[adj] completely new and different from anything that anyone has thought of before
Hangeul consists of an original and scientific language system.
한글은 독창적이고 과학적인 언어 체계로 구성되어 있다.
figure out
to find an answer or solution for something, such as a problem
I tried to figure out what had happened.
나는 무슨 일이 벌어졌는지 생각해 내려 했다.
cultivate
[v] to work hard to develop a particular skill, attitude, or quality
She's spent years cultivating a knowledge of art.
그녀는 수년 동안 예술에 대한 지식을 길러왔다.
outstanding
[adj] extremely good; excellent
Her dad is an outstanding violinist.
그녀의 아버지는 뛰어난 바이올린 연주자이다.
a handful of
A small number or amount of something
There are a handful of charities which I support regularly.
내가 정기적으로 지원하는 소수의 자선 단체가 있다.
sculpture
[n] piece of art that is made by carving or molding clay, stone, metal, etc.
Harry considered the sculpture with an expert eye.
Harry는 조각을 전문가의 시각으로 자세히 바라보았다.
fraction
[n] a part or amount of something
A mere fraction of available wind energy is currently utilized.
사용할 수 있는 풍력 에너지의 일부만이 이용되고 있다.
procrastination
[n] the act of delaying something that you should do, usually because you do not want to do it
Over the years, I've debated whether the worst enemy is procrastination or discouragement.
수년 동안 나는 최악의 적이 미루는 것인지 낙담하는 것인지에 대해 곰곰이 생각해 왔다.
stem from
to be caused by something or someone
Not all these shortcomings stem from inadequate resources.
이러한 모든 단점이 불충분한 자원에서 기인하는 것은 아니다.
utilize
[v] to use something for a particular purpose
Vitamin C helps the body utilize the iron present in your body.
비타민 C는 우리 몸에 존재하는 철분을 이용하는 데 도움이 된다.
chronic
[adj] lasting for a long time; difficult to cure
He was suffering from chronic bronchitis.
그는 만성 기관지염에 시달리고 있었다.
optics
[n] the scientific study of light and the way we see
Heat had intimate links with chemistry, and optics with astronomy.
열은 화학과 밀접한 관련이 있었고, 광학은 천문학과 밀접한 관련이 있었다.
transform
[v] to completely change the appearance, form, or character of something or someone, especially in a way that improves it
There is no magic formula that will transform sorrow into happiness.
슬픔을 행복으로 바꿀 마법의 공식은 없다.
script
[n] a written text of a play, film, broadcast, talk, etc.
Amy has written the script for a number of successful movies.
Amy는 다수의 성공적인 영화 대본을 썼다.
audience
[n] a group of people who come to watch and listen to someone speaking or performing in public
The audience was clearly enchanted by her performance.
관객들은 그녀의 공연에 분명히 매혹되었다.
finalize
[v] to complete the last part of a plan, trip, project, etc.
I'd like to finalize the details of the deal as soon as possible.
나는 거래의 세부 사항을 가능한 한 빨리 마무리하고 싶다.
set in stone
permanent or not able to be changed
The schedule isn’t set in stone, but we’d like to stick to it.
일정이 확정된 것은 아니지만 우리는 그것을 고수하고 싶다.
improvise
[v] to do something without any preparation, because you are forced to do this by unexpected events
It was difficult to believe that the whole sketch was improvised.
전체 스케치가 즉흥적으로 작성되었다는 것을 믿기 어려웠다.
hallmark
[n] a quality, ability, etc., that is typical of a particular person or thing
Attention to detail is the hallmark of a fine craftsman.
세부 사항에 주의하는 것은 훌륭한 장인의 특징이다.
default
[n] the usual and expected way in which something is done, unless you decide to do something different
The default is usually the setting that most users would probably choose.
기본값은 일반적으로 대부분의 사용자가 선택할 수 있는 설정이다.
refine
[v] to improve a method, plan, system etc., by gradually making slight changes to it
Reading good books helps to refine one's speech.
좋은 책을 읽는 것은 언어 능력을 개선하는 데 도움이 된다.
stick with
to continue using or doing something
He said that he was going to stick with the traditions established by his grandfather.
그는 할아버지가 세운 전통을 고수할 예정이라고 말했다.
affordable
[adj] cheap enough that people can afford to pay it or buy it
The restaurant serves good food at affordable prices.
그 식당은 알맞은 가격에 좋은 음식을 제공한다.
thrive
[v] to become, and continue to be, successful, strong, healthy, etc.
These animals thrive on the leaves of certain trees.
이 동물들은 특정 나무의 잎에서 번성한다.
innovative
[adj] introducing or using new ideas or methods
This book provided me with an innovative viewpoint on life in general.
이 책은 내게 인생 전반에 대한 혁신적인 관점을 제공했다.
pioneer
[n] someone who is important in the early development of something, and whose work or ideas are later developed by other people
Isaac Newton was one of the pioneers of modern science. Isaac
Newton은 현대 과학의 선구자 중 한 명이었다.
primarily
[adv] used to indicate the main purpose of something, reason for something, etc. Primarily a children's author, she has written books for adults.
주로 아동 작가인 그녀는 성인을 위한 책을 썼다.
nurture
[v] to care for and protect somebody/something while they are growing and developing
As a record company director, his job is to nurture young talent.
음반 회사 임원으로서 그의 일은 젊은 인재를 육성하는 것이다.
process
[n] a series of actions that are done in order to achieve a particular result
Exposure to the sun can accelerate the aging process.
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