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shorts

/ʃɔːrts/

Shorts are a type of clothing worn on the lower part of the body that covers the hips and the tops of the legs. They are typically worn in warm weather or during physical activities like sports and exercise.

예시

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1

I usually wear shorts and a T-shirt when I go to the beach.

I usually wear shorts and a T-shirt when I go to the beach.

2

The formal dress code for the garden party explicitly forbids denim shorts.

The formal dress code for the garden party explicitly forbids denim shorts.

3

Grab your shorts and let's go play some football in the park!

Grab your shorts and let's go play some football in the park!

어휘 가족

명사
shorts
Verb
shorten
부사
shortly
형용사
short
관련
shortness
💡

암기 팁

Think of trousers that were 'shortened' until they became 'shorts'.

빠른 퀴즈

The sun is shining today, so I am going to put on my favorite _______.

정답!

정답은: shorts

예시

1

I usually wear shorts and a T-shirt when I go to the beach.

everyday

I usually wear shorts and a T-shirt when I go to the beach.

2

The formal dress code for the garden party explicitly forbids denim shorts.

formal

The formal dress code for the garden party explicitly forbids denim shorts.

3

Grab your shorts and let's go play some football in the park!

informal

Grab your shorts and let's go play some football in the park!

4

Research indicates that specialized compression shorts can improve athletic performance and recovery.

academic

Research indicates that specialized compression shorts can improve athletic performance and recovery.

5

Our summer business-casual policy allows for tailored shorts in the office.

business

Our summer business-casual policy allows for tailored shorts in the office.

어휘 가족

명사
shorts
Verb
shorten
부사
shortly
형용사
short
관련
shortness

자주 쓰는 조합

a pair of shorts a pair of shorts
running shorts running shorts
denim shorts denim shorts
cargo shorts cargo shorts
board shorts board shorts

자주 쓰는 구문

Bermuda shorts

Bermuda shorts

board shorts

board shorts

cycling shorts

cycling shorts

자주 혼동되는 단어

shorts vs short

Short is an adjective describing length, while shorts is a noun referring to the clothing item.

shorts vs pants

Pants cover the entire leg to the ankle, whereas shorts only cover the upper part of the leg.

📝

사용 참고사항

The word 'shorts' is a 'pluralia tantum' noun, meaning it is always used in the plural form even when referring to one item.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often say 'a short' when they mean one pair. You should say 'a pair of shorts' or simply 'shorts'.

💡

암기 팁

Think of trousers that were 'shortened' until they became 'shorts'.

📖

어원

Derived from the Old English word 'sceort', meaning 'not long'.

문법 패턴

Always plural: 'These shorts are blue' (not 'This short is blue'). Counted using 'pair of': 'I bought two pairs of shorts.' No singular form exists for the clothing item.
🌍

문화적 맥락

In many Western cultures, shorts are considered casual attire and are often restricted in professional or religious environments.

빠른 퀴즈

The sun is shining today, so I am going to put on my favorite _______.

정답!

정답은: shorts

관련 단어

bolster

C1

To support, strengthen, or provide additional evidence for something, making it more effective or resilient. In an academic or professional context, it often refers to reinforcing an argument, a theory, or a financial position.

bonanza

C1

A situation which creates very sudden wealth, luck, or fortune, often on a large scale. It is frequently used to describe a source of great profit or a sudden windfall in business or natural resources.

botch

C1

A botch refers to a piece of work that has been performed poorly, clumsily, or carelessly, resulting in a failed or messy outcome. It often describes a task that was attempted without the necessary skill or attention to detail, leading to a ruined result.

bout

C1

A brief period of intense activity, or a specific occurrence of something, such as an illness or a strong emotion. It is frequently used to describe a temporary struggle or a competitive match in sports like boxing.

brazen

C1

Brazen describes behavior that is bold, shameless, and often shocking because it ignores traditional rules of conduct or morality. It is frequently used when someone does something wrong but makes no effort to hide their actions.

brilliant

C1

Exceptionally clever, talented, or impressive in intellectual or creative pursuits. It can also describe something that shines with extreme brightness or intense color, often signifying superior quality or clarity.

bristle

C1

A short, stiff hair, typically one of those on an animal's skin, a man's face, or a brush. In a scientific or academic context, it refers to any stiff, hair-like structure on an organism.

brochure

C1

A small booklet or pamphlet containing pictures and information about a product, service, or location. It is typically used for advertising or to provide detailed information to a specific audience in a compact format.

browse

C1

In an informational context, a browse is an exploratory, non-linear act of surveying data or items without a specific target. In ecology, it refers to the edible parts of woody plants, such as twigs and shoots, which serve as a primary food source for herbivores.

bulge

C1

To swell or protrude outward beyond the normal surface, typically due to internal pressure or being overfilled. In a broader sense, it can describe a sudden, temporary increase in volume, quantity, or statistical data within a specific segment.

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