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B1 · Thinking & opinions (1)

B1 · 생각과 의견 (1)

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    determine(verb)

    /dɪˈtɜːrmɪn/

    알아내다, 판단하다, 확정하다

    to discover the facts about something; to calculate something exactly

    After reading the contract, I was still unable to determine if our company was liable for back wages.

    계약서를 읽고 나서도 우리 회사가 미지급 임금에 대해 책임이 있는지 여부를 알아낼 수 없었다.

    The skill of the union bargainers will determine whether the automotive plant will open next week

    유의어ascertainestablishfind outverifyresolvedecide
    반의어doubtquestionwaverhesitatespeculateguess
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    convince(verb)

    /kənˈvɪns/

    설득하다 (seoldeukhada)

    to make somebody/yourself believe that something is true

    He convinced me that he was right.

    그는 자신이 옳다고 나를 설득했다.

    유의어persuadeassuresatisfyswaywin overinfluence
    반의어dissuadediscouragedeterdoubtunconvince
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    consequence(noun)

    /ˈkɑːnsɪkwens/

    결과

    a result of something that has happened, especially an unpleasant result

    As a consequence of not having seen a dentist for several years, Lydia had several cavities.

    몇 년 동안 치과에 가지 않은 결과로, 리디아는 여러 개의 충치가 생겼습니다.

    The consequence of not following the service instructions for your car is that the warranty is invalidated

    유의어resultoutcomeeffectramificationaftermathsequel
    반의어causeoriginantecedentsourcereason
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    ignore(verb)

    /ɪɡˈnɔːr/

    무시하다 (musihada)

    to pay no attention to something

    He ignored all the 'No Smoking' signs and lit up a cigarette

    그는 모든 '금연' 표지판을 무시하고 담배에 불을 붙였습니다.

    When the director is working at the computer, she ignores everything around her

    유의어disregardoverlookneglectdisregardpay no attention toshundiscountbrush aside
    반의어heednoticeacknowledgeattend toregardconsider
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    basis(noun)

    /ˈbeɪsɪs/

    근거, 이유, 기초

    the reason why people take a particular action

    The manager didn't have any basis for firing the employee

    그 관리자는 그 직원을 해고할 아무런 근거가 없었다.

    On the basis of my ten years of loyalty to this company, I feel that I deserve three weeks vacation

    유의어foundationreasongroundprincipleunderpinningjustificationrationale
    반의어derivativesuperstructureeffectresultconsequence
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    concentrate(verb)

    /ˈkɑːnsntreɪt/

    집중하다 (jipjunghada - verb form used as a noun)

    to give all your attention to something and not think about anything else

    We should concentrate our efforts on the last quarter of the year

    우리는 올해 마지막 분기에 노력을 집중해야 합니다.

    In his quiet, corner office, the manager could finally concentrate and finish his work

    유의어focuscenterdirecthoneintensifydevoteapply oneself
    반의어dispersedistractdivertscatterdiffuse
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    conclude(verb)

    /kənˈkluːd/

    결론짓다 (gyeolronjitda)

    to decide or believe something as a result of what you have heard or seen

    After long discussions, the board has concluded that the project has to be canceled

    긴 토론 끝에 이사회는 프로젝트를 취소해야 한다고 결론지었습니다.

    The committee members concluded the meeting early so that they could finish their budgets

    유의어deduceinferdecidedetermineresolvejudgeascertainunderstand
    반의어begincommenceinitiatestartopendoubtquestion
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    examine(verb)

    /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/

    검토하다 (geomtohada)

    to consider or study an idea, a subject, etc. very carefully

    Before marketing a new product, researchers must carefully examine it from every aspect

    신제품을 마케팅하기 전에 연구원들은 모든 측면에서 신중하게 검토해야 합니다.

    Good researchers have to examine every possible option, including some that seem bizarre

    유의어inspectinvestigatescrutinizeanalyzestudyprobeassessreview
    반의어ignoreoverlookneglectdisregardskimglance
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    claim(verb)

    /kleɪm/

    주장하다, 내세우다

    to say that something is true although it has not been proved and other people may not believe it

    The man claimed to have seen a strange spaceship over the field.

    그 남자는 들판 위에서 이상한 우주선을 봤다고 주장했다.

    유의어assertdeclareprofessmaintaindemandretrievecollect
    반의어disclaimdenyrelinquishwaiveforfeitabandon
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    aware(adjective)

    /əˈwer/

    인지하는

    knowing or realizing something

    My dentist made me aware that I should have an appointment twice a year

    제 치과 의사는 제가 일 년에 두 번 예약을 해야 한다는 것을 알려주었습니다.

    I was not aware that flossing my teeth could prevent a buildup of plaque

    유의어consciousinformedmindfulcognizantsensibleperceptive
    반의어unawareignorantobliviousunconsciousheedless
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    admit(verb)

    /ədˈmɪt/

    인정하다, 시인하다

    to agree, often unwillingly, that something is true

    He finally admitted breaking the window when his mother asked him.

    그는 어머니가 묻자 마침내 창문을 깬 것을 인정했다.

    유의어acceptacknowledgeconfessgrantreceivetake in
    반의어denyrejectexcluderefuse
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    connection(noun)

    /kəˈnekʃn/

    관련, 연관성

    something that connects two facts, ideas, etc.

    Police have found no connection between the two crimes.

    경찰은 두 범죄 사이에서 아무런 연관성을 찾지 못했다.

    유의어relationshiplinkassociationcorrelationbondtienexus
    반의어separationdetachmentseverancedisconnectionisolation
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    aim(verb)

    /eɪm/

    목표로 하다, 겨냥하다

    to try or plan to achieve something

    They are aiming to reduce unemployment by 50%.

    그들은 실업률을 50% 줄이는 것을 목표로 하고 있다.

    They're aiming at training everybody by the end of the year.

    유의어goalpurposeobjectivetargetintendstriveaspire
    반의어aimlessdriftwanderstray
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    disadvantage(noun)

    /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ/

    불리한 점, 약점, 불이익

    something that causes problems and tends to stop somebody/something from succeeding or making progress

    The fact that he didn't speak a foreign language put him at a distinct disadvantage.

    그가 외국어를 하지 못한다는 사실은 그를 확연히 불리한 처지에 놓이게 했다.

    I hope my lack of experience won't be to my disadvantage.

    유의어drawbackhandicapdownsideweaknesssetbackimpedimenthindrance
    반의어advantagebenefitassetstrength
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    advise(verb)

    /ədˈvaɪz/

    조언하다 (joeonhada)

    to tell somebody what you think they should do in a particular situation

    I think I'd advise leaving the company.

    저는 회사를 떠나는 것이 좋다고 조언하고 싶습니다.

    Her mother was away and couldn't advise her.

    유의어recommendsuggestguidecounselwarnurgeencourage
    반의어dissuadediscouragedetermisguide
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    confuse(verb)

    /kənˈfjuːz/

    혼란시키다

    to make somebody unable to think clearly or understand something

    They confused me with conflicting accounts of what happened.

    그들은 무슨 일이 일어났는지에 대한 상반된 설명으로 나를 혼란스럽게 만들었다.

    My kids spend hours chatting on the phone to their friends.

    유의어bewilderperplexbafflemuddledisorientflusterpuzzle
    반의어clarifyenlightenexplainsimplifyelucidateunravel
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    definite(adjective)

    /ˈdefɪnət/

    확실한

    sure or certain; unlikely to change

    I've heard rumours, but nothing definite.

    소문은 들었지만 확실한 것은 없어요.

    That's definite then, is it?

    유의어certainsureclearexplicitpreciseabsoluteconclusive
    반의어indefiniteuncertainvagueambiguousdoubtfulunclear
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    expected(adjective)

    /ɪkˈspektɪd/

    예상되는

    that you think will happen

    this year's expected earnings

    올해 예상 수익

    Double the expected number of people came to the meeting.

    유의어anticipatedpredictedforecastedprospectivesupposedhoped-for
    반의어unexpectedunforeseensurprisingdoubtfulunlikely
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    conclusion(noun)

    /kənˈkluːʒn/

    결론 (gyeolron)

    something that you decide when you have thought about all the information connected with the situation

    I've come to the conclusion that he's not the right person for the job.

    그가 그 일에 적합한 사람이 아니라는 결론에 도달했습니다.

    We can safely draw some conclusions from our discussion.

    유의어inferencedeductiondeterminationjudgmentresolutionoutcomeendresult
    반의어beginningstartopeningintroductionpremiseassumption
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    belief(noun)

    /bɪˈliːf/

    믿음 (mideum)

    a strong feeling that something/somebody exists or is true; confidence that something/somebody is good or right

    Vietnamese people have some beliefs about Tet.

    베트남 사람들은 뗏에 대한 몇 가지 믿음을 가지고 있습니다. (Beteunam saramdeureun ttede daehan myeot gaji mideumeul gajigo isseumnida.)

    I admire his passionate belief in what he is doing.

    유의어faithtrustconvictionopinionfeelingassumption
    반의어disbeliefdoubtskepticismdistrustdenial
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    doubt(noun)

    /daʊt/

    의심, 의혹

    a feeling of being uncertain about something or not believing something

    I have no doubt that she is telling the truth.

    그녀가 진실을 말하고 있다는 데에는 의심의 여지가 없다.

    유의어uncertaintyskepticismdistrustquestionsuspicion
    반의어certaintybelieffaithtrustconviction
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    contrast(noun)

    /ˈkɑːntræst/

    대조, 대비, 차이

    a difference between two or more people or things that you can see clearly when they are compared or put close together; the fact of comparing two or more things in order to show the differences between them

    There is a striking contrast between the bright colours and the dark background.

    밝은 색상과 어두운 배경 사이에 뚜렷한 대비가 있다.

    유의어comparedifferentiateopposedistinguishdifferset offjuxtapose
    반의어similaritylikenessresemblanceagreementharmonysamenessunity
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    clue(noun)

    /kluː/

    단서, 실마리, 힌트

    a piece of information or an object that helps you find the answer to a question, problem or mystery

    He gave me some clues to answer his question.

    그는 내 질문에 답할 수 있도록 몇 가지 힌트를 주었다.

    유의어hintindicationsuggestionsigntraceevidencelead
    반의어certaintyproofanswersolution
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    comparison(noun)

    /kəmˈpærɪsn/

    비교 (bigyo)

    the process of comparing two or more people or things

    A comparison of the two cars showed that one was faster.

    두 대의 차를 비교해 보니 한 대가 더 빨랐습니다.

    유의어contrastcollationjuxtapositionanalogycorrelation
    반의어isolationseparationdisconnectiondissimilarity