slice
A slice is a thin, flat piece of food that has been cut from a larger portion, such as bread, cake, or meat. It is a common way to measure or serve individual portions of solid items.
예시
3 / 5I usually have a slice of toast with butter for breakfast.
I usually have a slice of toast with butter for breakfast.
The host offered each guest a slice of the ceremonial cake.
The host offered each guest a slice of the ceremonial cake.
Grab me a slice of pizza while you're in the kitchen!
Grab me a slice of pizza while you're in the kitchen!
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of the 's' in slice as the shape of a sharp knife sliding through a loaf of bread.
빠른 퀴즈
Would you like another ___ of lemon in your tea?
정답!
정답은: slice
예시
I usually have a slice of toast with butter for breakfast.
everydayI usually have a slice of toast with butter for breakfast.
The host offered each guest a slice of the ceremonial cake.
formalThe host offered each guest a slice of the ceremonial cake.
Grab me a slice of pizza while you're in the kitchen!
informalGrab me a slice of pizza while you're in the kitchen!
Researchers examined a thin slice of the rock under a microscope.
academicResearchers examined a thin slice of the rock under a microscope.
Our firm aims to capture a larger slice of the European market this year.
businessOur firm aims to capture a larger slice of the European market this year.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
a slice of the pie
a share of the money or profits
a slice of life
a realistic representation of everyday experiences
no matter how you slice it
regardless of how you look at the situation
자주 혼동되는 단어
A piece can be any shape, while a slice is specifically thin and flat.
A slit is a long, narrow cut or opening in something, not a portion of it.
사용 참고사항
Use 'slice' when the piece is flat and uniform, typically cut with a knife. It is most frequently used with food items like bread, lemon, or pizza.
자주 하는 실수
Learners often use 'piece' for everything. While 'piece of bread' is correct, 'slice of bread' is more specific and natural.
암기 팁
Think of the 's' in slice as the shape of a sharp knife sliding through a loaf of bread.
어원
Derived from the Old French word 'esclice', meaning a splinter or a fragment broken off.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
In many English-speaking cities, especially New York, ordering 'a slice' specifically refers to a single piece of pizza.
빠른 퀴즈
Would you like another ___ of lemon in your tea?
정답!
정답은: slice
관련 어휘
관련 단어
proceed
C1The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.
individual
C1Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.
appropriately
B2To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.
region
B2A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.
resource
B2A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.
to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
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