A1 noun 중립 #2,538 가장 일반적인

outlet

/ˈaʊt.let/

A place or opening through which something, such as liquid or energy, can go out. It also refers to a store that sells products from a specific brand or a point in a wall where you can plug in electrical devices.

예시

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1

I am looking for an electrical outlet to charge my laptop.

I am looking for an electrical outlet to charge my laptop.

2

The manufacturer has authorized a new retail outlet in the city center.

The manufacturer has authorized a new retail outlet in the city center.

3

He uses playing the guitar as a creative outlet after a long day.

He uses playing the guitar as a creative outlet after a long day.

어휘 가족

명사
outlet
관련
inlet
💡

암기 팁

Think of 'Out + Let'—it 'lets' things 'out,' like electricity out of a wall or stress out of your mind.

빠른 퀴즈

Writing poetry is a great ______ for her feelings.

정답!

정답은: outlet

예시

1

I am looking for an electrical outlet to charge my laptop.

everyday

I am looking for an electrical outlet to charge my laptop.

2

The manufacturer has authorized a new retail outlet in the city center.

formal

The manufacturer has authorized a new retail outlet in the city center.

3

He uses playing the guitar as a creative outlet after a long day.

informal

He uses playing the guitar as a creative outlet after a long day.

4

The geological survey identified the primary outlet for the underground spring.

academic

The geological survey identified the primary outlet for the underground spring.

5

We are planning to clear our inventory through our factory outlet stores.

business

We are planning to clear our inventory through our factory outlet stores.

어휘 가족

명사
outlet
관련
inlet

자주 쓰는 조합

electrical outlet electrical outlet
creative outlet creative outlet
factory outlet factory outlet
retail outlet retail outlet
media outlet media outlet

자주 쓰는 구문

outlet for emotions

outlet for emotions

wall outlet

wall outlet

outlet mall

outlet mall

자주 혼동되는 단어

outlet vs plug

A plug is the part at the end of a wire that you put into the outlet on the wall.

outlet vs inlet

An inlet is a place where something enters, while an outlet is where it exits.

📝

사용 참고사항

In American English, 'outlet' is the standard term for the power point in a wall. In the context of shopping, it specifically refers to stores that sell discounted goods directly from the manufacturer.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often call the hole in the wall a 'plug'. Remember: you put the plug INTO the outlet.

💡

암기 팁

Think of 'Out + Let'—it 'lets' things 'out,' like electricity out of a wall or stress out of your mind.

📖

어원

Derived from Middle English 'utlete,' meaning a way out or a place for something to flow out.

문법 패턴

countable noun plural: outlets
🌍

문화적 맥락

In the United States and Europe, 'outlet malls' are large shopping centers where many brands sell items at a lower price than standard retail stores.

빠른 퀴즈

Writing poetry is a great ______ for her feelings.

정답!

정답은: outlet

관련 단어

alienation

B2

Alienation refers to the state of feeling isolated or excluded from a group, society, or even oneself. It describes a sense of emotional distance where an individual feels they do not belong or have no connection to their environment.

alignment

B2

Alignment refers to the process or state of arranging parts into a straight line or into their correct relative positions. Metaphorically, it describes the state of agreement or cooperation between different groups, goals, or ideas.

alimentary

B2

Relating to nourishment or the organs of digestion in the body. It is most frequently used in medical and biological contexts to describe the path food takes through an organism.

alkaline

B2

Alkaline describes a chemical substance that has a pH level greater than 7, which is the opposite of being acidic. It is often used to describe soil, water, or solutions that can neutralize acids.

allegation

B2

A formal claim or statement that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically one made without proof. It is widely used in legal and journalistic contexts to describe accusations that have not yet been verified by a court of law.

allergy

B2

A medical condition in which the body's immune system reacts abnormally to a foreign substance, such as pollen, pet dander, or food. This reaction can cause various symptoms like sneezing, itching, or swelling, ranging from mild irritation to life-threatening emergencies.

alleviation

B2

The action or process of making suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe or more bearable. It refers to the partial improvement of a negative situation rather than a complete cure or solution.

allied

B2

To be joined or connected in a cooperative relationship, typically for a common political, military, or professional goal. It describes entities that have formed an alliance to increase their collective strength or achieve a shared objective.

allocation

B2

The process of giving out or distributing something, especially resources like money, time, or space, for a specific purpose. It refers both to the act of assigning these resources and the specific amount or share that has been assigned.

allotment

B2

To assign or distribute a specific portion of something, such as time, money, or tasks, to a person or for a particular purpose. It implies a formal or structured division based on a planned share or quota.

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