B2 adjective 격식체

troposphere

/ˌtroʊ.pə.sfɪər/

The troposphere is the lowest layer of the Earth's atmosphere, extending from the surface to an average altitude of about 12 kilometers. It is the region where nearly all weather conditions, such as clouds and precipitation, occur and where most of the atmosphere's mass is concentrated.

예시

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1

Most clouds that you see in the sky are located within the troposphere.

The majority of clouds visible in the sky are found in the lowest layer of the atmosphere.

2

Environmental regulations aim to reduce the concentration of pollutants released into the troposphere.

Laws regarding the environment seek to lower the amount of harmful substances sent into the Earth's first atmospheric layer.

3

It's crazy to think that the troposphere is where all our rain and snow actually come from.

It is amazing to realize that the first layer of the atmosphere is the source of all precipitation.

어휘 가족

명사
troposphere
부사
tropospherically
형용사
tropospheric
관련
tropopause
💡

암기 팁

Think of 'Tropo-' as 'Tropical weather'. The 'tropo'sphere is where all the 'tropical' storms and weather changes happen.

빠른 퀴즈

Commercial airplanes usually fly near the top of the ____ to avoid turbulent weather found at lower altitudes.

정답!

정답은: troposphere

예시

1

Most clouds that you see in the sky are located within the troposphere.

everyday

The majority of clouds visible in the sky are found in the lowest layer of the atmosphere.

2

Environmental regulations aim to reduce the concentration of pollutants released into the troposphere.

formal

Laws regarding the environment seek to lower the amount of harmful substances sent into the Earth's first atmospheric layer.

3

It's crazy to think that the troposphere is where all our rain and snow actually come from.

informal

It is amazing to realize that the first layer of the atmosphere is the source of all precipitation.

4

The boundary between the troposphere and the stratosphere is known as the tropopause.

academic

The dividing line between the first and second layers of the atmosphere is called the tropopause.

5

The aviation industry monitors wind currents in the troposphere to optimize flight paths and save fuel.

business

Airline companies track air movements in the lower atmosphere to improve routes and reduce costs.

어휘 가족

명사
troposphere
부사
tropospherically
형용사
tropospheric
관련
tropopause

자주 쓰는 조합

lower troposphere the part of the troposphere closest to the ground
upper troposphere the highest part of the troposphere near the stratosphere
tropospheric ozone ozone found in the lowest layer of the atmosphere, often as a pollutant
temperature in the troposphere the heat levels measured within the first atmospheric layer
across the troposphere moving through or spanning the entirety of the lowest layer

자주 쓰는 구문

within the troposphere

inside the Earth's lowest atmospheric layer

tropospheric heating

the warming of the lowest part of the atmosphere

thickness of the troposphere

the vertical measurement of the Earth's first layer

자주 혼동되는 단어

troposphere vs stratosphere

The stratosphere is the layer above the troposphere; it is where the ozone layer is located and is generally calmer.

📝

사용 참고사항

The word is almost exclusively used in scientific, environmental, or meteorological contexts. In general conversation, people usually just say 'the air' or 'the atmosphere'.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often confuse the troposphere with the stratosphere or think it refers to the entire atmosphere rather than just the lowest layer.

💡

암기 팁

Think of 'Tropo-' as 'Tropical weather'. The 'tropo'sphere is where all the 'tropical' storms and weather changes happen.

📖

어원

Derived from the Greek 'tropos' (meaning 'turn' or 'change') and 'sphaira' (meaning 'sphere'), referring to the turbulent air and weather changes in this layer.

문법 패턴

Used as a singular countable noun. Almost always preceded by the definite article 'the'. Often functions as a noun adjunct in terms like 'troposphere temperature'.
🌍

문화적 맥락

While not tied to a specific culture, it is a standard term in global environmental science and climate change discussions.

빠른 퀴즈

Commercial airplanes usually fly near the top of the ____ to avoid turbulent weather found at lower altitudes.

정답!

정답은: troposphere

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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