B2 adjective 중립

breastplate

/ˈbrest.pleɪt/

A piece of armor designed to cover and protect the chest of the wearer. It is typically made from a single piece of metal or leather and was historically used by soldiers in battle.

예시

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1

The museum's center piece was a shiny gold breastplate once worn by a Roman general.

The museum's center piece was a shiny gold breastplate once worn by a Roman general.

2

Archeological findings indicate that the bronze breastplate was a hallmark of high-ranking infantrymen.

Archeological findings indicate that the bronze breastplate was a hallmark of high-ranking infantrymen.

3

Please ensure the actor's breastplate is securely fastened before he goes on stage for the duel.

Please ensure the actor's breastplate is securely fastened before he goes on stage for the duel.

어휘 가족

명사
breastplate
관련
breast
💡

암기 팁

Think of it literally: a 'plate' for your 'breast' (chest). It’s a metal plate that protects your heart.

빠른 퀴즈

The warrior strapped on his _______ to protect his heart from the enemy's arrows.

정답!

정답은: breastplate

예시

1

The museum's center piece was a shiny gold breastplate once worn by a Roman general.

everyday

The museum's center piece was a shiny gold breastplate once worn by a Roman general.

2

Archeological findings indicate that the bronze breastplate was a hallmark of high-ranking infantrymen.

academic

Archeological findings indicate that the bronze breastplate was a hallmark of high-ranking infantrymen.

3

Please ensure the actor's breastplate is securely fastened before he goes on stage for the duel.

formal

Please ensure the actor's breastplate is securely fastened before he goes on stage for the duel.

4

I'm making a DIY breastplate out of cardboard for my superhero costume.

informal

I'm making a DIY breastplate out of cardboard for my superhero costume.

5

The historical replica company saw a 20% increase in breastplate orders following the release of the medieval film.

business

The historical replica company saw a 20% increase in breastplate orders following the release of the medieval film.

어휘 가족

명사
breastplate
관련
breast

자주 쓰는 조합

polished breastplate a shiny, clean chest protector
ornate breastplate a highly decorated chest protector
steel breastplate a chest protector made of steel
ceremonial breastplate a chest protector used for formal events rather than battle
don a breastplate to put on a piece of chest armor

자주 쓰는 구문

breastplate of righteousness

a biblical metaphor for moral integrity

plate armor

a full suit of protective metal plates

suit of armor

a complete set of protective clothing for a warrior

자주 혼동되는 단어

breastplate vs cuirass

A cuirass usually includes both a breastplate and a backplate joined together, while a breastplate refers specifically to the front.

breastplate vs shield

A shield is a handheld piece of protection, whereas a breastplate is worn directly on the torso.

📝

사용 참고사항

The word is most commonly used in historical, archaeological, or fantasy literature contexts. While it technically refers to physical armor, it is sometimes used metaphorically in religious or poetic texts to represent protection of the heart or soul.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners sometimes use 'breastplate' to refer to a whole suit of armor; remember it only covers the chest. It is also a countable noun, so it requires an article or pluralization.

💡

암기 팁

Think of it literally: a 'plate' for your 'breast' (chest). It’s a metal plate that protects your heart.

📖

어원

A compound of the Old English 'breost' (chest) and 'platte' (a thin sheet of metal), appearing together in Middle English.

문법 패턴

Countable noun Plural form: breastplates Often used as a compound noun
🌍

문화적 맥락

The breastplate is a central piece of iconography for medieval knights and is famously mentioned in the Bible as part of the 'Armor of God'.

빠른 퀴즈

The warrior strapped on his _______ to protect his heart from the enemy's arrows.

정답!

정답은: breastplate

관련 단어

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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