C1 adjective 중립

bargain

/ˈbɑːrɡən/

Used as an attributive adjective to describe something that is offered at a price significantly lower than its standard value or worth. It implies a favorable transaction for the buyer, often suggesting a high value-to-cost ratio.

예시

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1

I managed to find a bargain flight to Tokyo by booking several months in advance.

I managed to find a bargain flight to Tokyo by booking several months in advance.

2

The corporation acquired the distressed assets at a bargain price, significantly boosting its annual returns.

The corporation acquired the distressed assets at a bargain price, significantly boosting its annual returns.

3

Check out the clearance rack; there are some bargain shirts that look really expensive.

Check out the clearance rack; there are some bargain shirts that look really expensive.

어휘 가족

명사
bargain
Verb
bargain
형용사
bargain
관련
bargaining
💡

암기 팁

Think of the 'bar' in bargain. You are raising the 'bar' of what you get while keeping the price low.

빠른 퀴즈

The investor managed to purchase the startup's patents at a _______ price after the market crash.

정답!

정답은: bargain

예시

1

I managed to find a bargain flight to Tokyo by booking several months in advance.

everyday

I managed to find a bargain flight to Tokyo by booking several months in advance.

2

The corporation acquired the distressed assets at a bargain price, significantly boosting its annual returns.

formal

The corporation acquired the distressed assets at a bargain price, significantly boosting its annual returns.

3

Check out the clearance rack; there are some bargain shirts that look really expensive.

informal

Check out the clearance rack; there are some bargain shirts that look really expensive.

4

In economic theory, the availability of bargain goods can lead to a shift in consumer purchasing power within a specific demographic.

academic

In economic theory, the availability of bargain goods can lead to a shift in consumer purchasing power within a specific demographic.

5

Securing that prime real estate at a bargain rate was the highlight of our fiscal quarter.

business

Securing that prime real estate at a bargain rate was the highlight of our fiscal quarter.

어휘 가족

명사
bargain
Verb
bargain
형용사
bargain
관련
bargaining

자주 쓰는 조합

bargain price a very low price
bargain hunter someone who looks for low-priced items
bargain basement the section of a store where cheap items are sold
bargain bin a container in a shop for discounted goods
bargain deal an agreement involving a low cost

자주 쓰는 구문

into the bargain

in addition to other things mentioned

a bargain is a bargain

an agreement must be honored regardless of circumstances

real bargain

something that is extremely good value for money

자주 혼동되는 단어

bargain vs cheap

Cheap often implies low quality or tackiness, whereas bargain focuses on the high value relative to the low price.

bargain vs discounted

Discounted specifically means the price has been lowered from an original price, while a bargain just describes the low price itself.

📝

사용 참고사항

When used as an adjective, 'bargain' is strictly attributive, meaning it must come before a noun. You cannot say 'The car is very bargain'; instead, say 'It was a bargain car' or 'The car was a bargain' (noun usage).

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자주 하는 실수

Learners often try to use 'bargain' as a predicative adjective (e.g., 'This watch is bargain'). It should be used as a noun in that position: 'This watch is a bargain.'

💡

암기 팁

Think of the 'bar' in bargain. You are raising the 'bar' of what you get while keeping the price low.

📖

어원

From the Old French 'bargaignier', which meant to haggle or trade, ultimately linked to the idea of a business agreement.

문법 패턴

Attributive use only (placed before the noun) Non-gradable (usually doesn't take 'very' or 'more' in adjective form)
🌍

문화적 맥락

Bargain hunting is a significant consumer culture in English-speaking countries, especially during events like Black Friday or Boxing Day sales.

빠른 퀴즈

The investor managed to purchase the startup's patents at a _______ price after the market crash.

정답!

정답은: bargain

관련 단어

alienation

B2

Alienation refers to the state of feeling isolated or excluded from a group, society, or even oneself. It describes a sense of emotional distance where an individual feels they do not belong or have no connection to their environment.

alignment

B2

Alignment refers to the process or state of arranging parts into a straight line or into their correct relative positions. Metaphorically, it describes the state of agreement or cooperation between different groups, goals, or ideas.

alimentary

B2

Relating to nourishment or the organs of digestion in the body. It is most frequently used in medical and biological contexts to describe the path food takes through an organism.

alkaline

B2

Alkaline describes a chemical substance that has a pH level greater than 7, which is the opposite of being acidic. It is often used to describe soil, water, or solutions that can neutralize acids.

allegation

B2

A formal claim or statement that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically one made without proof. It is widely used in legal and journalistic contexts to describe accusations that have not yet been verified by a court of law.

allergy

B2

A medical condition in which the body's immune system reacts abnormally to a foreign substance, such as pollen, pet dander, or food. This reaction can cause various symptoms like sneezing, itching, or swelling, ranging from mild irritation to life-threatening emergencies.

alleviation

B2

The action or process of making suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe or more bearable. It refers to the partial improvement of a negative situation rather than a complete cure or solution.

allied

B2

To be joined or connected in a cooperative relationship, typically for a common political, military, or professional goal. It describes entities that have formed an alliance to increase their collective strength or achieve a shared objective.

allocation

B2

The process of giving out or distributing something, especially resources like money, time, or space, for a specific purpose. It refers both to the act of assigning these resources and the specific amount or share that has been assigned.

allotment

B2

To assign or distribute a specific portion of something, such as time, money, or tasks, to a person or for a particular purpose. It implies a formal or structured division based on a planned share or quota.

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