n. 복잡하게 만들다
I went to the local service center to get it repaired, but the poor service I received there only complicated the problem.
irritate
n. 짜증나게 하다, 화나게 하다
Records, especially nursery rhymes, are just the thing for those periods at the end of the morning or afternoon when children are often easily irritated.
philosophy
n. 철학
He grew up in a farming community and within a very large family, so living simply was integral to his life philosophy.
enhance
n. 향상시키다
It works on the subconscious, creating or enhancing mood and unlocking deep memories.
basis
n. 근거
Before age 30 she became a member of several highly prestigious scientific societies on the basis of her work.
desperate
a. 필사적인
Now, as always, cities are desperate to create the impression that they lie at the center of something or other.
honor
n. 경의
Wanting to honor as well as observe him, the villagers prepared a banquet.
instant
a. 즉각적인/ 순간
Look at how much communication happens through instant messaging and blogging.
isolation
n. 고립
Object identification rarely occurs in isolation.
elderly
a. 연세가 드신
While previously the caretakers watered the plants, the elderly took over this responsibility for themselves.
detect
n. 탐지하다
Special radar systems are installed at major airports to detect the location of unpredictable thunderstorms.
rely
n. 의존하다
Most organic farmers have no choice but to rely on chemicals as necessary supplements to their operations.
weaken
n. 약해지다
An excessive consumption of the above foods will be very difficult to digest and may weaken the spleen.
enormous
a. 거대한
Fish schools vary in size from a few individuals to enormous populations extending over several square kilometers.
fiber
n. 식이섬유 Fiber helps to lessen calorie intake, because people don’t feel hungry even though they eat less.
mostly
ad. 대부분
Although fewer people have intimate knowledge of our lives, many people ― mostly unknown to us ― know something about us.
fuel
n. 연료/ 자극하다
A bigger car needs more fuel. I think we’d be happier with a mid-sized car.
helpless
adj. 무기력한
Music can make us feel happy or sad, helpless or energetic, and some music is capable of overtaking the mind until it forgets all else.
conduct
n. 수행하다
Surveys should be conducted when the organization is not in the news or connected to a significant event that may influence public opinion.
review
n. 복습, 검토하다
Responses to survey questions are influenced by events, and we should consider this when reviewing the results of a survey.
colleague
n. 동료
She gathered up her courage and told her friend and colleague.
expense
n. 비용
National galleries in Washington are maintained at public expense.
routine
n. 반복되는 일/ 반복되는
Apply the same principle to all your routine activities.
adventure
n. 모험
I’m pleased to invite 20 lucky people to join us for this year’s adventure.
odd
a. 이상한
The unattractive produce such as crooked carrots and odd-looking tomatoes was not valuable to the grocery store.
recycle
n. 재활용하다
The fabric is partially made from recycled plastic bottles.
expand
n. 팽창하다
When the aquaculture industry was rapidly expanding, mistakes were made and these were costly.
blanket
n. 담요/ 짙게 드리운
People are accustomed to using blankets to make themselves warm.
discipline
n. (학문)분야/ 단련하다
Many disciplines are better learned by entering into the doing than by mere abstract study.
tragedy
n. 비극
When he was eight years old, his father died, and less than a year after this tragedy, his mother passed away, leaving him an orphan.
emphasize
n. 강조하다
He emphasizes that trust is the most important factor in the child’s developing personality.
insurance
n. 보험
Choosing to become a farmer rather than an insurance broker may determine where you live, who you are likely to meet, the sorts of behaviors you will expect in your spouse and offspring, and so on.
neighborhood
n. 동네, 이웃
One day, my father’s job forced us to move to a new neighborhood.
severe
a. 극심한
A severe disease hit Asian nations hard.
dense
a. 밀도가 높은
These foods are dense in carbohydrates and proteins.