B2 adjective 중립

beneficial

/ˌben.ɪˈfɪʃ.əl/

Beneficial describes something that has a good effect or promotes well-being. It is frequently used in formal or academic contexts to highlight the advantages or positive outcomes of a specific action, substance, or situation.

예시

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1

Eating plenty of vegetables is beneficial for your long-term health.

Consuming a high amount of vegetables is good for your health over time.

2

The new trade agreement is expected to be beneficial to both nations' economies.

The new trade deal is predicted to help the economies of both countries.

3

I found that taking a quick walk was really beneficial when I felt stressed.

I discovered that walking a bit was quite helpful for my stress.

어휘 가족

명사
benefit
Verb
benefit
부사
beneficially
형용사
beneficial
관련
beneficiary
💡

암기 팁

Think of the prefix 'Bene-', which means 'good' in Latin (like 'benefit' or 'bonus'). If it's 'beneficial', it's 'good-ficial'.

빠른 퀴즈

Regular meditation can be highly _______ for reducing anxiety levels.

정답!

정답은: beneficial

예시

1

Eating plenty of vegetables is beneficial for your long-term health.

everyday

Consuming a high amount of vegetables is good for your health over time.

2

The new trade agreement is expected to be beneficial to both nations' economies.

formal

The new trade deal is predicted to help the economies of both countries.

3

I found that taking a quick walk was really beneficial when I felt stressed.

informal

I discovered that walking a bit was quite helpful for my stress.

4

Studies indicate that early exposure to music is beneficial for cognitive development in children.

academic

Research shows that music helps children's brain development early on.

5

We are seeking a solution that is mutually beneficial for our clients and our firm.

business

We want a solution that helps both our customers and our company.

어휘 가족

명사
benefit
Verb
benefit
부사
beneficially
형용사
beneficial
관련
beneficiary

자주 쓰는 조합

highly beneficial very helpful or advantageous
mutually beneficial good for both sides involved
beneficial effect a positive result or impact
prove beneficial to turn out to be helpful
environmentally beneficial good for the natural world

자주 쓰는 구문

beneficial to one's health

something that improves physical or mental well-being

mutually beneficial arrangement

a deal where everyone wins

of beneficial interest

relating to the right to enjoy profits or property

자주 혼동되는 단어

beneficial vs beneficent

Beneficent refers to a person being kind or doing good deeds, while beneficial refers to things that have a good effect.

📝

사용 참고사항

Beneficial is usually followed by the prepositions 'to' or 'for'. It is more formal than the word 'helpful'.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often use 'beneficial' to describe a kind person, but it should be used for actions, situations, or objects; use 'kind' or 'generous' for people.

💡

암기 팁

Think of the prefix 'Bene-', which means 'good' in Latin (like 'benefit' or 'bonus'). If it's 'beneficial', it's 'good-ficial'.

📖

어원

Derived from the Latin word 'beneficium', meaning a kindness, favor, or service.

문법 패턴

be + beneficial + to/for + someone/something prove/become + beneficial highly/extremely + beneficial
🌍

문화적 맥락

This word is frequently used in Western 'wellness' and 'self-improvement' culture to justify lifestyle changes.

빠른 퀴즈

Regular meditation can be highly _______ for reducing anxiety levels.

정답!

정답은: beneficial

관련 단어

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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