B2 adjective 중립

emission

/ɪˈmɪʃ.ən/

The production and discharge of something, especially gas or radiation, into the environment. It is most commonly used in environmental science to describe the release of pollutants from vehicles, factories, or natural sources.

예시

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1

My old car failed its yearly emission test because of a hole in the exhaust pipe.

My old car failed its yearly emission test because of a hole in the exhaust pipe.

2

The international treaty requires developed nations to reduce their carbon emission levels significantly by 2030.

The international treaty requires developed nations to reduce their carbon emission levels significantly by 2030.

3

There is a weird heat emission coming from the back of the fridge.

There is a weird heat emission coming from the back of the fridge.

어휘 가족

명사
emission
Verb
emit
형용사
emissive
관련
emitter
💡

암기 팁

Think of the word 'Exit.' An emission is when gas or light 'exits' a source.

빠른 퀴즈

The government has introduced stricter ___ standards for new diesel trucks.

정답!

정답은: emission

예시

1

My old car failed its yearly emission test because of a hole in the exhaust pipe.

everyday

My old car failed its yearly emission test because of a hole in the exhaust pipe.

2

The international treaty requires developed nations to reduce their carbon emission levels significantly by 2030.

formal

The international treaty requires developed nations to reduce their carbon emission levels significantly by 2030.

3

There is a weird heat emission coming from the back of the fridge.

informal

There is a weird heat emission coming from the back of the fridge.

4

Quantitative analysis shows that the emission of greenhouse gases is directly proportional to industrial growth in this region.

academic

Quantitative analysis shows that the emission of greenhouse gases is directly proportional to industrial growth in this region.

5

Our corporate social responsibility report highlights our transition to low-emission manufacturing processes.

business

Our corporate social responsibility report highlights our transition to low-emission manufacturing processes.

어휘 가족

명사
emission
Verb
emit
형용사
emissive
관련
emitter

자주 쓰는 조합

carbon emission The release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
greenhouse gas emissions Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, such as methane and CO2.
emission standards Legal requirements governing pollutants released into the atmosphere.
zero-emission An engine or process that emits no waste products that pollute the environment.
toxic emission The release of poisonous substances into the air or water.

자주 쓰는 구문

zero-emission vehicle

A vehicle that does not emit exhaust gas from the onboard source of power.

emission trading

A market-based approach to controlling pollution by providing economic incentives.

carbon footprint

The total amount of greenhouse gases generated by our actions.

자주 혼동되는 단어

emission vs omission

An omission is leaving something out, while an emission is letting something out.

emission vs transmission

Transmission refers to the act of sending or passing something (like signals or diseases) from one place to another.

📝

사용 참고사항

While 'emission' is the singular act, it is very common to use the plural 'emissions' when talking about pollutants in a general sense (e.g., 'reducing global emissions'). In technical contexts, it can also refer to the release of light or sound.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often use 'emit' as a noun or 'emission' as a verb. Remember that 'emission' is the thing or process, and 'emit' is the action.

💡

암기 팁

Think of the word 'Exit.' An emission is when gas or light 'exits' a source.

📖

어원

From the Latin 'emissio', derived from 'emittere', which means 'to send out' (e- 'out' + mittere 'send').

문법 패턴

Used as a countable noun when referring to specific types (e.g., carbon emissions). Often functions as an attributive noun modifying other nouns (e.g., emission levels, emission control).
🌍

문화적 맥락

In modern English-speaking cultures, this word is heavily associated with climate change debates and environmental regulations.

빠른 퀴즈

The government has introduced stricter ___ standards for new diesel trucks.

정답!

정답은: emission

관련 단어

boned

B2

Primarily used as an adjective, 'boned' describes something that has a specific type of skeletal structure or a piece of meat from which the bones have been removed. In the context of garments, it refers to items reinforced with stiff strips, such as a corset, to maintain a specific shape.

boneyard

B2

A boneyard is a place where old, discarded, or obsolete items—typically large machinery like aircraft or vehicles—are stored or dismantled for parts. It is also an informal or regional term for a cemetery or burial ground.

bonfire

B2

A large, controlled outdoor fire lit for celebration, signaling, or to dispose of garden waste. It is typically much larger than a standard campfire and is often the centerpiece of a social or cultural event.

bongo

B2

To play the bongo drums or to strike a surface rhythmically and repeatedly with the fingers or palms. In academic or technical contexts, it often refers to the specific percussive action used in ethnomusicology or the observation of rhythmic motor patterns in behavioral studies.

bonito

B2

A bonito is a medium-sized, predatory marine fish belonging to the Scombridae family, which also includes tuna and mackerel. In culinary contexts, it is most famous for being dried, fermented, and smoked to create flakes used in Japanese stocks and seasonings.

bonkers

B2

An informal adjective used to describe someone or something that is crazy, insane, or highly eccentric. It can refer to a person's mental state, a chaotic situation, or an idea that seems completely absurd or wild.

bonny

B2

An adjective primarily used in British and Scottish English to describe someone, especially a woman or child, who is physically attractive, healthy, and cheerful. It conveys a sense of natural beauty combined with a robust or wholesome appearance.

bonsai

B2

Relating to the Japanese art of growing miniature trees in containers through careful pruning and wiring. When used as an adjective, it describes plants or objects that have been miniaturized or styled according to these aesthetic principles.

bony

B2

Describes someone or a part of the body that is very thin, allowing the underlying bone structure to be seen or felt. It also refers to anything made of or resembling bone, particularly in biological or anatomical contexts.

boo

B2

In informal contexts, 'boo' can be used as an adjective to describe something that is disappointing, poor in quality, or undesirable. It is more commonly recognized as a sound of disapproval or a slang term of endearment, but its use as a descriptor for 'bad' is found in specific colloquial dialects.

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