B2 noun 중립

butter

/ˈbʌt.ər/

Butter is a solid dairy product produced by churning fresh or fermented cream or milk to separate the fat from the liquid. It is widely used as a spread, a cooking medium, and a key ingredient in baking due to its high fat content and rich flavor profile.

예시

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1

Would you like some butter on your toast this morning?

Would you like some butter on your toast this morning?

2

The recipe specifies that the butter must be at room temperature to ensure proper aeration during the creaming process.

The recipe specifies that the butter must be at room temperature to ensure proper aeration during the creaming process.

3

I'm just going to slap some butter on this bread and call it a meal.

I'm just going to slap some butter on this bread and call it a meal.

어휘 가족

명사
butter
Verb
butter
형용사
buttery
관련
buttermilk
💡

암기 팁

Remember that 'butter' makes things 'better'—just change the 'u' to an 'e'!

빠른 퀴즈

The chef prepared a rich, _______ sauce that complemented the lobster perfectly.

정답!

정답은: buttery

예시

1

Would you like some butter on your toast this morning?

everyday

Would you like some butter on your toast this morning?

2

The recipe specifies that the butter must be at room temperature to ensure proper aeration during the creaming process.

formal

The recipe specifies that the butter must be at room temperature to ensure proper aeration during the creaming process.

3

I'm just going to slap some butter on this bread and call it a meal.

informal

I'm just going to slap some butter on this bread and call it a meal.

4

In food science, butter is classified as a water-in-oil emulsion, resulting from the inversion of the cream emulsion.

academic

In food science, butter is classified as a water-in-oil emulsion, resulting from the inversion of the cream emulsion.

5

The retail division is the company's bread and butter, providing the necessary cash flow for research and development.

business

The retail division is the company's bread and butter, providing the necessary cash flow for research and development.

어휘 가족

명사
butter
Verb
butter
형용사
buttery
관련
buttermilk

자주 쓰는 조합

melted butter melted butter
unsalted butter unsalted butter
a pat of butter a pat of butter
spread the butter spread the butter
clarified butter clarified butter

자주 쓰는 구문

butter someone up

to be very nice to someone so they will do what you want

bread and butter

a person's livelihood or main source of income

look as if butter wouldn't melt in one's mouth

to look very innocent although you may have done something wrong

자주 혼동되는 단어

butter vs batter

Batter is a liquid mixture of flour, eggs, and milk used in cooking, while butter is a solid dairy fat.

butter vs better

Better is the comparative form of 'good'; it sounds similar to 'butter' in some dialects but has a different vowel sound.

📝

사용 참고사항

As a noun, butter is typically uncountable. However, as a verb, 'to butter' means to spread butter on something or, metaphorically, to flatter someone.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often say 'a butter' when they should use a quantifier like 'a piece of butter,' 'a stick of butter,' or 'a pat of butter.'

💡

암기 팁

Remember that 'butter' makes things 'better'—just change the 'u' to an 'e'!

📖

어원

From Old English 'butere', which comes from the Greek 'boutyron', literally meaning 'cow-cheese'.

문법 패턴

Uncountable noun (requires 'some' or specific units) Transitive verb (e.g., 'to butter the toast') Commonly functions as a noun adjunct (e.g., 'butter knife')
🌍

문화적 맥락

In Western history, butter was a symbol of wealth and rural health; the phrase 'guns or butter' is still used in economics to describe the choice between military spending and social goods.

빠른 퀴즈

The chef prepared a rich, _______ sauce that complemented the lobster perfectly.

정답!

정답은: buttery

관련 단어

bristling

B2

To bristle means to have hair or fur stand up away from the skin, typically due to fear or anger. Figuratively, it describes being covered with or full of something, or showing sharp annoyance or defensiveness.

broad

B2

Describes something that is physically wide or has a large distance from side to side. In abstract or academic contexts, it refers to a scope, range, or category that is comprehensive and covers a wide variety of topics or ideas.

broadcaster

B2

A broadcaster is a person or an organization that transmits programs or information via radio or television. It can refer to a large corporation that owns media channels or the individual presenter who speaks on air.

broadminded

B2

Describes someone who is willing to accept or tolerate beliefs, behaviors, or lifestyles that differ from their own. It implies a lack of prejudice and a receptiveness to new ideas or unconventional opinions.

broadside

B2

To broadside means to hit or collide with the side of something, most commonly a vehicle. Metaphorically, it refers to launching a sudden, forceful, and often public verbal or written attack against someone or something.

brogue

B2

To speak with a strong regional accent, typically an Irish or Scottish one, or to fit a person or shoe with traditional heavy leather decorative patterns. As a verb, it describes the act of imbuing speech with a melodic lilt or wearing sturdy, perforated footwear.

broke

B2

To be without money; experiencing a complete lack of funds, often used to describe a temporary state before one receives a paycheck or more money. In a broader context, it can describe a business that has become insolvent or bankrupt.

bromine

B2

Bromine is a chemical element that appears as a dark reddish-brown liquid at room temperature and is part of the halogen group. It is known for its pungent odor and is primarily used in industrial chemicals, flame retardants, and as a disinfectant in swimming pools and spas.

bronchitis

B2

Bronchitis is an inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from your lungs. People who have bronchitis often cough up thickened mucus, which can be discolored, and experience difficulty breathing.

brooch

B2

A brooch is a decorative piece of jewelry that is designed to be attached to a person's clothing. It features a pin on the back to fasten it securely to a garment, often serving as both an ornament and a functional clasp.

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