corporate
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
3 / 5He 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.
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.
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
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
He had to trade his jeans for a suit to fit the corporate environment.
everydayHe had to change his casual clothes for a suit to match the business setting.
The corporate entity is legally responsible for the actions of its subsidiaries.
formalThe large business organization is legally liable for the actions of its sub-companies.
I'm just not built for the corporate grind; I'd rather work for myself.
informalI am not suited for the repetitive work in a big company; I prefer self-employment.
Recent research explores the relationship between corporate social responsibility and consumer loyalty.
academicCurrent studies look at how a company's ethical behavior affects customer faithfulness.
Our corporate strategy for the next quarter focuses on expanding into Asian markets.
businessOur company's high-level plan for the next three months aims for growth in Asia.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
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
Cooperate is a verb meaning to work together, while corporate is an adjective relating to a business.
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
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
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