B2 noun 중립

shift

/ʃɪft/

A shift refers to a significant change in position, direction, or tendency, such as a change in policy or opinion. It also denotes a scheduled period of time during which a person works, common in industries like healthcare or manufacturing.

예시

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1

I usually prefer working the day shift because it allows me to spend time with my family in the evening.

I typically like the daytime work period because I can be with my family at night.

2

The Chief Executive Officer noted a fundamental shift in the company's long-term objectives following the merger.

The CEO observed a basic change in the company's goals after the merger.

3

There's been a total shift in how we hang out now that everyone has moved away.

There has been a complete change in our social habits since everyone moved.

어휘 가족

명사
shift
Verb
shift
부사
shiftily
형용사
shifting
관련
shifter
💡

암기 팁

Think of the 'Shift' key on your keyboard. When you press it, the function of the keys changes (shifts) from lowercase to uppercase.

빠른 퀴즈

The company announced a major ______ in its business strategy to focus on sustainability.

정답!

정답은: shift

예시

1

I usually prefer working the day shift because it allows me to spend time with my family in the evening.

everyday

I typically like the daytime work period because I can be with my family at night.

2

The Chief Executive Officer noted a fundamental shift in the company's long-term objectives following the merger.

formal

The CEO observed a basic change in the company's goals after the merger.

3

There's been a total shift in how we hang out now that everyone has moved away.

informal

There has been a complete change in our social habits since everyone moved.

4

Scholars have identified a paradigm shift in scientific thought regarding quantum mechanics during the early 20th century.

academic

Researchers found a fundamental change in scientific perspective on quantum physics in the 1900s.

5

Our marketing department is recommending a shift toward social media advertising to reach a younger demographic.

business

The marketing team suggests changing our focus to social media to attract younger customers.

어휘 가족

명사
shift
Verb
shift
부사
shiftily
형용사
shifting
관련
shifter

자주 쓰는 조합

night shift a period of work during the night
paradigm shift a fundamental change in basic concepts
shift in focus a change in what someone is paying attention to
tectonic shift a massive movement of the earth's crust or a huge societal change
gear shift the lever used to change gears in a vehicle

자주 쓰는 구문

shift gears

to change what you are doing or how you are doing it suddenly

work a double shift

to work two consecutive scheduled work periods

make shift

to use something as a temporary substitute

자주 혼동되는 단어

shift vs shaft

A shaft is a long vertical passage or a handle, whereas a shift is a movement or a period of work.

shift vs switch

A switch implies a complete replacement or toggle between two things, while shift often implies a movement or gradual change in direction.

📝

사용 참고사항

Use 'shift' when you want to describe a movement from one state to another or when talking about scheduled work hours. It is highly versatile, used both for physical objects and abstract ideas like public opinion.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners sometimes use 'shift' when they mean a simple 'change' that doesn't involve movement or a scheduled period; 'shift' usually implies a transition or a relocation of focus.

💡

암기 팁

Think of the 'Shift' key on your keyboard. When you press it, the function of the keys changes (shifts) from lowercase to uppercase.

📖

어원

Derived from the Old English 'sciftan', which meant to divide, arrange, or transfer.

문법 패턴

It is a countable noun (e.g., 'three different shifts'). Often used with the preposition 'in' (e.g., 'a shift in the weather'). Commonly functions as a compound noun (e.g., 'shift work').
🌍

문화적 맥락

In industrial and medical cultures, 'shift work' is a defining lifestyle feature, often discussed in terms of its impact on sleep and social life.

빠른 퀴즈

The company announced a major ______ in its business strategy to focus on sustainability.

정답!

정답은: shift

관련 단어

ultraphobty

C1

A state of extreme, pathological fear or an overwhelming aversion that exceeds the intensity of a standard phobia. It is typically used in clinical or specialized contexts to describe a totalizing and paralyzing sense of dread toward a specific stimulus or environment.

supercredcy

C1

Describing information, sources, or evidence that possesses an exceptionally high degree of reliability, authority, and trustworthiness. It is used to characterize something that is considered beyond reproach or indisputable in its veracity.

multiantidom

C1

Describing a state or entity that exhibits resistance or opposition across several distinct domains, jurisdictions, or spheres of influence. It characterizes a complex posture of multifaceted defiance aimed at maintaining autonomy against multiple external pressures.

incelerer

C1

To hasten or increase the speed and efficiency of a process, action, or development from within. It is specifically used in technical or academic contexts to describe the stimulation of inherent growth or velocity.

multichromness

C1

The state or quality of exhibiting multiple colors or shifting hues, particularly in response to light or perspective. It describes a complex visual property where various pigments or light frequencies create a diverse, often iridescent, appearance.

postlaterfy

C1

Describes a state or action that has been deferred beyond a secondary point of delay, often implying a sequence of repeated postponements. It characterizes tasks, decisions, or events that exist in a state of indefinite future scheduling.

homolucous

C1

To explain, clarify, or illuminate diverse subjects using a single, unified perspective or set of criteria. It involves the process of bringing disparate ideas into a shared and consistent framework of understanding.

pretactate

C1

To strategically plan, coordinate, or arrange preliminary tactical measures before a major operation or formal engagement. It involves the meticulous organization of steps to ensure a desired outcome during the execution phase.

monothermal

C1

A clinical procedure or state characterized by a single temperature, most commonly used in audiology to refer to a caloric test performed with either warm or cold irrigation alone. It is used as a screening tool to assess the balance system of the inner ear more quickly than standard two-temperature tests.

deducity

C1

Describing a logic or statement that is inherently capable of being inferred from established premises through a process of reasoning. In specialized testing contexts, it refers to the quality of a conclusion that follows necessarily from its preceding arguments.

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