A1 noun 중립

volcano

/vɒlˈkeɪ.noʊ/

A volcano is a mountain with a large opening at the top or side. It can erupt, which means it sends out hot liquid rock called lava, along with ash and gases from inside the Earth.

예시

3 / 5
1

We saw a large volcano during our vacation in Hawaii.

We saw a large volcano during our vacation in Hawaii.

2

The local government is monitoring the volcano for signs of activity.

The local government is monitoring the volcano for signs of activity.

3

That volcano looks amazing in your photos!

That volcano looks amazing in your photos!

어휘 가족

명사
volcano
부사
volcanically
형용사
volcanic
관련
volcanology
💡

암기 팁

Think of the letter 'V'. A volcano looks like an upside-down 'V' with 'V'ery hot lava coming out the top.

빠른 퀴즈

The ______ erupted yesterday, and ash covered the nearby village.

정답!

정답은: volcano

예시

1

We saw a large volcano during our vacation in Hawaii.

everyday

We saw a large volcano during our vacation in Hawaii.

2

The local government is monitoring the volcano for signs of activity.

formal

The local government is monitoring the volcano for signs of activity.

3

That volcano looks amazing in your photos!

informal

That volcano looks amazing in your photos!

4

Geological data indicates the volcano has been dormant for centuries.

academic

Geological data indicates the volcano has been dormant for centuries.

5

Due to the nearby volcano, the company has updated its emergency evacuation plan.

business

Due to the nearby volcano, the company has updated its emergency evacuation plan.

어휘 가족

명사
volcano
부사
volcanically
형용사
volcanic
관련
volcanology

자주 쓰는 조합

active volcano a volcano that is currently erupting or likely to erupt
dormant volcano a volcano that is 'sleeping' and not currently active
extinct volcano a volcano that is no longer expected to erupt
volcanic eruption the event when a volcano sends out lava and ash
volcano crater the bowl-shaped opening at the top of a volcano

자주 쓰는 구문

sitting on a volcano

to be in a place where a dangerous situation could explode at any moment

a volcano of emotions

a person who is feeling very strong, bursting feelings

human volcano

a person with a very fiery or explosive personality

자주 혼동되는 단어

volcano vs mountain

A mountain is any high landform, but a volcano specifically has an opening for magma and gas.

volcano vs earthquake

An earthquake is the shaking of the ground, while a volcano is the landform that erupts lava.

📝

사용 참고사항

When talking about volcanoes, use the adjectives 'active', 'dormant', or 'extinct' to describe their status. The word can also be used metaphorically to describe a situation that is about to become violent or angry.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

The plural can be spelled 'volcanoes' or 'volcanos', but 'volcanoes' is more common. Don't confuse the volcano (the mountain) with the lava (the liquid rock).

💡

암기 팁

Think of the letter 'V'. A volcano looks like an upside-down 'V' with 'V'ery hot lava coming out the top.

📖

어원

The word comes from 'Vulcan', the name of the Roman god of fire.

문법 패턴

Countable noun Plural: volcanoes or volcanos Often used with the definite article 'the' when referring to a specific one
🌍

문화적 맥락

In many cultures, such as in Hawaii or Japan, volcanoes are considered sacred and are often associated with powerful deities.

빠른 퀴즈

The ______ erupted yesterday, and ash covered the nearby village.

정답!

정답은: volcano

nature 관련 단어

rainforest

A1

A thick forest in a tropical area that receives a large amount of rain throughout the year. It is a dense habitat known for having many different types of plants and animals.

tundra

A1

A large, flat area of land in very cold parts of the world, such as the Arctic. In this area, the ground is frozen and there are no trees, only small plants like moss.

wetland

A1

A wetland is an area of land that is always wet or covered with shallow water. It is a very important place where many different plants and animals, like birds and frogs, live.

coral reef

A1

A coral reef is a large underwater structure made from the skeletons of small sea animals called corals. They are usually found in warm, shallow parts of the ocean and provide a home for many types of fish.

vegetation

A1

Vegetation refers to all the plants and trees that grow in a particular area. It is used to describe the green cover of the earth, like forests or grass.

foliage

A1

Foliage refers to the leaves of a plant or tree, considered as a group. It is often used to describe the overall appearance and mass of greenery in a landscape or forest.

canopy

A1

A canopy is a cover that hangs over something, like a bed or a seat, to provide shade or protection. In nature, it is the top layer of a forest where the branches and leaves of tall trees meet to form a roof.

photosynthesis

A1

Photosynthesis is the natural process that green plants use to make their own food. They use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to create energy and release oxygen into the air.

pollination

A1

Pollination is the process of moving pollen from one flower to another to help plants make seeds and fruit. This is usually done by insects like bees or by the wind.

seedling

A1

A seedling is a very young plant that has just started to grow from a seed. It usually has a small green stem and its first few tiny leaves.

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