B2 adjective 중립

microchip

/ˈmaɪ.krəʊ.tʃɪp/

A tiny piece of silicon or other semiconductor material containing complex electronic circuits used to process or store information. It is the fundamental building block of modern electronic devices, from smartphones to medical equipment.

예시

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1

Modern smartphones rely on a powerful microchip to perform complex tasks instantly.

Current mobile phones depend on a small electronic circuit to handle complicated operations quickly.

2

The government has proposed an initiative to increase domestic microchip production to ensure technological sovereignty.

The state suggested a plan to boost local production of electronic chips to protect national technology interests.

3

My old gaming console keeps crashing; I think the microchip might be overheating.

My older game system is failing because its internal processor is likely getting too hot.

어휘 가족

명사
microchip
Verb
microchip
형용사
microchipped
관련
microchipping
💡

암기 팁

Remember 'micro' means tiny and 'chip' is a small piece of something; it is a tiny piece of silicon that holds a giant amount of data.

빠른 퀴즈

The automotive industry suffered a major setback due to a global _______ shortage.

정답!

정답은: microchip

예시

1

Modern smartphones rely on a powerful microchip to perform complex tasks instantly.

everyday

Current mobile phones depend on a small electronic circuit to handle complicated operations quickly.

2

The government has proposed an initiative to increase domestic microchip production to ensure technological sovereignty.

formal

The state suggested a plan to boost local production of electronic chips to protect national technology interests.

3

My old gaming console keeps crashing; I think the microchip might be overheating.

informal

My older game system is failing because its internal processor is likely getting too hot.

4

Researchers are investigating how microchip architecture can be optimized for quantum computing applications.

academic

Scientists are studying ways to improve the design of electronic chips for use in quantum computers.

5

The quarterly report highlights a 15% increase in microchip sales within the automotive sector.

business

The business report shows that sales of electronic chips for cars rose by 15 percent this quarter.

어휘 가족

명사
microchip
Verb
microchip
형용사
microchipped
관련
microchipping

자주 쓰는 조합

microchip technology technology involving tiny electronic circuits
microchip implant a small electronic device placed inside a body
silicon microchip an electronic circuit made from silicon material
microchip shortage a situation where there are not enough electronic chips available
embedded microchip a chip that is built into a larger system or object

자주 쓰는 구문

the microchip era

the modern age defined by advanced electronic computing

microchip fabrication

the industrial process of making electronic chips

get microchipped

to have a small electronic identification device implanted

자주 혼동되는 단어

microchip vs microprocessor

A microprocessor is a specific type of microchip that acts as the 'brain' (CPU) of a computer, whereas microchip is a more general term.

microchip vs hardware

Hardware refers to all physical parts of a computer system, while a microchip is just one specific component.

📝

사용 참고사항

Though technically a noun, it is frequently used as an attributive adjective in phrases like 'microchip industry' or 'microchip design.' It is a common topic in IELTS exams related to technology and science.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners sometimes use 'microchip' to refer to the entire device (like a USB drive) rather than the tiny component inside. Avoid using it as a verb for anything other than the act of implanting a chip (e.g., microchipping a dog).

💡

암기 팁

Remember 'micro' means tiny and 'chip' is a small piece of something; it is a tiny piece of silicon that holds a giant amount of data.

📖

어원

From the Greek 'mikros' (small) and the English 'chip' (a small piece of wood or stone), first used in the mid-1950s with the advent of integrated circuits.

문법 패턴

Can be used as a countable noun (e.g., several microchips) Commonly used as an attributive noun in compound phrases The verb form is regular (microchipped, microchipping)
🌍

문화적 맥락

In many countries, it is legally required or common practice to microchip domestic pets for identification purposes.

빠른 퀴즈

The automotive industry suffered a major setback due to a global _______ shortage.

정답!

정답은: microchip

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