B2 verb 중립

degree

/dɪˈɡriː/

An academic rank or qualification awarded by a college or university after successful completion of a course of study. It also refers to a unit of measurement for angles or temperature, or the extent to which something exists or occurs.

예시

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1

The thermometer showed that the temperature had dropped by ten degrees.

The temperature measurement decreased by ten units.

2

Applicants are required to hold a university degree in computer science or a related field.

Candidates must have a college qualification in technology.

3

I agree with your assessment to a certain degree, but I still have some reservations.

I partially agree with what you said, though not completely.

어휘 가족

명사
degree
형용사
degreed
관련
graduation
💡

암기 팁

Think of a ladder: each 'degree' is a step (Latin 'gradus') you take toward finishing your education or measuring a height.

빠른 퀴즈

After four years of hard work, she finally received her ______ in Architecture.

정답!

정답은: degree

예시

1

The thermometer showed that the temperature had dropped by ten degrees.

everyday

The temperature measurement decreased by ten units.

2

Applicants are required to hold a university degree in computer science or a related field.

formal

Candidates must have a college qualification in technology.

3

I agree with your assessment to a certain degree, but I still have some reservations.

informal

I partially agree with what you said, though not completely.

4

This research analyzes the degree of variation between the two experimental groups.

academic

The study looks at the amount of difference between the groups.

5

The project requires a high degree of precision to ensure all safety standards are met.

business

The task needs a large amount of accuracy for safety.

어휘 가족

명사
degree
형용사
degreed
관련
graduation

자주 쓰는 조합

university degree a qualification from a higher education institution
high degree a large amount or significant level of something
to some degree partly or to a certain extent
degree Celsius a unit of temperature measurement
bachelor's degree an undergraduate academic qualification

자주 쓰는 구문

by degrees

happening gradually or step by step

the third degree

long and harsh questioning

to a degree

to a certain extent

자주 혼동되는 단어

degree vs diploma

A degree is the academic rank or title earned, while a diploma is the physical document that certifies it.

degree vs grade

A grade is a score for a specific test or class, whereas a degree is the final qualification for an entire program.

📝

사용 참고사항

When referring to temperature or angles, 'degree' is a countable unit. When referring to the extent of something, it is often used in the phrase 'to a [adjective] degree'.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners sometimes use 'degree' to mean a single school year or a specific test score, but it should only refer to the final qualification or a unit of measurement.

💡

암기 팁

Think of a ladder: each 'degree' is a step (Latin 'gradus') you take toward finishing your education or measuring a height.

📖

어원

Derived from Old French 'degré', which comes from Latin 'de-' (down) + 'gradus' (step).

문법 패턴

Countable noun (plural: degrees) Often followed by 'in' when referring to a subject of study (e.g., a degree in law) Used with the preposition 'of' to show intensity (e.g., a degree of certainty)
🌍

문화적 맥락

In many modern societies, obtaining a university degree is considered a key milestone for entering professional careers and increasing social status.

빠른 퀴즈

After four years of hard work, she finally received her ______ in Architecture.

정답!

정답은: degree

관련 단어

unknown

A1

A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.

of

A1

A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.

in

A1

A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.

it

A1

A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.

on

A1

A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.

as

A1

A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.

this

A1

Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.

by

A1

A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.

we

A1

The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.

or

A1

A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.

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