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noun

A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger. It can also refer to a statement of intent to inflict harm.

"환경 오염은 인류의 생존에 큰 위협이 되고 있습니다."

noun

The quality of being useful or having a practical purpose. It refers to how beneficial or effective something is in achieving a goal.

"이 도구의 유용성은 이미 증명되었습니다."

noun

A country with a less developed industrial base and a lower Human Development Index relative to other countries.

"개발도상국은 국제 사회의 지원이 필요합니다."

noun

Food required for survival, especially in the context of supply, security, or resources for a population.

"인구 증가로 인해 식량 부족 문제가 심각해지고 있습니다."

noun

The central part or main business area of a city (downtown).

"도심 지역은 교통 체증이 매우 심합니다."

noun

The formal process of evaluating, judging, or examining something (like an application, a work of art, or a performance).

"논문 심사 결과가 다음 주에 나옵니다."

adjective

Having a great deal of money, assets, or resources; wealthy.

"그 나라는 천연자원이 많아서 매우 부유합니다."

adjective

Having great importance, significance, or consequence; critical.

"그는 인생에서 가장 중대한 결정을 내렸습니다."

noun

A particular way of looking at or thinking about something; an opinion or viewpoint held by an individual or group.

"전문가들 사이에서도 견해가 엇갈리고 있습니다."

noun

The inherent quality or character of a person or thing. For objects or events, it refers to its nature or characteristics.

"이 모임은 친목 도모의 성격이 강합니다."

noun

The conditions or circumstances that must be met for something to happen. It refers to the given environment or state of things.

"경제적 여건이 좋아지면 여행을 갈 거예요."

verb

To refer to or look at something for information or evidence.

"더 자세한 내용은 첨부 파일을 참고하십시오."

adjective

To be common, usual, or applicable to most cases rather than specific ones.

"이것은 한국 사회에서 매우 일반적인 현상입니다."

noun

The general public or a large group of ordinary people in society. It often refers to people as consumers of media, culture, or politics.

"이 영화는 대중에게 큰 인기를 끌고 있습니다."

verb

To walk in a slow, relaxed way, especially for pleasure or health.

"공원에서 강아지와 산책해요."

noun

A natural aptitude or skill that a person is born with or develops. It refers to the ability to do something well, particularly in creative or academic fields.

"그는 어린 시절부터 음악적 재능을 보였습니다."

noun

The act of dividing or separating things that were combined or connected. It is frequently used in the context of waste management or scientific processes.

"쓰레기를 버릴 때는 재활용품을 철저히 분리해야 합니다."

verb

To grasp the meaning, nature, or importance of something. It can also refer to sympathizing with someone's situation or feelings.

"그녀는 나의 상황을 잘 이해해 주었다."

verb

To show or represent thoughts, feelings, or facts through words, actions, or art. It is the act of externalizing internal ideas.

"그는 자신의 감정을 말로 잘 표현한다."

verb

To arrange items in order, or to summarize thoughts or information into a clean format. It can also mean to end a relationship or situation.

"책상의 책들을 깔끔하게 정리했다."

verb

To exert mental or physical power to achieve a goal. It implies a continuous and sincere attempt to do something well.

"성공하기 위해 매일 노력하고 있습니다."

noun

The act or process of getting ready for something that will happen in the future.

"시험 준비를 철저히 해야 합니다."

noun

A firm decision made to do or not to do something. It implies reaching a conclusion after thought.

"그는 담배를 끊기로 결심을 굳혔다."

verb

To direct all one's attention or efforts toward a particular activity or subject. It involves excluding distractions.

"시험 공부에 집중하고 있습니다."

noun

A requirement or premise that must be met for something to happen. It also refers to the environment or factors that influence a situation.

"계약을 맺기 위해 몇 가지 조건을 제시했습니다."

noun

The ability to grasp the meaning, nature, or importance of something. It also refers to sympathetic awareness or agreement between parties.

"그 이론에 대한 깊은 이해가 필요합니다."

noun

The act of forming an opinion or reaching a conclusion based on available information. It involves logical reasoning and evaluation.

"그의 판단이 옳았다는 것이 증명되었습니다."

noun

A strong point, advantage, or beneficial feature of something or someone.

"이 계획의 가장 큰 장점은 비용이 적게 든다는 것입니다."

noun

A weak point, disadvantage, or flaw of something or someone.

"도시 생활의 단점 중 하나는 소음입니다."

adjective

Being in an unfavorable or disadvantageous position or condition. It implies that a situation is likely to cause loss or failure.

"증거가 부족하면 재판에서 불리할 수 있습니다."

noun

Something, typically money, that is owed or due to someone else. It refers to debt or liabilities.

"무리한 대출은 가계 부채 증가의 원인이 된다."

noun

The state of being alone or separate from others, either physically or socially. It refers to isolation.

"기술의 발전이 오히려 인간 소외와 고립을 야기하기도 한다."

verb

To allocate or distribute something (like tasks, funds, or seats) to a specific person or purpose.

"학교는 학생들을 각 반에 배정했다."

verb

To make an effort to do or accomplish something, often something difficult or new. It implies taking action to see if something works.

"그는 한 번도 시도해 보지 않은 요리에 도전했다."

verb

To talk about something with another person or group in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It is more formal than '이야기하다'.

"우리는 새로운 프로젝트의 방향에 대해 논의했다."

noun

The basic systems and services that are necessary for a country or an organization to run smoothly, such as buildings, transport, and water and power supplies.

"도시의 성장을 위해서는 도로와 철도 등 기반 시설 확충이 필요하다."