B2 adjective 중립

brunch

/brʌntʃ/

A meal eaten in the late morning that combines elements of breakfast and lunch, typically served between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM. It is characteristically social and leisurely, often replacing both the first and second meals of the day.

예시

3 / 5
1

On weekends, my favorite activity is meeting friends for a long Sunday brunch.

On weekends, my favorite activity is meeting friends for a long Sunday brunch.

2

The university department organized a formal brunch to welcome the visiting scholars.

The university department organized a formal brunch to welcome the visiting scholars.

3

Wanna grab brunch at that new cafe after we wake up?

Wanna grab brunch at that new cafe after we wake up?

어휘 가족

명사
brunch
Verb
brunch
형용사
brunch-like
관련
bruncher
💡

암기 팁

Think of the formula: BR (from breakfast) + UNCH (from lunch) = Brunch!

빠른 퀴즈

Since we slept in until 11 AM, we decided to skip breakfast and meet for _____ at the corner cafe.

정답!

정답은: brunch

예시

1

On weekends, my favorite activity is meeting friends for a long Sunday brunch.

everyday

On weekends, my favorite activity is meeting friends for a long Sunday brunch.

2

The university department organized a formal brunch to welcome the visiting scholars.

formal

The university department organized a formal brunch to welcome the visiting scholars.

3

Wanna grab brunch at that new cafe after we wake up?

informal

Wanna grab brunch at that new cafe after we wake up?

4

The sociological study examines the evolution of brunch as a marker of urban middle-class leisure.

academic

The sociological study examines the evolution of brunch as a marker of urban middle-class leisure.

5

We will host a networking brunch for the stakeholders on the final day of the summit.

business

We will host a networking brunch for the stakeholders on the final day of the summit.

어휘 가족

명사
brunch
Verb
brunch
형용사
brunch-like
관련
bruncher

자주 쓰는 조합

Sunday brunch Sunday brunch
brunch menu brunch menu
go for brunch go for brunch
bottomless brunch bottomless brunch
host a brunch host a brunch

자주 쓰는 구문

brunch spot

brunch spot

brunch date

brunch date

let's do brunch

let's do brunch

자주 혼동되는 단어

brunch vs lunch

Lunch is strictly a midday meal, whereas brunch is a hybrid meal taken earlier and usually more extensively.

📝

사용 참고사항

While often used as a noun, 'brunch' can also function as an intransitive verb meaning to eat brunch. It carries a connotation of relaxation and is rarely used for quick, functional eating.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Do not confuse it with a 'snack'; brunch is intended to be a substantial meal that replaces two others.

💡

암기 팁

Think of the formula: BR (from breakfast) + UNCH (from lunch) = Brunch!

📖

어원

A portmanteau word coined in 1895 by writer Guy Beringer to describe a late, social Sunday meal for 'Saturday-night carousers'.

문법 패턴

Countable noun (e.g., 'We had a lovely brunch') Intransitive verb (e.g., 'They brunched at the hotel')
🌍

문화적 맥락

In Western cultures, especially in urban areas of the US and UK, brunch often involves specific food items like Eggs Benedict and social drinking (e.g., mimosas or Bloody Marys).

빠른 퀴즈

Since we slept in until 11 AM, we decided to skip breakfast and meet for _____ at the corner cafe.

정답!

정답은: brunch

관련 단어

bishop

B2

To admit a person into the Christian church through the rite of confirmation performed by a bishop. It can also refer to the formal act of ordaining or appointing someone to the office of bishop.

bit

B2

In this specific context, it describes something that is minor, secondary, or small in scale, often referring to roles or components within a larger system. It is frequently used attributively to indicate that a part or person has limited importance or duration.

bitterly

B2

An adverb used to describe actions or feelings done with intense resentment, deep disappointment, or extreme harshness. It is also frequently used to emphasize that weather conditions are painfully cold.

bivalve

B2

A bivalve is an aquatic mollusk with a body enclosed within a hinged shell that consists of two distinct parts. This group includes well-known creatures like clams, oysters, mussels, and scallops, which are often harvested for food or studied for their environmental impact.

bizarrely

B2

In a very strange or unusual manner that is often difficult to explain or expect. It is used to describe actions, appearances, or situations that deviate significantly from what is considered normal.

blackberry

B2

To go out and gather wild blackberries from bushes, typically during late summer or early autumn. It describes the specific recreational or foraging activity of picking these berries in nature.

blackcurrant

B2

Describing something that has the flavor, scent, or dark purple color of the blackcurrant berry. It is frequently used to characterize food products, beverages, and scents derived from the Ribes nigrum plant.

blackhead

B2

A small, dark-colored bump on the skin caused by a clogged hair follicle where oil and skin cells have oxidized upon contact with air. They are a mild type of acne that commonly appears on the face, particularly on the nose and chin.

blackmail

B2

To demand money, favors, or specific actions from someone by threatening to reveal embarrassing or damaging information about them. It involves using a person's secrets or weaknesses as a way to coerce them into compliance.

blackness

B2

The state, quality, or condition of being black or completely dark. In academic and sociological contexts, it often refers to the historical, cultural, and social identity associated with people of African descent.

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