B2 noun 중립

bullying

/ˈbʊliɪŋ/

Bullying refers to repeated, intentional behavior aimed at harming, intimidating, or coercing someone perceived as more vulnerable. It typically involves a power imbalance and can manifest physically, verbally, or through digital platforms.

예시

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1

The school has introduced a new policy to identify and stop bullying in the playground.

The school has introduced a new policy to identify and stop bullying in the playground.

2

It is the responsibility of the administration to ensure a workplace free from bullying and harassment.

It is the responsibility of the administration to ensure a workplace free from bullying and harassment.

3

I'm so glad they finally called him out for his bullying behavior.

I'm so glad they finally called him out for his bullying behavior.

어휘 가족

명사
bullying
Verb
bully
형용사
bullying
관련
bully
💡

암기 팁

Think of a 'Bull'—an animal that uses its size and horns to push others around and dominate the field.

빠른 퀴즈

The university has a strict policy against any form of cyber ____.

정답!

정답은: bullying

예시

1

The school has introduced a new policy to identify and stop bullying in the playground.

everyday

The school has introduced a new policy to identify and stop bullying in the playground.

2

It is the responsibility of the administration to ensure a workplace free from bullying and harassment.

formal

It is the responsibility of the administration to ensure a workplace free from bullying and harassment.

3

I'm so glad they finally called him out for his bullying behavior.

informal

I'm so glad they finally called him out for his bullying behavior.

4

Sociological studies often differentiate between direct physical bullying and indirect relational aggression.

academic

Sociological studies often differentiate between direct physical bullying and indirect relational aggression.

5

The HR department conducted a workshop to address subtle forms of bullying in corporate environments.

business

The HR department conducted a workshop to address subtle forms of bullying in corporate environments.

어휘 가족

명사
bullying
Verb
bully
형용사
bullying
관련
bully

자주 쓰는 조합

workplace bullying workplace bullying
anti-bullying campaign anti-bullying campaign
victim of bullying victim of bullying
stop bullying stop bullying
cyber bullying cyber bullying

자주 쓰는 구문

to stand up to bullying

to stand up to bullying

zero-tolerance for bullying

zero-tolerance for bullying

cyber-bullying awareness

cyber-bullying awareness

자주 혼동되는 단어

bullying vs harassment

Bullying is often social or peer-based, whereas harassment often has legal implications regarding protected characteristics like race or gender.

bullying vs teasing

Teasing can be playful and mutual, but bullying is repetitive, intentional, and involves a power imbalance.

📝

사용 참고사항

The word is most commonly used in educational contexts, but 'workplace bullying' is a standard term for adult environments. It functions as an uncountable noun in most contexts.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners sometimes use 'bully' (the person) when they mean 'bullying' (the act). Avoid saying 'he did a bully' instead of 'he engaged in bullying.'

💡

암기 팁

Think of a 'Bull'—an animal that uses its size and horns to push others around and dominate the field.

📖

어원

Derived from the 16th-century Dutch word 'boel' (lover/brother), it originally meant 'sweetheart' before shifting to mean a 'blusterer' and eventually a harasser by the 17th century.

문법 패턴

uncountable noun gerund of the verb 'to bully' often followed by 'in' or 'at' to denote location
🌍

문화적 맥락

In many Western educational systems, 'Anti-Bullying Week' is an annual event used to promote kindness and awareness.

빠른 퀴즈

The university has a strict policy against any form of cyber ____.

정답!

정답은: bullying

관련 단어

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.

people

A1

People refers to a group of human beings or the general public. It is the standard plural form of the word 'person'.

put

A1

To move something into a particular place or position. It is a fundamental verb used to describe the act of placing an object or setting a situation in a specific location.

mean

A1

To have a specific sense or significance, especially when explaining a word or sign. It can also describe a person's intention or the importance of something to someone.

keep

A1

To continue to have or hold something in your possession or at your disposal. It also means to remain in a specific state, condition, or position without changing.

begin

A1

To start doing something or for an event to happen for the first time. It is often used to describe the first point of a process or activity.

seem

A1

To give the impression of being something or having a particular quality based on what you see or hear. It is used to describe an appearance or feeling that may or may not be the actual truth.

help

A1

To make it easier for someone to do something by offering your services, resources, or support. It can involve physical effort, providing information, or giving money to assist a person or a cause.

talk

A1

To speak in order to give information or express ideas, feelings, or thoughts. It typically involves a conversation between two or more people or a person addressing an audience.

start

A1

To begin doing something or to cause something to happen for the first time. It is frequently used when talking about movements, journeys, or making a machine or engine begin to work.

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