B2 noun 중립

license

/ˈlaɪ.səns/

A formal or legal document that gives official permission to own, do, or use something. It is typically issued by a government or authorized body and signifies that certain requirements or regulations have been met.

예시

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1

I need to renew my driver's license before it expires next month so I can keep driving to work.

I need to renew my driver's license before it expires next month so I can keep driving to work.

2

The state authority has the power to grant or revoke a medical license based on professional conduct.

The state authority has the power to grant or revoke a medical license based on professional conduct.

3

Did you finally get your license, or are you still hitching rides with your brother?

Did you finally get your license, or are you still hitching rides with your brother?

어휘 가족

명사
license
Verb
license
형용사
licensed
관련
licensing
💡

암기 팁

Remember: License ends in 'SE' like 'State Entitlement'—it is the document from the state that entitles you to do something.

빠른 퀴즈

The restaurant had its ______ revoked after it failed the health inspection three times.

정답!

정답은: license

예시

1

I need to renew my driver's license before it expires next month so I can keep driving to work.

everyday

I need to renew my driver's license before it expires next month so I can keep driving to work.

2

The state authority has the power to grant or revoke a medical license based on professional conduct.

formal

The state authority has the power to grant or revoke a medical license based on professional conduct.

3

Did you finally get your license, or are you still hitching rides with your brother?

informal

Did you finally get your license, or are you still hitching rides with your brother?

4

The research paper discusses the legal implications of a compulsory license in international patent law.

academic

The research paper discusses the legal implications of a compulsory license in international patent law.

5

Our firm has secured a multi-user software license to ensure all employees have access to the platform.

business

Our firm has secured a multi-user software license to ensure all employees have access to the platform.

어휘 가족

명사
license
Verb
license
형용사
licensed
관련
licensing

자주 쓰는 조합

driver's license driver's license
business license business license
grant a license grant a license
revoke a license revoke a license
liquor license liquor license

자주 쓰는 구문

poetic license

freedom to depart from facts or rules for artistic effect

marriage license

a document issued by an authority that allows two people to marry

license to kill

official permission to ignore laws (often used figuratively or in fiction)

자주 혼동되는 단어

license vs licence

In British English, 'licence' is the noun and 'license' is the verb; in American English, 'license' is used for both.

license vs permit

A permit is often for a specific, shorter-term event, while a license usually implies a more permanent status or professional qualification.

📝

사용 참고사항

When used as a noun, it refers to the document itself. It can also refer to excessive freedom that leads to a lack of control, though this is less common in B2 contexts.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often confuse the American spelling 'license' with the British noun spelling 'licence'. Additionally, learners sometimes use 'license' when they mean general 'permission'.

💡

암기 팁

Remember: License ends in 'SE' like 'State Entitlement'—it is the document from the state that entitles you to do something.

📖

어원

Derived from the Latin word 'licentia', which means 'freedom, liberty, or permit', from the verb 'licere' (to be allowed).

문법 패턴

Countable noun (plural: licenses) Often used with the preposition 'for' (e.g., license for a gun) Can be followed by an infinitive (e.g., a license to practice medicine)
🌍

문화적 맥락

In many countries, especially the US, obtaining a driver's license is considered a major rite of passage into adulthood and independence.

빠른 퀴즈

The restaurant had its ______ revoked after it failed the health inspection three times.

정답!

정답은: license

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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