B2 noun 중립

topic

/ˈtɒpɪk/

A topic is a specific subject that is being discussed, written about, or studied. It serves as the central focus or theme of a conversation, book, or academic paper.

예시

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1

What's the topic of today's meeting?

What are we planning to discuss in our meeting today?

2

The committee addressed several sensitive topics during the hearing.

The group talked about several difficult subjects during the official meeting.

3

Don't bring up that topic again; it's a bit of a sore spot.

Please don't mention that subject again because it makes me uncomfortable.

어휘 가족

명사
topic
부사
topically
형용사
topical
관련
topicality
💡

암기 팁

Think of a 'Top'ic as being at the 'Top' of your notes or the main thing 'on top' of your mind during a talk.

빠른 퀴즈

The _______ of the lecture was the impact of climate change on biodiversity.

정답!

정답은: topic

예시

1

What's the topic of today's meeting?

everyday

What are we planning to discuss in our meeting today?

2

The committee addressed several sensitive topics during the hearing.

formal

The group talked about several difficult subjects during the official meeting.

3

Don't bring up that topic again; it's a bit of a sore spot.

informal

Please don't mention that subject again because it makes me uncomfortable.

4

Choosing a research topic is the first step in writing a thesis.

academic

Deciding on a specific subject to study is the beginning of writing a major paper.

5

We need to stay on topic to finish this presentation on time.

business

We must keep talking about the main point so we can finish the presentation quickly.

어휘 가족

명사
topic
부사
topically
형용사
topical
관련
topicality

자주 쓰는 조합

hot topic a very popular or controversial subject
research topic a subject chosen for scientific or academic study
main topic the primary subject being discussed
off-topic something that is not related to the current discussion
sensitive topic a subject that needs to be handled with care or privacy

자주 쓰는 구문

change the topic

to start talking about something different

a wide range of topics

a large variety of different subjects

broach a topic

to introduce a difficult or sensitive subject for discussion

자주 혼동되는 단어

topic vs subject

A subject is often a broad field of study (like History), while a topic is a specific area within that field (like the French Revolution).

📝

사용 참고사항

The word is widely used in both academic and casual contexts to define the scope of communication. In TOEFL exams, 'topic' often refers to the 'topic sentence' or the 'main idea' of a passage.

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자주 하는 실수

Learners sometimes use 'topic' when they mean 'title'. Remember that a title is the name of a work, while the topic is what the work is actually about.

💡

암기 팁

Think of a 'Top'ic as being at the 'Top' of your notes or the main thing 'on top' of your mind during a talk.

📖

어원

Derived from the Greek word 'topos', which means 'place' or 'location'.

문법 패턴

countable noun often followed by the preposition 'of' plural form is 'topics'
🌍

문화적 맥락

In many English-speaking cultures, certain topics like money, religion, or politics are considered 'taboo' or inappropriate for small talk.

빠른 퀴즈

The _______ of the lecture was the impact of climate change on biodiversity.

정답!

정답은: topic

관련 단어

bluster

C1

Bluster refers to loud, aggressive, or indignant talk that carries little sting or power and is often intended to intimidate. It suggests a noisy way of speaking that lacks substance or the actual ability to carry out threats.

bogus

C1

Describes something that is not genuine, counterfeit, or intentionally fraudulent. It is often used in academic and legal contexts to refer to claims, documents, or entities that have been fabricated to deceive others.

boisterous

C1

Describes someone or something that is noisy, energetic, and cheerful, often in a way that is slightly out of control. It is frequently used for groups of people, activities, or natural forces like wind and waves.

bombard

C1

To attack or subject someone or something to a continuous flow of objects, questions, or information. In academic and scientific contexts, it specifically refers to directing a stream of particles or radiation at a substance to induce a reaction.

bombastic

C1

Describing speech, writing, or behavior that is high-sounding and inflated but with little actual meaning or substance. It is typically used to criticize someone for being pretentious and trying to sound more important or knowledgeable than they truly are.

bondage

C1

Bondage refers to the state of being under the control of another person or system, characterized by a lack of freedom or involuntary servitude. In an academic context, it encompasses legal, social, and economic structures, such as slavery or debt peonage, that restrict an individual's autonomy.

boon

C1

A boon is a timely benefit or blessing that is extremely helpful in a particular situation. It refers to something that makes life easier or provides a significant advantage when most needed.

boorish

C1

Describes behavior that is rough, unrefined, and ill-mannered, typically lacking sensitivity or social grace. It suggests a lack of education or cultural sophistication in social interactions.

bootstrap

C1

To start or develop a process or business using minimal external resources, often relying on existing internal assets or self-funding. In computing and statistics, it refers to a self-starting process that executes without external input or a technique for estimation through resampling.

bounty

C1

A bounty is a generous gift or a reward offered for a specific task, such as the capture of a criminal. It also frequently refers to an abundance or plentiful supply of something, particularly food or natural resources.

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