valve
A device that opens and closes to control the flow of liquids or gases. It is commonly found in pipes, machines, and even inside the human heart.
예시
3 / 5I turned the water valve to stop the kitchen sink from leaking.
I turned the water valve to stop the kitchen sink from leaking.
The industrial safety valve must be inspected every six months to ensure compliance.
The industrial safety valve must be inspected every six months to ensure compliance.
Just twist that red valve if you want to turn off the gas.
Just twist that red valve if you want to turn off the gas.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of a 'V' shape: A Valve acts like a 'V' that can open or close to let things through.
빠른 퀴즈
The plumber had to replace the _____ because the water wouldn't stop flowing through the pipe.
정답!
정답은: valve
예시
I turned the water valve to stop the kitchen sink from leaking.
everydayI turned the water valve to stop the kitchen sink from leaking.
The industrial safety valve must be inspected every six months to ensure compliance.
formalThe industrial safety valve must be inspected every six months to ensure compliance.
Just twist that red valve if you want to turn off the gas.
informalJust twist that red valve if you want to turn off the gas.
The study examines how the aortic valve regulates blood flow within the cardiovascular system.
academicThe study examines how the aortic valve regulates blood flow within the cardiovascular system.
Our primary goal this quarter is to increase the production efficiency of the intake valve line.
businessOur primary goal this quarter is to increase the production efficiency of the intake valve line.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
safety valve
a way to release pressure or tension
check valve
a valve that allows liquid to flow in only one direction
open the valves
to allow a full flow of something
자주 혼동되는 단어
Value refers to the worth of something, while a valve is a mechanical part.
A vowel is a type of speech sound (a, e, i, o, u), whereas a valve is a device for controlling flow.
사용 참고사항
Use this word when referring to plumbing, car engines, or anatomy. It is usually something you turn, push, or that moves automatically to stop or start a flow.
자주 하는 실수
Learners often use 'tap' instead of 'valve.' A tap (faucet) is where water comes out for use, while a valve is usually hidden inside the piping system.
암기 팁
Think of a 'V' shape: A Valve acts like a 'V' that can open or close to let things through.
어원
Derived from the Latin 'valva', which refers to the leaf of a folding door.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
In English, 'safety valve' is often used as a metaphor for an activity or hobby that helps a person release stress.
빠른 퀴즈
The plumber had to replace the _____ because the water wouldn't stop flowing through the pipe.
정답!
정답은: valve
관련 어휘
관련 단어
proceed
C1The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.
individual
C1Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.
appropriately
B2To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.
region
B2A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.
resource
B2A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.
hypothesis
B1A hypothesis is a tentative statement or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence. it serves as a starting point for further investigation and must be testable through scientific methods.
ozone
B2Ozone is a colorless gas found in the upper atmosphere that protects the Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation. It is also produced at ground level as a pollutant when sunlight reacts with industrial emissions.
layer
B2A layer is a single thickness, sheet, or level of a material that covers a surface or is placed between other things. It can refer to physical substances like paint and geological strata, or abstract levels of complexity and meaning.
around
C2As an adverb at a C2 level, it denotes presence, availability, or existence within a specific vicinity or context. It is also used to indicate approximate values or to describe movement or positioning that encircles a point or lacks a specific direction.
climate
B2Climate refers to the long-term patterns of weather conditions, such as temperature and rainfall, in a particular region over many years. It can also describe the prevailing mood, conditions, or social atmosphere of a specific time or place.
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