blow
To move along or be carried by a current of air, or to force air out through the mouth. In academic and technical contexts, it often describes the movement of gases under pressure or the sudden failure of a mechanical component.
예시
3 / 5The wind is starting to blow harder now that the sun has set.
The wind is starting to blow harder now that the sun has set.
The leaves were blown across the courtyard during the storm.
The leaves were blown across the courtyard during the storm.
I can't believe I blew the audition; I was so nervous.
I can't believe I blew the audition; I was so nervous.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of 'blowing' out birthday candles—you are using a current of air to move or change something.
빠른 퀴즈
The strong winds _____ several trees down during the hurricane last night.
정답!
정답은: blew
예시
The wind is starting to blow harder now that the sun has set.
everydayThe wind is starting to blow harder now that the sun has set.
The leaves were blown across the courtyard during the storm.
formalThe leaves were blown across the courtyard during the storm.
I can't believe I blew the audition; I was so nervous.
informalI can't believe I blew the audition; I was so nervous.
When the internal pressure exceeds the safety threshold, the relief valve will blow to prevent an explosion.
academicWhen the internal pressure exceeds the safety threshold, the relief valve will blow to prevent an explosion.
Market analysts fear that the sudden change in policy might blow the merger deal.
businessMarket analysts fear that the sudden change in policy might blow the merger deal.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
blow your mind
blow your mind
blow off steam
blow off steam
blow the whistle
blow the whistle
자주 혼동되는 단어
Blue is a color, while blow is the action of moving air; they are homophones in some dialects but different parts of speech.
Flow refers to the continuous movement of liquid or traffic, whereas blow specifically involves air or gas.
사용 참고사항
Use 'blow' to describe natural air movement or the act of exhaling forcefully. In figurative use, it often implies wasting an opportunity or making a major mistake.
자주 하는 실수
Learners often use 'blowed' as the past tense; however, the correct forms are 'blew' (past) and 'blown' (past participle).
암기 팁
Think of 'blowing' out birthday candles—you are using a current of air to move or change something.
어원
Derived from the Old English 'blāwan', meaning to blow, breathe, or make a sound with a horn.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
The phrase 'blow the whistle' comes from sports but is widely used in Western culture to describe exposing corruption or illegal activity.
빠른 퀴즈
The strong winds _____ several trees down during the hurricane last night.
정답!
정답은: blew
관련 문법 규칙
관련 어휘
A storm is an occurrence of bad weather characterized by str...
galeA gale is a very strong and powerful wind. It is much strong...
pressureIn weather, pressure is the force of the air pushing down on...
draftA preliminary version of a piece of writing, such as an essa...
breezeTo move in a relaxed, confident, and effortless manner, or t...
관련 단어
homovitic
C1Relating to or characterized by having the same life force, essential vitality, or fundamental biological nature. It is an obscure term used in high-level academic or philosophical contexts to describe entities that share a common living essence.
homosistness
C1To actively process or adjust diverse elements within a system to ensure they achieve a state of internal uniformity or structural consistency. It involves the standardization of variables to eliminate outliers and maintain a balanced, predictable output.
semichromity
C1Describing a visual state or quality characterized by partial coloration or muted chromatic intensity. It refers to an appearance that is neither fully monochrome nor fully saturated, often used to describe images or materials with limited color range.
bipathency
C1The state or quality of having two distinct paths, routes, or channels available for passage or communication. It often refers to a system or anatomical structure where two separate ways are simultaneously open or functional, providing redundancy or dual access.
monoannfy
C1Characterized by a singular, repetitive annual recurrence that lacks variation or excitement. It describes processes or states that follow an unyielding, once-yearly pattern, often leading to a sense of predictable stagnation.
compathness
C1To actively harmonize or align individual emotional states and professional trajectories within a group setting. It refers to the process of integrating empathy into a shared strategic path to ensure collective success.
misaudcy
C1Describing a state or tendency to misinterpret spoken information or auditory cues, often leading to confusion or errors in communication. It characterizes someone who frequently 'slips' when listening or perceives sounds incorrectly.
contrafractward
C1To shift or move an object or structure in a specific direction intended to counteract or resist an impending fracture or break. It is typically used in technical contexts to describe corrective maneuvering that prevents structural failure.
univerbor
C1Relating to or characterized by the linguistic process where a phrase or sequence of words becomes a single word over time. It describes the morphological fusion of distinct elements into a unified lexeme, such as 'nevertheless' or 'goodbye'.
foreacrtude
C1Describing a state of proactive mental sharpness and foresight, specifically used to characterize an individual or strategy that anticipates future challenges with acute precision. It combines the prefix 'fore-' (before) with a root suggesting sharpness or acidity of mind, indicating a high level of preparedness and perceptive planning.
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