B2 adjective 중립

boy

/bɔɪ/

Used as an attributive modifier to describe something intended for, characteristic of, or consisting of male children. In academic and social contexts, it specifies gender-based demographic groups or developmental stages.

예시

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1

The study analyzed the boy-specific developmental markers in early childhood education.

The study analyzed the boy-specific developmental markers in early childhood education.

2

The marketing department is focusing on the boy demographic for the new gaming console.

The marketing department is focusing on the boy demographic for the new gaming console.

3

He still possesses that boyish charm even though he is now a successful professional.

He still possesses that boyish charm even though he is now a successful professional.

어휘 가족

명사
boy
부사
boyishly
형용사
boyish
관련
boyhood
💡

암기 팁

Think of 'B.O.Y.' as 'Biological Only Young' to remember it refers to young males specifically.

빠른 퀴즈

The sociologist's report focused specifically on the ______ demographic in urban schools.

정답!

정답은: boy

예시

1

The study analyzed the boy-specific developmental markers in early childhood education.

academic

The study analyzed the boy-specific developmental markers in early childhood education.

2

The marketing department is focusing on the boy demographic for the new gaming console.

business

The marketing department is focusing on the boy demographic for the new gaming console.

3

He still possesses that boyish charm even though he is now a successful professional.

everyday

He still possesses that boyish charm even though he is now a successful professional.

4

The author explores the boy experience in 19th-century industrial London.

formal

The author explores the boy experience in 19th-century industrial London.

5

It was a typical boy adventure, full of mud and makeshift forts.

informal

It was a typical boy adventure, full of mud and makeshift forts.

어휘 가족

명사
boy
부사
boyishly
형용사
boyish
관련
boyhood

자주 쓰는 조합

boy wonder boy wonder
boy child boy child
boy scout boy scout
boy band boy band
boy soldier boy soldier

자주 쓰는 구문

boy next door

boy next door

boy oh boy

boy oh boy

old boy network

old boy network

자주 혼동되는 단어

boy vs buoy

A buoy is a floating marker in the sea, whereas boy refers to a male child.

boy vs guy

Guy is a more informal, general term often used for adult men, while boy specifically denotes a child or adolescent.

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사용 참고사항

In academic writing, 'boy' is used as an attributive noun to specify gender in demographic studies. It should not be used to refer to adult men in professional contexts as it can be seen as demeaning.

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자주 하는 실수

Learners often forget that 'boy' functions as a noun-adjunct (attributive noun) rather than a pure adjective; for descriptive purposes, 'boyish' is often more grammatically appropriate.

💡

암기 팁

Think of 'B.O.Y.' as 'Biological Only Young' to remember it refers to young males specifically.

📖

어원

From Middle English 'boie', meaning a servant or person of low rank, later evolving to mean a male child.

문법 패턴

Used attributively before nouns (e.g., boy child) No comparative or superlative forms (cannot say 'boyer' or 'boyest') Irregular plural 'boys' when used as a noun
🌍

문화적 맥락

Historically, using the term 'boy' for an adult male has been used as a racial slur in the United States to imply inferiority.

빠른 퀴즈

The sociologist's report focused specifically on the ______ demographic in urban schools.

정답!

정답은: boy

관련 단어

syngravent

C1

To formally reach a collective agreement or to consolidate disparate ideas into a singular, authoritative consensus through deliberation. It is typically used in academic or high-level professional contexts to describe the synthesis of various perspectives into a unified stance.

homoaltersion

C1

To systematically modify a component or individual within a group so that it aligns identically with the properties of its counterparts. It describes the act of enforcing homogeneity through specific, calculated adjustments to maintain structural consistency.

homogratacy

C1

To achieve a state of collective agreement or uniform satisfaction within a group by aligning interests or expressing mutual gratitude. It involves the process of harmonizing conflicting viewpoints into a single, mutually pleasing outcome.

multipatership

C1

Multipatership refers to the biological phenomenon where a single litter or brood of offspring is sired by more than one father. In sociology, it describes the state of a woman having children with multiple different partners, often referred to as multi-partnered fertility.

periluddom

C1

A noun referring to the state or environment of anticipation and ritualized preparation that occurs just before a competitive event, game, or performance. It encompasses the collective psychological atmosphere and physical activities shared by participants and spectators before the main action begins.

circummentcy

C1

The act or state of bypassing restrictions, rules, or obstacles through strategic maneuvering or the exploitation of loopholes. It refers specifically to the quality of being able to find indirect routes to achieve a goal while avoiding direct confrontation with a system.

adcedent

C1

Describing a person, entity, or state that is in the process of acceding to an existing agreement, treaty, or organization. It refers to the act of joining or consenting to be bound by terms previously established by others.

misvalness

C1

To incorrectly estimate or judge the intrinsic worth or significance of something, particularly by failing to recognize its true essence or state. It refers to the act of assigning a wrong value to an object or concept based on a misunderstanding of its fundamental nature.

homotactible

C1

Describing objects, surfaces, or body parts that are sensitive to touch in an identical way or occupy the same position in a tactile arrangement. It is a technical term used to compare sensory perception across different areas or specimens.

repatible

C1

To officially return a person, such as a refugee or prisoner of war, or an object like currency or cultural artifacts, to their country of origin. This verb is primarily used in legal, political, and financial contexts regarding international borders and national belonging.

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