broken
Describes something that has been damaged into parts, is no longer functioning correctly, or has failed to fulfill a promise or systemic purpose. In academic contexts, it often refers to fragmented data, failed social structures, or interrupted processes.
예시
3 / 5The child cried over his broken toy, hoping his father could glue it back together.
The child cried over his broken toy, hoping his father could glue it back together.
The government was criticized for its broken promises regarding tax reform and education funding.
The government was criticized for its broken promises regarding tax reform and education funding.
I'm feeling pretty broken after that twelve-hour shift at the warehouse.
I'm feeling pretty broken after that twelve-hour shift at the warehouse.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Visualize a 'Broken' plate: the 'en' at the end looks like two pieces that have fall'en' apart.
빠른 퀴즈
The researchers found that the ______ social ties in the community led to a decrease in collective action.
정답!
정답은: broken
예시
The child cried over his broken toy, hoping his father could glue it back together.
everydayThe child cried over his broken toy, hoping his father could glue it back together.
The government was criticized for its broken promises regarding tax reform and education funding.
formalThe government was criticized for its broken promises regarding tax reform and education funding.
I'm feeling pretty broken after that twelve-hour shift at the warehouse.
informalI'm feeling pretty broken after that twelve-hour shift at the warehouse.
Sociologists argue that the broken window theory explains how minor visible signs of neglect can lead to increased crime.
academicSociologists argue that the broken window theory explains how minor visible signs of neglect can lead to increased crime.
Our current logistics model is broken and requires a complete overhaul to remain competitive.
businessOur current logistics model is broken and requires a complete overhaul to remain competitive.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
broken record
someone who repeats the same thing over and over
broken heart
great sadness, especially after a romantic breakup
if it ain't broke, don't fix it
do not try to improve something that is already working well
자주 혼동되는 단어
'Broke' is the past tense of the verb 'break' or an adjective meaning 'having no money', while 'broken' is the past participle used as an adjective for damage.
사용 참고사항
While 'broken' usually refers to physical damage, in academic and professional English, it frequently describes abstract failures like 'broken logic' or 'broken bureaucracy'.
자주 하는 실수
Learners often say 'The glass is broke' instead of 'The glass is broken'; 'broke' as an adjective only refers to financial status.
암기 팁
Visualize a 'Broken' plate: the 'en' at the end looks like two pieces that have fall'en' apart.
어원
From the Old English 'brocen', the past participle of 'brecan' (to break), originating from Proto-Germanic roots.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
The 'Broken Windows Theory' is a significant concept in Western urban sociology and policing strategies.
빠른 퀴즈
The researchers found that the ______ social ties in the community led to a decrease in collective action.
정답!
정답은: broken
관련 문법 규칙
관련 단어
pale
A1Describes 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
A1The 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
A1Relating 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
A1A 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
A1Describes 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
A1A 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
A1A 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
A1Used 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
A1Relating 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
A1Located 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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