C1 adjective 중립

bronze

/brɒnz/

Describing something made of or resembling the alloy of copper and tin, characterized by a yellowish-brown metallic luster. In a competitive context, it specifically refers to the third-place rank or award within a tiered system.

예시

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1

The sunset cast a warm bronze glow over the calm waters of the harbor.

The sunset cast a warm bronze glow over the calm waters of the harbor.

2

The institution's collection includes several significant bronze artifacts from the Shang dynasty.

The institution's collection includes several significant bronze artifacts from the Shang dynasty.

3

I've been out in the sun all day trying to get a nice bronze tan.

I've been out in the sun all day trying to get a nice bronze tan.

어휘 가족

명사
bronze
Verb
bronze
형용사
bronze
관련
bronzer
💡

암기 팁

Think of the Olympic podium: Bronze is the 'B' metal for the 'Bottom' of the three winners.

빠른 퀴즈

The museum's grand entrance was adorned with two massive _____ lions that had turned green with age.

정답!

정답은: bronze

예시

1

The sunset cast a warm bronze glow over the calm waters of the harbor.

everyday

The sunset cast a warm bronze glow over the calm waters of the harbor.

2

The institution's collection includes several significant bronze artifacts from the Shang dynasty.

formal

The institution's collection includes several significant bronze artifacts from the Shang dynasty.

3

I've been out in the sun all day trying to get a nice bronze tan.

informal

I've been out in the sun all day trying to get a nice bronze tan.

4

Metallurgical analysis reveals that the bronze alloy used in these tools contains approximately ten percent tin.

academic

Metallurgical analysis reveals that the bronze alloy used in these tools contains approximately ten percent tin.

5

Our bronze package provides entry-level access to the software suite and email-only support.

business

Our bronze package provides entry-level access to the software suite and email-only support.

어휘 가족

명사
bronze
Verb
bronze
형용사
bronze
관련
bronzer

자주 쓰는 조합

bronze medal bronze medal
bronze statue bronze statue
bronze age bronze age
bronze plaque bronze plaque
bronze skin bronze skin

자주 쓰는 구문

bronze medal finish

bronze medal finish

bronze age

bronze age

bronze medalist

bronze medalist

자주 혼동되는 단어

bronze vs brass

Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc and is yellower, while bronze is copper and tin and is browner.

bronze vs copper

Copper is a pure chemical element with a reddish-orange hue, whereas bronze is a harder alloy.

📝

사용 참고사항

When used as an adjective for skin, 'bronze' suggests a healthy, sun-kissed tan. In hierarchy systems (like membership levels), 'bronze' is almost always the lowest or third tier.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often use 'bronzed' and 'bronze' interchangeably; 'bronzed' usually implies the process of becoming bronze (like skin or a preserved baby shoe), whereas 'bronze' is the material or inherent color.

💡

암기 팁

Think of the Olympic podium: Bronze is the 'B' metal for the 'Bottom' of the three winners.

📖

어원

Derived from the Italian 'bronzo' and possibly the Persian 'birinj', meaning copper.

문법 패턴

Attributive use only (placed before nouns) Non-gradable when referring to the material Can be used as a noun to refer to an object made of the metal
🌍

문화적 맥락

The concept of a 'bronze medal' for third place was standardized in the 1904 Olympic Games.

빠른 퀴즈

The museum's grand entrance was adorned with two massive _____ lions that had turned green with age.

정답!

정답은: bronze

관련 단어

ozone

B2

Ozone is a colorless gas found in the upper atmosphere that protects the Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation. It is also produced at ground level as a pollutant when sunlight reacts with industrial emissions.

layer

B2

A layer is a single thickness, sheet, or level of a material that covers a surface or is placed between other things. It can refer to physical substances like paint and geological strata, or abstract levels of complexity and meaning.

around

C2

As an adverb at a C2 level, it denotes presence, availability, or existence within a specific vicinity or context. It is also used to indicate approximate values or to describe movement or positioning that encircles a point or lacks a specific direction.

climate

B2

Climate refers to the long-term patterns of weather conditions, such as temperature and rainfall, in a particular region over many years. It can also describe the prevailing mood, conditions, or social atmosphere of a specific time or place.

immune

B2

Immune describes the state of being protected from a specific disease, typically through vaccination or prior exposure. It can also figuratively refer to being unaffected by something negative, such as criticism, or being exempt from certain duties or legal consequences.

virus

B2

A submicroscopic infectious agent that replicates only inside the living cells of an organism, often causing disease. In technology, it refers to a piece of malicious code that replicates itself to damage or disrupt a computer system.

species

B2

A species is a group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding. It is the basic unit of biological classification and taxonomic rank in the hierarchy of living things.

business

B2

Used as an attributive adjective to describe things related to professional commerce, trade, or work activities. It distinguishes professional matters from personal, social, or recreational ones.

contract

C1

A formal and legally binding agreement between two or more parties that establishes mutual obligations. In academic and legal contexts, it refers to the specific terms, conditions, and enforcement mechanisms that govern a transaction or relationship.

bonus

B2

A bonus is an extra amount of money, credit, or benefit added to what is expected or required. It is typically given as a reward for good performance or as an incentive to encourage future effort.

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