B2 adjective 중립

blink

/blɪŋk/

Describes a process, reaction, or decision that occurs instantaneously and often subconsciously, much like the physical act of blinking. In academic and psychological contexts, it refers to rapid cognition or immediate intuitive judgments made without conscious deliberation.

예시

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1

The athlete showed a blink response to the starting pistol, moving before he even realized it.

The athlete showed a blink response to the starting pistol, moving before he even realized it.

2

Initial studies suggest that the blink duration of the stimulus was too short for conscious processing.

Initial studies suggest that the blink duration of the stimulus was too short for conscious processing.

3

It was just a blink moment; I didn't have time to think about the consequences.

It was just a blink moment; I didn't have time to think about the consequences.

어휘 가족

명사
blink
Verb
blink
부사
blinkingly
형용사
blinking
관련
blinker
💡

암기 팁

Think of the speed of a camera shutter. A 'blink' reaction is as fast as that single 'click' of a photo being taken.

빠른 퀴즈

The experimental subjects exhibited a _____ response to the visual stimulus, proving the reaction was subconscious.

정답!

정답은: blink

예시

1

The athlete showed a blink response to the starting pistol, moving before he even realized it.

everyday

The athlete showed a blink response to the starting pistol, moving before he even realized it.

2

Initial studies suggest that the blink duration of the stimulus was too short for conscious processing.

formal

Initial studies suggest that the blink duration of the stimulus was too short for conscious processing.

3

It was just a blink moment; I didn't have time to think about the consequences.

informal

It was just a blink moment; I didn't have time to think about the consequences.

4

The research focuses on the blink reflex as a measurable indicator of cognitive startle responses.

academic

The research focuses on the blink reflex as a measurable indicator of cognitive startle responses.

5

In high-frequency trading, a blink delay in the network can result in significant financial losses.

business

In high-frequency trading, a blink delay in the network can result in significant financial losses.

어휘 가족

명사
blink
Verb
blink
부사
blinkingly
형용사
blinking
관련
blinker

자주 쓰는 조합

blink reflex blink reflex
blink response blink response
blink decision blink decision
blink rate blink rate
blink duration blink duration

자주 쓰는 구문

in the blink of an eye

in the blink of an eye

blink and you'll miss it

blink and you'll miss it

on the blink

on the blink

자주 혼동되는 단어

blink vs wink

A blink involves both eyes and is usually involuntary; a wink involves one eye and is usually an intentional signal.

blink vs blank

Blank refers to something empty or without expression, whereas blink refers to a rapid movement or moment.

📝

사용 참고사항

When used as an adjective or attributive noun in academic settings, it specifically highlights the speed and automatic nature of a phenomenon. It is often used in psychology to describe the 'attentional blink,' where the brain misses a second stimulus if it follows too closely after a first.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often use 'blink' when they mean 'wink' (intentional one-eye movement). Additionally, avoid using 'blink' as a standard adjective like 'happy'; it is almost always used as a modifier before another noun.

💡

암기 팁

Think of the speed of a camera shutter. A 'blink' reaction is as fast as that single 'click' of a photo being taken.

📖

어원

Derived from Middle English 'blinken', probably of Dutch or Low German origin, meaning to shine or twinkle.

문법 패턴

Used attributively before nouns Non-gradable (usually does not have comparative forms like 'blinker') Often part of compound nouns
🌍

문화적 맥락

The concept of 'blink' thinking was popularized by Malcolm Gladwell's book, describing how experts make split-second decisions based on intuition.

빠른 퀴즈

The experimental subjects exhibited a _____ response to the visual stimulus, proving the reaction was subconscious.

정답!

정답은: blink

관련 단어

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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