B2 verb 중립

drama

/ˈdrɑː.mə/

A genre of literature or performance intended for the stage, involving conflict and emotion through dialogue and action. It also refers to real-life situations characterized by excitement, intense emotion, or unexpected conflict.

예시

3 / 5
1

The high school's drama club is preparing for their annual spring production.

The school's theater group is practicing for their yearly stage performance.

2

The scholar's analysis focused on the evolution of Greek drama in the fifth century BCE.

The academic's research examined how Greek theatrical plays developed during that era.

3

I'm really not in the mood for any office drama today, so let's just focus on the project.

I want to avoid interpersonal conflict at work today and concentrate on our tasks.

어휘 가족

명사
drama
Verb
dramatize
부사
dramatically
형용사
dramatic
관련
dramatist
💡

암기 팁

Think of the two masks (smiling and crying) often seen in theaters; they represent the two sides of 'drama'.

빠른 퀴즈

The historical ___ depicted the life of Queen Elizabeth I in great detail.

정답!

정답은: a

예시

1

The high school's drama club is preparing for their annual spring production.

everyday

The school's theater group is practicing for their yearly stage performance.

2

The scholar's analysis focused on the evolution of Greek drama in the fifth century BCE.

academic

The academic's research examined how Greek theatrical plays developed during that era.

3

I'm really not in the mood for any office drama today, so let's just focus on the project.

business

I want to avoid interpersonal conflict at work today and concentrate on our tasks.

4

The sudden disappearance of the witness added a layer of drama to the legal proceedings.

formal

The missing witness made the court case much more exciting and unpredictable.

5

Stop making such a big drama out of nothing; it was just a small mistake.

informal

Don't overreact to this tiny error; it's not a serious problem.

어휘 가족

명사
drama
Verb
dramatize
부사
dramatically
형용사
dramatic
관련
dramatist

자주 쓰는 조합

family drama conflicts or emotional events within a family
sense of drama a flair for theatrical or exciting behavior
stage a drama to perform a play or create a scene
high drama a situation with intense excitement or tension
workplace drama social conflict among colleagues

자주 쓰는 구문

drama queen

a person who habitually overreacts to minor situations

no drama

a request or statement that there should be no trouble or conflict

a touch of drama

a small amount of excitement or theatrical flair

자주 혼동되는 단어

drama vs dramatic

Drama is the noun referring to the genre or conflict, while dramatic is the adjective used to describe something exciting or sudden.

drama vs dramatization

Drama is the abstract concept or genre; a dramatization is a specific adaptation of a story into a dramatic form.

📝

사용 참고사항

In academic contexts, 'drama' refers specifically to the study of plays. In modern social contexts, it is frequently used to describe unnecessary interpersonal conflict or gossip, often with a negative tone.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often use 'drama' as an adjective (e.g., 'a drama movie') instead of using 'dramatic' or the correct compound noun 'drama film'.

💡

암기 팁

Think of the two masks (smiling and crying) often seen in theaters; they represent the two sides of 'drama'.

📖

어원

From the Greek word 'drāma', meaning 'action' or 'deed', which comes from 'drân' (to do or act).

문법 패턴

Uncountable when referring to the art form or general conflict. Countable when referring to a specific play or a specific series of events. Often functions as a noun adjunct (e.g., drama student, drama series).
🌍

문화적 맥락

In contemporary internet slang, 'drama' refers to public feuds between influencers or friends, often associated with 'tea' (gossip).

빠른 퀴즈

The historical ___ depicted the life of Queen Elizabeth I in great detail.

정답!

정답은: a

관련 단어

pale

A1

Describes something that has very little color or is much lighter than usual. It is often used to describe a person's face when they are ill or a color that is mixed with a lot of white.

lung

A1

The lungs are two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe. They bring oxygen into your body and remove carbon dioxide when you breathe out.

tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

도움이 되었나요?
아직 댓글이 없습니다. 첫 번째로 생각을 공유하세요!

무료로 언어 학습 시작하기

무료로 학습 시작