floor
The flat bottom surface of a room that people walk on. It also refers to a specific level or story within a building, such as the ground floor or the fifth floor.
예시
3 / 5Please leave your wet umbrella on the floor near the entrance.
Please leave your wet umbrella on the floor near the entrance.
The international conference is being held on the ballroom floor of the hotel.
The international conference is being held on the ballroom floor of the hotel.
We can just sit on the floor and eat pizza while we wait.
We can just sit on the floor and eat pizza while we wait.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of the 'FL' in 'floor' and 'flat'—the floor is the flat part you walk on.
빠른 퀴즈
The elevator is broken, so we have to walk up to the fourth _____.
정답!
정답은: floor
예시
Please leave your wet umbrella on the floor near the entrance.
everydayPlease leave your wet umbrella on the floor near the entrance.
The international conference is being held on the ballroom floor of the hotel.
formalThe international conference is being held on the ballroom floor of the hotel.
We can just sit on the floor and eat pizza while we wait.
informalWe can just sit on the floor and eat pizza while we wait.
The study analyzed the sedimentary layers found on the ocean floor.
academicThe study analyzed the sedimentary layers found on the ocean floor.
The sales department has moved to the tenth floor of the headquarters.
businessThe sales department has moved to the tenth floor of the headquarters.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
floor it
to press the accelerator of a car to the floor to go very fast
take the floor
to start speaking in a debate or assembly
mop the floor with someone
to defeat someone easily in a competition
자주 혼동되는 단어
'Floor' is the surface inside a building, while 'ground' is the surface outside.
A 'story' is the space between two floors; 'floor' usually refers to the physical level you are standing on.
사용 참고사항
Use the preposition 'on' when referring to things touching the floor (e.g., 'on the floor'). When describing building levels, ordinal numbers are used (e.g., 'first floor', 'second floor').
자주 하는 실수
Learners sometimes use 'in the floor' instead of 'on the floor'. Another common mistake is confusing 'ground floor' (UK) with 'first floor' (US).
암기 팁
Think of the 'FL' in 'floor' and 'flat'—the floor is the flat part you walk on.
어원
Derived from the Old English 'flōr', which is of Germanic origin and shared with Middle Dutch and German 'flur'.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
In British English, the 'ground floor' is the level at street level, and the 'first floor' is the one above it; in American English, the 'first floor' is usually the street-level floor.
빠른 퀴즈
The elevator is broken, so we have to walk up to the fourth _____.
정답!
정답은: floor
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Travel 관련 단어
train
A1A train is a connected series of vehicles that move along metal tracks to carry people or goods from one place to another. It usually consists of an engine and several carriages or wagons.
taxi
A1A car with a driver that you pay to take you exactly where you want to go. It usually has a sign on top and a meter inside to calculate the cost of the trip.
subway
A1A subway is an underground electric railway system used for transporting passengers in a city. It provides a fast way to travel long distances while avoiding street-level traffic.
bicycle
A1A vehicle with two wheels that you sit on and move by pushing pedals with your feet. It is a popular form of transportation for short distances and a common way to exercise.
motorcycle
A1A motorcycle is a vehicle with two wheels that is powered by an engine. It is used for fast travel and usually carries one or two people.
backpack
A1A bag with shoulder straps that allows you to carry items on your back, leaving your hands free. It is commonly used by students for school or by travelers and hikers to carry their belongings.
map
A1A map is a visual representation or drawing of an area, such as a city, country, or the entire world. It shows physical features like roads, rivers, and landmarks to help people find locations or navigate from one place to another.
passenger
A1A passenger is a person who travels in a vehicle, such as a car, bus, train, or airplane, but is not driving it or working on it. They usually pay a fare or have a ticket to travel from one place to another.
hostel
A1A budget-friendly type of accommodation where guests usually rent a bed in a shared room (dormitory) and share common facilities like a kitchen or lounge. It is popular among students, backpackers, and young travelers looking for an affordable way to stay in a city.
reservation
A1A reservation is an arrangement you make in advance to keep a seat, a table, or a room for yourself. It ensures that you have a place when you arrive at a hotel, restaurant, or on a train.
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