B2 verb 격식체

precipitation

/prɪˌsɪpɪˈteɪʃn/

Precipitation is a formal meteorological term referring to any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere and reaches the ground. This includes common weather events such as rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

예시

3 / 5
1

The weather forecast predicts that we will see some form of precipitation by late afternoon.

The weather report says to expect rain or snow later today.

2

The tropical rainforest is characterized by high temperatures and significant annual precipitation.

The rainforest is known for being hot and having a lot of rain every year.

3

Looks like we're finally getting some precipitation after this long dry spell.

It seems like it is finally going to rain after a long time without it.

어휘 가족

명사
precipitation
Verb
precipitate
부사
precipitously
형용사
precipitous
관련
precipitant
💡

암기 팁

Think of the word 'pre-cipitation'. In the water cycle, this is the step that happens 'pre' (before) the water collects in rivers and lakes.

빠른 퀴즈

The meteorologist predicted that the ______ would turn from rain into snow as the temperature dropped.

정답!

정답은: a

예시

1

The weather forecast predicts that we will see some form of precipitation by late afternoon.

everyday

The weather report says to expect rain or snow later today.

2

The tropical rainforest is characterized by high temperatures and significant annual precipitation.

formal

The rainforest is known for being hot and having a lot of rain every year.

3

Looks like we're finally getting some precipitation after this long dry spell.

informal

It seems like it is finally going to rain after a long time without it.

4

Climate change models suggest a shift in the global distribution of precipitation, leading to more frequent floods in certain regions.

academic

Scientific models show that where rain falls globally is changing, which will cause more flooding in some areas.

5

Our construction schedule must remain flexible to account for delays caused by heavy precipitation.

business

The building plan needs to be able to change if heavy rain or snow stops work.

어휘 가족

명사
precipitation
Verb
precipitate
부사
precipitously
형용사
precipitous
관련
precipitant

자주 쓰는 조합

annual precipitation The total amount of rain/snow in a year.
heavy precipitation A large amount of rain or snow falling at once.
measurable precipitation An amount of rain/snow large enough to be recorded by instruments.
liquid precipitation Rain or drizzle, as opposed to frozen forms like snow.
precipitation patterns The regular trends or habits of rainfall in a specific area.

자주 쓰는 구문

forms of precipitation

The different types of water that fall (rain, snow, etc.).

chance of precipitation

The likelihood that it will rain or snow.

frozen precipitation

Snow, sleet, or hail.

자주 혼동되는 단어

precipitation vs condensation

Condensation is the process of water vapor turning into liquid droplets (forming clouds), while precipitation is the actual falling of those droplets to earth.

📝

사용 참고사항

Use 'precipitation' in scientific, academic, or formal contexts when you want to refer to rain, snow, and hail collectively. In casual conversation, it is much more common to use the specific word for the type of weather occurring (e.g., 'rain' or 'snow').

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often use 'precipitation' as a verb. While the verb 'precipitate' exists, it usually means to cause something to happen suddenly in a social or political context, rather than meaning 'to rain'.

💡

암기 팁

Think of the word 'pre-cipitation'. In the water cycle, this is the step that happens 'pre' (before) the water collects in rivers and lakes.

📖

어원

Derived from the Latin 'praecipitatio', meaning 'a falling headlong' or 'casting down'.

문법 패턴

Uncountable noun when referring to the general phenomenon of rain/snow. Often follows adjectives like 'heavy', 'light', 'annual', or 'atmospheric'.
🌍

문화적 맥락

In many English-speaking countries, 'chance of precipitation' is a standard phrase used in daily televised weather forecasts.

빠른 퀴즈

The meteorologist predicted that the ______ would turn from rain into snow as the temperature dropped.

정답!

정답은: a

관련 단어

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C1

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C1

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multiaudate

C1

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homohydrward

C1

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antilaterary

C1

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C1

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ungeoary

C1

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dearchism

C1

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C1

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synprivward

C1

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