B2 noun 중립

block

/blɒk/

A block is a solid piece of hard material, typically with flat surfaces, or a large quantity of something treated as a single unit. In academic or organizational contexts, it often refers to a distinct section, a group of data, or a period of time allocated for a specific purpose.

예시

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1

I decided to walk around the block to clear my head before the meeting.

I decided to walk around the block to clear my head before the meeting.

2

The proposed infrastructure project will require the removal of several residential blocks.

The proposed infrastructure project will require the removal of several residential blocks.

3

I've got a total mental block and just can't remember where I put my keys.

I've got a total mental block and just can't remember where I put my keys.

어휘 가족

명사
block
Verb
block
형용사
blocked
관련
blockage
💡

암기 팁

Visualize a giant square 'Block' of ice 'Blocking' your path in the middle of a 'City Block'.

빠른 퀴즈

The main ________ to finishing the project on time was a lack of funding.

정답!

정답은: block

예시

1

I decided to walk around the block to clear my head before the meeting.

everyday

I decided to walk around the block to clear my head before the meeting.

2

The proposed infrastructure project will require the removal of several residential blocks.

formal

The proposed infrastructure project will require the removal of several residential blocks.

3

I've got a total mental block and just can't remember where I put my keys.

informal

I've got a total mental block and just can't remember where I put my keys.

4

The experiment involved analyzing a block of statistical data from the 2020 census.

academic

The experiment involved analyzing a block of statistical data from the 2020 census.

5

The investment firm purchased a significant block of shares in the emerging renewable energy company.

business

The investment firm purchased a significant block of shares in the emerging renewable energy company.

어휘 가족

명사
block
Verb
block
형용사
blocked
관련
blockage

자주 쓰는 조합

mental block An inability to remember or think of something.
writer's block The condition of being unable to create new written work.
block of time A specific period reserved for a particular activity.
concrete block A large rectangular brick used in construction.
city block The smallest area that is surrounded by streets.

자주 쓰는 구문

a chip off the old block

Someone who is very similar to their mother or father.

stumbling block

An obstacle to progress or understanding.

on the chopping block

In a position where something is likely to be cut or eliminated.

자주 혼동되는 단어

block vs bloc

A 'bloc' refers specifically to a group of countries or political parties acting together, whereas 'block' refers to physical objects or sections.

block vs blog

A 'blog' is a website or online journal, distinct in pronunciation and meaning.

📝

사용 참고사항

Use 'block' to describe physical units (like blocks of wood) or abstract sections (like blocks of text or time). It is commonly used as a verb to mean 'to obstruct'.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often use 'block' when they specifically mean a political 'bloc', or they confuse the noun 'blockage' (the state of being blocked) with the noun 'block' (the object doing the blocking).

💡

암기 팁

Visualize a giant square 'Block' of ice 'Blocking' your path in the middle of a 'City Block'.

📖

어원

From Middle Dutch 'bloc', meaning a tree trunk or a piece of wood.

문법 패턴

Countable noun Often used in the pattern 'a block of [noun]' Can function as a transitive verb
🌍

문화적 맥락

In North American cities, 'blocks' are the standard units for measuring walking distances and defining urban geography.

빠른 퀴즈

The main ________ to finishing the project on time was a lack of funding.

정답!

정답은: block

관련 단어

pale

A1

Describes something that has very little color or is much lighter than usual. It is often used to describe a person's face when they are ill or a color that is mixed with a lot of white.

lung

A1

The lungs are two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe. They bring oxygen into your body and remove carbon dioxide when you breathe out.

tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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