B2 noun 격식체

faculty

/ˈfæk.əl.ti/

A faculty refers to the teaching and administrative staff of a university or college, or a specific department within such an institution. It can also describe a natural mental or physical ability or power that a person possesses.

예시

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1

She has a remarkable faculty for remembering every face she sees.

She has a remarkable faculty for remembering every face she sees.

2

The Dean of the Faculty of Science will address the new students tomorrow.

The Dean of the Faculty of Science will address the new students tomorrow.

3

I'm not sure my faculty for staying awake is going to last through this movie.

I'm not sure my faculty for staying awake is going to last through this movie.

어휘 가족

명사
faculty
형용사
facultative
관련
facilitation
💡

암기 팁

Think of the 'Faculty' as the group of people who provide the 'Facts' in a university.

빠른 퀴즈

The university's ______ of Engineering is world-renowned for its research.

정답!

정답은: faculty

예시

1

She has a remarkable faculty for remembering every face she sees.

everyday

She has a remarkable faculty for remembering every face she sees.

2

The Dean of the Faculty of Science will address the new students tomorrow.

formal

The Dean of the Faculty of Science will address the new students tomorrow.

3

I'm not sure my faculty for staying awake is going to last through this movie.

informal

I'm not sure my faculty for staying awake is going to last through this movie.

4

The university faculty voted to implement a more rigorous research standard.

academic

The university faculty voted to implement a more rigorous research standard.

5

Our faculty of industry experts provides specialized training for corporate clients.

business

Our faculty of industry experts provides specialized training for corporate clients.

어휘 가족

명사
faculty
형용사
facultative
관련
facilitation

자주 쓰는 조합

faculty member faculty member
mental faculties mental faculties
faculty of law faculty of law
teaching faculty teaching faculty
faculty meeting faculty meeting

자주 쓰는 구문

in full possession of one's faculties

having full control of one's mental powers

a faculty for something

a natural talent or ability for something

the faculty of speech

the physical or mental ability to speak

자주 혼동되는 단어

faculty vs facility

A facility is a building or a place provided for a specific purpose, whereas faculty refers to people or an internal ability.

📝

사용 참고사항

In British English, 'faculty' often refers to a department (e.g., Faculty of Arts), while in American English, it more commonly refers to the collective group of teachers.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often use 'faculty' to mean 'facility' when talking about a gymnasium or a library. Remember: Faculty = People/Powers; Facility = Places.

💡

암기 팁

Think of the 'Faculty' as the group of people who provide the 'Facts' in a university.

📖

어원

From the Latin 'facultas', meaning 'power, ability, or abundance'.

문법 패턴

Can be used as a collective noun with either a singular or plural verb (mostly singular in US English). Countable noun: faculties (plural).
🌍

문화적 맥락

In academic culture, being a 'faculty member' carries a level of prestige and specific tenure-track implications in North American universities.

빠른 퀴즈

The university's ______ of Engineering is world-renowned for its research.

정답!

정답은: faculty

관련 단어

badly

A1

In a way that is not good, effective, or successful. It can also be used to mean 'very much' when you want or need something a lot.

lineup

A1

A lineup is a group of people or things organized in a specific order for an event or purpose. It is often used to describe players on a sports team, performers at a concert, or a list of products.

thoughtful

A1

Thoughtful describes someone who is kind and thinks about the needs or feelings of others. It can also describe a person who is thinking deeply or carefully about a specific subject.

skull

A1

The skull is the hard, bony structure that forms the head in humans and animals. Its main purpose is to protect the brain and support the shape of the face.

recipient

A1

A recipient is a person or group that receives something, such as a letter, a gift, or an award. It is a formal way to describe the person on the receiving end of an action or object.

shy

A1

Shy describes a person who feels nervous, uncomfortable, or timid around other people. It often involves a lack of confidence in social situations or a hesitation to speak and interact with strangers.

shorts

A1

Shorts are a type of clothing worn on the lower part of the body that covers the hips and the tops of the legs. They are typically worn in warm weather or during physical activities like sports and exercise.

meadow

A1

A meadow is a field covered with grass and often wildflowers. It is a natural area where grass is allowed to grow freely, often used for animals to graze or for people to enjoy nature.

disrupt

A1

To stop something from happening in the normal way or to cause a problem that interrupts a process. It is often used when an event or a system is forced to change its usual flow.

scary

A1

Something that is scary makes you feel afraid or frightened. It is often used to describe things like horror movies, monsters, or dangerous situations that cause a feeling of fear.

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