A1 noun 중립 #4,375 가장 일반적인

basement

/ˈbeɪsmənt/

A basement is the lowest floor of a building, usually located partly or completely underground. It is commonly used for storage, laundry, or as an extra living space in a home.

예시

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1

We store our old clothes in boxes in the basement.

We keep our old clothes in the room under the house.

2

The architectural plans include a reinforced concrete basement.

The building designs show a strong floor below the ground.

3

Let's go to the basement to watch the movie.

Let's go downstairs to the bottom room to watch a film.

어휘 가족

명사
basement
관련
base
💡

암기 팁

Remember that the BASEment is at the BASE (the bottom) of the house.

빠른 퀴즈

The family went down to the _______ when they heard the storm warning.

정답!

정답은: b

예시

1

We store our old clothes in boxes in the basement.

everyday

We keep our old clothes in the room under the house.

2

The architectural plans include a reinforced concrete basement.

formal

The building designs show a strong floor below the ground.

3

Let's go to the basement to watch the movie.

informal

Let's go downstairs to the bottom room to watch a film.

4

Modern engineering allows for the construction of deep basements in urban areas.

academic

New building methods help make very deep rooms under city buildings.

5

The company's archive is located in the basement of the main office.

business

The business files are kept on the floor below the ground in the office.

어휘 가족

명사
basement
관련
base

자주 쓰는 조합

finished basement a basement that is ready to be lived in
basement apartment a home located on the floor below ground level
basement stairs the steps that lead down to the bottom floor
damp basement a basement that feels a little bit wet or cold
flooded basement a basement that is full of water after a storm

자주 쓰는 구문

bargain basement

a place where things are sold at very low prices

basement-dweller

a person who spends most of their time indoors

in the basement

located on the bottom floor of a house

자주 혼동되는 단어

basement vs cellar

A cellar is usually used only for storage or wine, while a basement is often used as a living area.

basement vs attic

The attic is the room at the very top of a house, but the basement is at the bottom.

📝

사용 참고사항

The word 'basement' is mostly used for the floor of a house that is underground. In many modern homes, it is a clean, finished room used for games or guests.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners sometimes use 'underground' as a noun (e.g., 'I am in the underground'); instead, you should use 'basement' to describe the room.

💡

암기 팁

Remember that the BASEment is at the BASE (the bottom) of the house.

📖

어원

From the English word 'base', meaning the bottom part of something, combined with the suffix '-ment'.

문법 패턴

Countable noun: one basement, two basements Used with the preposition 'in' (e.g., in the basement) Often acts as a noun adjunct (e.g., basement door, basement window)
🌍

문화적 맥락

In North America, many suburban houses have large basements that families use as recreation rooms or 'man caves'.

빠른 퀴즈

The family went down to the _______ when they heard the storm warning.

정답!

정답은: b

Home 관련 단어

dining room

A1

A specific room in a house or building used primarily for eating meals. It usually contains a large table and several chairs for family members and guests.

garage

A1

A garage is a building or a part of a house where you keep cars or other vehicles to protect them. It can also be a place where a mechanic repairs cars or where people sell fuel.

balcony

A1

A balcony is an outdoor platform that is attached to the upper floor of a building. It is usually surrounded by a low wall or railing for safety and is used for sitting or looking at the view.

porch

A1

A porch is a covered structure attached to the entrance of a building. It typically has a roof and serves as a space to sit outside while being protected from rain or direct sun.

drawer

A1

A drawer is a sliding, box-shaped container that is part of a piece of furniture like a desk or a dresser. It is used to store things like clothes, papers, or tools and can be pulled out to reach what is inside.

fridge

A1

A fridge is a large kitchen appliance used to keep food and drinks cold so they stay fresh for longer. It is the shortened, most common name for a refrigerator used in daily life.

stove

A1

A stove is a large piece of kitchen equipment used for cooking food. It provides heat through burners on the top or an enclosed space called an oven.

microwave

A1

A microwave is a common kitchen appliance used to cook or heat food very quickly using electromagnetic waves. It is mostly used for reheating leftovers, defrosting frozen items, or making quick meals.

washing machine

A1

A washing machine is a large household appliance used to wash clothes, towels, and linens automatically. It uses water, detergent, and mechanical action to clean fabrics during different timed cycles.

dryer

A1

A dryer is a household machine used to remove moisture from clothes or hair. It usually works by blowing hot air over the wet items to make them dry quickly.

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