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noun

The specific tasks, duties, and responsibilities associated with a particular job or position. It is more formal than '일' (work).

"그는 자신의 직무를 성실히 수행하고 있다."

noun

A group of connected things or events that happen one after another; a series or a sequence.

"그는 일련의 실험을 통해 가설을 증명했다."

verb

To divide and distribute portions of a whole to multiple people or places, often according to a specific rule or logic.

"회사는 수익을 주주들에게 공정하게 배분했습니다."

verb

To look forward into the future and predict or forecast what will happen based on current trends or data.

"전문가들은 내년 경제 성장률이 낮아질 것으로 전망하고 있습니다."

verb

To lack a necessary quality, component, or element. It is often used for abstract qualities like sincerity or common sense.

"그의 행동은 책임감이 결여되어 보입니다."

verb

To have or possess something as one's own, especially property, land, or a specific talent/trait.

"그는 서울에 여러 채의 건물을 소유하고 있습니다."

noun

The circumstances or conditions that surround a situation or event; also refers to the physical setting or the rear part of a scene.

"이 소설의 시대적 배경은 19세기 영국이다."

adjective

To be useful, helpful, or advantageous in a particular situation or for a specific purpose. It describes something that provides practical value.

"이 책은 시험 공부에 매우 유용합니다."

noun

Moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the conducting of an activity. It refers to the study of what is right and wrong in human conduct.

"의사는 직업 윤리를 지켜야 합니다."

adjective

Relating to the whole of something rather than its parts; macroscopic. It involves looking at a large-scale or general perspective rather than focusing on small details.

"문제를 해결하려면 거시적 관점이 필요합니다."

adjective

Relating to small-scale or specific details rather than the whole; microscopic. It focuses on individual components or small groups within a larger system.

"이 연구는 미시적 분석을 통해 개별 가구의 소비 패턴을 살핍니다."

noun

The action or process of moving products, services, or information from the producer to the consumer. It can also refer to the circulation of money or air.

"인터넷의 발달로 유통 구조가 단순해졌습니다."

noun

The management of large amounts of money, especially by governments or large companies. It refers to financial affairs, revenue, and expenditure.

"정부는 국가 재정을 투명하게 운영해야 합니다."

noun

The process of becoming smaller in size, amount, degree, or number. It is the opposite of an increase.

"출산율의 감소는 국가적인 문제로 대두되고 있다."

noun

The state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities.

"모든 인간은 법 앞에서 평등하다."

noun

The particular condition that someone or something is in at a specific time.

"환자의 상태가 안정적입니다."

noun

A principle or standard by which something may be judged or decided.

"합격 기준이 무엇입니까?"

noun

The act of showing or proving something to be right, reasonable, or justified, especially an action that might otherwise be criticized.

"폭력은 어떤 이유로도 정당화될 수 없습니다."

noun

The possibility of something bad or unpleasant happening. It can refer to physical danger or a risky situation.

"이 지역은 홍수 위험이 높다."

noun

A state of being steady and not changing or being disturbed. It can apply to emotions, economy, or physical balance.

"경제적 안정을 찾는 것이 가장 중요하다."

noun

A favorable or beneficial circumstance or feature. It is a synonym for 'advantage' often used in formal comparisons.

"이 방법은 시간 절약이라는 큰 이점이 있다."

noun

The lowest or most important part of something, from which everything else develops. It refers to basic principles or foundations.

"수학은 모든 과학의 기초가 된다."

adjective

Relating to the economy or the system of production and consumption. It can also mean 'economical' in the sense of avoiding waste.

"그 계획은 경제적 가치가 매우 높다."

noun

The main subject that is being discussed or described in a piece of writing, a movie, or a conversation.

"오늘 토론의 주제는 환경 보호입니다."

noun

Economic activity concerned with the processing of raw materials and manufacture of goods in factories, or a particular field of business.

"정부는 IT 산업을 육성하고 있습니다."

noun

The quality of being able to continue over a long period of time, especially without depleting natural resources.

"환경 보호를 위해서는 에너지 소비의 지속가능성을 고려해야 합니다."

noun

The belief that the needs of each person are more important than the needs of the whole society or group.

"현대 사회는 집단주의보다 개인주의 성향이 강해지고 있습니다."

noun

An established law, custom, or practice in a society; a system.

"정부는 새로운 교육 제도를 도입하기로 결정했습니다."

verb

To suggest or propose an idea, plan, or action for consideration. Essential for IELTS Speaking and Writing Task 2 when offering solutions.

"그는 새로운 마케팅 전략을 제안했습니다."

noun

A research method used for collecting data from a predefined group of respondents to gain information and insights into various topics of interest.

"소비자 만족도를 파악하기 위해 설문조사를 실시했다."

noun

The subjects comprising a course of study in a school or college; a curriculum.

"학교는 시대의 변화에 맞춰 교육과정을 개편했다."

noun

An organization or establishment founded for a religious, educational, professional, or social purpose. It can also refer to an organ in a body or an engine part.

"정부 기관은 시민들의 안전을 책임집니다."

adjective

Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level, especially without depleting natural resources or damaging the environment.

"우리는 지속가능한 발전을 위해 노력해야 합니다."

noun

A task or piece of work allocated to someone as part of a job or course of study; also refers to a challenge or problem that needs to be solved.

"경제 위기를 극복하는 것이 우리 사회의 시급한 과제이다."

noun

A distinguishing quality or characteristic that belongs to a person, thing, or group.

"각 지역의 문화적 특성을 존중해야 한다."

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."