B2 verb 중립

consensus

/kənˈsɛnsəs/

A consensus is a general agreement reached by a group of people as a whole. It describes a situation where all members of a group are willing to support a decision or opinion, even if it is not everyone's first choice.

예시

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1

After a long discussion, our family finally reached a consensus on which movie to watch.

After a long discussion, our family finally reached a consensus on which movie to watch.

2

The committee worked for hours to build a consensus on the new environmental policy.

The committee worked for hours to build a consensus on the new environmental policy.

3

Is there a consensus on where we’re grabbing lunch today?

Is there a consensus on where we’re grabbing lunch today?

어휘 가족

명사
consensus
Verb
consent
부사
consensually
형용사
consensual
관련
consent
💡

암기 팁

Think of 'Con' (together) + 'Sense' (feel/think). It literally means 'thinking or feeling together'.

빠른 퀴즈

The members of the jury were unable to reach a ______ regarding the defendant's guilt.

정답!

정답은: consensus

예시

1

After a long discussion, our family finally reached a consensus on which movie to watch.

everyday

After a long discussion, our family finally reached a consensus on which movie to watch.

2

The committee worked for hours to build a consensus on the new environmental policy.

formal

The committee worked for hours to build a consensus on the new environmental policy.

3

Is there a consensus on where we’re grabbing lunch today?

informal

Is there a consensus on where we’re grabbing lunch today?

4

Scientific consensus suggests that global temperatures are rising due to human activity.

academic

Scientific consensus suggests that global temperatures are rising due to human activity.

5

The board reached a consensus regarding the merger after reviewing the financial reports.

business

The board reached a consensus regarding the merger after reviewing the financial reports.

어휘 가족

명사
consensus
Verb
consent
부사
consensually
형용사
consensual
관련
consent

자주 쓰는 조합

reach a consensus reach a consensus
broad consensus broad consensus
general consensus general consensus
build consensus build consensus
lack of consensus lack of consensus

자주 쓰는 구문

by consensus

by consensus

the emerging consensus

the emerging consensus

seek a consensus

seek a consensus

자주 혼동되는 단어

consensus vs census

A 'census' is an official count of a population, while 'consensus' is a general agreement.

consensus vs conscience

A 'conscience' is an inner feeling of right and wrong, unrelated to group agreement.

📝

사용 참고사항

The word is almost always used with the verbs 'reach', 'build', or 'achieve'. It implies a process of discussion where multiple viewpoints are considered.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Avoid saying 'consensus of opinion' because consensus already implies an opinion; it is considered redundant.

💡

암기 팁

Think of 'Con' (together) + 'Sense' (feel/think). It literally means 'thinking or feeling together'.

📖

어원

From the Latin 'consensus', the past participle of 'consentire', which means 'to feel together' or 'to agree'.

문법 패턴

Usually used as a singular noun (a consensus). Followed by the preposition 'on' or 'about' (consensus on a topic). Can be used as an uncountable noun in some contexts.
🌍

문화적 맥락

In many Western business and political cultures, consensus-building is a valued leadership skill aimed at ensuring all stakeholders feel heard.

빠른 퀴즈

The members of the jury were unable to reach a ______ regarding the defendant's guilt.

정답!

정답은: consensus

관련 단어

administrate

B2

To manage, supervise, or oversee the operations and activities of an organization, program, or system. It involves the practical execution of policies and the organization of resources to achieve specific goals.

administrative

C1

Relating to the organization and management of a business, institution, or government. It describes the practical tasks, systems, and procedures required to keep an entity running efficiently behind the scenes.

appropriately

B2

To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.

assistant

C2

A person who ranks below a senior professional and aids them in their duties, often handling specialized tasks or administrative burdens. In a professional or academic context, an assistant often possesses significant expertise but operates under the direction of a superior to facilitate complex operations.

commissioner

C1

A high-ranking official who is in charge of a government department, a public organization, or a professional sports league. This person is typically appointed to exercise administrative authority or to oversee a specific commission or set of regulations.

computer

C1

A sophisticated electronic device designed to store, retrieve, and process data through programmed instructions. In modern discourse, it encompasses everything from microprocessors in appliances to high-performance servers facilitating global networks.

conclusion

C2

A final judgment, decision, or opinion reached by reasoning after considering all evidence and facts. It also refers to the final part of a piece of writing or a speech that summarizes the main points and provides a closing statement.

consequent

C2

In logic and philosophy, a consequent is the second part of a conditional proposition, following the 'if' clause (the antecedent). It represents the result or deduction that follows necessarily or naturally from a previous statement or condition.

consume

C1

To consume means to use up a resource, such as energy, time, or goods, or to eat and drink something. In academic contexts, it often refers to the utilization of information, products, or services by individuals or groups within an economy or social system.

consumer

B2

A consumer is a person who purchases goods and services for personal use rather than for resale or business purposes. In a broader biological or ecological context, it refers to any organism that feeds on other organisms or organic matter.

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