lava
Lava is the very hot, liquid rock that comes out of a volcano when it erupts. After it cools down and stops moving, it turns into hard, solid stone.
예시
3 / 5The red lava moved slowly down the side of the mountain.
The red lava moved slowly down the side of the mountain.
Geologists are currently measuring the temperature of the fresh lava.
Geologists are currently measuring the temperature of the fresh lava.
Look at that glowing lava! It looks like a river of fire.
Look at that glowing lava! It looks like a river of fire.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of a 'lava lamp'—the orange liquid inside moves slowly and glows just like the real thing.
빠른 퀴즈
The hot ____ destroyed the trees near the volcano.
정답!
정답은: lava
예시
The red lava moved slowly down the side of the mountain.
everydayThe red lava moved slowly down the side of the mountain.
Geologists are currently measuring the temperature of the fresh lava.
formalGeologists are currently measuring the temperature of the fresh lava.
Look at that glowing lava! It looks like a river of fire.
informalLook at that glowing lava! It looks like a river of fire.
The chemical composition of the lava determines how fast it flows.
academicThe chemical composition of the lava determines how fast it flows.
Tourism companies have canceled tours due to the dangerous lava flows.
businessTourism companies have canceled tours due to the dangerous lava flows.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
the floor is lava
the floor is lava (a children's game)
lava lamp
lava lamp (a decorative light)
lava bed
lava bed (an area covered by solidified lava)
자주 혼동되는 단어
Magma is the hot liquid rock when it is still underground; it is only called lava once it reaches the surface.
사용 참고사항
Use 'lava' specifically for volcanic activity above ground. It is an uncountable noun when referring to the substance, but can be plural ('lavas') when referring to different types of geological formations.
자주 하는 실수
Learners often use 'lava' for any hot liquid, but it only applies to molten rock from a volcano.
암기 팁
Think of a 'lava lamp'—the orange liquid inside moves slowly and glows just like the real thing.
어원
From the Italian word 'lava', which means a stream or a torrent, originating from the Latin 'labi' meaning 'to slide'.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
In places like Hawaii, lava is often treated with great respect and is linked to the goddess Pele in local mythology.
빠른 퀴즈
The hot ____ destroyed the trees near the volcano.
정답!
정답은: lava
관련 어휘
nature 관련 단어
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prey
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carnivore
A1A carnivore is an animal that gets its food from eating other animals. These animals are often called meat-eaters and have special teeth for hunting and eating flesh.
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
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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
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ocean
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