quantum
A quantum is the smallest possible unit of energy or matter that can exist independently. It is also used metaphorically to describe a sudden, large, and significant change or improvement.
예시
3 / 5The new battery technology represents a quantum leap in electric car range.
The new battery technology represents a massive improvement in electric car range.
The researchers observed the energy emitted as a single quantum of light.
The researchers observed the energy released as a single unit of light.
Upgrading to this computer was a quantum jump for my gaming experience.
Upgrading to this computer was a huge improvement for my gaming experience.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of the word 'Quantity'. A 'Quantum' is the smallest specific 'quantity' of energy possible.
빠른 퀴즈
The discovery of fire was a ______ leap for human history.
정답!
정답은: quantum
예시
The new battery technology represents a quantum leap in electric car range.
everydayThe new battery technology represents a massive improvement in electric car range.
The researchers observed the energy emitted as a single quantum of light.
formalThe researchers observed the energy released as a single unit of light.
Upgrading to this computer was a quantum jump for my gaming experience.
informalUpgrading to this computer was a huge improvement for my gaming experience.
Quantum mechanics explains how particles behave at the atomic level.
academicQuantum science explains how tiny particles act at the level of atoms.
The merger with the tech giant was a quantum leap for the small startup.
businessThe merger with the tech giant was a giant step forward for the small company.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
quantum leap
a sudden and very large improvement
quantum jump
a sudden change from one state to another
quantum state
the specific physical condition of a particle
자주 혼동되는 단어
Quantity is a general amount of something, while quantum is the specific smallest unit of energy.
사용 참고사항
In science, use it to describe the smallest unit of energy. In everyday speech, use 'quantum leap' or 'quantum jump' to describe a very big success or improvement.
자주 하는 실수
Some learners think 'quantum leap' means a small change because a 'quantum' is tiny, but it actually means a massive breakthrough in English.
암기 팁
Think of the word 'Quantity'. A 'Quantum' is the smallest specific 'quantity' of energy possible.
어원
Derived from the Latin word 'quantum', which means 'how much'.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
The term is frequently used in pop culture and science fiction to imply futuristic or advanced technology.
빠른 퀴즈
The discovery of fire was a ______ leap for human history.
정답!
정답은: quantum
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관련 단어
index
B2To organize information into a systematic list or database for easy retrieval, typically at the end of a book or within a computer system. In economics, it refers to adjusting a value or price according to a specific standard, such as inflation or the cost of living.
induce
B2To succeed in persuading or influencing someone to do something. It also means to bring about or cause a specific physical condition or reaction to happen.
infer
B2To reach a conclusion or form an opinion based on facts, evidence, or reasoning rather than on direct statements. It involves understanding a hidden meaning or 'reading between the lines' when information is not explicitly provided.
inhibit
B2To hinder, restrain, or prevent an action or process from happening or developing. It is frequently used in scientific contexts to describe slowing down a chemical or biological reaction, as well as in psychology to describe the restraint of impulses.
initiate
B2Describes someone who has been introduced to or instructed in a particular subject, group, or secret knowledge. It also refers to something that has been recently begun or is in an introductory stage.
inspect
B2To examine something closely and officially to check its condition, quality, or compliance with standards. It involves a systematic and careful look to identify flaws or ensure everything is as it should be.
integrate
B2To combine two or more things so that they work together effectively or become part of a whole. It also refers to the process of helping a person or group become part of a larger society or organization.
intrinsic
B2Intrinsic refers to a quality or characteristic that is an essential and natural part of something. It describes properties that are inherent to an object or person, rather than being added or influenced by external forces.
invoke
B2To call upon a spirit, a deity, or a person for help or inspiration. In legal and formal contexts, it means to cite a law, rule, or authority to support an argument or justify an action.
label
B2To attach a tag or piece of information to an object to describe its contents or ownership. It also refers to the act of categorizing or describing someone or something in a specific, often oversimplified, way.
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