barometer
A barometer is a scientific instrument used to measure atmospheric pressure to forecast weather changes. Figuratively, it refers to any reliable indicator or standard used to judge or measure changes in a specific situation, such as the economy or public mood.
예시
3 / 5The old barometer in the hallway shows that the air pressure is dropping significantly.
The old barometer in the hallway shows that the air pressure is dropping significantly.
Political analysts often view local election results as a barometer of the national mood.
Political analysts often view local election results as a barometer of the national mood.
The long lines outside the new cafe are a good barometer of its popularity.
The long lines outside the new cafe are a good barometer of its popularity.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of 'Bar' as a unit of pressure (like in a 'bar' of weight) and 'Meter' as a tool for measuring. It measures the 'weight' of the air.
빠른 퀴즈
The stock market is often considered a ______ of the country's economic health.
정답!
정답은: barometer
예시
The old barometer in the hallway shows that the air pressure is dropping significantly.
everydayThe old barometer in the hallway shows that the air pressure is dropping significantly.
Political analysts often view local election results as a barometer of the national mood.
formalPolitical analysts often view local election results as a barometer of the national mood.
The long lines outside the new cafe are a good barometer of its popularity.
informalThe long lines outside the new cafe are a good barometer of its popularity.
In this study, the unemployment rate is used as a barometer for social stability in urban areas.
academicIn this study, the unemployment rate is used as a barometer for social stability in urban areas.
Consumer spending during the holiday season serves as a key barometer for the retail industry's annual performance.
businessConsumer spending during the holiday season serves as a key barometer for the retail industry's annual performance.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
a barometer of change
a barometer of change
the barometer is falling
the barometer is falling
serve as a barometer
serve as a barometer
자주 혼동되는 단어
A thermometer measures temperature, whereas a barometer measures atmospheric pressure.
사용 참고사항
While its literal meaning is scientific, you will most frequently encounter 'barometer' in news and business contexts to describe how one factor indicates the state of another.
자주 하는 실수
Learners often use 'thermometer' when trying to describe social trends; remember that 'barometer' is the standard word for an abstract measurement of 'pressure' or 'mood'.
암기 팁
Think of 'Bar' as a unit of pressure (like in a 'bar' of weight) and 'Meter' as a tool for measuring. It measures the 'weight' of the air.
어원
Derived from the Greek 'baros' (weight) and 'metron' (measure).
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
In many English-speaking countries, antique brass barometers are often kept as decorative items in traditional homes.
빠른 퀴즈
The stock market is often considered a ______ of the country's economic health.
정답!
정답은: barometer
관련 어휘
관련 단어
unknown
A1A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.
of
A1A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.
in
A1A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.
it
A1A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.
on
A1A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.
as
A1A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.
this
A1Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.
by
A1A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.
we
A1The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.
or
A1A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.
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