B2 noun 중립

device

/dɪˈvaɪs/

A piece of mechanical or electronic equipment designed to perform a specific function or task. It can also refer to a technique or method used to achieve a particular result, especially in literature or rhetoric.

예시

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1

I use this handheld device to track my daily steps and heart rate.

I use this handheld device to track my daily steps and heart rate.

2

The laboratory utilizes a specialized device for measuring precise atmospheric pressure.

The laboratory utilizes a specialized device for measuring precise atmospheric pressure.

3

Check out this cool device I got for opening stubborn jars.

Check out this cool device I got for opening stubborn jars.

어휘 가족

명사
device
Verb
devise
형용사
deviceless
관련
deviser
💡

암기 팁

Think of the 'ICE' at the end of 'devICE' as a solid object (a noun), while 'devISE' (rhymes with 'wise') is an action you do.

빠른 퀴즈

The author used a clever plot ______ to surprise the readers at the end of the novel.

정답!

정답은: device

예시

1

I use this handheld device to track my daily steps and heart rate.

everyday

I use this handheld device to track my daily steps and heart rate.

2

The laboratory utilizes a specialized device for measuring precise atmospheric pressure.

formal

The laboratory utilizes a specialized device for measuring precise atmospheric pressure.

3

Check out this cool device I got for opening stubborn jars.

informal

Check out this cool device I got for opening stubborn jars.

4

The protagonist's internal monologue is a literary device used to reveal her true motivations.

academic

The protagonist's internal monologue is a literary device used to reveal her true motivations.

5

Our company is launching a new security device to protect corporate data on mobile platforms.

business

Our company is launching a new security device to protect corporate data on mobile platforms.

어휘 가족

명사
device
Verb
devise
형용사
deviceless
관련
deviser

자주 쓰는 조합

electronic device electronic device
medical device medical device
mobile device mobile device
literary device literary device
labor-saving device labor-saving device

자주 쓰는 구문

left to one's own devices

left to do as one pleases without supervision

rhetorical device

a technique used to persuade or influence an audience

safety device

an equipment intended to prevent accidents

자주 혼동되는 단어

device vs devise

'Device' is a noun (the object), whereas 'devise' is a verb meaning to plan or invent.

📝

사용 참고사항

While 'device' often refers to physical hardware like smartphones, in academic settings it frequently refers to abstract methods such as 'mnemonic devices' or 'plot devices'.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often use the verb 'devise' (ending in -ise/-ize) when they are trying to refer to the noun 'device' (ending in -ice).

💡

암기 팁

Think of the 'ICE' at the end of 'devICE' as a solid object (a noun), while 'devISE' (rhymes with 'wise') is an action you do.

📖

어원

From the Old French word 'devis', meaning a plan, design, or desire, which ultimately comes from Latin 'dividere' (to divide).

문법 패턴

Countable noun; plural: devices Often followed by 'for' + -ing (e.g., a device for recording)
🌍

문화적 맥락

In the 21st century, the word 'device' has become almost synonymous with personal technology such as smartphones and tablets.

빠른 퀴즈

The author used a clever plot ______ to surprise the readers at the end of the novel.

정답!

정답은: device

관련 표현

관련 단어

brawl

B2

A noisy, rough, and uncontrolled fight that usually involves several people in a public place. It can refer to the physical struggle itself or the act of participating in such a fight.

brawn

B2

Brawn refers to physical strength and muscular power, especially when contrasted with intelligence or mental ability. It describes the capacity for heavy physical labor and force rather than intellectual or strategic skill.

bray

B2

To bray refers to the loud, harsh, and jarring cry specifically made by a donkey. In a figurative sense, it describes a person speaking or laughing in a similarly loud, unpleasant, or raucous manner.

brazenly

B2

To perform an action in a bold and shameless way, without any attempt to hide it. It usually describes behavior that ignores social norms, rules, or the feelings of others in a defiant manner.

brazenness

B2

The quality of being bold and without shame, often in a way that is considered disrespectful, shocking, or socially unacceptable. It describes a person's behavior when they act improperly or commit a mistake but refuse to show any embarrassment or regret.

brazil

B2

Relating to or originating from the country of Brazil, typically used as an attributive noun in established terms or to describe geopolitical and commercial relationships. While 'Brazilian' is the primary adjective, 'Brazil' functions adjectivally in specific compound phrases like 'Brazil nut'.

bread

B2

A primary food staple made from flour or meal that is moistened, kneaded, and baked. In a broader sociopolitical or academic context, it often symbolizes basic sustenance, livelihood, or the fundamental requirements for human survival.

breadboard

B2

To construct a temporary electronic circuit on a solderless board for testing or prototyping purposes. It involves plugging components into a grid to verify a design's functionality before creating a permanent version.

breadcrumb

B2

In a digital or metaphorical context, this describes a type of secondary navigation or a series of clues that allow a person to track their path or progress. It is most commonly used to describe interface elements that show a user's location within a website hierarchy.

breadfruit

B2

Relating to or consisting of the starchy, tropical fruit of the Artocarpus altilis tree, which has a texture similar to bread when cooked. It describes items, flavors, or products derived from this specific fruit or the tree it grows on.

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