B2 adjective 중립

intense

/ɪnˈtens/

Describes something that is very great in degree, strength, or force. It is often used to characterize strong emotions, extreme physical sensations, or situations that require extreme effort and concentration.

예시

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1

The smell of fresh garlic was so intense that it filled the whole kitchen.

The smell of fresh garlic was so strong that it filled the whole kitchen.

2

The candidate was subjected to intense scrutiny by the selection committee during the interview process.

The candidate was subjected to extremely close examination by the selection committee during the interview process.

3

That workout was so intense, I can barely move my legs today!

That workout was so powerful and difficult, I can barely move my legs today!

어휘 가족

명사
intensity
Verb
intensify
부사
intensely
형용사
intense
관련
intensification
💡

암기 팁

Think of 'In-Tense': when a situation is 'intense', people's muscles and the atmosphere become very 'tense' and tight.

빠른 퀴즈

The ______ heat of the desert made it nearly impossible to travel during the afternoon.

정답!

정답은: intense

예시

1

The smell of fresh garlic was so intense that it filled the whole kitchen.

everyday

The smell of fresh garlic was so strong that it filled the whole kitchen.

2

The candidate was subjected to intense scrutiny by the selection committee during the interview process.

formal

The candidate was subjected to extremely close examination by the selection committee during the interview process.

3

That workout was so intense, I can barely move my legs today!

informal

That workout was so powerful and difficult, I can barely move my legs today!

4

Intense competition for limited resources often leads to significant shifts in ecological populations.

academic

Extreme competition for limited resources often leads to significant shifts in ecological populations.

5

The firm is currently under intense pressure to meet its quarterly financial targets.

business

The company is currently under great pressure to meet its quarterly financial targets.

어휘 가족

명사
intensity
Verb
intensify
부사
intensely
형용사
intense
관련
intensification

자주 쓰는 조합

intense pressure strong psychological or physical force
intense heat very high temperature
intense focus deep and concentrated attention
intense competition very strong rivalry
intense pain very strong physical suffering

자주 쓰는 구문

intense heat

extreme warmth or temperature

an intense person

someone who has very strong feelings or a serious personality

intense interest

a very strong desire to learn or know about something

자주 혼동되는 단어

intense vs intensive

Intensive implies a high level of effort or resources concentrated in a short time (e.g., an intensive course), while intense refers to the strength or degree of a quality (e.g., intense heat).

📝

사용 참고사항

Use 'intense' to describe the inherent quality of something being extreme. It is frequently paired with abstract nouns like 'pressure', 'debate', or 'emotion'.

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자주 하는 실수

Learners often use 'intensive' when they mean 'intense.' For example, they might say 'intensive pain' instead of the correct 'intense pain.'

💡

암기 팁

Think of 'In-Tense': when a situation is 'intense', people's muscles and the atmosphere become very 'tense' and tight.

📖

어원

Derived from the Latin 'intensus', which literally means 'stretched tight' or 'strained'.

문법 패턴

Can be used as an attributive adjective before a noun (intense heat). Can be used as a predicative adjective after a linking verb (The light was intense).

빠른 퀴즈

The ______ heat of the desert made it nearly impossible to travel during the afternoon.

정답!

정답은: intense

관련 단어

obgenly

C1

Describing qualities or characteristics that are intrinsic, fundamental, or naturally occurring within a specific category, class, or genus. It suggests that a trait is not acquired through external influence but is a core component of the entity's classification.

bilabancy

C1

To alternate or waver between two specific choices, conditions, or states in a rhythmic or repetitive manner. It describes both the physical movement of shifting weight and the mental process of indecision between two poles.

homomemy

C1

Describing a state of identical or near-perfect replication of a conceptual or structural unit within a system. It is used to characterize patterns where a 'meme' or fundamental component remains unchanged across various iterations or transmissions.

synformile

C1

A synformile is a specialized structural unit or component designed to precisely match or align with a corresponding external template or matrix. In technical contexts, it refers to an element that maintains spatial consistency and structural parity within a larger system.

antesophtion

C1

Describing a state, concept, or period existing before the attainment of philosophical wisdom or intellectual sophistication. It refers to rudimentary or naive perspectives that have not yet been refined by deep critical thought or scholarly maturity.

contrafidable

C1

To formally challenge or invalidate a statement or agreement by presenting evidence that contradicts a previously established position of trust. It is used primarily in legal or high-stakes contexts when one party acts against a confidential understanding.

autotegious

C1

To provide oneself with a protective covering or to self-shield against external environmental factors. It typically describes the action of an organism or system creating its own defensive layer or housing without outside assistance.

monoonymism

C1

The practice or state of being known by a single name (a mononym) rather than a multi-part name including a surname. This phenomenon is frequently observed in historical records, the arts, and specific cultural naming conventions.

proscribhood

C1

Relating to the state or quality of being officially forbidden, denounced, or legally excluded from society. It describes an entity, person, or practice that exists under a formal ban or a condition of social ostracism.

supercuracy

C1

A level of precision that exceeds standard or expected limits, often used in technical, scientific, or computational contexts to describe near-perfect accuracy. It signifies the achievement of performance that is significantly higher than conventional benchmarks, particularly in data processing or high-end instrumentation.

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