fog
Fog is a thick cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere at or near the earth's surface. it obscures or restricts visibility, making it difficult to see far ahead.
예시
3 / 5I could barely see the road while driving through the thick fog this morning.
I could barely see the road while driving through the thick fog this morning.
The airport authorities suspended all departures due to persistent dense fog on the runway.
The airport authorities suspended all departures due to persistent dense fog on the runway.
Whoa, look at all that fog outside; you can't even see the neighbors' house!
Whoa, look at all that fog outside; you can't even see the neighbors' house!
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of 'Gray' and 'Ground'—Fog is like a Gray cloud on the Ground.
빠른 퀴즈
The morning _____ was so thick that the driver had to turn on his headlights.
정답!
정답은: fog
예시
I could barely see the road while driving through the thick fog this morning.
everydayI could barely see the road while driving through the thick fog this morning.
The airport authorities suspended all departures due to persistent dense fog on the runway.
formalThe airport authorities suspended all departures due to persistent dense fog on the runway.
Whoa, look at all that fog outside; you can't even see the neighbors' house!
informalWhoa, look at all that fog outside; you can't even see the neighbors' house!
Meteorological data suggests that coastal fog is a primary source of moisture for local flora.
academicMeteorological data suggests that coastal fog is a primary source of moisture for local flora.
We should anticipate logistical delays if the heavy fog continues to affect the shipping lanes.
businessWe should anticipate logistical delays if the heavy fog continues to affect the shipping lanes.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
in a fog
confused or not thinking clearly
brain fog
a feeling of mental confusion or lack of focus
the fog of war
uncertainty in situational awareness experienced by participants in military operations
자주 혼동되는 단어
Mist is thinner than fog; you can see further through mist (over 1km) than through fog (less than 1km).
Smog is a mixture of smoke and fog, usually caused by pollution, whereas fog is natural water vapor.
사용 참고사항
Fog is usually an uncountable noun when referring to the weather. We use 'thick' or 'dense' to describe it, rather than 'strong' or 'hard'.
자주 하는 실수
Learners often use the word 'smoke' to describe fog. Remember that smoke comes from fire, while fog comes from water.
암기 팁
Think of 'Gray' and 'Ground'—Fog is like a Gray cloud on the Ground.
어원
Probably of Scandinavian origin, related to Danish 'fog' meaning 'spray' or 'drift'.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
London was historically famous for its thick 'pea-souper' fogs, which were actually a dangerous mix of natural fog and coal smoke.
빠른 퀴즈
The morning _____ was so thick that the driver had to turn on his headlights.
정답!
정답은: fog
관련 문법 규칙
관련 어휘
Weather 관련 단어
weather
A1Weather describes the state of the atmosphere at a specific place and time, including temperature, rain, and wind. It refers to short-term conditions rather than long-term patterns.
snowy
A1Describes a place or time that is covered with snow or has a lot of snow falling. It is often used to talk about winter weather and the white appearance of the ground.
clear
A1A state or period of cloudless weather where the sun or stars are clearly visible. It refers to a sky that is free from clouds, fog, or smoke.
warm
A1Warm describes a temperature that is comfortably high, sitting between cool and hot. It is often used to describe pleasant weather, clothing that keeps heat in, or a friendly and kind personality.
dry
A1Dry describes something that is free from moisture or liquid and not wet. In terms of weather, it refers to a climate or a day where there is little to no rain.
extreme
A1The highest or lowest level of something, such as very hot or very cold weather. It is a point that is very far from the middle or what is usual.
hail
A1Hail is a type of weather where small, hard balls of ice fall from the sky like rain. These ice balls are called hailstones and usually fall during a storm.
thunder
A1Thunder is the loud, crashing sound that follows a flash of lightning during a storm. It happens because lightning heats the air very quickly, causing it to expand and create a sound wave.
mist
A1A thin cloud of very small water droplets in the air that makes it difficult to see clearly. It is similar to fog but not as thick and often appears near the ground or water in the morning.
dew
A1Dew is the small drops of water that form on grass, leaves, and other surfaces outdoors during the night. It occurs when the air becomes cold enough for water vapor to turn into liquid droplets.
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