A1 noun 중립 #2,605 가장 일반적인

stroke

/stroʊk/

A stroke is a single movement of a pen, brush, or hand across a surface. It can also refer to a sudden and serious medical condition in the brain.

예시

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1

The cat likes a gentle stroke on its back.

The cat likes a gentle stroke on its back.

2

The patient is recovering well after a minor stroke.

The patient is recovering well after a minor stroke.

3

Winning that prize was a real stroke of luck!

Winning that prize was a real stroke of luck!

어휘 가족

명사
stroke
Verb
stroke
관련
stroking
💡

암기 팁

Think of the 'S' in Stroke as a 'Smooth' movement of your hand or a pen.

빠른 퀴즈

The artist finished the painting with one last ______ of red color.

정답!

정답은: stroke

예시

1

The cat likes a gentle stroke on its back.

everyday

The cat likes a gentle stroke on its back.

2

The patient is recovering well after a minor stroke.

formal

The patient is recovering well after a minor stroke.

3

Winning that prize was a real stroke of luck!

informal

Winning that prize was a real stroke of luck!

4

The researcher examined every brush stroke on the old painting.

academic

The researcher examined every brush stroke on the old painting.

5

He signed the million-dollar contract with one stroke of the pen.

business

He signed the million-dollar contract with one stroke of the pen.

어휘 가족

명사
stroke
Verb
stroke
관련
stroking

자주 쓰는 조합

brush stroke a mark made by a paintbrush
stroke of luck something good that happens by chance
heat stroke a fever caused by too much sun
gentle stroke a soft movement of the hand
swimming stroke a style of moving through water

자주 쓰는 구문

at the stroke of midnight

exactly at twelve o'clock at night

a stroke of genius

a very clever or original idea

different strokes for different folks

different people like different things

자주 혼동되는 단어

stroke vs strike

A 'strike' is usually a hard hit or a work stoppage, while a 'stroke' is a gentle movement or a pen mark.

stroke vs stroll

A 'stroll' is a slow, relaxed walk, while a 'stroke' is a movement of the hand or a medical event.

📝

사용 참고사항

Use 'stroke' as a noun when describing the way someone swims or paints. It is also the specific word for a medical emergency involving blood flow to the brain.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners sometimes use 'strike' when they mean a gentle 'stroke' of an animal. Remember that 'stroke' is soft and 'strike' is hard.

💡

암기 팁

Think of the 'S' in Stroke as a 'Smooth' movement of your hand or a pen.

📖

어원

Derived from the Old English word 'strac', meaning a blow or a physical movement.

문법 패턴

Countable noun (plural: strokes) Often followed by 'of' + noun (stroke of luck, stroke of a pen)
🌍

문화적 맥락

In many English-speaking cultures, 'stroking' a pet like a dog or cat is considered a common way to relax and show affection.

빠른 퀴즈

The artist finished the painting with one last ______ of red color.

정답!

정답은: stroke

관련 단어

trivacation

C1

Relating to or characterized by a holiday structure divided into three distinct segments or taken three times within a single year. It is frequently used in travel planning to describe a multi-destination trip or in corporate settings regarding staggered leave policies.

angeoion

C1

Pertaining to or functioning as a vessel or receptacle, particularly within botanical or biological systems to describe structures that enclose seeds, spores, or fluids. It denotes a protective or containing quality within the organism's morphology.

comforthood

C1

To actively cultivate or provide a state of deep emotional security and familiar ease for oneself or others. It describes the intentional process of shielding an environment or a person from external stressors to ensure a lasting sense of peace.

exphobant

C1

Describing something that tends to expel, drive away, or counteract fear and phobias. It is typically used in clinical, psychological, or specialized contexts to refer to agents or environments that alleviate anxiety.

syngraphious

C1

Describing a legal document or contract that is signed by all parties involved, rather than just one. It implies a mutual obligation where multiple copies are often produced and distributed to each signatory.

antecivence

C1

The state or quality of preceding in time, rank, or logical order. It refers to the condition of being prior to something else, often implying a sense of priority or historical precedence.

biscicy

C1

To divide a concept, object, or group into two distinct and often opposing branches to facilitate precise analysis or categorization. It is primarily used in technical or academic contexts to describe the act of bifurcating a process for efficiency or clarity.

malmanency

C1

The state of being poorly or improperly maintained, or a condition of persistent mismanagement that leads to deterioration. It typically refers to systems, structures, or administrative processes that suffer from long-term neglect or faulty upkeep.

misalicide

C1

To intentionally suppress, destroy, or 'kill' a message or written communication before it reaches its intended recipient. This term is often used in specialized vocabulary contexts to describe the interception and termination of correspondence.

ultracedment

C1

Ultracedment refers to the extreme or excessive act of yielding, conceding, or surrendering one's position or rights, typically far beyond what is considered reasonable in a negotiation. It describes a state of absolute capitulation where one party abandons almost all demands to satisfy another.

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