증폭
The increase in the magnitude or intensity of something, such as sound, electrical signals, or even emotions and social issues.
Examples
3 of 5앰프는 기타의 소리를 증폭해 준다.
The amplifier amplifies the sound of the guitar.
정치적 발언이 국민들의 불안감을 증폭시켰다.
The political statement amplified the anxiety of the citizens.
이 장치는 미세한 신호를 증폭하여 탐지한다.
This device amplifies and detects minute signals.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Amp' (amplifier). Jeungpok is what an amp does.
Quick Quiz
언론의 과장 보도는 대중의 공포를 ( )시킬 위험이 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 증폭
Examples
앰프는 기타의 소리를 증폭해 준다.
everydayThe amplifier amplifies the sound of the guitar.
정치적 발언이 국민들의 불안감을 증폭시켰다.
formalThe political statement amplified the anxiety of the citizens.
이 장치는 미세한 신호를 증폭하여 탐지한다.
academicThis device amplifies and detects minute signals.
경쟁사의 실수가 우리 제품의 홍보 효과를 증폭시켰어.
businessThe competitor's mistake amplified our product's promotional effect.
너 그렇게 말하면 오해가 더 증폭될 뿐이야.
informalIf you say that, the misunderstanding will only be amplified.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
의혹이 증폭되다
suspicion is amplified
증폭 장치
amplifying device
감정을 증폭시키다
to amplify emotions
Often Confused With
Hwakdae (enlargement) is used for size or scale, while Jeungpok (amplification) is used for intensity, sound, or abstract phenomena like feelings.
Usage Notes
Use this word when describing how a small problem becomes a major crisis in IELTS social issue topics.
Common Mistakes
Avoid using '증폭' for physical size (like a photo); use '확대' instead.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Amp' (amplifier). Jeungpok is what an amp does.
Word Origin
From Hanja 增幅 (increase + width/amplitude).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
언론의 과장 보도는 대중의 공포를 ( )시킬 위험이 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 증폭
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