B2 noun 중립

professor

/prəˈfes.ər/

A high-ranking academic who teaches and conducts research at a university or college. They are typically experts in a specific field of study and often hold an advanced degree like a PhD.

예시

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1

I need to meet with my professor during office hours to discuss the upcoming exam.

I need to meet with my university teacher during designated hours to discuss the test.

2

Professor Williams has published over fifty articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals.

The high-ranking academic Williams has released many papers in professional journals.

3

My psych prof is super chill and doesn't mind if we show up a few minutes late.

My psychology teacher is very relaxed and doesn't care about slight tardiness.

어휘 가족

명사
professor
Verb
profess
부사
professorially
형용사
professorial
관련
professorship
💡

암기 팁

Think of a 'PRO' (professional) who 'FESSes' (confesses/declares) their knowledge to a class.

빠른 퀴즈

The ______ of Chemistry stayed late to help the students with their laboratory experiment.

정답!

정답은: professor

예시

1

I need to meet with my professor during office hours to discuss the upcoming exam.

everyday

I need to meet with my university teacher during designated hours to discuss the test.

2

Professor Williams has published over fifty articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals.

formal

The high-ranking academic Williams has released many papers in professional journals.

3

My psych prof is super chill and doesn't mind if we show up a few minutes late.

informal

My psychology teacher is very relaxed and doesn't care about slight tardiness.

4

The professor emeritus was invited to give the keynote speech at the international conference.

academic

The retired distinguished academic was asked to give the main presentation at the meeting.

5

Our firm frequently consults with a business professor to analyze market trends.

business

Our company often talks to a university business expert to study market patterns.

어휘 가족

명사
professor
Verb
profess
부사
professorially
형용사
professorial
관련
professorship

자주 쓰는 조합

tenured professor a professor with a permanent position
visiting professor a professor teaching temporarily at a different institution
associate professor a mid-level academic rank
assistant professor an entry-level university teaching rank
professor of history an expert who teaches history at a university

자주 쓰는 구문

professor emeritus

a retired professor who keeps their title as an honor

adjunct professor

a part-time or temporary university teacher

regius professor

a professor holding a chair founded by a royal patron

자주 혼동되는 단어

professor vs teacher

A teacher generally works in primary or secondary schools, while a professor works at the university level.

professor vs lecturer

In some systems, a lecturer is a lower rank than a professor, focusing more on teaching than research.

📝

사용 참고사항

The word is used as a formal title (e.g., Professor Smith). In American English, it is often used broadly for any university instructor, whereas in British English, it is reserved for the highest academic rank.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often forget to capitalize 'Professor' when it is used as a title before a person's name. They also sometimes use it to refer to high school teachers, which is incorrect in English.

💡

암기 팁

Think of a 'PRO' (professional) who 'FESSes' (confesses/declares) their knowledge to a class.

📖

어원

Derived from the Latin 'profitieri', meaning to declare openly or claim to be an expert.

문법 패턴

Countable noun: one professor, two professors Commonly followed by 'of' + subject (e.g., professor of biology) Used as a title preceding a surname
🌍

문화적 맥락

In many Western cultures, a professor is a highly respected figure associated with intellectual authority and expertise.

빠른 퀴즈

The ______ of Chemistry stayed late to help the students with their laboratory experiment.

정답!

정답은: professor

관련 단어

exarchness

C1

The state or quality of being an exarch, specifically referring to the authoritative status or regional jurisdiction of a deputy ruler or high-ranking ecclesiastical official. It describes the inherent power and dignity associated with governing a province or diocese on behalf of a higher sovereign.

perihumer

C1

A technical term referring to the anatomical region or specific tissue structures immediately surrounding the humerus bone in the upper arm. It is primarily used in orthopedic medicine and physical therapy to describe areas of concern during surgery, injury assessment, or prosthetic fitting.

microfluship

C1

A precise, automated release of a minimal amount of fluid or data used to clear a micro-system or reset high-sensitivity sensors. It is typically employed in microfluidic engineering and advanced computing to prevent sediment buildup or signal noise.

antiponness

C1

The quality or state of being opposed to or averse to hard labor, toil, or physical exertion. It describes a deep-seated resistance to performing arduous tasks, often found in philosophical or psychological discussions about the nature of work.

forenumerary

C1

Describes something that pertains to an initial or preliminary counting or listing that occurs before the main enumeration. It is typically used in administrative, historical, or technical contexts to refer to items or individuals recorded ahead of a final official tally.

detangite

C1

To separate components, strands, or ideas that have become intricately intertwined or knotted. It is most frequently used in formal or technical contexts to describe the process of unravelling a complex situation, data set, or physical structure.

unitangine

C1

Describing a process or system that operates through a single point of contact or a singular, unbranching focus. It is often used in technical or analytical contexts to denote a direct and isolated interaction between two entities.

enjectment

C1

Ejectment is a legal action or remedy brought by a person who claims title to real property to recover possession of that property. It is primarily used to remove a tenant or squatter who is wrongfully occupying the land and to settle disputes regarding the rightful owner's title.

invertite

C1

Describing something that has been reversed in position, order, or nature, or turned upside down. It is a highly specialized or archaic term used primarily in technical, historical, or biological contexts to denote a state of inversion.

malteghood

C1

Describing a state marked by deep-seated communal loyalty and historical resilience. It refers to qualities or behaviors that prioritize the preservation of a group's collective identity and shared fortitude above individual interests.

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