B2 verb 중립

burly

/ˈbɜːrli/

Describes a person, typically a man, who is large, strong, and heavily built. It suggests a combination of muscularity and a sturdy, thickset physical frame.

예시

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1

The burly man helped me carry the heavy sofa up three flights of stairs.

The large, strong man assisted me in moving the heavy couch to a higher floor.

2

Witnesses identified a burly individual fleeing the scene shortly after the alarm sounded.

People who saw the event described a heavily built person running away after the alert.

3

My uncle is a burly guy who looks like he should be chopping down trees in the forest.

My uncle is a big, muscular person who resembles a traditional woodsman.

어휘 가족

명사
burliness
부사
burlily
형용사
burly
관련
burl
💡

암기 팁

Think of a 'Burly Bear.' Bears are large, thickset, and very strong, which is exactly what a burly person looks like.

빠른 퀴즈

The ______ doorman crossed his arms and refused to let the rowdy group into the club.

정답!

정답은: burly

예시

1

The burly man helped me carry the heavy sofa up three flights of stairs.

everyday

The large, strong man assisted me in moving the heavy couch to a higher floor.

2

Witnesses identified a burly individual fleeing the scene shortly after the alarm sounded.

formal

People who saw the event described a heavily built person running away after the alert.

3

My uncle is a burly guy who looks like he should be chopping down trees in the forest.

informal

My uncle is a big, muscular person who resembles a traditional woodsman.

4

Socio-historical analysis often links the 'burly' aesthetic of laborers to 19th-century industrial ideals of masculinity.

academic

Academic study connects the strong, thickset appearance of workers to Victorian views on manhood.

5

The security firm provided several burly guards to manage the entrance during the high-profile conference.

business

The protection company sent many large and powerful staff members to oversee the event entrance.

어휘 가족

명사
burliness
부사
burlily
형용사
burly
관련
burl

자주 쓰는 조합

burly security guard A large and powerful person protecting a building
burly frame A large and strong body structure
burly construction worker A strong, thickset laborer in the building industry
burly physique A muscular and heavy body type
burly shoulders Wide and powerful shoulders

자주 쓰는 구문

a burly fellow

A large and strong man

burly chest

A wide and muscular chest area

burly and brawny

Strong and physically powerful

자주 혼동되는 단어

burly vs bulky

Burly describes a person's strong physique, whereas bulky usually describes large, heavy objects or clothing that takes up space.

burly vs barley

Burly is an adjective for strength; barley is a type of cereal grain used in food and beer.

📝

사용 참고사항

Burly is almost exclusively used to describe men; it is rarely used for women, where terms like 'sturdy' or 'athletic' are preferred. It generally carries a neutral or positive connotation of strength rather than just being overweight.

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자주 하는 실수

Learners often use 'burly' to describe inanimate objects that are large (use 'bulky' instead) or use it as a synonym for 'fat' (burly implies muscle and strength, not just weight).

💡

암기 팁

Think of a 'Burly Bear.' Bears are large, thickset, and very strong, which is exactly what a burly person looks like.

📖

어원

From the Middle English 'borlich', meaning 'excellent', 'stately', or 'large', which later evolved to focus specifically on a powerful physical build.

문법 패턴

Commonly used as an attributive adjective before a noun (e.g., 'a burly man'). Can be used as a predicative adjective after a linking verb (e.g., 'He was burly'). Forms comparative and superlative degrees: burlier, burliest.
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문화적 맥락

In Western culture, the 'burly' figure is often associated with archetypal blue-collar roles such as lumberjacks, dock workers, or bodyguards.

빠른 퀴즈

The ______ doorman crossed his arms and refused to let the rowdy group into the club.

정답!

정답은: burly

관련 단어

pale

A1

Describes something that has very little color or is much lighter than usual. It is often used to describe a person's face when they are ill or a color that is mixed with a lot of white.

lung

A1

The lungs are two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe. They bring oxygen into your body and remove carbon dioxide when you breathe out.

tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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