tip
A tip is a small amount of extra money given to someone like a waiter or driver to thank them for good service. It can also refer to a useful piece of advice or information that helps you do something better.
예시
3 / 5I left a small tip on the table for the waiter.
I left a small extra payment on the table for the waiter.
The gratuity, or tip, is included in the final bill for large groups.
The extra service charge, or tip, is part of the final bill for big groups.
Thanks for the tip about the cheap hotel near the station!
Thanks for the advice about the low-cost hotel near the station!
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of the word TIP as an acronym for 'To Insure Promptness'—money you give to make sure you get fast and good service.
빠른 퀴즈
The taxi driver was very helpful with my bags, so I gave him a $5 ____.
정답!
정답은: tip
예시
I left a small tip on the table for the waiter.
everydayI left a small extra payment on the table for the waiter.
The gratuity, or tip, is included in the final bill for large groups.
formalThe extra service charge, or tip, is part of the final bill for big groups.
Thanks for the tip about the cheap hotel near the station!
informalThanks for the advice about the low-cost hotel near the station!
Academic studies show that the size of a tip is not always linked to service quality.
academicResearch shows that how much extra money people give is not always based on how good the service was.
Please include any tip you paid in your travel expense report.
businessPlease list any extra service money you paid in your business travel report.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
at the tip of my tongue
about to remember a word but cannot quite say it
the tip of the iceberg
a small part of a much bigger problem
take a tip from
follow someone's advice
자주 혼동되는 단어
Advice is uncountable (some advice), while a tip is a countable piece of advice (a tip).
The bill is the total cost of the goods; a tip is the extra money given voluntarily.
사용 참고사항
When referring to money, 'tip' is common in many English-speaking countries. In the context of advice, it usually refers to something small, practical, and helpful.
자주 하는 실수
Learners often use 'an advice' when they should use 'a tip'. They also sometimes forget that 'tip' is a countable noun and requires 'a' or 'the'.
암기 팁
Think of the word TIP as an acronym for 'To Insure Promptness'—money you give to make sure you get fast and good service.
어원
Originally 17th-century thieves' slang meaning 'to give' or 'to hand over'.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
In the United States, leaving a 15-20% tip at restaurants is expected, while in Japan, tipping can sometimes be seen as impolite.
빠른 퀴즈
The taxi driver was very helpful with my bags, so I gave him a $5 ____.
정답!
정답은: tip
관련 문법 규칙
관련 어휘
Service is the act of helping or doing work for another pers...
customerA customer is a person or organization that buys goods or se...
restaurantA restaurant is a public place where people pay to sit and e...
moneyMoney consists of coins and banknotes used to pay for goods,...
waiterA person, usually a man, who works in a restaurant and serve...
Travel 관련 단어
ship
A1A large boat used for carrying passengers or goods across deep water like oceans and seas. Ships are much bigger than boats and are designed for long-distance travel.
station
A1A station is a designated place where trains or buses regularly stop to allow passengers to get on or off. It can also refer to a building or facility used for a specific purpose, such as a police station or a radio station.
passport
A1A passport is an official government document that identifies you as a citizen of a particular country. It is necessary for traveling to other countries and serves as proof of identity at international borders.
suitcase
A1A suitcase is a large, rectangular container with a handle and often wheels, used for carrying clothes and personal items while traveling. It is designed to be carried by hand or rolled through airports and stations.
driver
A1A person who operates a motor vehicle, such as a car, bus, or truck. They are responsible for controlling the vehicle's speed and direction while traveling on the road.
bed
A1A piece of furniture that you sleep on, typically consisting of a mattress on a frame. In the context of travel, it refers to the sleeping accommodation provided in a hotel or hostel.
check-out
A1The act of leaving a hotel or similar place after paying the bill and returning the room key. It can also refer to the area in a store where you pay for your items.
floor
A1The flat bottom surface of a room that people walk on. It also refers to a specific level or story within a building, such as the ground floor or the fifth floor.
towel
A1A piece of thick absorbent cloth or paper used for drying your body or a surface. It is a common household item and an essential travel accessory for the beach or bathroom.
island
A1An island is a piece of land that is completely surrounded by water on all sides. It can be located in an ocean, sea, lake, or river and is smaller than a continent.
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