A1 noun 중립 #46 가장 일반적인

cliff

/klɪf/

A cliff is a very steep or vertical face of rock, often located at the edge of the sea or a mountain. It is usually high and can be dangerous to stand near the edge.

예시

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1

We sat on the cliff and watched the birds flying over the sea.

We sat on the high rock edge and watched the birds above the water.

2

The geological survey examined the stability of the limestone cliff.

The rock study checked if the tall rock wall was safe and strong.

3

Stay back! You're standing way too close to the cliff edge.

Move away! You are standing too near the dangerous drop.

어휘 가족

명사
cliff
형용사
cliffy
관련
cliffhanger
💡

암기 팁

Think of the 'f' in 'cliff' as looking like a person standing at the edge of a drop.

빠른 퀴즈

The hikers stopped at the top of the ___ to look at the ocean below.

정답!

정답은: cliff

예시

1

We sat on the cliff and watched the birds flying over the sea.

everyday

We sat on the high rock edge and watched the birds above the water.

2

The geological survey examined the stability of the limestone cliff.

formal

The rock study checked if the tall rock wall was safe and strong.

3

Stay back! You're standing way too close to the cliff edge.

informal

Move away! You are standing too near the dangerous drop.

4

The verticality of the cliff face suggests significant tectonic uplift in this region.

academic

The straight up-and-down shape of the rock shows the ground moved up long ago.

5

The company’s profits fell off a cliff after the new regulations were introduced.

business

The business's money dropped very quickly after the new rules started.

어휘 가족

명사
cliff
형용사
cliffy
관련
cliffhanger

자주 쓰는 조합

steep cliff a rock wall that goes almost straight up
cliff edge the very top part where the land ends and drops down
sea cliff a high rock wall located right next to the ocean
chalk cliff a high white rock wall made of soft stone
climb a cliff to go up a steep rock wall using your hands and feet

자주 쓰는 구문

cliffhanger

a story or situation that ends with great suspense

fall off a cliff

to suddenly and quickly decrease in value or amount

over the cliff

into a very dangerous or disastrous situation

자주 혼동되는 단어

cliff vs hill

A hill is a rounded, sloping piece of land, while a cliff is a sharp, vertical drop of rock.

cliff vs mountain

A mountain is an entire large landform; a cliff is just one very steep side or part of a mountain.

📝

사용 참고사항

Use 'cliff' when describing a high, vertical drop. It is most commonly used in the context of coastal scenery or hiking in the mountains.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners sometimes use 'mountain' when they specifically mean the steep edge. Remember that a cliff is specifically the vertical part, not the whole peak.

💡

암기 팁

Think of the 'f' in 'cliff' as looking like a person standing at the edge of a drop.

📖

어원

From the Old English word 'clif', which has Germanic roots shared with Dutch and German words for a rock or a bank.

문법 패턴

Countable noun (singular: cliff, plural: cliffs) Often used with prepositions like 'on the cliff' or 'off the cliff' Commonly functions as a noun adjunct in 'cliff edge'
🌍

문화적 맥락

The White Cliffs of Dover are a famous cultural and historical symbol of the United Kingdom's coastline.

빠른 퀴즈

The hikers stopped at the top of the ___ to look at the ocean below.

정답!

정답은: cliff

nature 관련 단어

magma

A1

Magma is extremely hot, liquid rock found deep under the Earth's surface. It is the material that forms volcanoes and turns into lava when it comes out of the ground.

fungi

A1

Fungi are a large group of living things, such as mushrooms, molds, and yeast, that grow on soil or old plants. They are different from plants because they do not use the sun to make food, but instead break down dead material.

galaxy

A1

A galaxy is a very large group of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravity. There are billions of galaxies in the universe, and our home is called the Milky Way.

fossil

A1

A fossil is the remains or trace of a plant or animal that lived a very long time ago, preserved in rock. It helps scientists understand how life on Earth has changed over millions of years.

pollen

A1

Pollen is a fine powder, usually yellow, produced by flowers and trees. It is carried by wind or insects to other plants so they can produce seeds and fruit.

stream

A1

A stream is a small, narrow flow of water that moves naturally along a fixed path. It is smaller than a river and can usually be found in forests or parks.

swamp

A1

A swamp is a low area of land that is always very wet or covered with water. It usually has many trees and plants growing in it and is often home to animals like frogs and alligators.

tundra

A1

A large, flat area of land in very cold parts of the world, such as the Arctic. In this area, the ground is frozen and there are no trees, only small plants like moss.

high

A1

tall

rainforest

A1

A thick forest in a tropical area that receives a large amount of rain throughout the year. It is a dense habitat known for having many different types of plants and animals.

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