C1 verb 문어체

comportance

/kəmˈpɔːrtəns/

Comportance is a formal or literary noun describing the way a person carries themselves; it encompasses their physical bearing, behavior, and overall demeanor. It is typically used to evaluate how well an individual adheres to social expectations or maintains dignity in professional or public settings.

예시

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1

Despite the pressure of the interview, his calm comportance never wavered.

Despite the pressure of the interview, his calm comportance never wavered.

2

The protocols of the royal court demand a specific comportance from all visiting diplomats.

The protocols of the royal court demand a specific comportance from all visiting diplomats.

3

I was surprised by his casual comportance at such a serious event.

I was surprised by his casual comportance at such a serious event.

어휘 가족

명사
comportance
Verb
comport
형용사
comportable
관련
comportment
💡

암기 팁

Think of 'comportance' as the 'performance' of your 'components' (body and mind) in public.

빠른 퀴즈

The diplomat's ______ during the crisis was a testament to his years of training in international etiquette.

정답!

정답은: a

예시

1

Despite the pressure of the interview, his calm comportance never wavered.

everyday

Despite the pressure of the interview, his calm comportance never wavered.

2

The protocols of the royal court demand a specific comportance from all visiting diplomats.

formal

The protocols of the royal court demand a specific comportance from all visiting diplomats.

3

I was surprised by his casual comportance at such a serious event.

informal

I was surprised by his casual comportance at such a serious event.

4

The text analyzes the comportance of historical figures as a reflection of their social status.

academic

The text analyzes the comportance of historical figures as a reflection of their social status.

5

To succeed in high-level management, one must project a certain level of executive comportance.

business

To succeed in high-level management, one must project a certain level of executive comportance.

어휘 가족

명사
comportance
Verb
comport
형용사
comportable
관련
comportment

자주 쓰는 조합

impeccable comportance flawless behavior or bearing
stately comportance majestic or dignified bearing
professional comportance business-like conduct
maintain comportance to keep one's composure or manners
social comportance the way one acts in social groups

자주 쓰는 구문

of noble comportance

having the bearing of a royal or noble person

consistent with comportance

acting in a way that matches one's usual bearing

a lack of comportance

an absence of proper behavior or dignity

자주 혼동되는 단어

comportance vs comportment

Comportment is the standard modern term, whereas comportance is an archaic or highly formal variant meaning the same thing.

comportance vs importance

Comportance refers to behavior and bearing, while importance refers to the significance of something.

📝

사용 참고사항

Comportance is a high-level, literary word often found in older texts or very formal writing. In modern spoken English, 'comportment' or 'demeanor' are much more common choices.

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자주 하는 실수

Learners often use 'comportance' as a verb; however, the verb form is actually 'comport' (e.g., 'to comport oneself'). It is also sometimes misspelled as 'comportence'.

💡

암기 팁

Think of 'comportance' as the 'performance' of your 'components' (body and mind) in public.

📖

어원

From the Middle French 'comportance', based on 'comporter' (to behave), originating from Latin 'com-' (together) and 'portare' (to carry).

문법 패턴

Uncountable noun used to describe general behavior Often followed by prepositional phrases starting with 'of' Functions as the subject or object in sentences regarding social standards
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문화적 맥락

Historically, comportance was used to judge the moral character of individuals based on their outward physical discipline and adherence to social hierarchy.

빠른 퀴즈

The diplomat's ______ during the crisis was a testament to his years of training in international etiquette.

정답!

정답은: a

관련 단어

brawl

B2

A noisy, rough, and uncontrolled fight that usually involves several people in a public place. It can refer to the physical struggle itself or the act of participating in such a fight.

brawn

B2

Brawn refers to physical strength and muscular power, especially when contrasted with intelligence or mental ability. It describes the capacity for heavy physical labor and force rather than intellectual or strategic skill.

bray

B2

To bray refers to the loud, harsh, and jarring cry specifically made by a donkey. In a figurative sense, it describes a person speaking or laughing in a similarly loud, unpleasant, or raucous manner.

brazenly

B2

To perform an action in a bold and shameless way, without any attempt to hide it. It usually describes behavior that ignores social norms, rules, or the feelings of others in a defiant manner.

brazenness

B2

The quality of being bold and without shame, often in a way that is considered disrespectful, shocking, or socially unacceptable. It describes a person's behavior when they act improperly or commit a mistake but refuse to show any embarrassment or regret.

brazil

B2

Relating to or originating from the country of Brazil, typically used as an attributive noun in established terms or to describe geopolitical and commercial relationships. While 'Brazilian' is the primary adjective, 'Brazil' functions adjectivally in specific compound phrases like 'Brazil nut'.

bread

B2

A primary food staple made from flour or meal that is moistened, kneaded, and baked. In a broader sociopolitical or academic context, it often symbolizes basic sustenance, livelihood, or the fundamental requirements for human survival.

breadboard

B2

To construct a temporary electronic circuit on a solderless board for testing or prototyping purposes. It involves plugging components into a grid to verify a design's functionality before creating a permanent version.

breadcrumb

B2

In a digital or metaphorical context, this describes a type of secondary navigation or a series of clues that allow a person to track their path or progress. It is most commonly used to describe interface elements that show a user's location within a website hierarchy.

breadfruit

B2

Relating to or consisting of the starchy, tropical fruit of the Artocarpus altilis tree, which has a texture similar to bread when cooked. It describes items, flavors, or products derived from this specific fruit or the tree it grows on.

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