entity
An entity is something that has a real existence as a separate unit, whether physical or abstract. It is commonly used to describe businesses, organizations, or distinct objects within a system or philosophical framework.
예시
3 / 5The cat seemed to be chasing a shadow as if it were a physical entity.
The cat seemed to be chasing a shadow as if it were a physical entity.
The court must determine if the branch should be treated as a distinct legal entity.
The court must determine if the branch should be treated as a distinct legal entity.
I don't see the two projects as one thing; to me, each is a separate entity.
I don't see the two projects as one thing; to me, each is a separate entity.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of ENTity as an ENtire thing that exists on its own.
빠른 퀴즈
The subsidiary operates as a completely separate _____ from the parent company.
정답!
정답은: entity
예시
The cat seemed to be chasing a shadow as if it were a physical entity.
everydayThe cat seemed to be chasing a shadow as if it were a physical entity.
The court must determine if the branch should be treated as a distinct legal entity.
formalThe court must determine if the branch should be treated as a distinct legal entity.
I don't see the two projects as one thing; to me, each is a separate entity.
informalI don't see the two projects as one thing; to me, each is a separate entity.
In this sociological model, the family is defined as a fundamental social entity.
academicIn this sociological model, the family is defined as a fundamental social entity.
Following the merger, the two companies will operate as a single commercial entity.
businessFollowing the merger, the two companies will operate as a single commercial entity.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
a separate entity
something that is treated as independent
commercial entity
a business or company
political entity
a unit with political power, like a state
자주 혼동되는 단어
Identity refers to who or what a person or thing is, while entity refers to the fact that it exists as a separate unit.
An entry is an item in a list or a way in, whereas an entity is a self-contained unit of existence.
사용 참고사항
Use 'entity' when you want to emphasize that something has its own independent existence, especially in legal, business, or technical contexts. It is more formal than 'thing' or 'object'.
자주 하는 실수
Learners often use 'entity' in casual conversation where 'thing' or 'person' would be more natural. It is primarily a formal and technical term.
암기 팁
Think of ENTity as an ENtire thing that exists on its own.
어원
Derived from the Late Latin 'entitas', which comes from 'ens', meaning 'being'.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
In legal systems like that of the United States, a 'corporate entity' is often granted certain rights and responsibilities similar to those of a natural person.
빠른 퀴즈
The subsidiary operates as a completely separate _____ from the parent company.
정답!
정답은: entity
관련 문법 규칙
관련 단어
to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
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