[n] a person who is among the first to explore or settle a new country or area, or to develop new ideas or methods
Marie Curie is a pioneer of radiation science.
마리 퀴리는 방사선 과학의 선구자이다.
dedicate
[v] to give all of your energy, time, and effort to something
The doctor now dedicates herself to charity work for children.
그 의사는 이제 아이들을 위한 자선 사업에 전념하고 있다.
pursue
[v] to follow or chase someone or something; to try to achieve or obtain something; to continue with an activity or plan
Jiho decided to pursue a career in medicine.
지호는 의학 분야에서 경력을 쌓기로 결정했다.
landscape
[n] a painting or drawing that shows a view of natural scenery such as mountains, valleys, trees, rivers, and forests
She is famous for her landscapes.
그녀는 풍경화로 유명하다.
emergence
[n] the process of coming forth or becoming visible; the act of appearing or coming into existence
The emergence of new technology can revolutionize the way we live.
새로운 기술의 출현은 우리가 사는 방식을 혁신할 수 있다.
inclination
[n] a tendency to behave in a particular way or a preference for something; a disposition or willingness to do something
He doesn’t have any inclination to help others.
그는 다른 사람들을 도우려는 성향이 전혀 없다.
depict
[v] to describe or represent something in words, pictures, or other forms; to portray or illustrate
The painting depicts a peaceful countryside.
그 그림은 평화로운 시골을 묘사한다.
distinguished
[adj] famous, successful, or highly respected for achievements or qualities
The distinguished author was invited to speak at the book festival.
저명한 작가가 북 페스티벌에서 연설하도록 초대받았다.
reject
[v] to refuse to accept, consider, or use something; to decline or turn down
He decided to reject the job offer in favor of a better opportunity.
그는 더 나은 기회를 위해 그 채용 제안을 거절하기로 결정했다.
conservative
[adj] traditional in style or manner; avoiding new or different ideas
She prefers a more conservative approach when making decisions.
그녀는 결정을 내릴 때 더 보수적인 접근법을 선호한다.
conform to
to behave according to socially acceptable conventions or standards; to comply with or meet rules, standards, or laws
They refused to conform to the local customs.
그들은 지역 관습에 따르기를 거부했다.
persist
[v] to continue firmly or obstinately in an opinion or course of action in spite of difficulty, opposition, or failure
If you persist in practicing, you will improve your skills over time.
꾸준히 연습하면 시간이 지남에 따라 실력이 향상될 것입니다.
unveil
[v] to make something known publicly for the first time; to reveal or disclose something that was previously hidden or secret
The company is set to unveil its new product at the trade show.
그 회사는 무역 박람회에서 신제품을 공개할 예정이다.
seize
[v] to take hold of something quickly and firmly; to grasp or capture an opportunity
She tries to seize opportunities to study abroad.
그녀는 유학할 기회를 잡으려고 노력한다.
fleeting
[adj] lasting for only a short time; passing quickly; temporary or brief
The joy she felt was fleeting but unforgettable.
그녀가 느낀 기쁨은 덧없었지만 잊을 수 없었다.
ripple
[v] to form or cause small waves on the surface of water
The earthquake caused the sea to ripple for miles.
지진으로 인해 바다가 수 마일에 걸쳐 물결쳤다.
harsh
[adj] severe, cruel, or unforgiving in treatment or judgment
The cold winter is always harsh for those people in need.
추운 겨울은 도움이 필요한 사람들에게 항상 혹독하다.
vicious
[adj] full of malice or spite; deliberately cruel or violent Vicious comments on her post hurt her feelings.
그녀의 게시물에 달린 악의적인 댓글들이 그녀의 감정을 상하게 했다.
day out
[n] a trip or excursion taken for pleasure, typically lasting one day
We had an exciting day out at the amusement park last Sunday.
우리는 지난 일요일 놀이공원에서 신나는 하루를 보냈다.
stroke
[n] a single mark made by a pen, pencil, or brush; a line or mark forming part of a written or printed character
The stroke of his brush added more life to his painting.
그의 붓질이 그림에 더 많은 생명력을 불어넣었다.
convey
[v] to communicate or make known (information, ideas, or feelings) to someone
Body language can sometimes convey more than words.
몸짓 언어는 때때로 말보다 더 많은 것을 전달할 수 있다.
refine
[v] to improve something by making small changes to it or to make something more pure or of higher quality
The chef is working to refine the recipe for the best flavor.
셰프는 최고의 맛을 위해 레시피를 다듬고 있다.
precise
[adj] exact and accurate in every detail; clearly expressed
Doctors should provide a precise diagnosis of the patient's illness.
의사들은 환자의 질병에 대해 정확한 진단을 제공해야 한다.
subtle
[adj] delicate, elusive, or difficult to detect; not obvious or conspicuous
The actor is skilled at expressing subtle emotions.
그 배우는 미묘한 감정을 표현하는 데 능숙하다.
temporal
[adj] lasting for only a limited period of time; momentary or fleeting
The photographer captures the temporal moment in nature with his photo.
사진작가는 자신의 사진으로 자연 속 순간적인 찰나를 포착한다.
enviable
[adj] arousing envy; desirable and likely to be envied by others
She has an enviable talent for playing the guitar.
그녀는 기타 연주에 부러울 만한 재능을 가지고 있다.
rural
[adj] relating to or characteristic of the countryside rather than the town
They enjoy the peace of rural life since retiring.
그들은 은퇴한 이후로 시골 생활의 평화로움을 즐기고 있다.
captivate
[v] to attract and hold the interest and attention of; charm
The movie's stunning visuals captivate viewers from beginning to end.
그 영화의 놀라운 영상미는 처음부터 끝까지 관객들을 사로잡는다.
essence
[n] the basic, real, and invariable nature of a thing or its significant individual feature
The essence of good leadership is the ability to empathize with others.
좋은 리더십의 본질은 다른 사람들에게 공감할 수 있는 능력이다.
matchless
[adj] having no equal; incomparable or unique
Their matchless technical skills made the company an international success.
그들의 타의 추종을 불허하는 기술력이 회사를 국제적인 성공으로 이끌었다.
commit to
[v] to dedicate oneself completely to something; to devote time, effort, or resources to a particular cause, activity, or purpose
He committed himself to working for poor people.
그는 가난한 사람들을 위해 일하기로 전념했다.
expertise
[n] specialized knowledge or skill in a particular area or field
The engineer’s expertise is needed in designing the new skyscraper.
새로운 초고층 빌딩을 설계하는 데 그 엔지니어의 전문 지식이 필요하다.
hold on to
[v] to maintain, preserve, or keep possession of something; to refuse to give up or let go of something
You should hold on to your own belief.
자신의 신념을 고수해야 한다.
withstand
[v] to resist or endure something difficult, unpleasant, or damaging without being overcome by it
The patient could withstand extreme pain with the help of medicine.
환자는 약물의 도움으로 극심한 고통을 견딜 수 있었다.
alike
[adj] similar to each other; having the same qualities, appearance, or nature
[adv] in the same way; equally; similarly
The twins look so alike that it is hard to tell them apart.
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