B2 noun 중립

bandwidth

/ˈbænd.wɪdθ/

Bandwidth refers to the maximum rate of data transfer across a network or communication channel, often measured in bits per second. In a metaphorical sense, especially in business, it describes the mental or physical capacity, time, and resources an individual or team has to handle a task.

예시

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1

The movie stopped playing because our home bandwidth was being shared by too many devices.

The movie stopped playing because our home data capacity was being shared by too many devices.

2

The proposed infrastructure upgrade will significantly increase the network bandwidth for the entire university.

The proposed infrastructure upgrade will significantly increase the network data capacity for the entire university.

3

I'd love to help you with your move, but I just don't have the bandwidth this weekend.

I'd love to help you with your move, but I just don't have the time or energy this weekend.

어휘 가족

명사
bandwidth
형용사
wideband
관련
band
💡

암기 팁

Think of a highway. The 'bandwidth' is the number of lanes; more lanes (higher bandwidth) allow more cars (data/tasks) to pass through at once.

빠른 퀴즈

Before we agree to the new client's requests, we must determine if our developers have the _____ to complete the extra work.

정답!

정답은: bandwidth

예시

1

The movie stopped playing because our home bandwidth was being shared by too many devices.

everyday

The movie stopped playing because our home data capacity was being shared by too many devices.

2

The proposed infrastructure upgrade will significantly increase the network bandwidth for the entire university.

formal

The proposed infrastructure upgrade will significantly increase the network data capacity for the entire university.

3

I'd love to help you with your move, but I just don't have the bandwidth this weekend.

informal

I'd love to help you with your move, but I just don't have the time or energy this weekend.

4

The study analyzes how limited cognitive bandwidth affects decision-making in high-stress environments.

academic

The study analyzes how limited mental capacity affects decision-making in high-stress environments.

5

We need to check if the marketing team has the bandwidth to launch two campaigns simultaneously.

business

We need to check if the marketing team has the resources and time to launch two campaigns simultaneously.

어휘 가족

명사
bandwidth
형용사
wideband
관련
band

자주 쓰는 조합

high bandwidth large data transfer capacity
limited bandwidth restricted capacity or resources
mental bandwidth cognitive capacity to process information
allocate bandwidth to assign resources or data capacity
consume bandwidth to use up available capacity

자주 쓰는 구문

lack the bandwidth

to not have enough time or energy to do something

emotional bandwidth

the capacity to handle emotional stress or support others

available bandwidth

the amount of free capacity currently left

자주 혼동되는 단어

bandwidth vs latency

Bandwidth is how much data can be sent at once; latency is the delay before that data begins to move.

bandwidth vs broadband

Broadband is a type of high-speed internet connection, whereas bandwidth is the measurement of that connection's capacity.

📝

사용 참고사항

Use 'bandwidth' literally when discussing internet speeds and networking. In professional contexts, use it metaphorically to discuss your availability or workload without sounding too personal.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often use 'bandwidth' to mean 'speed' (how fast data moves), but it actually refers to 'volume' (how much data moves at one time). Avoid using it to describe physical strength; it is for mental energy or time.

💡

암기 팁

Think of a highway. The 'bandwidth' is the number of lanes; more lanes (higher bandwidth) allow more cars (data/tasks) to pass through at once.

📖

어원

Originates from 'band' (a range of radio frequencies) and 'width' (the extent of that range), first used in signal processing in the mid-20th century.

문법 패턴

usually functions as an uncountable noun often preceded by possessive adjectives like 'my', 'their', or 'the team's' can be modified by adjectives like 'cognitive', 'mental', or 'network'
🌍

문화적 맥락

In modern corporate culture (Silicon Valley and beyond), 'bandwidth' is a very common buzzword used to avoid saying 'I am too busy' or 'I am overwhelmed.'

빠른 퀴즈

Before we agree to the new client's requests, we must determine if our developers have the _____ to complete the extra work.

정답!

정답은: bandwidth

관련 단어

unformible

C1

A noun referring to an entity, substance, or abstract concept that resists being shaped, structured, or categorized into a standard mold. It is often used in technical or philosophical contexts to describe something inherently chaotic or unstructured that defies traditional organization.

overpedery

C1

Describes a state or quality of being excessively concerned with minor details, formal rules, or displaying academic knowledge in a tedious way. It is typically used to criticize someone for being 'too much of a pedant' in their approach to a task or subject.

entractery

C1

Describing something that occurs during or pertains to an intermission or the interval between main acts of a performance. It is often used to characterize supplementary entertainment, music, or transitional activities that fill the gap between primary events.

nonceddom

C1

To designate or treat an entity, such as a word or a technical variable, as a temporary 'nonce' item created for a single, specific occasion. It involves isolating a concept so it does not become a permanent part of a system or vocabulary.

misvertible

C1

To incorrectly convert, transpose, or invert a sequence, data set, or logical statement. This verb describes the specific act of failing to maintain accuracy during a transformation process, resulting in a flawed output.

perivestance

C1

The state or act of surrounding an object or entity, often providing a protective, decorative, or atmospheric layer. It refers to the encompassing environment or the 'clothing' of a central core with external elements.

obscribic

C1

To write over existing text or markings in order to conceal, invalidate, or replace them. It specifically refers to the act of using new writing to obscure what was previously written on a surface.

abflexism

C1

To consciously or unconsciously contract the abdominal muscles and core as a response to physical or psychological stressors. This verb describes the act of adopting a rigid internal posture to display strength, maintain stability, or resist external pressure.

interarchship

C1

Relating to the structural or functional relationship existing between two dental or physiological arches, typically the upper and lower jaws. It describes the state of alignment, spacing, and interaction between these opposing structures in a clinical or biological context.

trimarship

C1

Describing a state of balanced three-way coordination or a structure characterized by tripartite leadership. It is typically used to define systems where three distinct entities share equal power or responsibility to maintain stability.

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