breakdown
To separate a complex system, idea, or set of data into smaller, simpler parts for easier understanding or analysis. It also refers to a machine or vehicle stopping function due to a mechanical failure.
예시
3 / 5My old car tends to break down whenever the weather gets too cold.
My old car often stops working whenever the weather becomes extremely cold.
The mediator attempted to break down the complex legal terms into language the family could understand.
The mediator tried to simplify the difficult legal vocabulary into words the family could comprehend.
Just break it down for me: how much is this going to cost in total?
Explain it simply: what is the final total price of this?
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of a 'KitKat' bar: to see the layers inside, you have to 'break' it 'down' into individual sticks.
빠른 퀴즈
To understand the annual report, we need to ______ the revenue into monthly segments.
정답!
정답은: break down
예시
My old car tends to break down whenever the weather gets too cold.
everydayMy old car often stops working whenever the weather becomes extremely cold.
The mediator attempted to break down the complex legal terms into language the family could understand.
formalThe mediator tried to simplify the difficult legal vocabulary into words the family could comprehend.
Just break it down for me: how much is this going to cost in total?
informalExplain it simply: what is the final total price of this?
In this study, we break down the demographic data by age, region, and socioeconomic status.
academicIn this research, we categorize the population statistics according to age, location, and economic level.
We need to break down the project tasks so that each team member knows their specific responsibilities.
businessWe must divide the project work into smaller parts so every employee understands their specific role.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
break it down
to explain something in a simple way
break down a door
to use force to open a locked entrance
break down the wall
to overcome prejudice or limitations
자주 혼동되는 단어
A 'breakthrough' is a positive discovery or progress, while 'break down' often implies failure or a process of taking things apart.
사용 참고사항
When used as a verb, it is two words ('break down'). In academic writing, it specifically refers to the methodological process of dividing data into variables.
자주 하는 실수
Learners often write 'breakdown' as one word when they are using it as a verb. Remember: 'The car had a breakdown (noun)' but 'The car will break down (verb).'
암기 팁
Think of a 'KitKat' bar: to see the layers inside, you have to 'break' it 'down' into individual sticks.
어원
Derived from the Old English 'brecan' (to shatter) and the adverb 'down' to indicate a state of collapse or total analysis.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
In corporate settings, 'breaking down the silos' is a common phrase used to describe improving collaboration between different departments.
빠른 퀴즈
To understand the annual report, we need to ______ the revenue into monthly segments.
정답!
정답은: break down
관련 문법 규칙
관련 어휘
관련 단어
intrabrevsion
C1A 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
C1To 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
C1Describing 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
C1A 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
C1A 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
C1To 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
C1To 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
C1Describing 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
C1Describing 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
C1A 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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