B2 verb 중립

stratosphere

/ˈstræt.ə.sfɪər/

The stratosphere is the second major layer of Earth's atmosphere, located above the troposphere and below the mesosphere. Metaphorically, it refers to an extremely high level or state, such as in prices, success, or social status.

예시

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1

The price of real estate in the city center has reached the stratosphere.

The price of real estate in the city center has reached the stratosphere.

2

The ozone layer is located within the stratosphere and protects the Earth from ultraviolet radiation.

The ozone layer is located within the stratosphere and protects the Earth from ultraviolet radiation.

3

His ego is in the stratosphere since he got that promotion.

His ego is in the stratosphere since he got that promotion.

어휘 가족

명사
stratosphere
부사
stratospherically
형용사
stratospheric
관련
stratopause
💡

암기 팁

Think of 'strata' meaning layers. It is the 'layer' of the 'sphere' (Earth) that is high enough for stars to feel closer.

빠른 퀴즈

After the tech giant's breakthrough in AI, their stock prices shot straight into the ___.

정답!

정답은: stratosphere

예시

1

The price of real estate in the city center has reached the stratosphere.

everyday

The price of real estate in the city center has reached the stratosphere.

2

The ozone layer is located within the stratosphere and protects the Earth from ultraviolet radiation.

formal

The ozone layer is located within the stratosphere and protects the Earth from ultraviolet radiation.

3

His ego is in the stratosphere since he got that promotion.

informal

His ego is in the stratosphere since he got that promotion.

4

Meteorological data suggests that temperatures in the lower stratosphere have stabilized over the last decade.

academic

Meteorological data suggests that temperatures in the lower stratosphere have stabilized over the last decade.

5

Our quarterly earnings have moved into the stratosphere compared to last year's performance.

business

Our quarterly earnings have moved into the stratosphere compared to last year's performance.

어휘 가족

명사
stratosphere
부사
stratospherically
형용사
stratospheric
관련
stratopause

자주 쓰는 조합

reach the stratosphere reach the stratosphere
upper stratosphere upper stratosphere
into the stratosphere into the stratosphere
lower stratosphere lower stratosphere
stratospheric rise stratospheric rise

자주 쓰는 구문

into the stratosphere

into the stratosphere (to an incredibly high level)

reach the stratosphere

reach the stratosphere (to achieve extreme success or cost)

stratospheric heights

stratospheric heights (extremely high levels)

자주 혼동되는 단어

stratosphere vs troposphere

The troposphere is the lowest layer of the atmosphere where weather occurs, while the stratosphere is the layer above it.

stratosphere vs atmosphere

The atmosphere is the entire envelope of gases, whereas the stratosphere is just one specific layer within it.

📝

사용 참고사항

Use this word literally when discussing Earth science or aviation. Use it metaphorically to emphasize that something, like a price or a person's level of success, is exceptionally high.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often forget to use the definite article 'the' when referring to the literal atmospheric layer. They also sometimes confuse it with the 'troposphere' where clouds and rain are found.

💡

암기 팁

Think of 'strata' meaning layers. It is the 'layer' of the 'sphere' (Earth) that is high enough for stars to feel closer.

📖

어원

From Latin 'stratus' (spread out or layered) and Greek 'sphaira' (ball or globe).

문법 패턴

Usually used with the definite article 'the'. Functions as a singular countable noun. Often followed by prepositional phrases like 'of success' or 'of the atmosphere'.
🌍

문화적 맥락

In English-speaking business culture, reaching the 'stratosphere' is a common idiom for a company or stock price that has become incredibly successful very quickly.

빠른 퀴즈

After the tech giant's breakthrough in AI, their stock prices shot straight into the ___.

정답!

정답은: stratosphere

관련 단어

to

A1

Used 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

A1

A 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

A1

A 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

A1

This 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

A1

The 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.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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