burn
Describes something that has been damaged, blackened, or consumed by fire, extreme heat, or chemicals. It can also metaphorically describe a person who is extremely exhausted or someone who has suffered a loss in a deal or relationship.
예시
3 / 5The smell of burnt toast lingered in the kitchen for hours.
The smell of burnt toast lingered in the kitchen for hours.
Evidence from the burnt documents suggests that the fire was started intentionally to hide financial discrepancies.
Evidence from the burnt documents suggests that the fire was started intentionally to hide financial discrepancies.
I'm totally burnt after that double shift; I don't think I can go out tonight.
I'm totally burnt after that double shift; I don't think I can go out tonight.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Visualize the letter 'T' at the end of 'burnt' as looking like a charred, upright stick left after a fire.
빠른 퀴즈
After three weeks of working overtime without a break, Sarah felt completely ______.
정답!
정답은: burnt out
예시
The smell of burnt toast lingered in the kitchen for hours.
everydayThe smell of burnt toast lingered in the kitchen for hours.
Evidence from the burnt documents suggests that the fire was started intentionally to hide financial discrepancies.
formalEvidence from the burnt documents suggests that the fire was started intentionally to hide financial discrepancies.
I'm totally burnt after that double shift; I don't think I can go out tonight.
informalI'm totally burnt after that double shift; I don't think I can go out tonight.
The burnt organic matter in the soil samples indicates a high frequency of wildfires during the Neolithic period.
academicThe burnt organic matter in the soil samples indicates a high frequency of wildfires during the Neolithic period.
The company was badly burnt by its previous investment in the unstable tech sector.
businessThe company was badly burnt by its previous investment in the unstable tech sector.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
burnt to a crisp
completely blackened or overcooked
once bitten, twice shy (burnt)
being cautious after a bad experience
burnt to the ground
completely destroyed by fire
자주 혼동되는 단어
'Burned' is the standard past tense verb in American English, while 'burnt' is more frequently used as the adjective form in both British and American English.
사용 참고사항
While 'burned' and 'burnt' can both be adjectives, 'burnt' is more traditional for describing the state of an object (e.g., burnt toast). Use 'burnt out' specifically to describe professional or emotional exhaustion.
자주 하는 실수
Learners often use the base noun 'burn' as an adjective (e.g., 'the burn bread') instead of using the participle form 'burnt'.
암기 팁
Visualize the letter 'T' at the end of 'burnt' as looking like a charred, upright stick left after a fire.
어원
Derived from the Old English 'byrnan' (to be on fire) and 'bærnan' (to set on fire), merging into the modern English forms.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
In American BBQ culture, 'burnt ends' are a highly sought-after delicacy consisting of the flavorful, charred edges of a brisket.
빠른 퀴즈
After three weeks of working overtime without a break, Sarah felt completely ______.
정답!
정답은: burnt out
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관련 단어
immune
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antibody
B2A protective protein produced by the immune system in response to the presence of a foreign substance, called an antigen. It identifies and neutralizes threats like bacteria, viruses, and toxins to prevent infection.
vaccine
B2A substance used to stimulate the production of antibodies and provide immunity against one or several diseases. It is typically prepared from the causative agent of a disease or a synthetic substitute and is administered to prevent future infection.
vaccination
B2The administration of a vaccine to help the immune system develop protection from a disease. It refers to the physical act or the organized process of immunizing individuals or populations.
immunization
B2The process by which an individual's immune system becomes protected against a specific disease, typically through the administration of a vaccine. It refers to both the act of giving a vaccine and the resulting state of being immune to an infection.
injection
B2An injection is the act of putting a liquid, especially a drug, into a person's body using a needle and a syringe. Metaphorically, it refers to the act of introducing something new, such as money or energy, into a system or organization to improve it.
medication
B2To treat a person or animal with medicine, or to provide a drug to alleviate symptoms and manage health conditions. It describes the professional act of administering healthcare substances or the personal act of self-treating a condition.
prescription
B2Relating to a medicine or treatment that can only be obtained through a written order from a qualified doctor. It describes items that are legally regulated and require professional authorization rather than being available for direct purchase.
antibiotic
B2Relating to a substance that is capable of destroying or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms, especially bacteria. It describes medications or properties used to treat infections caused by bacteria rather than viruses.
anesthetic
B2A substance or drug that induces a reversible loss of sensation or consciousness. It is used in medical procedures to prevent a patient from feeling pain during surgery or other painful treatments.
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