C1 noun 중립

biography

/baɪˈɒɡrəfi/

A detailed narrative of a person's life written by someone else, focusing on their experiences, achievements, and impact. Unlike a simple profile, it typically offers a critical and comprehensive analysis of the subject's historical and personal context.

예시

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1

I just finished reading a fascinating biography of Steve Jobs that detailed his early struggles.

I have recently completed an interesting life story of Steve Jobs which covered his initial difficulties.

2

The committee requested a comprehensive biography of the candidate to evaluate their lifelong contributions to science.

The board asked for a full account of the person's life to assess their long-term scientific work.

3

Got any good biography recommendations? I'm looking for some real-life inspiration.

Do you have any suggestions for books about people's lives? I want to read something inspiring and true.

어휘 가족

명사
biography
Verb
biographize
부사
biographically
형용사
biographical
관련
biographer
💡

암기 팁

Think of 'Bio' (life, like Biology) + 'Graphy' (writing, like Geography). It literally means 'Life-Writing'.

빠른 퀴즈

The historian spent ten years researching his ________ of Winston Churchill to ensure every detail was accurate.

정답!

정답은: biography

예시

1

I just finished reading a fascinating biography of Steve Jobs that detailed his early struggles.

everyday

I have recently completed an interesting life story of Steve Jobs which covered his initial difficulties.

2

The committee requested a comprehensive biography of the candidate to evaluate their lifelong contributions to science.

formal

The board asked for a full account of the person's life to assess their long-term scientific work.

3

Got any good biography recommendations? I'm looking for some real-life inspiration.

informal

Do you have any suggestions for books about people's lives? I want to read something inspiring and true.

4

Modern academic biographies often utilize psychological frameworks to interpret the subject's motivations.

academic

Contemporary scholarly life accounts frequently use psychology to explain why the person acted as they did.

5

The CEO's official biography on the website highlights her previous experience in global logistics.

business

The professional summary of the CEO's life on the site emphasizes her background in international shipping.

어휘 가족

명사
biography
Verb
biographize
부사
biographically
형용사
biographical
관련
biographer

자주 쓰는 조합

authorized biography a life story written with the subject's permission
unauthorized biography a life story written without the subject's permission
definitive biography the most complete and reliable version of a person's life story
write a biography to compose a detailed account of someone else's life
brief biography a short summary of a person's life history

자주 쓰는 구문

a warts-and-all biography

a biography that shows both the good and bad aspects of a person

in-depth biography

an extremely detailed account of a person's life

literary biography

a biography of a writer that focuses on their work and creative process

자주 혼동되는 단어

biography vs autobiography

A biography is written by someone else; an autobiography is written by the subject themselves.

biography vs bibliography

A biography is a life story, whereas a bibliography is a list of books or sources used in scholarly work.

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사용 참고사항

Use 'biography' for non-fiction accounts where the author is different from the subject. In C1 contexts, distinguish between 'authorized' (approved by the subject) and 'unauthorized' (often more critical or controversial).

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자주 하는 실수

Learners often use 'biography' when they are describing their own life story; in that case, the correct term is 'autobiography'. They also occasionally confuse it with 'bibliography' due to the similar suffix.

💡

암기 팁

Think of 'Bio' (life, like Biology) + 'Graphy' (writing, like Geography). It literally means 'Life-Writing'.

📖

어원

Derived from the Greek 'bios' (life) and 'graphein' (to write).

문법 패턴

Countable noun: one biography, two biographies Often followed by the preposition 'of' + person's name Can be used as an attributive noun (e.g., 'biography section')
🌍

문화적 맥락

In Western literature, 'unauthorized biographies' of celebrities or politicians are a major market and often spark legal or ethical debates regarding privacy.

빠른 퀴즈

The historian spent ten years researching his ________ of Winston Churchill to ensure every detail was accurate.

정답!

정답은: biography

관련 단어

immune

B2

Immune describes the state of being protected from a specific disease, typically through vaccination or prior exposure. It can also figuratively refer to being unaffected by something negative, such as criticism, or being exempt from certain duties or legal consequences.

antibody

B2

A protective protein produced by the immune system in response to the presence of a foreign substance, called an antigen. It identifies and neutralizes threats like bacteria, viruses, and toxins to prevent infection.

vaccine

B2

A substance used to stimulate the production of antibodies and provide immunity against one or several diseases. It is typically prepared from the causative agent of a disease or a synthetic substitute and is administered to prevent future infection.

vaccination

B2

The administration of a vaccine to help the immune system develop protection from a disease. It refers to the physical act or the organized process of immunizing individuals or populations.

immunization

B2

The process by which an individual's immune system becomes protected against a specific disease, typically through the administration of a vaccine. It refers to both the act of giving a vaccine and the resulting state of being immune to an infection.

injection

B2

An injection is the act of putting a liquid, especially a drug, into a person's body using a needle and a syringe. Metaphorically, it refers to the act of introducing something new, such as money or energy, into a system or organization to improve it.

medication

B2

To treat a person or animal with medicine, or to provide a drug to alleviate symptoms and manage health conditions. It describes the professional act of administering healthcare substances or the personal act of self-treating a condition.

prescription

B2

Relating to a medicine or treatment that can only be obtained through a written order from a qualified doctor. It describes items that are legally regulated and require professional authorization rather than being available for direct purchase.

antibiotic

B2

Relating to a substance that is capable of destroying or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms, especially bacteria. It describes medications or properties used to treat infections caused by bacteria rather than viruses.

anesthetic

B2

A substance or drug that induces a reversible loss of sensation or consciousness. It is used in medical procedures to prevent a patient from feeling pain during surgery or other painful treatments.

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