B2 adjective 중립

box

/bɒks/

Describing something that has the shape of a box or is contained within a specific square or rectangular boundary. In academic and technical contexts, it often refers to structured data representations or specific container-based models used for analysis.

예시

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1

The store is selling the complete box set of the classic literary collection.

The store is selling the complete box set of the classic literary collection.

2

The urban planning committee recommended the installation of a box junction to manage traffic flow.

The urban planning committee recommended the installation of a box junction to manage traffic flow.

3

I'm staying in a tiny box room that barely fits a bed.

I'm staying in a tiny box room that barely fits a bed.

어휘 가족

명사
box
Verb
box
형용사
boxed
관련
boxing
💡

암기 팁

Visualize the rigid, four-sided corners of a square; anything described as 'box' shares that structured, enclosed, or rectangular nature.

빠른 퀴즈

The statistical report included a ___ plot to show the median and range of the survey results.

정답!

정답은: box

예시

1

The store is selling the complete box set of the classic literary collection.

everyday

The store is selling the complete box set of the classic literary collection.

2

The urban planning committee recommended the installation of a box junction to manage traffic flow.

formal

The urban planning committee recommended the installation of a box junction to manage traffic flow.

3

I'm staying in a tiny box room that barely fits a bed.

informal

I'm staying in a tiny box room that barely fits a bed.

4

The researcher used a box plot to display the distribution and outliers of the dataset.

academic

The researcher used a box plot to display the distribution and outliers of the dataset.

5

The company's box office revenue has significantly increased since the international release.

business

The company's box office revenue has significantly increased since the international release.

어휘 가족

명사
box
Verb
box
형용사
boxed
관련
boxing

자주 쓰는 조합

box plot box plot
box office box office
box set box set
box junction box junction
box room box room

자주 쓰는 구문

think outside the box

think outside the box

box-ticking exercise

box-ticking exercise

box clever

box clever

자주 혼동되는 단어

box vs boxed

Boxed is the past participle used as an adjective to describe something already placed inside a container, whereas box is used attributively to describe the type or shape.

📝

사용 참고사항

When 'box' is used as an adjective, it is almost always an attributive noun modifying another noun. It identifies a specific category or shape, such as in 'box office' or 'box plot'.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often forget to use a hyphen when 'box' forms part of a compound adjective modifying a noun (e.g., 'box-like' vs 'box').

💡

암기 팁

Visualize the rigid, four-sided corners of a square; anything described as 'box' shares that structured, enclosed, or rectangular nature.

📖

어원

From the Old English 'box', which came from the Late Latin 'buxis', originally referring to a box made of boxwood.

문법 패턴

Used attributively before a noun Does not change form for plural nouns Often part of a compound noun
🌍

문화적 맥락

The idiom 'think outside the box' is a ubiquitous metaphor in Western corporate culture for creative and non-traditional problem-solving.

빠른 퀴즈

The statistical report included a ___ plot to show the median and range of the survey results.

정답!

정답은: box

관련 단어

complement

A2

A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.

compound

A2

Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.

conceive

A2

To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.

confer

A2

To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.

conform

A2

To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.

consecutive

A2

Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).

consistency

A2

Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.

disclude

B1

Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.

antiformous

B1

Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.

interspect

B1

Describing a person who is thoughtful and focused on their own internal thoughts and feelings. It refers to the act of looking inward to examine one's own emotions and motives rather than focusing on external things.

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