A2 verb 중립 #410 가장 일반적인

claim

/kleɪm/

To state that something is true or a fact, even if it has not been proven yet. It also means to officially demand something that you believe belongs to you, like money or a prize.

예시

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1

He claims that he finished the homework, but he won't show it to me.

He says he finished the homework, but he won't show it to me.

2

The company claims that the new car is the safest on the road.

The company states that the new car is the safest on the road.

3

I'm claiming the front seat of the car!

I am taking the front seat of the car!

어휘 가족

명사
claim
Verb
claim
형용사
claimable
관련
claimant
💡

암기 팁

Think of a gold miner putting a flag in the ground to 'claim' the land as his own.

빠른 퀴즈

If you lose your luggage at the airport, you should go to the desk to ___ it.

정답!

정답은: claim

예시

1

He claims that he finished the homework, but he won't show it to me.

everyday

He says he finished the homework, but he won't show it to me.

2

The company claims that the new car is the safest on the road.

formal

The company states that the new car is the safest on the road.

3

I'm claiming the front seat of the car!

informal

I am taking the front seat of the car!

4

Some scientists claim that the temperature will rise by two degrees.

academic

Some scientists state that the temperature will rise by two degrees.

5

Please remember to claim your travel expenses before the end of the month.

business

Please remember to ask for your travel money back before the end of the month.

어휘 가족

명사
claim
Verb
claim
형용사
claimable
관련
claimant

자주 쓰는 조합

claim responsibility To say that you did something (usually something bad or important).
claim a prize To officially ask for a reward you have won.
claim a refund To ask for your money back for a product.
claim benefit To ask the government for financial help.
insurance claim A request for payment from an insurance company.

자주 쓰는 구문

make a claim

To formally ask for something (like money from insurance).

lay claim to

To say that something belongs to you.

stake a claim

To show clearly that you want something for yourself.

자주 혼동되는 단어

claim vs state

'State' is a neutral way to say something, while 'claim' suggests the statement might not be true or needs proof.

📝

사용 참고사항

Use 'claim' when you want to report what someone says while remaining neutral about whether it is actually true.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often forget to use 'that' after claim (e.g., 'He claims he is rich' is better as 'He claims that he is rich').

💡

암기 팁

Think of a gold miner putting a flag in the ground to 'claim' the land as his own.

📖

어원

Derived from the Old French word 'clamer', which comes from the Latin 'clamare', meaning 'to shout or call out'.

문법 패턴

claim + that clause (He claims that...) claim + to infinitive (She claims to be...) claim + noun (Claim a prize)
🌍

문화적 맥락

In English-speaking countries, making an 'insurance claim' is a standard process after an accident or theft.

빠른 퀴즈

If you lose your luggage at the airport, you should go to the desk to ___ it.

정답!

정답은: claim

관련 단어

toxin

B2

A toxin is a poisonous substance produced within living cells or organisms, such as bacteria, plants, or animals. It is capable of causing disease or health issues when it enters body tissues through ingestion, inhalation, or absorption.

pesticide

B2

A chemical substance used to kill or control pests that are harmful to crops, livestock, or humans. It is an umbrella term that includes insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides used widely in agriculture and gardening.

fertilizer

B2

A chemical or natural substance added to soil or land to increase its fertility and provide essential nutrients for plant growth. It is primarily used in gardening and agriculture to help crops develop faster and produce higher yields.

irrigation

B2

To supply land or crops with water through man-made systems such as pipes, ditches, or sprinklers. It is an essential agricultural process used to assist in the growth of plants, especially in areas with low rainfall.

flood

B2

Describing something relating to a large amount of water covering an area that is usually dry, or metaphorically, being overwhelmed by an excessive quantity of something. In common usage, the form 'flooded' is typically used as the adjective to describe this state.

erosion

B2

Erosion is the process by which the surface of the earth is worn away by natural forces such as water, wind, or ice. In a figurative sense, it refers to the gradual destruction or reduction of something abstract, such as power, rights, or confidence.

desertification

B2

The process by which fertile land becomes desert, typically as a result of drought, deforestation, or inappropriate agriculture. It represents a significant environmental challenge where land loses its biological productivity and ability to support human life.

afforestation

B2

Afforestation is the process of establishing a forest on land that has not recently been covered by trees. It involves planting seeds or saplings to create new wooded areas, often to improve the environment or for commercial timber.

endangered

B2

To put someone or something at risk or in a situation where they could be harmed, damaged, or destroyed. In environmental contexts, it specifically refers to species that are at high risk of becoming extinct in the near future.

extinction

B2

Extinction is the state or process of a species, family, or larger group being or becoming extinct, meaning it no longer has any living members. It can also refer to the act of making something, such as a fire, a feeling, or a practice, cease to exist.

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