dark
Having very little or no light, or being a color that is closer to black than white. It is commonly used to describe the lack of light in a space or the intensity of a color shade.
예시
3 / 5I couldn't find my keys because the room was too dark.
The room had no light, making it impossible to see my keys.
The study concluded that dark environments can affect a person's sleep quality.
Research shows that places without light impact how well people sleep.
It's getting dark out, we should probably head home now.
The sun is going down and the light is fading, so we should go back.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of a 'Dark Shark' swimming in the 'Deep' sea where there is no sun.
빠른 퀴즈
Please turn on the lamp; it is too ___ in here to read my book.
정답!
정답은: dark
예시
I couldn't find my keys because the room was too dark.
everydayThe room had no light, making it impossible to see my keys.
The study concluded that dark environments can affect a person's sleep quality.
formalResearch shows that places without light impact how well people sleep.
It's getting dark out, we should probably head home now.
informalThe sun is going down and the light is fading, so we should go back.
The experiment was conducted in a dark chamber to prevent light interference.
academicThe test took place in a room with no light to keep the results accurate.
We should avoid using dark backgrounds for the presentation text.
businessDo not use colors like black or deep blue behind the words in the slides.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
in the dark
to not know about something or be uninformed
dark horse
a person who wins or succeeds unexpectedly
after dark
during the night time
자주 혼동되는 단어
Dim means there is a little bit of light, whereas dark means there is very little or none at all.
Black is a specific color, while dark is a general quality of having low light or a deep shade.
사용 참고사항
Dark can be used as an adjective (a dark room) or as a noun with 'the' (scared of the dark). When describing colors, it acts as a modifier.
자주 하는 실수
Learners often use 'black' instead of 'dark' when describing colors, such as saying 'black green' instead of 'dark green'.
암기 팁
Think of a 'Dark Shark' swimming in the 'Deep' sea where there is no sun.
어원
From the Old English word 'deorc', meaning obscure, gloomy, or without light.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
In many cultures and literature, 'the dark' is a common symbol for the unknown, secrets, or fear.
빠른 퀴즈
Please turn on the lamp; it is too ___ in here to read my book.
정답!
정답은: dark
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관련 표현
관련 어휘
관련 단어
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multiscribate
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microacrsion
C1Describing subtle, indirect, or unintentional actions or comments that communicate bias or hostility toward marginalized groups. It characterizes behaviors that, while seemingly minor, contribute to a pervasive environment of exclusion and psychological distress.
decadment
C1The state of moral or cultural decline characterized by excessive indulgence in luxury, pleasure, and self-gratification. It typically describes a period of deterioration in a society or individual's values following a peak of achievement or prosperity.
postsectile
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adloctude
C1Describing a person or communicative style characterized by a formal and direct manner of address. It implies a state of being rhetorically accessible while maintaining a sense of authoritative presence.
prevocant
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macrosomnor
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monomutic
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subparsion
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