cliff
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
3 / 5We 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.
The geological survey examined the stability of the limestone cliff.
The rock study checked if the tall rock wall was safe and strong.
Stay back! You're standing way too close to the cliff edge.
Move away! You are standing too near the dangerous drop.
어휘 가족
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
We sat on the cliff and watched the birds flying over the sea.
everydayWe sat on the high rock edge and watched the birds above the water.
The geological survey examined the stability of the limestone cliff.
formalThe rock study checked if the tall rock wall was safe and strong.
Stay back! You're standing way too close to the cliff edge.
informalMove away! You are standing too near the dangerous drop.
The verticality of the cliff face suggests significant tectonic uplift in this region.
academicThe straight up-and-down shape of the rock shows the ground moved up long ago.
The company’s profits fell off a cliff after the new regulations were introduced.
businessThe business's money dropped very quickly after the new rules started.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
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
A hill is a rounded, sloping piece of land, while a cliff is a sharp, vertical drop of rock.
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
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
관련 어휘
nature 관련 단어
magma
A1Magma 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
A1Fungi 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
A1A 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
A1A 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
A1Pollen 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
A1A 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
A1A 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
A1A 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
A1tall
rainforest
A1A 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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