitude of a standard pulse.

adsontion

C1

To undergo or facilitate the process of molecular adhesion where molecules of a gas, liquid, or dissolved solid accumulate on the surface of a solid or liquid. Unlike absorption, this process is strictly a surface phenomenon and does not involve the substance being taken into the body of the material.

intrarogship

C1

Relating to the internal state or quality of inquiry and mutual accountability within a specific group or institution. It describes the dynamics of procedural questioning that remain within a single organizational hierarchy rather than involving external parties.

underpacant

C1

To perform a task or meet a requirement at a rate or quality lower than what was previously established or expected. It is often used in technical or administrative contexts to describe a failure to keep pace with a specific standard or quota.

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