B2 adjective 중립

vehicle

/ˈviː.ɪ.kəl/

A machine, such as a car, bus, or truck, used for transporting people or goods from one place to another. Metaphorically, it refers to a medium or instrument used to express, communicate, or achieve a specific purpose.

예시

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1

I need to ensure my vehicle is serviced before the winter months begin.

I need to make sure my car is maintained before the cold season starts.

2

The unauthorized vehicle was promptly removed from the restricted parking zone.

The car that didn't have permission was quickly towed away from the no-parking area.

3

Is that your new vehicle? It looks pretty fast!

Is that your new car? It looks very quick!

어휘 가족

명사
vehicle
부사
vehicularly
형용사
vehicular
관련
conveyance
💡

암기 팁

Think of the 'V' in vehicle as a 'Valise' (suitcase) being carried inside a car—the vehicle 'conveys' things.

빠른 퀴즈

The documentary was a powerful _______ for spreading awareness about climate change.

정답!

정답은: vehicle

예시

1

I need to ensure my vehicle is serviced before the winter months begin.

everyday

I need to make sure my car is maintained before the cold season starts.

2

The unauthorized vehicle was promptly removed from the restricted parking zone.

formal

The car that didn't have permission was quickly towed away from the no-parking area.

3

Is that your new vehicle? It looks pretty fast!

informal

Is that your new car? It looks very quick!

4

Art often serves as a vehicle for social commentary and political protest.

academic

Art is frequently used as a medium to express opinions about society and politics.

5

We are evaluating a new investment vehicle to diversify our corporate portfolio.

business

We are looking at a new type of financial instrument to broaden our company investments.

어휘 가족

명사
vehicle
부사
vehicularly
형용사
vehicular
관련
conveyance

자주 쓰는 조합

motor vehicle a road vehicle powered by an engine
investment vehicle a method or product used to invest money
delivery vehicle a truck or van used to transport goods to customers
launch vehicle a rocket used to carry a payload into space
emergency vehicle a vehicle like an ambulance or fire truck used in crises

자주 쓰는 구문

vehicle for change

a way of making things different or better

recreational vehicle

a motor vehicle or trailer which includes living quarters

armored vehicle

a vehicle protected by strong metal plates

자주 혼동되는 단어

vehicle vs vessel

A vessel is typically a large ship or a container for liquids, whereas a vehicle usually refers to land transport or a medium for ideas.

📝

사용 참고사항

Use 'vehicle' instead of 'car' in formal, technical, or legal contexts to encompass all types of transport. In academic writing, use it to describe how an abstract concept is delivered to an audience.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often misspell it as 'vehical'. Additionally, avoid using it to describe a person who carries something; it is almost always an object or a medium.

💡

암기 팁

Think of the 'V' in vehicle as a 'Valise' (suitcase) being carried inside a car—the vehicle 'conveys' things.

📖

어원

Derived from the Latin 'vehiculum', which comes from 'vehere', meaning 'to carry'.

문법 패턴

Countable noun Takes the plural suffix -s (vehicles) Can be used as an attributive noun (vehicle safety)
🌍

문화적 맥락

In many Western cultures, especially in the United States, a personal vehicle is a major symbol of individual freedom and a standard rite of passage for young adults.

빠른 퀴즈

The documentary was a powerful _______ for spreading awareness about climate change.

정답!

정답은: vehicle

관련 단어

intrabrevsion

C1

A technical or linguistic term referring to the internal abbreviation or condensation of information within a specific system or document. It describes the act of shortening components for internal efficiency while maintaining the integrity of the overall structure.

prevalor

C1

To prove superior in power, influence, or frequency within a specific context. It describes a situation where one principle, opinion, or force becomes dominant over others.

ultrajuncter

C1

Describing something that exists beyond a standard point of connection or is characterized by an extreme degree of integration between disparate parts. It is typically used in specialized contexts to denote systems, theories, or structures that bridge multiple complex networks simultaneously.

macrosanctible

C1

A large-scale system, institution, or conceptual framework that is regarded as inviolable and beyond criticism due to its perceived sacredness or fundamental importance. It typically refers to entities that are protected from alteration or scrutiny because of their massive cultural or structural status.

uncedate

C1

A formal and technical noun referring to a state or instance where a claim, territory, or right has not been yielded or surrendered. It describes the preservation of original status or possession despite pressure to concede or transfer control.

anvention

C1

To systematically modify or adapt an existing concept or object into a new form, particularly within a controlled environment or set of parameters. This verb describes the process of innovating by bridging the gap between rigorous analysis and creative invention.

semiliberness

C1

To exist in or grant a state of partial liberty or restricted autonomy. It describes the act of functioning within a framework that provides some freedom while maintaining significant oversight or control.

cosolvment

C1

Describing a substance or factor that acts in conjunction with another to facilitate the process of dissolving a solute or resolving a complex situation. In technical contexts, it refers to an auxiliary agent that enhances the solubility of a primary solvent system.

unaudless

C1

Describing something that is completely devoid of sound or impossible to hear. It is often used in literary or technical contexts to emphasize a profound state of silence or a lack of auditory signature.

monosomnful

C1

A noun referring to the physiological or habitual state of experiencing only one continuous, uninterrupted period of sleep within a twenty-four-hour cycle. It describes the quality of a monophasic sleep pattern where rest is concentrated into a single block without supplemental naps.

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