C1 adjective 격식체

broker

/ˈbroʊ.kər/

Relating to or acting as an intermediary to negotiate and arrange agreements, deals, or settlements between parties. In academic and political contexts, it describes a facilitative role where one entity connects distinct groups to enable exchange or resolution.

예시

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1

The broker firm managed the entire merger process between the two tech giants.

The agency acting as a middleman handled the combining of the two large companies.

2

Officials are hoping for a brokered peace in the coming months after years of conflict.

Authorities hope for a negotiated peace agreement facilitated by an external party.

3

He took on a broker role within the group to help his friends settle their petty dispute.

He acted as a mediator for the group to help his friends resolve their small argument.

어휘 가족

명사
broker
Verb
broker
형용사
brokered
관련
brokerage
💡

암기 팁

Think of a broker as someone who 'breaks' the tension between two sides so they can finally shake hands on a deal.

빠른 퀴즈

The United Nations celebrated the _____ peace treaty as a significant triumph for international diplomacy.

정답!

정답은: brokered

예시

1

The broker firm managed the entire merger process between the two tech giants.

everyday

The agency acting as a middleman handled the combining of the two large companies.

2

Officials are hoping for a brokered peace in the coming months after years of conflict.

formal

Authorities hope for a negotiated peace agreement facilitated by an external party.

3

He took on a broker role within the group to help his friends settle their petty dispute.

informal

He acted as a mediator for the group to help his friends resolve their small argument.

4

The academic paper discusses the influence of broker nations in regional trade networks.

academic

The scholarly article examines how intermediary countries affect local business connections.

5

We must verify the broker credentials before signing the service contract.

business

We need to check the intermediary's professional qualifications before signing the agreement.

어휘 가족

명사
broker
Verb
broker
형용사
brokered
관련
brokerage

자주 쓰는 조합

broker a deal to successfully negotiate a business agreement
power broker a person who influences political or economic decisions
broker an agreement to facilitate a formal arrangement between parties
broker services professional services provided by a middleman
insurance broker an agent who negotiates insurance policies for clients

자주 쓰는 구문

to broker a peace

to negotiate an end to a war or conflict

honest broker

an impartial mediator who is trusted by all sides

stock broker

a professional who handles the buying and selling of shares

자주 혼동되는 단어

broker vs brokerage

Broker refers to the individual or the act of mediating, while brokerage refers to the firm or the commission fee.

broker vs breaker

Broker is an intermediary negotiator; a breaker is someone who smashes things or a heavy sea wave.

📝

사용 참고사항

While 'broker' is most commonly a noun or verb, it is used as an adjective (attributive noun) to describe roles, firms, or agreements that involve mediation. In high-level academic or political English, it specifically implies a strategic, often neutral, facilitation of complex interests.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often limit 'broker' to financial contexts like the stock market, but at the C1 level, it should be used to describe political mediation and the arrangement of diplomatic treaties.

💡

암기 팁

Think of a broker as someone who 'breaks' the tension between two sides so they can finally shake hands on a deal.

📖

어원

Derived from Old French 'brokier', which originally meant to 'broach' or tap a wine cask to sell wine, eventually evolving to mean any retail vendor or intermediary.

문법 패턴

Commonly used as an attributive noun (modifying another noun directly) Frequently appears as the past participle 'brokered' when used as a true adjective Does not take comparative or superlative forms
🌍

문화적 맥락

In Western diplomacy, being an 'honest broker' is a highly prestigious role, as it signifies a nation's or individual's ultimate neutrality and global trust.

빠른 퀴즈

The United Nations celebrated the _____ peace treaty as a significant triumph for international diplomacy.

정답!

정답은: brokered

관련 단어

brawl

B2

A noisy, rough, and uncontrolled fight that usually involves several people in a public place. It can refer to the physical struggle itself or the act of participating in such a fight.

brawn

B2

Brawn refers to physical strength and muscular power, especially when contrasted with intelligence or mental ability. It describes the capacity for heavy physical labor and force rather than intellectual or strategic skill.

bray

B2

To bray refers to the loud, harsh, and jarring cry specifically made by a donkey. In a figurative sense, it describes a person speaking or laughing in a similarly loud, unpleasant, or raucous manner.

brazenly

B2

To perform an action in a bold and shameless way, without any attempt to hide it. It usually describes behavior that ignores social norms, rules, or the feelings of others in a defiant manner.

brazenness

B2

The quality of being bold and without shame, often in a way that is considered disrespectful, shocking, or socially unacceptable. It describes a person's behavior when they act improperly or commit a mistake but refuse to show any embarrassment or regret.

brazil

B2

Relating to or originating from the country of Brazil, typically used as an attributive noun in established terms or to describe geopolitical and commercial relationships. While 'Brazilian' is the primary adjective, 'Brazil' functions adjectivally in specific compound phrases like 'Brazil nut'.

bread

B2

A primary food staple made from flour or meal that is moistened, kneaded, and baked. In a broader sociopolitical or academic context, it often symbolizes basic sustenance, livelihood, or the fundamental requirements for human survival.

breadboard

B2

To construct a temporary electronic circuit on a solderless board for testing or prototyping purposes. It involves plugging components into a grid to verify a design's functionality before creating a permanent version.

breadcrumb

B2

In a digital or metaphorical context, this describes a type of secondary navigation or a series of clues that allow a person to track their path or progress. It is most commonly used to describe interface elements that show a user's location within a website hierarchy.

breadfruit

B2

Relating to or consisting of the starchy, tropical fruit of the Artocarpus altilis tree, which has a texture similar to bread when cooked. It describes items, flavors, or products derived from this specific fruit or the tree it grows on.

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