stratosphere
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
3 / 5The 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.
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.
His ego is in the stratosphere since he got that promotion.
His ego is in the stratosphere since he got that promotion.
어휘 가족
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
The price of real estate in the city center has reached the stratosphere.
everydayThe price of real estate in the city center has reached the stratosphere.
The ozone layer is located within the stratosphere and protects the Earth from ultraviolet radiation.
formalThe ozone layer is located within the stratosphere and protects the Earth from ultraviolet radiation.
His ego is in the stratosphere since he got that promotion.
informalHis ego is in the stratosphere since he got that promotion.
Meteorological data suggests that temperatures in the lower stratosphere have stabilized over the last decade.
academicMeteorological data suggests that temperatures in the lower stratosphere have stabilized over the last decade.
Our quarterly earnings have moved into the stratosphere compared to last year's performance.
businessOur quarterly earnings have moved into the stratosphere compared to last year's performance.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
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
The troposphere is the lowest layer of the atmosphere where weather occurs, while the stratosphere is the layer above it.
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
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 어휘
The troposphere is the lowest layer of the Earth's atmospher...
aerospaceRelating to the design, manufacture, and operation of vehicl...
altitudeAltitude refers to the vertical distance or height of an obj...
atmosphereThe layer of air and gases that surrounds the Earth or anoth...
ozoneOzone is a colorless gas found in the upper atmosphere that...
관련 단어
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.
for
A1Used 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
A1A 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
A1A 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
A1A 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
A1Used 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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