A1 adjective 중립 #2,549 가장 일반적인

firsthand

/ˈfɜːrstˈhænd/

Information or experience that is obtained directly from the source or through personal participation. It describes seeing, doing, or hearing something yourself rather than learning about it from someone else or from books.

예시

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1

I have firsthand experience with this phone model.

I have used this phone myself.

2

The committee received a firsthand account of the incident.

The group heard from someone who was actually there when it happened.

3

You should really see the view firsthand; it's amazing.

You should go and look at the view yourself because it is great.

어휘 가족

부사
firsthand
형용사
firsthand
관련
witness
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암기 팁

Imagine touching an object with your own 'first hand' to remember that you are the primary person experiencing it.

빠른 퀴즈

She has ______ knowledge of the company because she worked there for ten years.

정답!

정답은: firsthand

예시

1

I have firsthand experience with this phone model.

everyday

I have used this phone myself.

2

The committee received a firsthand account of the incident.

formal

The group heard from someone who was actually there when it happened.

3

You should really see the view firsthand; it's amazing.

informal

You should go and look at the view yourself because it is great.

4

The researcher provided a firsthand observation of the animal's behavior.

academic

The scientist watched the animal directly to see what it did.

5

We need firsthand feedback from our clients to improve the service.

business

We need to hear directly from the people using our services.

어휘 가족

부사
firsthand
형용사
firsthand
관련
witness

자주 쓰는 조합

firsthand experience direct involvement in an activity
firsthand knowledge knowing something because you saw it yourself
firsthand account a description given by a witness
see something firsthand to witness an event personally
firsthand information facts obtained directly from the source

자주 쓰는 구문

experience something firsthand

to do or see something yourself

get a firsthand look

to examine something personally

firsthand report

a story told by the person who lived it

자주 혼동되는 단어

firsthand vs secondhand

Secondhand means hearing information from another person, while firsthand means experiencing it yourself.

firsthand vs first-rate

First-rate refers to something of the highest quality, while firsthand refers to the source of information.

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사용 참고사항

Firsthand can be used as an adjective before a noun (e.g., firsthand knowledge) or as an adverb after a verb (e.g., I saw it firsthand). It does not change form regardless of the subject.

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자주 하는 실수

Learners often mistakenly say 'from the first hand' or 'firstly hand.' The correct form is simply 'firsthand.'

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암기 팁

Imagine touching an object with your own 'first hand' to remember that you are the primary person experiencing it.

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어원

Originates from the mid-17th century phrase 'at first hand,' meaning from the original source.

문법 패턴

Used as an adjective: [firsthand + noun] Used as an adverb: [verb + firsthand] No comparative or superlative forms (e.g., no 'more firsthand')
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문화적 맥락

In Western legal and journalistic traditions, firsthand accounts are considered the most reliable form of evidence.

빠른 퀴즈

She has ______ knowledge of the company because she worked there for ten years.

정답!

정답은: firsthand

관련 단어

example

A1

An example is a specific thing or person that shows what a group or a rule is like. It is used to help explain something more clearly so that others can understand it easily.

box

B2

Describing something that has the shape of a box or is contained within a specific square or rectangular boundary. In academic and technical contexts, it often refers to structured data representations or specific container-based models used for analysis.

result

A1

A result is something that happens or exists because of something else that happened before. It is often used to describe the final score of a game, the grade on a test, or the outcome of a specific action.

reason

A1

A reason is a cause or explanation for why something happens or why someone does something. It is the information that answers the question 'Why?'.

research

A1

A detailed study of a subject, especially in order to discover (new) information or reach a (new) understanding. It involves gathering facts and data to test a theory or solve a problem.

girl

A1

A female child or a young female person from birth until she reaches adulthood. It is also commonly used to refer to a daughter or, in informal settings, to a young woman.

moment

A1

A very short period of time or a specific point in time. It is often used to ask someone to wait briefly or to describe a significant event occurring right now.

force

A1

Force is the physical strength or energy that is used to push or pull an object. It can also refer to an organized group of people, such as the police or a military group.

education

A1

Education is the process of learning and teaching, usually in schools, colleges, or universities. it involves gaining knowledge, skills, and values to help a person grow and succeed in life.

music

A1

Music consists of sounds that are arranged in a way that is pleasant or exciting to listen to. It is an uncountable noun used to describe songs, melodies, or instrumental pieces performed by voices or instruments.

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