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noun

A state in which the birth rate of a society is low, often leading to a shrinking population and labor force.

"저출산 문제는 국가의 존립을 위협하는 심각한 과제입니다."

noun

A long-term change in the average weather patterns that have come to define Earth's local, regional, and global climates.

"기후변화에 대응하기 위해 탄소 배출을 줄여야 합니다."

verb

To act upon something or to have an effect/influence on a situation or process.

"스트레스는 건강에 나쁘게 작용한다."

noun

The successful conveying or sharing of ideas and feelings between people or groups.

"원활한 의사소통은 조직의 효율성을 높입니다."

noun

Relating to the structure of populations, including statistics such as births, deaths, income, or the incidence of disease.

"인구통계 조사를 통해 향후 주택 수요를 예측할 수 있다."

noun

Energy from a source that is not depleted when used, such as wind or solar power.

"화석 연료 대신 재생에너지 비중을 높여야 한다."

adverb

In a very detailed and thorough manner, leaving nothing out.

"그 사건에 대해 상세히 설명해 주세요."

noun

The process of making information available and accessible through technology, leading to an information-based society.

"급속한 정보화는 우리 삶의 방식을 완전히 바꾸어 놓았다."

noun

The body of words used in a particular language or by a particular person; vocabulary.

"시험 점수를 높이려면 풍부한 어휘력이 필요합니다."

noun

The presence in or introduction into the air of a substance which has harmful or poisonous effects.

"자동차 배기가스는 대기오염의 주된 원인 중 하나입니다."

noun

The simulation of human intelligence by computers. This includes learning, reasoning, and problem-solving.

"인공지능 기술은 의료 분야에서 혁신적인 변화를 일으키고 있다."

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 variety of plant and animal life in the world or in a particular habitat, a high level of which is usually considered to be important and desirable.

"무분별한 개발은 생물다양성을 파괴하는 주범입니다."

noun

The ratio of the employed to the working-age population.

"정부는 청년 고용률을 높이기 위해 다양한 지원책을 내놓았다."

noun

The process where an organization or society introduces new technology or improves existing technology to increase efficiency or create new products.

"기술혁신 덕분에 우리는 과거보다 훨씬 편리한 삶을 살고 있습니다."

noun

The circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea, and in terms of which it can be fully understood. It often refers to the linguistic or situational background of a text or discussion.

"이 문장은 전체 맥락 속에서 이해해야 합니다."

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."

noun

The general direction in which something is developing or changing. It is widely used to describe market trends, political movements, or social shifts.

"최근 IT 산업의 동향을 파악하는 것이 중요하다."

noun

A state of being out of balance or unequal. It is often used to describe social inequalities, economic disparities, or physiological imbalances.

"지역 간의 경제적 불균형이 심화되고 있다."

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."

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

The extent to which an event is likely to occur, measured by the ratio of the favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible.

"비가 올 확률이 80퍼센트라고 한다."

noun

A small part or quantity intended to show what the whole is like. In statistics, it is a subset of a population used for research.

"조사 결과의 신뢰도를 높이려면 표본의 크기를 키워야 한다."

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."

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 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."

noun

The relative social, professional, or spiritual status or standing of someone or something. It often refers to 'prestige' or 'position' in a hierarchy.

"한국의 국제적 위상이 과거에 비해 크게 높아졌다."

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."

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."

adjective

Relating to the most basic or important part of something; affecting the foundation. It describes solutions or causes that address the core of an issue.

"이 문제를 해결하려면 근본적인 원인을 파악해야 한다."

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 bring in and implement a new system, technology, or theory for the first time. It is commonly used in discussions about organizational changes or government regulations.

"정부는 탄소 중립을 위해 새로운 환경 규제를 도입하기로 결정했다."

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 reduce or decrease the size, scope, or quantity of something. It is the opposite of expansion and is used widely in economics and management.

"회사는 경영난을 타개하기 위해 사업 규모를 축소하기로 했다."

verb

To be connected, linked, or associated with something else. It is often used to describe the relationship between two phenomena or issues.

"이 문제는 국가의 안보와 밀접하게 결부되어 있다."

verb

To wake up or get out of bed. It also refers to standing up from a sitting or lying position.

"저는 아침 7시에 일어납니다."