C1 noun 중립

perception

/pəˈsep.ʃən/

Perception refers to the ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses, as well as the way in which something is regarded, understood, or interpreted. In academic and psychological contexts, it often describes the mental process of organizing and interpreting sensory information to understand the environment.

예시

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1

My perception of the movie was quite different from my friend's; I found it moving while he found it boring.

My interpretation of the movie was different from my friend's; I found it moving while he found it boring.

2

Public perception of the new policy has been largely negative according to recent polls.

The general public's view of the new policy has been mostly negative according to recent polls.

3

What's your perception of the new boss so far?

What is your impression of the new boss so far?

어휘 가족

명사
perception
Verb
perceive
부사
perceptually
형용사
perceptual
관련
perceptiveness
💡

암기 팁

Think of the 'per-' in perception like a 'person's conception'—it's how a person conceives or understands the world around them.

빠른 퀴즈

The artist's ______ of light and shadow allowed her to create incredibly realistic portraits.

정답!

정답은: perception

예시

1

My perception of the movie was quite different from my friend's; I found it moving while he found it boring.

everyday

My interpretation of the movie was different from my friend's; I found it moving while he found it boring.

2

Public perception of the new policy has been largely negative according to recent polls.

formal

The general public's view of the new policy has been mostly negative according to recent polls.

3

What's your perception of the new boss so far?

informal

What is your impression of the new boss so far?

4

The study analyzes the perception of risk among individuals living in high-altitude regions.

academic

The research examines how individuals in high-altitude regions understand and interpret risk.

5

Changing consumer perception is a primary goal of our latest marketing campaign.

business

Altering how consumers see our brand is a main goal of our latest marketing campaign.

어휘 가족

명사
perception
Verb
perceive
부사
perceptually
형용사
perceptual
관련
perceptiveness

자주 쓰는 조합

public perception how the general public views something
sensory perception awareness through the physical senses
depth perception the ability to perceive the distance of objects
visual perception the ability to interpret information from visible light
keen perception having a sharp or highly developed awareness

자주 쓰는 구문

distorted perception

a view of reality that is twisted or inaccurate

heightened perception

increased awareness or sensitivity

the power of perception

the influence that one's viewpoint has on their reality

자주 혼동되는 단어

perception vs perspective

Perspective is a specific point of view or angle, while perception is the internal process of interpreting sensory or social information.

perception vs sensation

Sensation is the raw physical data received by the senses, whereas perception is the brain's mental processing of that data.

📝

사용 참고사항

Use 'perception' when discussing how people interpret information or how they 'see' a situation mentally. It is often used with 'of' (e.g., perception of safety).

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often use 'perception' as a direct synonym for 'opinion' in casual speech, but it usually implies a deeper process of sensory or cognitive recognition.

💡

암기 팁

Think of the 'per-' in perception like a 'person's conception'—it's how a person conceives or understands the world around them.

📖

어원

Derived from the Latin 'perceptio', from 'percipere' meaning 'to seize, understand, or take in fully'.

문법 패턴

Uncountable when referring to the general faculty of perceiving. Countable when referring to a specific belief or observation. Commonly followed by the preposition 'of'.
🌍

문화적 맥락

In many Western cultures, there is a strong emphasis on 'perception management' in politics and corporate branding to ensure the public sees an entity in a specific light.

빠른 퀴즈

The artist's ______ of light and shadow allowed her to create incredibly realistic portraits.

정답!

정답은: perception

관련 단어

bolster

C1

To support, strengthen, or provide additional evidence for something, making it more effective or resilient. In an academic or professional context, it often refers to reinforcing an argument, a theory, or a financial position.

bonanza

C1

A situation which creates very sudden wealth, luck, or fortune, often on a large scale. It is frequently used to describe a source of great profit or a sudden windfall in business or natural resources.

botch

C1

A botch refers to a piece of work that has been performed poorly, clumsily, or carelessly, resulting in a failed or messy outcome. It often describes a task that was attempted without the necessary skill or attention to detail, leading to a ruined result.

bout

C1

A brief period of intense activity, or a specific occurrence of something, such as an illness or a strong emotion. It is frequently used to describe a temporary struggle or a competitive match in sports like boxing.

brazen

C1

Brazen describes behavior that is bold, shameless, and often shocking because it ignores traditional rules of conduct or morality. It is frequently used when someone does something wrong but makes no effort to hide their actions.

brilliant

C1

Exceptionally clever, talented, or impressive in intellectual or creative pursuits. It can also describe something that shines with extreme brightness or intense color, often signifying superior quality or clarity.

bristle

C1

A short, stiff hair, typically one of those on an animal's skin, a man's face, or a brush. In a scientific or academic context, it refers to any stiff, hair-like structure on an organism.

brochure

C1

A small booklet or pamphlet containing pictures and information about a product, service, or location. It is typically used for advertising or to provide detailed information to a specific audience in a compact format.

browse

C1

In an informational context, a browse is an exploratory, non-linear act of surveying data or items without a specific target. In ecology, it refers to the edible parts of woody plants, such as twigs and shoots, which serve as a primary food source for herbivores.

bulge

C1

To swell or protrude outward beyond the normal surface, typically due to internal pressure or being overfilled. In a broader sense, it can describe a sudden, temporary increase in volume, quantity, or statistical data within a specific segment.

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