B2 noun 중립

marine

/məˈriːn/

A marine is a member of a military force specifically trained for serving on land as well as at sea, often specializing in amphibious operations. In a broader sense, it can also refer to any soldier belonging to a specialized sea-based infantry unit.

예시

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1

My brother decided to become a marine after graduating from college.

My brother decided to become a marine after graduating from college.

2

The decorated marine received a commendation for his leadership during the coastal mission.

The decorated marine received a commendation for his leadership during the coastal mission.

3

I saw a marine at the airport today in full dress uniform.

I saw a marine at the airport today in full dress uniform.

어휘 가족

명사
marine
형용사
marine
관련
mariner
💡

암기 팁

Think of the 'Mar' in marine, which comes from the Latin word for 'sea' (mare). A marine is a soldier who comes from the sea to the land.

빠른 퀴즈

After several years of intensive training, he finally became a ______ in the national defense force.

정답!

정답은: a

예시

1

My brother decided to become a marine after graduating from college.

everyday

My brother decided to become a marine after graduating from college.

2

The decorated marine received a commendation for his leadership during the coastal mission.

formal

The decorated marine received a commendation for his leadership during the coastal mission.

3

I saw a marine at the airport today in full dress uniform.

informal

I saw a marine at the airport today in full dress uniform.

4

The strategic importance of the marine in modern warfare is centered on rapid amphibious deployment.

academic

The strategic importance of the marine in modern warfare is centered on rapid amphibious deployment.

5

The security firm prefers to hire a former marine because of their disciplined training.

business

The security firm prefers to hire a former marine because of their disciplined training.

어휘 가족

명사
marine
형용사
marine
관련
mariner

자주 쓰는 조합

Marine Corps Marine Corps
former marine former marine
elite marine elite marine
serving marine serving marine
marine sergeant marine sergeant

자주 쓰는 구문

Tell it to the marines

Expressing disbelief toward a story.

Once a marine, always a marine

A motto implying lifelong loyalty and identity.

Marine biology

The scientific study of organisms in the ocean (adjective use).

자주 혼동되는 단어

marine vs mariner

A mariner is a general term for any sailor or seaman, whereas a marine is specifically a military soldier.

marine vs submarine

A submarine is an underwater vessel, not a person or a type of soldier.

📝

사용 참고사항

When used as a noun to refer to a person, it is often capitalized (Marine) in the United States to show respect for the specific branch of service. It is distinct from 'sailor,' who typically works on ships rather than fighting on land.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often use 'marine' as a noun to mean 'sea creature.' While 'marine life' is correct as an adjective-noun pair, the noun 'marine' refers only to the soldier.

💡

암기 팁

Think of the 'Mar' in marine, which comes from the Latin word for 'sea' (mare). A marine is a soldier who comes from the sea to the land.

📖

어원

Derived from the Latin 'marinus', meaning 'of or pertaining to the sea'.

문법 패턴

Countable noun Plural form: marines Often functions as an attributive noun (e.g., marine base)
🌍

문화적 맥락

In American culture, Marines are viewed as an elite military force with a very strict code of conduct and high physical standards.

빠른 퀴즈

After several years of intensive training, he finally became a ______ in the national defense force.

정답!

정답은: a

관련 단어

homovitic

C1

Relating to or characterized by having the same life force, essential vitality, or fundamental biological nature. It is an obscure term used in high-level academic or philosophical contexts to describe entities that share a common living essence.

homosistness

C1

To actively process or adjust diverse elements within a system to ensure they achieve a state of internal uniformity or structural consistency. It involves the standardization of variables to eliminate outliers and maintain a balanced, predictable output.

semichromity

C1

Describing a visual state or quality characterized by partial coloration or muted chromatic intensity. It refers to an appearance that is neither fully monochrome nor fully saturated, often used to describe images or materials with limited color range.

bipathency

C1

The state or quality of having two distinct paths, routes, or channels available for passage or communication. It often refers to a system or anatomical structure where two separate ways are simultaneously open or functional, providing redundancy or dual access.

monoannfy

C1

Characterized by a singular, repetitive annual recurrence that lacks variation or excitement. It describes processes or states that follow an unyielding, once-yearly pattern, often leading to a sense of predictable stagnation.

compathness

C1

To actively harmonize or align individual emotional states and professional trajectories within a group setting. It refers to the process of integrating empathy into a shared strategic path to ensure collective success.

misaudcy

C1

Describing a state or tendency to misinterpret spoken information or auditory cues, often leading to confusion or errors in communication. It characterizes someone who frequently 'slips' when listening or perceives sounds incorrectly.

contrafractward

C1

To shift or move an object or structure in a specific direction intended to counteract or resist an impending fracture or break. It is typically used in technical contexts to describe corrective maneuvering that prevents structural failure.

univerbor

C1

Relating to or characterized by the linguistic process where a phrase or sequence of words becomes a single word over time. It describes the morphological fusion of distinct elements into a unified lexeme, such as 'nevertheless' or 'goodbye'.

foreacrtude

C1

Describing a state of proactive mental sharpness and foresight, specifically used to characterize an individual or strategy that anticipates future challenges with acute precision. It combines the prefix 'fore-' (before) with a root suggesting sharpness or acidity of mind, indicating a high level of preparedness and perceptive planning.

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