B2 adjective 중립

bread

/brɛd/

A primary food staple made from flour or meal that is moistened, kneaded, and baked. In a broader sociopolitical or academic context, it often symbolizes basic sustenance, livelihood, or the fundamental requirements for human survival.

예시

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1

I need to stop by the bakery to pick up a fresh loaf of whole-grain bread for dinner.

I need to stop by the bakery to pick up a fresh loaf of whole-grain bread for dinner.

2

The state's primary responsibility during the crisis was to ensure the equitable distribution of bread and water.

The state's primary responsibility during the crisis was to ensure the equitable distribution of bread and water.

3

I'm just working this extra shift to get some extra bread for my holiday trip.

I'm just working this extra shift to get some extra bread for my holiday trip.

어휘 가족

명사
bread
Verb
bread
형용사
breaded
관련
breadwinner
💡

암기 팁

Think of the 'B' in bread standing for 'Basic'—it is the most basic food in many cultures.

빠른 퀴즈

The consultant explained that digital marketing was the company's ____ and butter, providing most of their income.

정답!

정답은: bread

예시

1

I need to stop by the bakery to pick up a fresh loaf of whole-grain bread for dinner.

everyday

I need to stop by the bakery to pick up a fresh loaf of whole-grain bread for dinner.

2

The state's primary responsibility during the crisis was to ensure the equitable distribution of bread and water.

formal

The state's primary responsibility during the crisis was to ensure the equitable distribution of bread and water.

3

I'm just working this extra shift to get some extra bread for my holiday trip.

informal

I'm just working this extra shift to get some extra bread for my holiday trip.

4

Sociological studies often utilize the price of bread as a key metric for measuring urban economic distress.

academic

Sociological studies often utilize the price of bread as a key metric for measuring urban economic distress.

5

The company’s bread-and-butter product continues to generate steady revenue despite market volatility.

business

The company’s bread-and-butter product continues to generate steady revenue despite market volatility.

어휘 가족

명사
bread
Verb
bread
형용사
breaded
관련
breadwinner

자주 쓰는 조합

loaf of bread loaf of bread
stale bread stale bread
break bread break bread
bread and butter bread and butter
whole-wheat bread whole-wheat bread

자주 쓰는 구문

The best thing since sliced bread

The best thing since sliced bread

Know which side your bread is buttered on

Know which side your bread is buttered on

Take the bread out of someone's mouth

Take the bread out of someone's mouth

자주 혼동되는 단어

bread vs bred

Bred is the past tense of the verb 'breed' (e.g., pure-bred dogs), whereas bread is the food.

bread vs breadth

Breadth refers to the width or extent of something, not the food.

📝

사용 참고사항

In English, 'bread' is an uncountable (mass) noun. To refer to a single unit, you must use a counter like 'a loaf of' or 'a slice of'.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often mistakenly say 'a bread' or 'two breads' instead of 'a piece of bread' or 'two loaves of bread'.

💡

암기 팁

Think of the 'B' in bread standing for 'Basic'—it is the most basic food in many cultures.

📖

어원

Derived from the Old English 'bread', which originally meant 'morsel', 'crumb', or 'piece of food'.

문법 패턴

Uncountable noun Used with 'a loaf of' or 'a slice of' Functions as an attributive noun in compounds (e.g., bread knife)
🌍

문화적 맥락

In many Western cultures, bread is a symbol of life and shared community, hence the phrase 'to break bread' meaning to eat together in friendship.

빠른 퀴즈

The consultant explained that digital marketing was the company's ____ and butter, providing most of their income.

정답!

정답은: bread

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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