A2 adjective 중립 #468 가장 일반적인

poor

/pʊər/

Describes someone who has very little money, possessions, or resources to live comfortably. It is also used to describe something of low quality, a lack of skill, or to express sympathy for someone's situation.

예시

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1

Many poor families in the city rely on local food banks.

Families with very little money in the city use community food services.

2

The government is committed to improving living standards for poor communities.

The authorities want to help groups of people who do not have much wealth.

3

I'm too poor to buy that new video game right now.

I don't have enough money to purchase that game at the moment.

어휘 가족

명사
poverty
Verb
impoverish
부사
poorly
형용사
poor
관련
poorness
💡

암기 팁

Think of the two 'O's in 'poor' as two empty pockets with zero coins in them.

빠른 퀴즈

The restaurant closed down because the food was of very ___ quality.

정답!

정답은: poor

예시

1

Many poor families in the city rely on local food banks.

everyday

Families with very little money in the city use community food services.

2

The government is committed to improving living standards for poor communities.

formal

The authorities want to help groups of people who do not have much wealth.

3

I'm too poor to buy that new video game right now.

informal

I don't have enough money to purchase that game at the moment.

4

The report highlights a correlation between poor nutrition and low academic scores.

academic

The study shows a link between bad eating habits and low grades.

5

The project failed due to poor planning and a lack of investment.

business

The business venture did not succeed because the strategy was bad.

어휘 가족

명사
poverty
Verb
impoverish
부사
poorly
형용사
poor
관련
poorness

자주 쓰는 조합

poor health the state of being frequently sick or weak
poor quality describing something that is not well made
poor performance doing a task or job badly
poor eyesight having difficulty seeing clearly
poor neighborhood an area where people with low incomes live

자주 쓰는 구문

poor thing

an expression of sympathy for someone who is suffering

as poor as a church mouse

having no money at all

a poor man's version

a cheaper or inferior substitute for something expensive

자주 혼동되는 단어

poor vs pour

'Pour' is a verb meaning to make a liquid flow from a container.

poor vs pore

'Pore' is a noun referring to a small opening in the skin.

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사용 참고사항

Use 'poor' when discussing financial status, but remember it also acts as a synonym for 'unskilled' or 'low-grade' (e.g., poor at sports).

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자주 하는 실수

Do not say 'the poors' to refer to a group of people; instead, use 'the poor' as a collective noun or 'poor people'.

💡

암기 팁

Think of the two 'O's in 'poor' as two empty pockets with zero coins in them.

📖

어원

Derived from the Old French 'poure', which comes from the Latin 'pauper', meaning 'getting little'.

문법 패턴

Can be used as a collective noun: 'the poor'. Often followed by 'at' to indicate lack of ability: 'poor at spelling'. Used before a noun to show sympathy: 'that poor dog'.
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문화적 맥락

In many English-speaking societies, the term 'low-income' is often used in professional settings as a more sensitive alternative to 'poor'.

빠른 퀴즈

The restaurant closed down because the food was of very ___ quality.

정답!

정답은: poor

관련 단어

obgenly

C1

Describing qualities or characteristics that are intrinsic, fundamental, or naturally occurring within a specific category, class, or genus. It suggests that a trait is not acquired through external influence but is a core component of the entity's classification.

bilabancy

C1

To alternate or waver between two specific choices, conditions, or states in a rhythmic or repetitive manner. It describes both the physical movement of shifting weight and the mental process of indecision between two poles.

homomemy

C1

Describing a state of identical or near-perfect replication of a conceptual or structural unit within a system. It is used to characterize patterns where a 'meme' or fundamental component remains unchanged across various iterations or transmissions.

synformile

C1

A synformile is a specialized structural unit or component designed to precisely match or align with a corresponding external template or matrix. In technical contexts, it refers to an element that maintains spatial consistency and structural parity within a larger system.

antesophtion

C1

Describing a state, concept, or period existing before the attainment of philosophical wisdom or intellectual sophistication. It refers to rudimentary or naive perspectives that have not yet been refined by deep critical thought or scholarly maturity.

contrafidable

C1

To formally challenge or invalidate a statement or agreement by presenting evidence that contradicts a previously established position of trust. It is used primarily in legal or high-stakes contexts when one party acts against a confidential understanding.

autotegious

C1

To provide oneself with a protective covering or to self-shield against external environmental factors. It typically describes the action of an organism or system creating its own defensive layer or housing without outside assistance.

monoonymism

C1

The practice or state of being known by a single name (a mononym) rather than a multi-part name including a surname. This phenomenon is frequently observed in historical records, the arts, and specific cultural naming conventions.

proscribhood

C1

Relating to the state or quality of being officially forbidden, denounced, or legally excluded from society. It describes an entity, person, or practice that exists under a formal ban or a condition of social ostracism.

supercuracy

C1

A level of precision that exceeds standard or expected limits, often used in technical, scientific, or computational contexts to describe near-perfect accuracy. It signifies the achievement of performance that is significantly higher than conventional benchmarks, particularly in data processing or high-end instrumentation.

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