B2 noun 격식체

dean

/diːn/

A dean is a high-ranking official at a university or college who oversees a specific department, faculty, or administrative area. They are responsible for academic leadership, managing faculty members, and ensuring the general welfare of students within their division.

예시

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1

I have an appointment with the dean to discuss the requirements for my scholarship.

I have an appointment with the dean to discuss the requirements for my scholarship.

2

The Dean of the Faculty of Science will present the opening remarks at the symposium.

The Dean of the Faculty of Science will present the opening remarks at the symposium.

3

Our dean is actually very helpful and always listens to student complaints.

Our dean is actually very helpful and always listens to student complaints.

어휘 가족

명사
dean
관련
deanship
💡

암기 팁

Think of the 'Dean' as the 'Head' (rhymes with bed) of the academic 'Den'.

빠른 퀴즈

Because of her perfect GPA, she was proudly featured on the _____'s list this semester.

정답!

정답은: dean

예시

1

I have an appointment with the dean to discuss the requirements for my scholarship.

everyday

I have an appointment with the dean to discuss the requirements for my scholarship.

2

The Dean of the Faculty of Science will present the opening remarks at the symposium.

formal

The Dean of the Faculty of Science will present the opening remarks at the symposium.

3

Our dean is actually very helpful and always listens to student complaints.

informal

Our dean is actually very helpful and always listens to student complaints.

4

Final approval for the new curriculum must be granted by the academic dean.

academic

Final approval for the new curriculum must be granted by the academic dean.

5

The dean met with the board of directors to secure funding for the new research laboratory.

business

The dean met with the board of directors to secure funding for the new research laboratory.

어휘 가족

명사
dean
관련
deanship

자주 쓰는 조합

dean's list a list of students recognized for high academic achievement
dean of students an official responsible for student affairs and services
academic dean the person in charge of faculty and curriculum
acting dean a person performing the duties of a dean temporarily
dean's office the administrative headquarters of a college department

자주 쓰는 구문

on the dean's list

to be recognized for top academic grades

dean of the diplomatic corps

the longest-serving or most senior diplomat in a capital city

assistant dean

a person who supports the dean in administrative duties

자주 혼동되는 단어

dean vs doyen

A doyen is the most senior or respected person in a field, whereas a dean is a specific administrative title in a school.

dean vs Dane

A Dane is a person from Denmark; 'dean' refers to an academic official.

📝

사용 참고사항

In academic settings, 'dean' is used for the head of a college or faculty. It can also be used as a title before a name, such as 'Dean Smith'.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often confuse 'dean' with a regular professor; remember that a dean is primarily an administrator who manages professors.

💡

암기 팁

Think of the 'Dean' as the 'Head' (rhymes with bed) of the academic 'Den'.

📖

어원

From the Late Latin 'decanus', which originally meant a leader of ten people (monks or soldiers).

문법 패턴

Countable noun Often followed by 'of' + [Department/Faculty] Plural form: deans
🌍

문화적 맥락

In American universities, making the 'Dean's List' is a significant academic honor that students include on their resumes.

빠른 퀴즈

Because of her perfect GPA, she was proudly featured on the _____'s list this semester.

정답!

정답은: dean

관련 단어

complement

A2

A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.

compound

A2

Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.

conceive

A2

To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.

confer

A2

To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.

conform

A2

To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.

consecutive

A2

Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).

consistency

A2

Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.

disclude

B1

Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.

antiformous

B1

Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.

interspect

B1

Describing a person who is thoughtful and focused on their own internal thoughts and feelings. It refers to the act of looking inward to examine one's own emotions and motives rather than focusing on external things.

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