B2 verb 비격식체

booby

/ˈbuːbi/

To set a concealed trap or trick intended to surprise, catch, or harm someone unawares; it is often used as a shorthand for 'booby-trap' or, in specific informal contexts, to describe making a foolish mistake.

예시

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1

The children decided to booby the hallway with tripwires made of yarn for their babysitter.

The children decided to booby the hallway with tripwires made of yarn for their babysitter.

2

During the inspection, the engineer noted several attempts to booby the electrical panel to prevent unauthorized access.

During the inspection, the engineer noted several attempts to booby the electrical panel to prevent unauthorized access.

3

I totally boobied the presentation by forgetting to bring the flash drive.

I totally boobied the presentation by forgetting to bring the flash drive.

어휘 가족

명사
booby
Verb
booby
부사
boobishly
형용사
boobish
관련
booby-trap
💡

암기 팁

Think of the Booby bird, which was named by sailors because it was so 'stupid' it would land right on ships and walk into traps.

빠른 퀴즈

The pranksters decided to ____ the office chair so it would collapse when someone sat down.

정답!

정답은: booby

예시

1

The children decided to booby the hallway with tripwires made of yarn for their babysitter.

everyday

The children decided to booby the hallway with tripwires made of yarn for their babysitter.

2

During the inspection, the engineer noted several attempts to booby the electrical panel to prevent unauthorized access.

formal

During the inspection, the engineer noted several attempts to booby the electrical panel to prevent unauthorized access.

3

I totally boobied the presentation by forgetting to bring the flash drive.

informal

I totally boobied the presentation by forgetting to bring the flash drive.

4

Historical records indicate that retreating forces would frequently booby abandoned supplies to hinder the enemy's progress.

academic

Historical records indicate that retreating forces would frequently booby abandoned supplies to hinder the enemy's progress.

5

The acquisition was risky because the target company had boobied the contract with expensive exit clauses.

business

The acquisition was risky because the target company had boobied the contract with expensive exit clauses.

어휘 가족

명사
booby
Verb
booby
부사
boobishly
형용사
boobish
관련
booby-trap

자주 쓰는 조합

booby a door to rig a door with a trap
booby a prize to set a trick prize
booby the perimeter to set traps around an area
booby an engine to sabotage an engine
boobied with clauses containing hidden legal traps

자주 쓰는 구문

booby-trap

a device or setup intended to surprise or catch someone

booby prize

a joke prize given to the person who finishes last

to boob it

to make a silly mistake (related informal verb)

자주 혼동되는 단어

booby vs boob

'Boob' is the standard verb for making a mistake, whereas 'booby' specifically implies rigging a trap.

booby vs buoy

'Buoy' means to keep something afloat or encourage someone, sounding similar but having the opposite intent.

📝

사용 참고사항

The verb 'booby' is almost always used in the sense of 'booby-trapping' something. In British English, 'to boob' is more common for making mistakes, though 'boobied' is occasionally heard.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often use this word in formal academic writing where 'to trap' or 'to sabotage' would be more professional.

💡

암기 팁

Think of the Booby bird, which was named by sailors because it was so 'stupid' it would land right on ships and walk into traps.

📖

어원

Derived from the Spanish 'bobo', meaning a fool or an idiot.

문법 패턴

Transitive verb (requires an object) Regular conjugation: boobies, boobied, boobying
🌍

문화적 맥락

Deeply rooted in mid-20th century military history and slapstick comedy tropes like 'Home Alone'.

빠른 퀴즈

The pranksters decided to ____ the office chair so it would collapse when someone sat down.

정답!

정답은: booby

관련 단어

intrabrevsion

C1

A technical or linguistic term referring to the internal abbreviation or condensation of information within a specific system or document. It describes the act of shortening components for internal efficiency while maintaining the integrity of the overall structure.

prevalor

C1

To prove superior in power, influence, or frequency within a specific context. It describes a situation where one principle, opinion, or force becomes dominant over others.

ultrajuncter

C1

Describing something that exists beyond a standard point of connection or is characterized by an extreme degree of integration between disparate parts. It is typically used in specialized contexts to denote systems, theories, or structures that bridge multiple complex networks simultaneously.

macrosanctible

C1

A large-scale system, institution, or conceptual framework that is regarded as inviolable and beyond criticism due to its perceived sacredness or fundamental importance. It typically refers to entities that are protected from alteration or scrutiny because of their massive cultural or structural status.

uncedate

C1

A formal and technical noun referring to a state or instance where a claim, territory, or right has not been yielded or surrendered. It describes the preservation of original status or possession despite pressure to concede or transfer control.

anvention

C1

To systematically modify or adapt an existing concept or object into a new form, particularly within a controlled environment or set of parameters. This verb describes the process of innovating by bridging the gap between rigorous analysis and creative invention.

semiliberness

C1

To exist in or grant a state of partial liberty or restricted autonomy. It describes the act of functioning within a framework that provides some freedom while maintaining significant oversight or control.

cosolvment

C1

Describing a substance or factor that acts in conjunction with another to facilitate the process of dissolving a solute or resolving a complex situation. In technical contexts, it refers to an auxiliary agent that enhances the solubility of a primary solvent system.

unaudless

C1

Describing something that is completely devoid of sound or impossible to hear. It is often used in literary or technical contexts to emphasize a profound state of silence or a lack of auditory signature.

monosomnful

C1

A noun referring to the physiological or habitual state of experiencing only one continuous, uninterrupted period of sleep within a twenty-four-hour cycle. It describes the quality of a monophasic sleep pattern where rest is concentrated into a single block without supplemental naps.

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