A1 noun 중립 #229 가장 일반적인

moment

/ˈmoʊ.mənt/

A very short period of time or a specific point in time. It is often used to ask someone to wait briefly or to describe a significant event occurring right now.

예시

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1

Wait for a moment, I need to find my keys.

Wait for a short time, I need to find my keys.

2

We would appreciate it if you could spare a moment for an interview.

We would be grateful if you could give us a short amount of time for an interview.

3

I'll be there in a moment!

I will be there very soon!

어휘 가족

명사
moment
부사
momentarily
형용사
momentary
관련
momentum
💡

암기 팁

Think of the 'm' in 'moment' as 'minimal time'—it is the smallest piece of time you can use in a conversation.

빠른 퀴즈

I am very busy at the ______, so I cannot talk on the phone.

정답!

정답은: moment

예시

1

Wait for a moment, I need to find my keys.

everyday

Wait for a short time, I need to find my keys.

2

We would appreciate it if you could spare a moment for an interview.

formal

We would be grateful if you could give us a short amount of time for an interview.

3

I'll be there in a moment!

informal

I will be there very soon!

4

The discovery was a defining moment in scientific history.

academic

The discovery was a very important point in the history of science.

5

Please hold for a moment while I check your account details.

business

Please wait for a short time while I look at your account information.

어휘 가족

명사
moment
부사
momentarily
형용사
momentary
관련
momentum

자주 쓰는 조합

at the moment right now
wait a moment wait for a short time
for a moment for a short period
brief moment a very short time
the right moment the perfect time

자주 쓰는 구문

just a moment

please wait a very short time

in a moment

very soon

at any moment

likely to happen very soon

자주 혼동되는 단어

moment vs movement

Movement refers to the act of changing position, while moment refers to a point in time.

moment vs minute

A minute is exactly 60 seconds, whereas a moment is an indefinite short period.

📝

사용 참고사항

Use 'at the moment' to mean 'now' or 'currently'. Use 'in a moment' to indicate that something will happen almost immediately.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners sometimes say 'on the moment' instead of 'at the moment' when trying to say 'now'.

💡

암기 팁

Think of the 'm' in 'moment' as 'minimal time'—it is the smallest piece of time you can use in a conversation.

📖

어원

From the Latin word 'momentum', which refers to motion or a short interval of time.

문법 패턴

Countable noun (plural: moments) Commonly used after prepositions like 'at', 'in', or 'for'

빠른 퀴즈

I am very busy at the ______, so I cannot talk on the phone.

정답!

정답은: moment

관련 단어

sit

A1

To rest your body on your bottom with your back upright, typically on a chair or the floor. It describes both the action of moving into this position and the state of being in it.

stand

A1

To be in an upright position supported by one's feet rather than sitting or lying down. It also refers to the physical location of an object or a person's particular opinion on a subject.

pay

A1

To give money to someone in exchange for goods, services, or to settle a debt. It can also mean to give something non-monetary, such as attention or a compliment.

meet

A1

To come together with someone at a specific place and time, or to be introduced to someone for the first time. It can also mean to satisfy a requirement, standard, or need.

continue

A1

To keep doing something or to stay in the same state without stopping. It can also mean to start an activity again after a short break.

set

A1

To put or place something in a specific position or location. It also means to adjust or prepare something so that it is ready for use, such as a clock or a table.

learn

A1

To gain knowledge, understanding, or a skill by studying, practicing, or being taught. It refers to the process of acquiring information through experience or education.

lead

A1

To go in front of a group of people to show them the way to a place. It also means to be in control of a group, a team, or an activity.

understand

A1

To know the meaning of what someone is saying or how something works. It involves grasping an idea, a language, or a situation clearly in your mind.

follow

A1

To move behind someone or something in the same direction. It also means to obey rules, instructions, or to understand the logic of an argument or story.

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