B2 verb 중립

bulky

/ˈbʌlki/

Describes an object that is large and takes up a lot of space, often making it difficult to move or carry. It is frequently used to characterize items that are unwieldy due to their size rather than just their weight.

예시

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1

I need a bigger suitcase because my winter coat is very bulky.

I need a larger bag because my winter jacket takes up too much space.

2

The delivery of bulky items requires a specialized logistics team.

Shipping large and awkward products needs a specific transport group.

3

This phone case is so bulky I can't even fit it in my jeans.

This phone cover is so thick and large that it won't fit in my pocket.

어휘 가족

명사
bulkiness
Verb
bulk
부사
bulkily
형용사
bulky
관련
bulk
💡

암기 팁

Think of the 'Hulk.' He is a 'bulky' superhero who is so large he has trouble fitting through normal doors.

빠른 퀴즈

The ___________ old television was very difficult to carry up the narrow stairs.

정답!

정답은: bulky

예시

1

I need a bigger suitcase because my winter coat is very bulky.

everyday

I need a larger bag because my winter jacket takes up too much space.

2

The delivery of bulky items requires a specialized logistics team.

formal

Shipping large and awkward products needs a specific transport group.

3

This phone case is so bulky I can't even fit it in my jeans.

informal

This phone cover is so thick and large that it won't fit in my pocket.

4

Early computers were bulky machines that occupied entire rooms.

academic

The first computers were massive devices that took up whole rooms.

5

We need to reduce the size of the prototype as it is currently too bulky for retail shelves.

business

The initial model is too large for store displays and needs to be smaller.

어휘 가족

명사
bulkiness
Verb
bulk
부사
bulkily
형용사
bulky
관련
bulk

자주 쓰는 조합

bulky items large or space-consuming objects
bulky packaging thick or oversized wrapping
bulky waste large trash items like furniture
bulky sweater a thick, heavy knit garment
bulky equipment large machinery or tools

자주 쓰는 구문

bulk up

to gain muscle mass or increase in size

in bulk

purchased or handled in large quantities

the bulk of

the majority or the largest part of something

자주 혼동되는 단어

bulky vs heavy

Heavy refers only to weight, whereas bulky refers specifically to physical size and the space something occupies.

bulky vs massive

Massive implies great scale and weight, while bulky often implies that the object is awkward or inconvenient to handle.

📝

사용 참고사항

Use 'bulky' when the physical size of an object is the main reason it is difficult to manage. It is a neutral-to-negative descriptor often used for clothing, furniture, and electronic hardware.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often use 'bulky' to mean 'fat' when describing people. While it can describe a muscular person who has 'bulked up', it is usually reserved for objects.

💡

암기 팁

Think of the 'Hulk.' He is a 'bulky' superhero who is so large he has trouble fitting through normal doors.

📖

어원

Derived from the Old Norse word 'bulki', meaning a ship's cargo or a heap/pile.

문법 패턴

Adjective used before a noun (e.g., bulky furniture) Adjective used after a linking verb (e.g., the package feels bulky) Comparative form: bulkier; Superlative form: bulkiest

빠른 퀴즈

The ___________ old television was very difficult to carry up the narrow stairs.

정답!

정답은: bulky

관련 단어

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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