B2 adjective 중립

undergraduate

/ˌʌndərˈɡrædʒuət/

Relating to a student at a college or university who has not yet earned a first degree. It describes the level of education or the courses taken during this initial period of higher education.

예시

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1

She is busy finishing her undergraduate thesis this month.

She is occupied with completing her first university degree research paper this month.

2

The university offers various undergraduate scholarships for international students.

The school provides several first-degree financial awards for students from other countries.

3

My undergraduate years were the most exciting time of my life.

The years I spent studying for my first degree were the most thrilling part of my life.

어휘 가족

명사
undergraduate
형용사
undergraduate
관련
undergrad
💡

암기 팁

Visualize being 'under' the level of a 'graduate'. You are still climbing the stairs toward your first degree.

빠른 퀴즈

He decided to pursue an ______ degree in Psychology before applying for a Master's program.

정답!

정답은: undergraduate

예시

1

She is busy finishing her undergraduate thesis this month.

everyday

She is occupied with completing her first university degree research paper this month.

2

The university offers various undergraduate scholarships for international students.

formal

The school provides several first-degree financial awards for students from other countries.

3

My undergraduate years were the most exciting time of my life.

informal

The years I spent studying for my first degree were the most thrilling part of my life.

4

Undergraduate students are required to complete ten core modules before specializing.

academic

Students studying for their first degree must finish ten basic subjects before choosing a specialty.

5

We are looking for undergraduate interns to assist our marketing team.

business

We are seeking student trainees who haven't graduated yet to help our advertising group.

어휘 가족

명사
undergraduate
형용사
undergraduate
관련
undergrad

자주 쓰는 조합

undergraduate degree a bachelor's level qualification
undergraduate student a person studying for their first degree
undergraduate curriculum the set of courses for a first degree
undergraduate enrollment the process of signing up for a first-degree program
undergraduate research scholarly investigation performed by students before graduation

자주 쓰는 구문

undergraduate studies

the period of learning for a first degree

at the undergraduate level

referring to the stage of initial university education

undergraduate entry

admission into a university for a first degree

자주 혼동되는 단어

undergraduate vs postgraduate

Postgraduate refers to studies after obtaining a first degree, while undergraduate is for the first degree itself.

undergraduate vs graduate

A graduate has already completed their degree, whereas an undergraduate is still in the process of earning it.

📝

사용 참고사항

Use this word to describe anything related to the first level of university education. It can function as both an adjective and a noun referring to the student themselves.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often say 'undergraduated student', but 'undergraduate' is the correct adjective form. Do not use it for high school levels.

💡

암기 팁

Visualize being 'under' the level of a 'graduate'. You are still climbing the stairs toward your first degree.

📖

어원

Formed from the prefix 'under-' combined with 'graduate' (from the Latin 'gradus', meaning step).

문법 패턴

Typically used attributively before a noun (e.g., undergraduate course). When used as a noun, it is a countable noun (e.g., three undergraduates).
🌍

문화적 맥락

In the United States, 'college' usually implies undergraduate education, while 'university' is often used for institutions that include graduate schools.

빠른 퀴즈

He decided to pursue an ______ degree in Psychology before applying for a Master's program.

정답!

정답은: undergraduate

관련 단어

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A1

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lung

A1

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tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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