B2 noun 중립

virtual

/ˈvɜːrtʃuəl/

Relating to something that is created by computer software and appears to exist in the physical world, or something that is almost exactly the same as a particular thing in effect, though not in official name.

예시

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1

I took a virtual tour of the Louvre museum while sitting on my couch.

I used a computer simulation to visit the Louvre gallery from my sofa.

2

The government has implemented a virtual border to monitor trade more efficiently.

The authorities established a digital system for tracking commerce instead of a physical wall.

3

He is a virtual unknown in the tech industry despite his talent.

He is practically a stranger to the technology world even though he is very gifted.

어휘 가족

명사
virtuality
Verb
virtualize
부사
virtually
형용사
virtual
관련
virtualization
💡

암기 팁

Think of the 'V' in Virtual as standing for 'Video' or 'Visual'—it is something you see on a screen, but you cannot touch.

빠른 퀴즈

The team held a ______ meeting to discuss the new project since they were all working from different countries.

정답!

정답은: virtual

예시

1

I took a virtual tour of the Louvre museum while sitting on my couch.

everyday

I used a computer simulation to visit the Louvre gallery from my sofa.

2

The government has implemented a virtual border to monitor trade more efficiently.

formal

The authorities established a digital system for tracking commerce instead of a physical wall.

3

He is a virtual unknown in the tech industry despite his talent.

informal

He is practically a stranger to the technology world even though he is very gifted.

4

Researchers utilized virtual environments to observe participant behavior in controlled scenarios.

academic

Scientists used digital simulations to study how people act in specific, created situations.

5

Our company transitioned to a virtual workspace to reduce rental costs and increase flexibility.

business

Our firm started using online collaboration tools instead of a physical office to save money.

어휘 가족

명사
virtuality
Verb
virtualize
부사
virtually
형용사
virtual
관련
virtualization

자주 쓰는 조합

virtual reality a computer-generated 3D environment
virtual assistant software that performs tasks or services for an individual
virtual meeting a conference held over the internet
virtual certainty something that is almost 100% sure to happen
virtual memory a computing technique that uses hardware and software to compensate for physical RAM

자주 쓰는 구문

virtual reality

a computer simulation of a real or imaginary world

a virtual impossibility

something that is nearly impossible to achieve

virtual office

a business location that exists only in cyberspace

자주 혼동되는 단어

virtual vs virtuous

Virtuous relates to high moral standards or being a good person, while virtual relates to digital simulations.

virtual vs virtually

Virtually is an adverb usually meaning 'almost,' whereas virtual is an adjective describing the nature of an object.

📝

사용 참고사항

Use 'virtual' when describing things that happen online (like meetings or tours) or to emphasize that a situation is effectively true even if not strictly defined that way.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often confuse 'virtual' with 'virtuous.' Additionally, they sometimes use 'virtual' when they mean 'virtually' (the adverb) to modify a verb.

💡

암기 팁

Think of the 'V' in Virtual as standing for 'Video' or 'Visual'—it is something you see on a screen, but you cannot touch.

📖

어원

Originates from the Medieval Latin 'virtualis,' which meant having the power or effect of something, even if the thing itself wasn't present.

문법 패턴

Used as an attributive adjective (placed before the noun). It is generally non-gradable; something is usually either virtual or it isn't. Does not have a plural form when used as an adjective.
🌍

문화적 맥락

In the post-2020 era, 'virtual' has become a standard term in global culture to describe remote work and digital social interactions.

빠른 퀴즈

The team held a ______ meeting to discuss the new project since they were all working from different countries.

정답!

정답은: virtual

관련 단어

example

A1

An example is a specific thing or person that shows what a group or a rule is like. It is used to help explain something more clearly so that others can understand it easily.

always

A1

This word describes something that happens at all times or on every occasion. It is a frequency adverb used to talk about habits, permanent truths, or repeated actions.

result

A1

A result is something that happens or exists because of something else that happened before. It is often used to describe the final score of a game, the grade on a test, or the outcome of a specific action.

reason

A1

A reason is a cause or explanation for why something happens or why someone does something. It is the information that answers the question 'Why?'.

research

A1

A detailed study of a subject, especially in order to discover (new) information or reach a (new) understanding. It involves gathering facts and data to test a theory or solve a problem.

girl

A1

A female child or a young female person from birth until she reaches adulthood. It is also commonly used to refer to a daughter or, in informal settings, to a young woman.

food

A1

Food refers to any substance consumed by living organisms to provide nutritional support for the body. It can be of plant, animal, or fungal origin and contains essential nutrients like carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.

moment

A1

A very short period of time or a specific point in time. It is often used to ask someone to wait briefly or to describe a significant event occurring right now.

himself

A1

A reflexive pronoun used as the object of a verb or preposition when the subject is a male person or animal previously mentioned. It is also used to emphasize that a specific man or boy did something personally or without help.

force

A1

Force is the physical strength or energy that is used to push or pull an object. It can also refer to an organized group of people, such as the police or a military group.

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