B2 verb 중립

evolution

/ˌev.əˈluː.ʃən/

The gradual process of change and development of something over time, moving from a simpler to a more complex or better state. It is most commonly used in biology to describe how species change over generations, but it can also refer to the development of ideas, technology, or systems.

예시

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1

The evolution of his cooking skills has been amazing to watch over the last few years.

The evolution of his cooking skills has been amazing to watch over the last few years.

2

This academic paper traces the evolution of democratic institutions in Western Europe.

This academic paper traces the evolution of democratic institutions in Western Europe.

3

My fashion sense has gone through quite an evolution since I was a teenager.

My fashion sense has gone through quite an evolution since I was a teenager.

어휘 가족

명사
evolution
Verb
evolve
부사
evolutionarily
형용사
evolutionary
관련
evolutionist
💡

암기 팁

Think of the 'E' in Evolution standing for 'Extending' over time, while the 'R' in Revolution stands for 'Rapid' or 'Radical' change.

빠른 퀴즈

The _______ of smartphones has completely changed the way we communicate daily.

정답!

정답은: evolution

예시

1

The evolution of his cooking skills has been amazing to watch over the last few years.

everyday

The evolution of his cooking skills has been amazing to watch over the last few years.

2

This academic paper traces the evolution of democratic institutions in Western Europe.

formal

This academic paper traces the evolution of democratic institutions in Western Europe.

3

My fashion sense has gone through quite an evolution since I was a teenager.

informal

My fashion sense has gone through quite an evolution since I was a teenager.

4

Darwin's theory of evolution provided a revolutionary framework for understanding natural history.

academic

Darwin's theory of evolution provided a revolutionary framework for understanding natural history.

5

The company's evolution from a small startup to a global tech giant took nearly two decades.

business

The company's evolution from a small startup to a global tech giant took nearly two decades.

어휘 가족

명사
evolution
Verb
evolve
부사
evolutionarily
형용사
evolutionary
관련
evolutionist

자주 쓰는 조합

biological evolution biological evolution
rapid evolution rapid evolution
theory of evolution theory of evolution
social evolution social evolution
constant evolution constant evolution

자주 쓰는 구문

the evolution of the species

the evolution of the species

in a state of evolution

in a state of evolution

digital evolution

digital evolution

자주 혼동되는 단어

evolution vs revolution

Evolution is a slow, gradual change over time, whereas revolution implies a sudden, radical, or often violent change.

evolution vs evaluation

Evaluation is the act of judging or calculating the value of something, while evolution is the process of development.

📝

사용 참고사항

While it originates in biology, 'evolution' is frequently used in business and social contexts to describe any non-static process of growth. It is usually treated as an uncountable noun when referring to the concept, but can be countable when referring to specific instances.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often use 'revolution' when they mean 'evolution'. Remember: 'Evolution' is like a slow-growing tree; 'Revolution' is like a sudden storm.

💡

암기 팁

Think of the 'E' in Evolution standing for 'Extending' over time, while the 'R' in Revolution stands for 'Rapid' or 'Radical' change.

📖

어원

From the Latin word 'evolutio', meaning 'unrolling of a book', describing a gradual unfolding of events.

문법 패턴

uncountable (abstract concept) countable (specific types or periods) often follows 'the' and precedes 'of'
🌍

문화적 맥락

The concept of evolution is central to modern science but remains a topic of cultural and religious debate in some parts of the world.

빠른 퀴즈

The _______ of smartphones has completely changed the way we communicate daily.

정답!

정답은: evolution

관련 단어

to

A1

Used 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

A1

A 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

A1

A 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

A1

This 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

A1

The 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

A1

Used 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

A1

A 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

A1

A 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

A1

A 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

A1

Used 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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