C2 noun 중립

labor

/ˈleɪ.bər/

Labor refers to the physical or mental effort exerted by humans in the production of goods and services, often considered a primary factor of production in economics. It also specifically describes the physiological process of childbirth, characterized by uterine contractions and the eventual delivery of an infant.

예시

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1

The yard work was a heavy labor, but the garden looks beautiful now.

The yard work was a heavy labor, but the garden looks beautiful now.

2

The ministry is drafting a report on the current state of the domestic labor market.

The ministry is drafting a report on the current state of the domestic labor market.

3

I'm happy to help you move; it's a labor of love for a friend.

I'm happy to help you move; it's a labor of love for a friend.

어휘 가족

명사
labor
Verb
labor
부사
laboriously
형용사
laborious
관련
laborer
💡

암기 팁

Associate the 'L' in Labor with 'Large effort' or 'Long hours' to remember it refers to strenuous or systematic work.

빠른 퀴즈

The construction of the pyramids involved an immense amount of physical _______.

정답!

정답은: labor

예시

1

The yard work was a heavy labor, but the garden looks beautiful now.

everyday

The yard work was a heavy labor, but the garden looks beautiful now.

2

The ministry is drafting a report on the current state of the domestic labor market.

formal

The ministry is drafting a report on the current state of the domestic labor market.

3

I'm happy to help you move; it's a labor of love for a friend.

informal

I'm happy to help you move; it's a labor of love for a friend.

4

Sociological studies often analyze the division of labor within post-industrial societies.

academic

Sociological studies often analyze the division of labor within post-industrial societies.

5

Rising labor costs have forced the corporation to automate several assembly lines.

business

Rising labor costs have forced the corporation to automate several assembly lines.

어휘 가족

명사
labor
Verb
labor
부사
laboriously
형용사
laborious
관련
laborer

자주 쓰는 조합

manual labor manual labor
labor market labor market
skilled labor skilled labor
labor union labor union
labor intensive labor intensive

자주 쓰는 구문

labor of love

labor of love

be in labor

be in labor

fruits of one's labor

fruits of one's labor

자주 혼동되는 단어

labor vs work

Work is a general term for any activity, while labor often implies more strenuous effort or is used in formal economic and medical contexts.

labor vs labour

This is simply the British English spelling variant of the same word.

📝

사용 참고사항

At a C2 level, use 'labor' when discussing macro-economics or sociological structures. In medical contexts, use 'in labor' without an article (e.g., 'She was in labor for twelve hours').

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners sometimes use 'labors' as a plural for general work, but in an economic context, it is typically uncountable. Avoid saying 'a labor' to mean a single job; use 'a task' instead.

💡

암기 팁

Associate the 'L' in Labor with 'Large effort' or 'Long hours' to remember it refers to strenuous or systematic work.

📖

어원

Derived from the Latin 'labor', meaning toil, exertion, or hardship.

문법 패턴

Uncountable when referring to work/effort Used in the phrase 'in labor' (prepositional phrase) Can function as both a noun and a verb
🌍

문화적 맥락

Labor Day is a significant public holiday in many countries, celebrating the achievements and rights of workers.

빠른 퀴즈

The construction of the pyramids involved an immense amount of physical _______.

정답!

정답은: labor

관련 문법 규칙

관련 단어

pale

A1

Describes something that has very little color or is much lighter than usual. It is often used to describe a person's face when they are ill or a color that is mixed with a lot of white.

lung

A1

The lungs are two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe. They bring oxygen into your body and remove carbon dioxide when you breathe out.

tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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