glacier
A glacier is a very large mass of ice that moves slowly over land. They are usually found in very cold places like high mountains or near the North and South Poles.
예시
3 / 5We took a beautiful photo of the blue glacier.
We took a beautiful photo of the blue glacier.
The size of the glacier has decreased significantly over the last decade.
The size of the glacier has decreased significantly over the last decade.
Look at that massive glacier over there!
Look at that massive glacier over there!
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of the word 'glass'. A glacier looks like a giant, moving sheet of blue glass made of ice.
빠른 퀴즈
The ____ is melting because the weather is getting warmer.
정답!
정답은: glacier
예시
We took a beautiful photo of the blue glacier.
everydayWe took a beautiful photo of the blue glacier.
The size of the glacier has decreased significantly over the last decade.
formalThe size of the glacier has decreased significantly over the last decade.
Look at that massive glacier over there!
informalLook at that massive glacier over there!
Research indicates that the glacier moves approximately ten centimeters per day.
academicResearch indicates that the glacier moves approximately ten centimeters per day.
Our travel agency specializes in guided tours to the Perito Moreno glacier.
businessOur travel agency specializes in guided tours to the Perito Moreno glacier.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
at a glacial pace
at a glacial pace (meaning very slowly)
glacial period
glacial period (ice age)
glacier hiking
glacier hiking
자주 혼동되는 단어
A glacier is on land (or starts on land), while an iceberg is a piece of ice floating in the ocean.
사용 참고사항
Use 'glacier' when talking about large, permanent ice on mountains or land. It is often used today when discussing climate change.
자주 하는 실수
Learners sometimes confuse 'glacier' with 'iceberg'. Remember that glaciers are like frozen rivers on land.
암기 팁
Think of the word 'glass'. A glacier looks like a giant, moving sheet of blue glass made of ice.
어원
From the French word 'glacier', which comes from 'glace' meaning ice.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
Glaciers are often seen as symbols of the Earth's health and are central to environmental discussions.
빠른 퀴즈
The ____ is melting because the weather is getting warmer.
정답!
정답은: glacier
관련 어휘
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nature 관련 단어
herbivore
A1A herbivore is an animal that eats only plants, such as grass, leaves, and fruits. These animals do not eat meat or other animals.
savanna
A1A savanna is a large, flat area of land covered with grass and only a few scattered trees. It is mostly found in hot regions, such as Africa and South America, and supports a wide variety of wildlife.
estuary
A1An estuary is the wide part of a river where it joins the sea. It is a unique place where fresh water from the river mixes with salty water from the ocean.
undergrowth
A1Undergrowth refers to the small plants, bushes, and shrubs that grow on the ground beneath the taller trees in a forest or wood. It is often dense and can make walking through the area difficult.
germination
A1Germination is the process where a seed starts to grow into a new plant. It happens when the seed has enough water, the right temperature, and oxygen.
evergreen
A1An evergreen is a tree or plant that keeps its green leaves all year round, even in the winter. Unlike deciduous trees, it does not lose its foliage during the cold seasons.
endangered species
A1A group of animals or plants that are in danger of disappearing forever. There are very few of them left in the world, so people try to protect them.
sanctuary
A1A safe place where people or animals are protected from danger or trouble. It is also a quiet, peaceful place where you can feel calm and relaxed.
mammal
A1A mammal is a type of animal that breathes air, usually has hair or fur, and gives birth to live young. They are special because the mothers produce milk to feed their babies.
reptile
A1A reptile is a cold-blooded animal with dry, scaly skin that usually lays eggs on land. Snakes, lizards, turtles, and crocodiles are common examples of this group of animals.
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