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verb

to be

"학생이에요."

verb

to have

"책이 있어요."

verb

to do

"공부해요."

verb

to go

"학교에 가요."

noun

house

"우리 집."

noun

water

"물을 주세요."

noun

tea

"차가 좋아요."

noun

family

"우리 가족."

noun

mother

"저의 어머니."

noun

father

"저의 아버지."

adjective

Describing a state where something advances or develops at an extremely fast and significant pace, often skipping intermediate stages.

"그 기술은 최근 몇 년간 비약적인 발전을 이루었다."

noun

A position of being superior or having an advantage over others. It is commonly used in competitive contexts like sports, business, or war.

"우리 회사는 기술력에서 경쟁 업체보다 우위에 있다."

noun

The act of comparing one object or idea to another to explain it more vividly. Includes metaphors and similes.

"그 작가는 복잡한 감정을 날씨에 비유했습니다."

verb

To fall behind or be eliminated because of an inability to keep up with competition or changing environments. It is often used in biological evolution or business competition contexts.

"변화하는 시장에 적응하지 못한 기업들은 결국 도태될 수밖에 없다."

verb

To express the same thing in different words. It is the direct equivalent of 'to paraphrase' or 'in other words'.

"그의 복잡한 이론을 쉬운 말로 환언해 봅시다."

noun

The quality of being easy to reach, enter, or use. In modern contexts, it often refers to how easily people (including those with disabilities) can use technology or services.

"이 웹사이트는 장애인을 위한 접근성이 뛰어나다."

noun

The practice of protecting the natural environment by individuals, organizations, and governments. Its objectives are to conserve natural resources and the existing natural environment.

"우리는 후손들을 위해 환경보호에 앞장서야 합니다."

noun

The amount of a good or service that is available for purchase or use. It is the counterpart to demand in market economics.

"원자재 가격 상승으로 부품 공급에 차질이 생겼다."

verb

To officially sign or conclude a contract, treaty, or agreement. It is a formal term used in business, law, and international relations.

"두 기업은 기술 협력을 위한 업무 협약을 체결했다."

verb

To change into a different appearance, shape, or character. It suggests a significant transformation or evolution over time.

"그 도시는 10년 만에 현대적인 대도시로 변모했다."

verb

To conflict with or violate a law, rule, or regulation. It is a formal legal term used when an action goes against established norms.

"그의 행위는 현행법에 정면으로 저촉된다."

verb

To create or foster an atmosphere, environment, or physical space. It can refer to building a physical park or creating a certain social mood.

"정부는 도시 곳곳에 시민들을 위한 공원을 조성하고 있다."

verb

To acquire something by paying money for it. It is a more formal and academic term for 'to buy'.

"소비자들은 온라인에서 물건을 구매하는 것을 선호합니다."

verb

To take action or deal with a difficult situation or problem effectively. It implies responding to a challenge or crisis with a specific strategy.

"정부는 급격한 기후 변화에 대처하기 위해 새로운 정책을 마련했습니다."

verb

To state officially what a particular situation is or what should be done; to define or stipulate rules.

"이 법은 청소년의 근로 시간을 엄격히 규정하고 있습니다."

verb

To grow, develop, and be successful, especially in terms of wealth or culture.

"그 나라는 자유 무역을 통해 크게 번영했습니다."

verb

To carry out, implement, or conduct a plan, survey, or experiment. It is the standard academic verb for 'to do' or 'to perform' a study.

"정부는 새로운 교육 정책을 실시하고 있습니다."

verb

To bring up a question, problem, or opinion for discussion or consideration.

"그 학자는 기존 이론에 대한 의문을 제기했습니다."

verb

To delay or postpone a decision or action until a later time.

"위원회는 충분한 증거가 확보될 때까지 판결을 보류하기로 했습니다."

verb

To take full control of something, such as power, a market, or a situation.

"그 기업은 혁신적인 기술로 세계 시장을 장악했습니다."

noun

The desire of consumers, clients, or users for a particular commodity or service. It is a fundamental concept in economics paired with supply.

"최근 전기 자동차에 대한 수요가 급증하고 있다."

noun

The internal hierarchical organization of a society, including the institutions, social groups, and statuses that exist within it.

"현대 사회구조는 과거에 비해 매우 복잡해졌습니다."

verb

To improve or enhance a skill, quality, or level to a better state.

"꾸준한 연습은 어학 실력을 향상하는 데 필수적입니다."

noun

An effect that is opposite to what was intended or expected. It is commonly used when discussing the failure of certain policies or treatments.

"과도한 규제는 오히려 경제에 역효과를 낼 수 있다."

verb

To aim for, pursue, or head toward a certain goal, direction, or ideal. It represents a positive intention to achieve something.

"우리 학교는 전인 교육을 지향한다."

verb

To rebound or bounce back after a period of decline. It is very useful for describing a change in trend where a downward line starts to go back up.

"하락하던 유가가 다시 반등하기 시작했습니다."