A2 adjective 중립 #511 가장 일반적인

professional

/prəˈfɛʃənl/

Relating to a job that requires special education or training. It also describes someone who behaves in a polite, skilled, and reliable way in a work environment.

예시

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1

The doctor gave me some professional advice about my health.

The doctor gave me some expert advice about my health.

2

We expect a high level of professional conduct from all members of staff.

We expect a high level of expert behavior from all members of staff.

3

Your new website looks really professional!

Your new website looks really well-made and high-quality!

어휘 가족

명사
professional
Verb
professionalize
부사
professionally
형용사
professional
관련
profession
💡

암기 팁

Think of a 'Pro' (short for professional) like a 'Pro athlete'—they get paid because they are the best at what they do.

빠른 퀴즈

The company hired a ____ photographer to take pictures for the magazine.

정답!

정답은: professional

예시

1

The doctor gave me some professional advice about my health.

everyday

The doctor gave me some expert advice about my health.

2

We expect a high level of professional conduct from all members of staff.

formal

We expect a high level of expert behavior from all members of staff.

3

Your new website looks really professional!

informal

Your new website looks really well-made and high-quality!

4

The researchers maintained professional standards throughout the study.

academic

The researchers maintained expert quality levels throughout the study.

5

It is important to keep a professional relationship with your clients.

business

It is important to keep a business-focused relationship with your clients.

어휘 가족

명사
professional
Verb
professionalize
부사
professionally
형용사
professional
관련
profession

자주 쓰는 조합

professional advice advice from an expert
professional athlete someone paid to play sports
professional experience time spent working in a career
professional skills abilities needed for a job
professional development learning to improve at work

자주 쓰는 구문

in a professional manner

behaving correctly and politely at work

a true professional

someone who is very good at their job

professional services

help from experts like lawyers or accountants

자주 혼동되는 단어

professional vs profession

'Profession' is the noun for the type of job (e.g., teaching), while 'professional' is the adjective describing the quality or person.

professional vs professor

A 'professor' is a specific high-level teacher at a university, not a general term for all workers.

📝

사용 참고사항

You can use this word as an adjective to describe behavior or as a noun to describe a person who does a job for money rather than as a hobby.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners sometimes use 'professional' when they want to say 'expert' or 'specialist' in a specific field, but professional is more general.

💡

암기 팁

Think of a 'Pro' (short for professional) like a 'Pro athlete'—they get paid because they are the best at what they do.

📖

어원

From the Latin 'professio', which means a public statement or a declaration of one's occupation.

문법 패턴

Used before a noun (e.g., professional help) Used after a linking verb (e.g., She is very professional) Has no plural form when used as an adjective
🌍

문화적 맥락

In many English-speaking workplaces, 'being professional' means keeping personal emotions and private life separate from work tasks.

빠른 퀴즈

The company hired a ____ photographer to take pictures for the magazine.

정답!

정답은: professional

관련 단어

complement

A2

A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.

compound

A2

Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.

conceive

A2

To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.

confer

A2

To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.

conform

A2

To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.

consecutive

A2

Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).

consistency

A2

Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.

disclude

B1

Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.

antiformous

B1

Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.

interspect

B1

Describing a person who is thoughtful and focused on their own internal thoughts and feelings. It refers to the act of looking inward to examine one's own emotions and motives rather than focusing on external things.

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