plateau
A plateau is a large area of high land that is flat on top. It is also used to describe a period of time where there is no change or progress after a time of growth.
예시
3 / 5The hikers finally reached the plateau and could see the whole valley below.
The hikers finally reached the plateau and could see the whole valley below.
Geological studies indicate that the plateau was formed millions of years ago.
Geological studies indicate that the plateau was formed millions of years ago.
I've hit a plateau with my guitar practice; I haven't improved in weeks.
I've hit a plateau with my guitar practice; I haven't improved in weeks.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
The word starts with 'plate'. A plate is flat. A plateau is a 'flat' mountain top.
빠른 퀴즈
After three months of losing weight, his progress reached a ______.
정답!
정답은: plateau
예시
The hikers finally reached the plateau and could see the whole valley below.
everydayThe hikers finally reached the plateau and could see the whole valley below.
Geological studies indicate that the plateau was formed millions of years ago.
formalGeological studies indicate that the plateau was formed millions of years ago.
I've hit a plateau with my guitar practice; I haven't improved in weeks.
informalI've hit a plateau with my guitar practice; I haven't improved in weeks.
The Tibetan Plateau is the highest and largest plateau in the world.
academicThe Tibetan Plateau is the highest and largest plateau in the world.
Our quarterly revenue has reached a plateau after two years of rapid growth.
businessOur quarterly revenue has reached a plateau after two years of rapid growth.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
hit a plateau
to stop making progress
reach a plateau
to arrive at a stage with no change
level off
to stop rising and become steady
자주 혼동되는 단어
A platter is a large flat plate for serving food, while a plateau is a geographical feature.
사용 참고사항
Use 'plateau' when talking about physical geography or when someone's progress in learning or fitness stops moving upward.
자주 하는 실수
Learners often struggle with the spelling 'eau' at the end. They might also forget that 'plateau' can be a verb meaning 'to stop increasing'.
암기 팁
The word starts with 'plate'. A plate is flat. A plateau is a 'flat' mountain top.
어원
From the French word 'plateau', which is a diminutive of 'plat' meaning 'flat'.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
The Tibetan Plateau is often referred to as the 'Roof of the World' in international geography.
빠른 퀴즈
After three months of losing weight, his progress reached a ______.
정답!
정답은: plateau
관련 문법 규칙
관련 어휘
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savanna
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estuary
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undergrowth
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germination
A1Germination is the process where a seed starts to grow into a new plant. It happens when the seed has enough water, the right temperature, and oxygen.
evergreen
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endangered species
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sanctuary
A1A safe place where people or animals are protected from danger or trouble. It is also a quiet, peaceful place where you can feel calm and relaxed.
mammal
A1A mammal is a type of animal that breathes air, usually has hair or fur, and gives birth to live young. They are special because the mothers produce milk to feed their babies.
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