B2 noun 중립

concentrate

/ˈkɑːn.sən.treɪt/

A substance that has been made stronger or more dense by removing water or another diluting agent. It is commonly used in food science, chemistry, and industry to describe liquids that must be mixed with water before use.

예시

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1

I bought a small bottle of orange juice concentrate because it takes up less space in the fridge.

I bought a small bottle of orange juice concentrate because it takes up less space in the fridge.

2

The laboratory reports indicated a high level of chemical concentrate in the water supply.

The laboratory reports indicated a high level of chemical concentrate in the water supply.

3

You don't need much; this stuff is a concentrate, so just use a tiny bit.

You don't need much; this stuff is a concentrate, so just use a tiny bit.

어휘 가족

명사
concentrate
Verb
concentrate
부사
concentratedly
형용사
concentrated
관련
concentration
💡

암기 팁

Think of 'con' (together) + 'center'. All the strength of the liquid is pulled together into the center, leaving no room for extra water.

빠른 퀴즈

The label says this juice is made ______ concentrate, so you should add water.

정답!

정답은: from

예시

1

I bought a small bottle of orange juice concentrate because it takes up less space in the fridge.

everyday

I bought a small bottle of orange juice concentrate because it takes up less space in the fridge.

2

The laboratory reports indicated a high level of chemical concentrate in the water supply.

formal

The laboratory reports indicated a high level of chemical concentrate in the water supply.

3

You don't need much; this stuff is a concentrate, so just use a tiny bit.

informal

You don't need much; this stuff is a concentrate, so just use a tiny bit.

4

In the experiment, the protein concentrate was separated from the solution using a centrifuge.

academic

In the experiment, the protein concentrate was separated from the solution using a centrifuge.

5

The company specializes in the bulk export of tomato concentrate to international food manufacturers.

business

The company specializes in the bulk export of tomato concentrate to international food manufacturers.

어휘 가족

명사
concentrate
Verb
concentrate
부사
concentratedly
형용사
concentrated
관련
concentration

자주 쓰는 조합

orange juice concentrate orange juice concentrate
liquid concentrate liquid concentrate
fruit concentrate fruit concentrate
frozen concentrate frozen concentrate
chemical concentrate chemical concentrate

자주 쓰는 구문

from concentrate

made from a concentrated form of the fruit

not from concentrate

natural juice that has never been reduced

concentrate on

to focus one's attention (verb usage)

자주 혼동되는 단어

concentrate vs concentration

Concentration refers to the level of a substance in a mixture or the act of focusing, while concentrate refers to the physical substance itself.

📝

사용 참고사항

In its noun form, 'concentrate' almost always refers to a product or substance. It is very common in the food and beverage industry.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often use the noun 'concentration' when they mean the physical product 'concentrate'. For example, saying 'apple concentration' instead of 'apple concentrate'.

💡

암기 팁

Think of 'con' (together) + 'center'. All the strength of the liquid is pulled together into the center, leaving no room for extra water.

📖

어원

Derived from the Latin 'concentrare', from 'con-' (together) and 'centrum' (center).

문법 패턴

Countable noun Often functions as a compound noun (e.g., juice concentrate) Plural form: concentrates
🌍

문화적 맥락

In many Western countries, frozen juice concentrate was a staple of mid-20th-century kitchens as a cheaper and more space-efficient alternative to fresh juice.

빠른 퀴즈

The label says this juice is made ______ concentrate, so you should add water.

정답!

정답은: from

관련 단어

unknown

A1

A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.

of

A1

A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.

in

A1

A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.

it

A1

A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.

on

A1

A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.

as

A1

A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.

this

A1

Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.

by

A1

A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.

we

A1

The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.

or

A1

A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.

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