B2 adjective 중립

muscular

/ˈmʌs.kjə.lər/

Relating to the muscles of the body or having well-developed, strong muscles. It is also used metaphorically to describe something that is powerful, forceful, or vigorous in its approach.

예시

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1

He has a very muscular build from years of working as a professional athlete.

He has a very muscular build from years of working as a professional athlete.

2

The patient showed signs of improved muscular coordination after three months of specialized physical therapy.

The patient showed signs of improved muscular coordination after three months of specialized physical therapy.

3

Look at that muscular guy lifting the heavy sofa all by himself!

Look at that muscular guy lifting the heavy sofa all by himself!

어휘 가족

명사
muscle
Verb
muscle
부사
muscularly
형용사
muscular
관련
muscularity
💡

암기 팁

Think of the word 'Muscle'. Add 'ar' to describe how a body looks. Imagine a 'Muscular' person lifting a heavy 'Car'.

빠른 퀴즈

The athlete's ___________ development was the result of a strict training regime and diet.

정답!

정답은: muscular

예시

1

He has a very muscular build from years of working as a professional athlete.

everyday

He has a very muscular build from years of working as a professional athlete.

2

The patient showed signs of improved muscular coordination after three months of specialized physical therapy.

formal

The patient showed signs of improved muscular coordination after three months of specialized physical therapy.

3

Look at that muscular guy lifting the heavy sofa all by himself!

informal

Look at that muscular guy lifting the heavy sofa all by himself!

4

The research focuses on the muscular response to sustained anaerobic exercise in high-altitude environments.

academic

The research focuses on the muscular response to sustained anaerobic exercise in high-altitude environments.

5

The company adopted a more muscular approach to negotiations to secure the international contract.

business

The company adopted a more muscular approach to negotiations to secure the international contract.

어휘 가족

명사
muscle
Verb
muscle
부사
muscularly
형용사
muscular
관련
muscularity

자주 쓰는 조합

muscular strength muscular strength
muscular tension muscular tension
muscular physique muscular physique
muscular dystrophy muscular dystrophy
muscular aches muscular aches

자주 쓰는 구문

muscular effort

muscular effort

muscular system

muscular system

muscular Christianity

muscular Christianity

자주 혼동되는 단어

muscular vs masculine

'Masculine' refers to qualities typically associated with men, while 'muscular' refers specifically to physical muscle development.

muscular vs muscle

'Muscle' is a noun referring to the tissue, whereas 'muscular' is the adjective describing the state or quality of having muscles.

📝

사용 참고사항

While primarily used to describe physical appearance, 'muscular' is increasingly used in political or business contexts to mean 'assertive' or 'forceful'.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often use the noun 'muscle' as an adjective (e.g., 'a muscle man') instead of the more standard 'muscular man'.

💡

암기 팁

Think of the word 'Muscle'. Add 'ar' to describe how a body looks. Imagine a 'Muscular' person lifting a heavy 'Car'.

📖

어원

Derived from the Latin 'musculus', meaning 'little mouse', because the shape of a contracting muscle was thought to look like a mouse moving under the skin.

문법 패턴

Commonly used before a noun (attributive position). Can follow a linking verb like 'be' or 'become' (predicative position). Often modified by degree adverbs like 'extremely' or 'highly'.
🌍

문화적 맥락

In many modern societies, a muscular physique is often culturally associated with health, discipline, and personal success.

빠른 퀴즈

The athlete's ___________ development was the result of a strict training regime and diet.

정답!

정답은: muscular

관련 단어

unknown

A1

A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.

of

A1

A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.

in

A1

A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.

it

A1

A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.

on

A1

A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.

as

A1

A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.

this

A1

Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.

by

A1

A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.

we

A1

The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.

or

A1

A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.

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