B2 noun 중립

broccoli

/ˈbrɒk.əl.i/

A cool-season green vegetable belonging to the cabbage family, characterized by a thick stalk and large, flowering heads called florets. It is widely recognized as a superfood due to its high concentration of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

예시

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1

I usually steam some broccoli to go with our roast chicken dinner.

I usually steam some broccoli to go with our roast chicken dinner.

2

The nutritional analysis reveals that broccoli is an excellent source of vitamin C and dietary fiber.

The nutritional analysis reveals that broccoli is an excellent source of vitamin C and dietary fiber.

3

Ugh, my kid won't touch his broccoli unless I drown it in cheese sauce.

Ugh, my kid won't touch his broccoli unless I drown it in cheese sauce.

어휘 가족

명사
broccoli
관련
broccolini
💡

암기 팁

Think of broccoli as a 'miniature tree'—the two 'c's are the rounded branches, and the 'l' is the straight trunk.

빠른 퀴즈

To preserve the most nutrients, it is better to lightly steam the ___ rather than boiling it for a long time.

정답!

정답은: broccoli

예시

1

I usually steam some broccoli to go with our roast chicken dinner.

everyday

I usually steam some broccoli to go with our roast chicken dinner.

2

The nutritional analysis reveals that broccoli is an excellent source of vitamin C and dietary fiber.

formal

The nutritional analysis reveals that broccoli is an excellent source of vitamin C and dietary fiber.

3

Ugh, my kid won't touch his broccoli unless I drown it in cheese sauce.

informal

Ugh, my kid won't touch his broccoli unless I drown it in cheese sauce.

4

Cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli contain sulforaphane, which is being studied for its anti-carcinogenic properties.

academic

Cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli contain sulforaphane, which is being studied for its anti-carcinogenic properties.

5

The regional agriculture department discussed the new export tariffs on frozen broccoli shipments.

business

The regional agriculture department discussed the new export tariffs on frozen broccoli shipments.

어휘 가족

명사
broccoli
관련
broccolini

자주 쓰는 조합

steamed broccoli steamed broccoli
broccoli florets broccoli florets
roasted broccoli roasted broccoli
raw broccoli raw broccoli
broccoli cheddar soup broccoli cheddar soup

자주 쓰는 구문

eat your broccoli

eat your broccoli

a head of broccoli

a head of broccoli

chopped broccoli

chopped broccoli

자주 혼동되는 단어

broccoli vs broccolini

Broccolini is a hybrid vegetable with smaller florets and longer, thin stalks compared to the thick stalks of standard broccoli.

broccoli vs cauliflower

While related, cauliflower is typically white and has a milder, nuttier flavor than green broccoli.

📝

사용 참고사항

Broccoli is generally used as an uncountable mass noun when referring to it as a food item, but it can be countable when referring to individual 'heads' or varieties.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often struggle with the spelling, frequently forgetting the double 'c' or incorrectly adding a double 'l'.

💡

암기 팁

Think of broccoli as a 'miniature tree'—the two 'c's are the rounded branches, and the 'l' is the straight trunk.

📖

어원

Derived from the Italian word 'broccoli', which is the plural form of 'broccolo', meaning the flowering crest of a cabbage.

문법 패턴

Uncountable mass noun Used with the classifier 'head of' for counting No plural form 'broccolis' in standard culinary usage
🌍

문화적 맥락

In Western pop culture, broccoli is frequently depicted as the stereotypical vegetable that children refuse to eat in cartoons and sitcoms.

빠른 퀴즈

To preserve the most nutrients, it is better to lightly steam the ___ rather than boiling it for a long time.

정답!

정답은: broccoli

관련 단어

obgenly

C1

Describing qualities or characteristics that are intrinsic, fundamental, or naturally occurring within a specific category, class, or genus. It suggests that a trait is not acquired through external influence but is a core component of the entity's classification.

bilabancy

C1

To alternate or waver between two specific choices, conditions, or states in a rhythmic or repetitive manner. It describes both the physical movement of shifting weight and the mental process of indecision between two poles.

homomemy

C1

Describing a state of identical or near-perfect replication of a conceptual or structural unit within a system. It is used to characterize patterns where a 'meme' or fundamental component remains unchanged across various iterations or transmissions.

synformile

C1

A synformile is a specialized structural unit or component designed to precisely match or align with a corresponding external template or matrix. In technical contexts, it refers to an element that maintains spatial consistency and structural parity within a larger system.

antesophtion

C1

Describing a state, concept, or period existing before the attainment of philosophical wisdom or intellectual sophistication. It refers to rudimentary or naive perspectives that have not yet been refined by deep critical thought or scholarly maturity.

contrafidable

C1

To formally challenge or invalidate a statement or agreement by presenting evidence that contradicts a previously established position of trust. It is used primarily in legal or high-stakes contexts when one party acts against a confidential understanding.

autotegious

C1

To provide oneself with a protective covering or to self-shield against external environmental factors. It typically describes the action of an organism or system creating its own defensive layer or housing without outside assistance.

monoonymism

C1

The practice or state of being known by a single name (a mononym) rather than a multi-part name including a surname. This phenomenon is frequently observed in historical records, the arts, and specific cultural naming conventions.

proscribhood

C1

Relating to the state or quality of being officially forbidden, denounced, or legally excluded from society. It describes an entity, person, or practice that exists under a formal ban or a condition of social ostracism.

supercuracy

C1

A level of precision that exceeds standard or expected limits, often used in technical, scientific, or computational contexts to describe near-perfect accuracy. It signifies the achievement of performance that is significantly higher than conventional benchmarks, particularly in data processing or high-end instrumentation.

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