B2 verb 중립

brunette

/bruːˈnet/

A word used to describe a person, typically a woman, who has dark brown hair. It can be used as a noun to refer to the person or as an adjective to describe the hair color itself.

예시

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1

She has been a natural brunette her whole life, though she occasionally adds highlights.

She has been a natural brunette her whole life, though she occasionally adds highlights.

2

The legal description of the missing individual identifies her as a brunette of medium height.

The legal description of the missing individual identifies her as a brunette of medium height.

3

I think I look better as a brunette than when I bleached my hair last summer.

I think I look better as a brunette than when I bleached my hair last summer.

어휘 가족

명사
brunette
형용사
brunette
관련
brunetteness
💡

암기 팁

Focus on the 'bru' at the start of 'brunette' and 'brown'; they both start with the same letters to describe the same color.

빠른 퀴즈

The actress decided to change her look from blonde to ___ for her next movie role.

정답!

정답은: a

예시

1

She has been a natural brunette her whole life, though she occasionally adds highlights.

everyday

She has been a natural brunette her whole life, though she occasionally adds highlights.

2

The legal description of the missing individual identifies her as a brunette of medium height.

formal

The legal description of the missing individual identifies her as a brunette of medium height.

3

I think I look better as a brunette than when I bleached my hair last summer.

informal

I think I look better as a brunette than when I bleached my hair last summer.

4

Sociological studies often examine the varying media portrayals of blondes versus brunettes.

academic

Sociological studies often examine the varying media portrayals of blondes versus brunettes.

5

The casting agency is specifically looking for a brunette lead for the corporate training video.

business

The casting agency is specifically looking for a brunette lead for the corporate training video.

어휘 가족

명사
brunette
형용사
brunette
관련
brunetteness

자주 쓰는 조합

natural brunette natural brunette
striking brunette striking brunette
brunette hair brunette hair
tall brunette tall brunette
dyed brunette dyed brunette

자주 쓰는 구문

a striking brunette

a striking brunette

brunette at heart

brunette at heart

the brunette look

the brunette look

자주 혼동되는 단어

brunette vs brunet

Traditionally, 'brunet' is the masculine form and 'brunette' is the feminine form, though 'brunette' is now commonly used for both in American English.

📝

사용 참고사항

While the term originates from a gender-specific French suffix, in modern English, 'brunette' is the standard spelling for anyone with dark brown hair, though it still leans feminine in some contexts.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often forget the double 'n' or the final 'e'. They may also mistakenly use it as a verb (e.g., 'she brunetted her hair'), which is incorrect; one should say 'dyed her hair brown'.

💡

암기 팁

Focus on the 'bru' at the start of 'brunette' and 'brown'; they both start with the same letters to describe the same color.

📖

어원

Derived from the French word 'brunet', which is a diminutive of 'brun' (brown).

문법 패턴

Used as a countable noun (a brunette) Used as a descriptive adjective Retains gender-specific spelling origins from French
🌍

문화적 맥락

In Western pop culture, the 'brunette' is often stereotypically juxtaposed against the 'blonde' in literature and film archetypes.

빠른 퀴즈

The actress decided to change her look from blonde to ___ for her next movie role.

정답!

정답은: a

관련 단어

sit

A1

To rest your body on your bottom with your back upright, typically on a chair or the floor. It describes both the action of moving into this position and the state of being in it.

stand

A1

To be in an upright position supported by one's feet rather than sitting or lying down. It also refers to the physical location of an object or a person's particular opinion on a subject.

pay

A1

To give money to someone in exchange for goods, services, or to settle a debt. It can also mean to give something non-monetary, such as attention or a compliment.

meet

A1

To come together with someone at a specific place and time, or to be introduced to someone for the first time. It can also mean to satisfy a requirement, standard, or need.

continue

A1

To keep doing something or to stay in the same state without stopping. It can also mean to start an activity again after a short break.

set

A1

To put or place something in a specific position or location. It also means to adjust or prepare something so that it is ready for use, such as a clock or a table.

learn

A1

To gain knowledge, understanding, or a skill by studying, practicing, or being taught. It refers to the process of acquiring information through experience or education.

lead

A1

To go in front of a group of people to show them the way to a place. It also means to be in control of a group, a team, or an activity.

understand

A1

To know the meaning of what someone is saying or how something works. It involves grasping an idea, a language, or a situation clearly in your mind.

follow

A1

To move behind someone or something in the same direction. It also means to obey rules, instructions, or to understand the logic of an argument or story.

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