B2 adjective 격식체

corporate

/ˈkɔːrpərət/

Relating to a large company or group, often implying a formal business structure. It can also describe something that is shared by or belongs to all members of a group.

예시

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1

He had to trade his jeans for a suit to fit the corporate environment.

He had to change his casual clothes for a suit to match the business setting.

2

The corporate entity is legally responsible for the actions of its subsidiaries.

The large business organization is legally liable for the actions of its sub-companies.

3

I'm just not built for the corporate grind; I'd rather work for myself.

I am not suited for the repetitive work in a big company; I prefer self-employment.

어휘 가족

명사
corporation
Verb
incorporate
부사
corporately
형용사
corporate
관련
corporatism
💡

암기 팁

Think of the word 'corpse,' which means a body. 'Corporate' comes from the idea of a group of people acting together as one single 'body.'

빠른 퀴즈

She spent ten years working hard to climb the _____ ladder before becoming a vice president.

정답!

정답은: corporate

예시

1

He had to trade his jeans for a suit to fit the corporate environment.

everyday

He had to change his casual clothes for a suit to match the business setting.

2

The corporate entity is legally responsible for the actions of its subsidiaries.

formal

The large business organization is legally liable for the actions of its sub-companies.

3

I'm just not built for the corporate grind; I'd rather work for myself.

informal

I am not suited for the repetitive work in a big company; I prefer self-employment.

4

Recent research explores the relationship between corporate social responsibility and consumer loyalty.

academic

Current studies look at how a company's ethical behavior affects customer faithfulness.

5

Our corporate strategy for the next quarter focuses on expanding into Asian markets.

business

Our company's high-level plan for the next three months aims for growth in Asia.

어휘 가족

명사
corporation
Verb
incorporate
부사
corporately
형용사
corporate
관련
corporatism

자주 쓰는 조합

corporate culture the shared values and behaviors of a company
corporate ladder the series of levels for promotion within a company
corporate identity the visual image and branding of a business
corporate headquarters the main administrative office of a large company
corporate social responsibility a company's efforts to improve society and the environment

자주 쓰는 구문

climb the corporate ladder

to advance to higher positions within a company

corporate world

the environment of large businesses and professional work

corporate communications

the department responsible for a company's internal and external messages

자주 혼동되는 단어

corporate vs cooperate

Cooperate is a verb meaning to work together, while corporate is an adjective relating to a business.

corporate vs corporal

Corporal relates to the physical body (e.g., corporal punishment), whereas corporate relates to a business body.

📝

사용 참고사항

The word is most frequently used to describe things associated with large, formal businesses. It can sometimes have a slightly negative connotation, implying something is impersonal or overly bureaucratic.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often misspell the word by confusing it with 'cooperate' or forget that it is an adjective and use 'corporation' (the noun) instead.

💡

암기 팁

Think of the word 'corpse,' which means a body. 'Corporate' comes from the idea of a group of people acting together as one single 'body.'

📖

어원

From the Latin word 'corporatus,' which is the past participle of 'corporare,' meaning to form into a body.

문법 패턴

Primarily used as an attributive adjective (placed before a noun). Does not typically have comparative or superlative forms (e.g., 'more corporate' is rare).
🌍

문화적 맥락

In many Western societies, 'corporate' culture is often associated with suits, cubicles, and a specific hierarchy that contrasts with the 'startup' culture.

빠른 퀴즈

She spent ten years working hard to climb the _____ ladder before becoming a vice president.

정답!

정답은: corporate

관련 단어

pale

A1

Describes something that has very little color or is much lighter than usual. It is often used to describe a person's face when they are ill or a color that is mixed with a lot of white.

lung

A1

The lungs are two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe. They bring oxygen into your body and remove carbon dioxide when you breathe out.

tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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