B2 noun 중립 #50 가장 일반적인

blond

/blɒnd/

A person, typically a male, who has fair or pale yellow hair. While it is more commonly used as an adjective, as a noun it refers specifically to the individual with this hair color.

예시

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1

The tall blond in the blue shirt is my cousin from Norway.

The tall fair-haired man in the blue shirt is my cousin from Norway.

2

In his report, the officer described the person of interest as a young blond wearing a leather jacket.

In his report, the officer described the person of interest as a young fair-haired man wearing a leather jacket.

3

Who is that blond you were talking to at the party last night?

Who is that fair-haired guy you were talking to at the party last night?

어휘 가족

명사
blond
부사
blondly
형용사
blond
관련
blondness
💡

암기 팁

Remember: 'Blond' is for a boy (both are short words), and 'Blonde' is for a girl (both have an extra 'e' like 'elle').

빠른 퀴즈

Since he was born in Sweden, it is no surprise that he is a natural ___.

정답!

정답은: blond

예시

1

The tall blond in the blue shirt is my cousin from Norway.

everyday

The tall fair-haired man in the blue shirt is my cousin from Norway.

2

In his report, the officer described the person of interest as a young blond wearing a leather jacket.

formal

In his report, the officer described the person of interest as a young fair-haired man wearing a leather jacket.

3

Who is that blond you were talking to at the party last night?

informal

Who is that fair-haired guy you were talking to at the party last night?

4

The ethnographic study noted that the subject was a natural blond of Northern European descent.

academic

The ethnographic study noted that the subject was a natural fair-haired male of Northern European descent.

5

The blond in the logistics team is the one you should contact for the shipping manifests.

business

The fair-haired man in the logistics team is the one you should contact for the shipping manifests.

어휘 가족

명사
blond
부사
blondly
형용사
blond
관련
blondness

자주 쓰는 조합

natural blond a person who is naturally fair-haired
peroxide blond a person whose hair has been bleached light yellow
strawberry blond a person with reddish-blond hair
platinum blond a person with very pale, almost white hair
tall blond a tall person with fair hair

자주 쓰는 구문

natural blond

someone born with fair hair

bottle blond

someone who dyes their hair blond

ash blond

someone with a grayish-blond hair color

자주 혼동되는 단어

blond vs blonde

Blond (no 'e') traditionally refers to a male, while blonde (with an 'e') refers to a female.

blond vs fair

Fair is a more general term that can describe skin or hair, whereas blond is specific to hair color.

📝

사용 참고사항

In modern English, especially in the US, the distinction between 'blond' (male) and 'blonde' (female) is beginning to disappear, with 'blond' often used as the gender-neutral spelling for the adjective. However, as a noun, the gender distinction is still often maintained.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often use the spelling 'blonde' for men, which follows the feminine French form and can be seen as incorrect in traditional British or American English.

💡

암기 팁

Remember: 'Blond' is for a boy (both are short words), and 'Blonde' is for a girl (both have an extra 'e' like 'elle').

📖

어원

Derived from the Old French word 'blont', meaning fair, light-colored, or flaxen.

문법 패턴

countable noun (e.g., 'two blonds') often modified by adjectives describing shade (e.g., 'a dirty blond')
🌍

문화적 맥락

In Western culture, blond hair is often associated with specific historical beauty standards and has various pop-culture stereotypes (like the 'dumb blond'), though these are increasingly criticized.

빠른 퀴즈

Since he was born in Sweden, it is no surprise that he is a natural ___.

정답!

정답은: blond

관련 단어

toxin

B2

A toxin is a poisonous substance produced within living cells or organisms, such as bacteria, plants, or animals. It is capable of causing disease or health issues when it enters body tissues through ingestion, inhalation, or absorption.

pesticide

B2

A chemical substance used to kill or control pests that are harmful to crops, livestock, or humans. It is an umbrella term that includes insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides used widely in agriculture and gardening.

fertilizer

B2

A chemical or natural substance added to soil or land to increase its fertility and provide essential nutrients for plant growth. It is primarily used in gardening and agriculture to help crops develop faster and produce higher yields.

irrigation

B2

To supply land or crops with water through man-made systems such as pipes, ditches, or sprinklers. It is an essential agricultural process used to assist in the growth of plants, especially in areas with low rainfall.

erosion

B2

Erosion is the process by which the surface of the earth is worn away by natural forces such as water, wind, or ice. In a figurative sense, it refers to the gradual destruction or reduction of something abstract, such as power, rights, or confidence.

desertification

B2

The process by which fertile land becomes desert, typically as a result of drought, deforestation, or inappropriate agriculture. It represents a significant environmental challenge where land loses its biological productivity and ability to support human life.

afforestation

B2

Afforestation is the process of establishing a forest on land that has not recently been covered by trees. It involves planting seeds or saplings to create new wooded areas, often to improve the environment or for commercial timber.

endangered

B2

To put someone or something at risk or in a situation where they could be harmed, damaged, or destroyed. In environmental contexts, it specifically refers to species that are at high risk of becoming extinct in the near future.

flora

B2

Flora refers to the collective plant life found in a specific region, habitat, or geological period. It is commonly used in scientific or environmental contexts to describe the variety and distribution of native vegetation.

fauna

B2

Fauna refers to the animals of a particular region, habitat, or geological period. It is a collective noun used to describe the entire animal life existing in a specific environment.

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