B2 noun 중립

breathe

/briːð/

To inhale and exhale air through the lungs as a vital physiological process. In a broader sense, it can mean to live, to pause for rest, or to allow a substance like wine or fabric to be exposed to air.

예시

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1

I need to step outside for a moment just to breathe some fresh air.

I need to go outdoors for a short time to inhale some clean air.

2

The physician instructed the patient to breathe deeply while he listened to her chest.

The doctor told the patient to take deep breaths while he examined her heart and lungs.

3

Just breathe, okay? Everything is going to be fine.

Stay calm and keep your respiration steady; everything will work out.

어휘 가족

명사
breath
Verb
breathe
부사
breathlessly
형용사
breathable
관련
breather
💡

암기 팁

Breathe with an 'E' at the end is for 'Exhale' (the action). Breath without an 'E' is just the 'Bath' of air you take.

빠른 퀴즈

It was so smoky in the room that I could hardly ____.

정답!

정답은: breathe

예시

1

I need to step outside for a moment just to breathe some fresh air.

everyday

I need to go outdoors for a short time to inhale some clean air.

2

The physician instructed the patient to breathe deeply while he listened to her chest.

formal

The doctor told the patient to take deep breaths while he examined her heart and lungs.

3

Just breathe, okay? Everything is going to be fine.

informal

Stay calm and keep your respiration steady; everything will work out.

4

Marine mammals have evolved specific adaptations to breathe efficiently in aquatic environments.

academic

Sea-dwelling mammals have developed traits to inhale and exhale effectively in the water.

5

The new marketing strategy is designed to help the brand breathe again in a crowded market.

business

The new plan is meant to revitalize the brand so it can thrive in a competitive environment.

어휘 가족

명사
breath
Verb
breathe
부사
breathlessly
형용사
breathable
관련
breather

자주 쓰는 조합

breathe deeply to take a lot of air into the lungs
breathe heavily to breathe with difficulty or effort
breathe life into to bring new energy or ideas to something
hardly breathe to have difficulty respiring due to fear or physical restriction
breathe easy to relax after a period of stress or danger

자주 쓰는 구문

breathe a sigh of relief

to feel better after a period of anxiety

breathe down someone's neck

to watch someone very closely in an annoying way

don't breathe a word

to keep a secret and tell no one

자주 혼동되는 단어

breathe vs breath

Breath (no 'e') is the noun (the air itself), while breathe (with 'e') is the verb (the action).

📝

사용 참고사항

Use 'breathe' when describing the action of moving air. It is often used figuratively to describe giving space or life to a project or situation.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often use the noun 'breath' when they need the verb 'breathe'. Remember that the verb has a long 'e' sound (/iː/) and ends with an 'e'.

💡

암기 팁

Breathe with an 'E' at the end is for 'Exhale' (the action). Breath without an 'E' is just the 'Bath' of air you take.

📖

어원

Derived from Old English 'bræthan', which originally meant to smell or give off an odor, later evolving to mean the act of respiration.

문법 패턴

Intransitive: He struggled to breathe. Transitive: Plants breathe carbon dioxide. Present participle: Breathing exercises.
🌍

문화적 맥락

In many Western cultures, 'just breathe' has become a popular mantra associated with mindfulness and yoga practices to combat stress.

빠른 퀴즈

It was so smoky in the room that I could hardly ____.

정답!

정답은: breathe

관련 단어

syngravent

C1

To formally reach a collective agreement or to consolidate disparate ideas into a singular, authoritative consensus through deliberation. It is typically used in academic or high-level professional contexts to describe the synthesis of various perspectives into a unified stance.

homoaltersion

C1

To systematically modify a component or individual within a group so that it aligns identically with the properties of its counterparts. It describes the act of enforcing homogeneity through specific, calculated adjustments to maintain structural consistency.

homogratacy

C1

To achieve a state of collective agreement or uniform satisfaction within a group by aligning interests or expressing mutual gratitude. It involves the process of harmonizing conflicting viewpoints into a single, mutually pleasing outcome.

multipatership

C1

Multipatership refers to the biological phenomenon where a single litter or brood of offspring is sired by more than one father. In sociology, it describes the state of a woman having children with multiple different partners, often referred to as multi-partnered fertility.

periluddom

C1

A noun referring to the state or environment of anticipation and ritualized preparation that occurs just before a competitive event, game, or performance. It encompasses the collective psychological atmosphere and physical activities shared by participants and spectators before the main action begins.

circummentcy

C1

The act or state of bypassing restrictions, rules, or obstacles through strategic maneuvering or the exploitation of loopholes. It refers specifically to the quality of being able to find indirect routes to achieve a goal while avoiding direct confrontation with a system.

adcedent

C1

Describing a person, entity, or state that is in the process of acceding to an existing agreement, treaty, or organization. It refers to the act of joining or consenting to be bound by terms previously established by others.

misvalness

C1

To incorrectly estimate or judge the intrinsic worth or significance of something, particularly by failing to recognize its true essence or state. It refers to the act of assigning a wrong value to an object or concept based on a misunderstanding of its fundamental nature.

homotactible

C1

Describing objects, surfaces, or body parts that are sensitive to touch in an identical way or occupy the same position in a tactile arrangement. It is a technical term used to compare sensory perception across different areas or specimens.

repatible

C1

To officially return a person, such as a refugee or prisoner of war, or an object like currency or cultural artifacts, to their country of origin. This verb is primarily used in legal, political, and financial contexts regarding international borders and national belonging.

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