B2 verb 중립

byway

/ˈbaɪˌweɪ/

A byway is a secondary or minor road, often located in the countryside, that is less traveled than main routes. Metaphorically, it refers to a lesser-known or specialized area of a subject, study, or activity that deviates from the main focus.

예시

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1

We decided to take a quiet byway through the woods rather than the busy interstate.

We decided to take a quiet byway through the woods rather than the busy interstate.

2

The committee's report meticulously mapped every legal byway concerning the new property rights.

The committee's report meticulously mapped every legal byway concerning the new property rights.

3

I love wandering down any random byway I find when I'm biking in the countryside.

I love wandering down any random byway I find when I'm biking in the countryside.

어휘 가족

명사
byway
관련
side-road
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암기 팁

Think of the word parts: 'By' (side) + 'Way' (path). It is literally a 'side path' away from the main crowd.

빠른 퀴즈

The researcher decided to explore an obscure ______ of history instead of focusing on the major wars.

정답!

정답은: byway

예시

1

We decided to take a quiet byway through the woods rather than the busy interstate.

everyday

We decided to take a quiet byway through the woods rather than the busy interstate.

2

The committee's report meticulously mapped every legal byway concerning the new property rights.

formal

The committee's report meticulously mapped every legal byway concerning the new property rights.

3

I love wandering down any random byway I find when I'm biking in the countryside.

informal

I love wandering down any random byway I find when I'm biking in the countryside.

4

While the main theory is well-established, few scholars have ventured into this specific historical byway.

academic

While the main theory is well-established, few scholars have ventured into this specific historical byway.

5

Investigating every administrative byway can delay the project's completion significantly.

business

Investigating every administrative byway can delay the project's completion significantly.

어휘 가족

명사
byway
관련
side-road

자주 쓰는 조합

scenic byway scenic byway
highways and byways highways and byways
obscure byway obscure byway
intellectual byway intellectual byway
country byway country byway

자주 쓰는 구문

highways and byways

highways and byways (everywhere, including the small places)

scenic byway

scenic byway (a road recognized for its beauty)

intellectual byway

intellectual byway (a niche area of academic study)

자주 혼동되는 단어

byway vs highway

A highway is a main public road, whereas a byway is a minor, secondary path.

byway vs byword

A byword is a person or thing that is a quintessential example of something, not a road.

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사용 참고사항

The word is most frequently encountered in the plural form 'highways and byways' to suggest a thorough exploration of a topic or geographic area. In academic writing, it is used to describe specialized sub-topics that are not part of the central discourse.

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자주 하는 실수

Learners often confuse 'byway' with 'sidewalk' (pavement). A byway is a road for travel, not specifically the walking path next to a street.

💡

암기 팁

Think of the word parts: 'By' (side) + 'Way' (path). It is literally a 'side path' away from the main crowd.

📖

어원

Derived from Middle English, combining 'by' (meaning near or side) and 'way' (meaning road).

문법 패턴

Countable noun Commonly used in the plural 'byways' Often preceded by adjectives like 'scenic' or 'obscure'
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문화적 맥락

In the United States, 'National Scenic Byways' are roads officially designated by the Department of Transportation for their archaeological, cultural, or historic qualities.

빠른 퀴즈

The researcher decided to explore an obscure ______ of history instead of focusing on the major wars.

정답!

정답은: byway

관련 단어

complement

A2

A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.

compound

A2

Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.

conceive

A2

To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.

confer

A2

To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.

conform

A2

To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.

consecutive

A2

Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).

consistency

A2

Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.

disclude

B1

Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.

antiformous

B1

Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.

interspect

B1

Describing a person who is thoughtful and focused on their own internal thoughts and feelings. It refers to the act of looking inward to examine one's own emotions and motives rather than focusing on external things.

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