outlet
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
3 / 5I am looking for an electrical outlet to charge my laptop.
I am looking for an electrical outlet to charge my laptop.
The manufacturer has authorized a new retail outlet in the city center.
The manufacturer has authorized a new retail outlet in the city center.
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
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
I am looking for an electrical outlet to charge my laptop.
everydayI am looking for an electrical outlet to charge my laptop.
The manufacturer has authorized a new retail outlet in the city center.
formalThe manufacturer has authorized a new retail outlet in the city center.
He uses playing the guitar as a creative outlet after a long day.
informalHe uses playing the guitar as a creative outlet after a long day.
The geological survey identified the primary outlet for the underground spring.
academicThe geological survey identified the primary outlet for the underground spring.
We are planning to clear our inventory through our factory outlet stores.
businessWe are planning to clear our inventory through our factory outlet stores.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
outlet for emotions
outlet for emotions
wall outlet
wall outlet
outlet mall
outlet mall
자주 혼동되는 단어
A plug is the part at the end of a wire that you put into the outlet on the wall.
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
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 어휘
관련 단어
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