satellite
Used to describe something that is physically separate from but dependent on or controlled by a larger, central organization or area. It often refers to secondary locations like towns, offices, or campuses that revolve around a main hub.
예시
3 / 5We decided to buy a house in a satellite town because the city center was too expensive.
We chose to live in a smaller town surrounding the main city for better affordability.
The government is funding the development of satellite clinics to improve healthcare access in rural regions.
The state is investing in smaller, dependent medical centers to reach remote areas.
I usually work at the satellite office near my house on Fridays.
I spend my Fridays at the smaller, local branch of our company.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of the moon: it is a satellite because it circles and depends on the Earth. Similarly, a satellite office 'circles' and depends on the main headquarters.
빠른 퀴즈
Because the main hospital was full, the patient was transferred to a ______ clinic in the suburbs.
정답!
정답은: satellite
예시
We decided to buy a house in a satellite town because the city center was too expensive.
everydayWe chose to live in a smaller town surrounding the main city for better affordability.
The government is funding the development of satellite clinics to improve healthcare access in rural regions.
formalThe state is investing in smaller, dependent medical centers to reach remote areas.
I usually work at the satellite office near my house on Fridays.
informalI spend my Fridays at the smaller, local branch of our company.
The researchers compared the academic performance of students at the main university to those at the satellite campus.
academicThe study analyzed student results at the central institution versus the secondary location.
Our satellite branch handles all regional logistics while the headquarters focuses on global strategy.
businessOur secondary office manages local operations while the main office handles broad planning.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
satellite navigation
A system (like GPS) that uses satellites to provide autonomous geo-spatial positioning.
satellite link
A telecommunications connection using a satellite.
satellite dish
A bowl-shaped antenna used to receive or transmit signals to a satellite.
자주 혼동되는 단어
A suburb is a residential area on the edge of a city; a satellite town is a separate urban entity that functions independently but is connected to a larger city.
A tributary refers to a stream flowing into a larger river, whereas satellite refers to organizational or spatial dependency.
사용 참고사항
When used as an adjective, 'satellite' usually precedes the noun it modifies (e.g., satellite clinic). It suggests a hub-and-spoke relationship where the satellite entity relies on the central 'hub' for resources or governance.
자주 하는 실수
Learners often use 'satellite' only as a noun for space objects. Remember that in business or geography contexts, it describes the relationship between a smaller branch and a main center.
암기 팁
Think of the moon: it is a satellite because it circles and depends on the Earth. Similarly, a satellite office 'circles' and depends on the main headquarters.
어원
Derived from the Latin 'satelles', meaning an attendant, guard, or companion who follows a powerful person.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
In modern urban planning, satellite towns are a key strategy for reducing overcrowding in mega-cities like London, Tokyo, or New York.
빠른 퀴즈
Because the main hospital was full, the patient was transferred to a ______ clinic in the suburbs.
정답!
정답은: satellite
관련 어휘
관련 단어
complement
A2A 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
A2Describes 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
A2To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.
confer
A2To 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
A2To 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
A2Following 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
A2Consistency 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
B1Describing 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
B1Describes 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
B1Describing 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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