B2 adjective 중립

greenhouse

/ˈɡriːn.haʊs/

Relating to or functioning like a structure with glass walls and a roof for growing plants, or describing the trapping of the sun's warmth in a planet's lower atmosphere. It is most frequently used as an attributive adjective to describe gases or effects related to global warming.

예시

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1

We built a small greenhouse in the backyard to grow organic vegetables all year round.

We built a small greenhouse in the backyard to grow organic vegetables all year round.

2

International treaties aim to significantly reduce the volume of greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

International treaties aim to significantly reduce the volume of greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

3

It's like a greenhouse in this office because the air conditioning is broken and the sun is hitting the windows.

It's like a greenhouse in this office because the air conditioning is broken and the sun is hitting the windows.

어휘 가족

명사
greenhouse
형용사
greenhouse
관련
glasshouse
💡

암기 팁

Think of a 'Green House'—a house made of glass where everything stays 'green' and warm even in the cold winter.

빠른 퀴즈

Carbon dioxide is the most well-known _____ gas responsible for climate change.

정답!

정답은: greenhouse

예시

1

We built a small greenhouse in the backyard to grow organic vegetables all year round.

everyday

We built a small greenhouse in the backyard to grow organic vegetables all year round.

2

International treaties aim to significantly reduce the volume of greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

formal

International treaties aim to significantly reduce the volume of greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

3

It's like a greenhouse in this office because the air conditioning is broken and the sun is hitting the windows.

informal

It's like a greenhouse in this office because the air conditioning is broken and the sun is hitting the windows.

4

The study examines the correlation between increased greenhouse concentrations and rising sea levels.

academic

The study examines the correlation between increased greenhouse concentrations and rising sea levels.

5

Our firm specializes in sustainable greenhouse technology for large-scale agricultural enterprises.

business

Our firm specializes in sustainable greenhouse technology for large-scale agricultural enterprises.

어휘 가족

명사
greenhouse
형용사
greenhouse
관련
glasshouse

자주 쓰는 조합

greenhouse gas greenhouse gas
greenhouse effect greenhouse effect
greenhouse emissions greenhouse emissions
greenhouse warming greenhouse warming
greenhouse cultivation greenhouse cultivation

자주 쓰는 구문

greenhouse effect

the trapping of heat in the atmosphere

greenhouse gas

gases like CO2 that contribute to the greenhouse effect

runaway greenhouse effect

an unstoppable cycle of atmospheric warming

자주 혼동되는 단어

greenhouse vs hothouse

While similar, 'hothouse' often metaphorically refers to an environment that encourages rapid growth or development, such as in education.

greenhouse vs glasshouse

This is a direct synonym, but 'glasshouse' is used more frequently in British English for the structure, while 'greenhouse' is used globally for the effect.

📝

사용 참고사항

Though primarily a noun, 'greenhouse' acts as an adjective when it modifies words like 'gas' or 'effect.' In environmental science, it describes the mechanism of heat retention.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often use 'greenhouse' to mean any environmentally friendly building, but it specifically refers to structures for plants or the scientific heating effect.

💡

암기 팁

Think of a 'Green House'—a house made of glass where everything stays 'green' and warm even in the cold winter.

📖

어원

From English 'green' (referring to plants) and 'house' (a shelter), first appearing in the 17th century to describe structures for tropical plants.

문법 패턴

Used as a compound noun modifier Plural form: greenhouses Usually takes no definite article when used as a general scientific concept (e.g., 'greenhouse warming')
🌍

문화적 맥락

Greenhouses are iconic in Dutch agriculture and British gardening culture, symbolizing human control over the seasons.

빠른 퀴즈

Carbon dioxide is the most well-known _____ gas responsible for climate change.

정답!

정답은: greenhouse

관련 표현

관련 단어

pale

A1

Describes something that has very little color or is much lighter than usual. It is often used to describe a person's face when they are ill or a color that is mixed with a lot of white.

lung

A1

The lungs are two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe. They bring oxygen into your body and remove carbon dioxide when you breathe out.

tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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