[n] an official who decides on punishments or legal cases in a court
The judge made a fair decision in the court case.
판사는 법정 사건에서 공정한 판결을 내렸습니다.
barrier
[n] something that prevents an action or makes it difficult to do something
The language barrier made it difficult for him to communicate with foreign students.
언어 장벽 때문에 그는 외국 학생들과 소통하기 어려웠습니다.
pose
[v] to stay in a particular position for a photograph or painting
The photographer asked the model to pose naturally for the magazine cover.
사진작가는 모델에게 잡지 표지를 위해 자연스럽게 포즈를 취해달라고 요청했습니다.
statue
[n] a model of a human or animal created from hard materials like stone or metal
The bronze statue in the park commemorates the famous historical figure.
공원에 있는 청동 동상은 유명한 역사적 인물을 기념하고 있습니다.
icon
[n] a famous person or thing that represents a particular idea or lifestyle
Steve Jobs became an icon of innovation in the technology industry.
스티브 잡스는 기술 산업에서 혁신의 아이콘이 되었습니다.
inspire
[v] to give someone the motivation or courage to do something
Her success story continues to inspire young entrepreneurs around the world.
그녀의 성공 이야기는 전 세계의 젊은 기업가들에게 계속 영감을 주고 있습니다.
devote ... to ~
to spend time, effort, or money on a specific goal
She decided to devote her life to helping underprivileged children.
그녀는 소외계층 아이들을 돕는 데 자신의 삶을 바치기로 결심했습니다.
justice
[n] the act of treating people equally and fairly
The protesters demanded justice for the victims of the accident.
시위자들은 사고 피해자들을 위한 정의를 요구했습니다.
gender
[n] the state of being male or female based on social and cultural characteristics rather than biological ones
Society is working toward eliminating gender stereotypes in the workplace.
사회는 직장에서 성별 고정관념을 없애기 위해 노력하고 있습니다.
equality
[n] a situation where all people have the same rights and opportunities
The civil rights movement fought for racial equality in America.
민권 운동은 미국에서 인종 평등을 위해 싸웠습니다.
excel
[v] to do something extremely well or better than other people
She managed to excel in both academics and sports during her high school years.
그녀는 고등학교 시절 학업과 운동 모두에서 뛰어난 성과를 거두었습니다.
discrimination
[n] the unfair treatment of people based on their race, gender, age, or disability
The company has a zero-tolerance policy against workplace discrimination.
그 회사는 직장 내 차별에 대해 무관용 정책을 가지고 있습니다.
restrict
[v] to stop someone or something from moving or acting freely
The new law will restrict the use of plastic bags in grocery stores.
새로운 법률은 식료품점에서 비닐봉지 사용을 제한할 것입니다.
transfer
[v] to change to a different job or workplace, or to make someone move to a new place
He decided to transfer to a different university to study abroad.
그는 유학을 위해 다른 대학교로 편입하기로 결심했습니다.
law clerk
[n] someone who assists a judge or lawyer with legal matters
The law clerk assisted the judge in researching legal precedents.
법률 사무원은 판사가 법적 선례를 조사하는 것을 도왔습니다.
offer
[n] the act of presenting something for someone to take or refuse
[v] to present something for someone to take or refuse
The university will offer scholarships to outstanding international students.
그 대학교는 우수한 국제 학생들에게 장학금을 제공할 것입니다.
firm
[n] a business or organization that provides a specific service
She joined a prestigious law firm after graduating from law school.
그녀는 법학대학원을 졸업한 후 명문 로펌에 입사했습니다.
permanent
[adj] lasting for a long time or forever without changing
He was hoping to get a permanent position at the company after his internship.
그는 인턴십 후에 그 회사에서 정규직을 얻기를 희망하고 있었습니다.
professorship
[n] the rank or post of a professor at a university
She was offered a professorship at the university after completing her PhD.
그녀는 박사 과정을 마친 후 그 대학교에서 교수직을 제안받았습니다.
counsel
[n] a lawyer or team of lawyers acting for a client in court
The defense attorney served as counsel for the accused in the criminal trial.
변호사는 형사 재판에서 피고인의 변호인 역할을 했습니다.
appoint
[v] to choose someone for a position or duty
The president will appoint a new Supreme Court justice next month.
대통령은 다음 달에 새로운 대법원 판사를 임명할 것입니다.
legislation
[n] official rules or laws that have been approved by a government authority
The new legislation aims to protect consumers from fraudulent practices.
새로운 법률은 사기 행위로부터 소비자를 보호하는 것을 목표로 한다.
be entitled to
to have a legal or moral right to do or have something
All employees are entitled to paid vacation days after working for six months.
모든 직원들은 6개월간 근무한 후 유급 휴가를 받을 자격이 있습니다.
caregiving
[n] the act of looking after someone who cannot take care of themselves
Many women struggle to balance their careers with caregiving responsibilities.
많은 여성들이 돌봄 책임과 경력 사이의 균형을 맞추는데 어려움을 겪고 있습니다.
policy
[n] an official set of rules or plans used to guide decisions, usually made by a government or company
The government announced a new policy to reduce carbon emissions.
정부는 탄소 배출을 줄이기 위한 새로운 정책을 발표했습니다.
represent
[v] to act or speak on behalf of someone or something officially
The lawyer will represent her client in the upcoming court hearing.
변호사는 다가오는 법정 심리에서 그녀의 의뢰인을 대변할 것입니다.
available
[adj] possible to use, get, buy, or find
Unfortunately, there are no scholarships available for this semester.
안타깝게도 이번 학기에는 이용 가능한 장학금이 없습니다.
divorced
[adj] not married anymore because the marriage ended by law
After getting divorced, she focused on rebuilding her career.
이혼한 후, 그녀는 경력을 재건하는 데 집중했습니다.
pass away
[v] to stop living (a polite way to say "die")
Her grandmother passed away peacefully at the age of ninety.
그녀의 할머니는 90세의 나이로 평안하게 돌아가셨습니다.
qualify
[v] to have the necessary skills or conditions to do something
You must qualify for the program by meeting specific academic requirements.
특정 학업 요건을 충족해야 그 프로그램에 자격을 얻을 수 있습니다.
federal
[adj] connected with the government of the whole country rather than a local region
The case will be heard in federal court rather than state court.
그 사건은 주 법원이 아닌 연방 법원에서 심리될 것입니다.
financial
[adj] related to money or how money is managed
Many students need financial aid to afford college tuition.
많은 학생들이 대학 등록금을 감당하기 위해 재정 지원이 필요합니다.
act
[n] a law officially approved by a government organization
The government passed a new act to protect endangered species.
정부는 멸종 위기 종을 보호하기 위한 새로운 법률을 통과시켰습니다.
prevent ... from ~
to make sure that something does not happen or to stop someone from doing something
The security measures will prevent unauthorized people from entering the building.
보안 조치는 허가받지 않은 사람들이 건물에 들어가는 것을 막을 것입니다.
origin
[n] the family, culture, or social class that someone comes from
Discrimination based on national origin is prohibited by law.
출신 국가에 따른 차별은 법으로 금지되어 있습니다.
prior to
happening or existing earlier than something else in time or order Prior to the meeting, please review the documents I sent you.
회의 전에 제가 보내드린 문서들을 검토해 주세요.
loan
[n] an amount of money that is borrowed, usually from a bank, and must be paid back later
She applied for a student loan to pay for her graduate studies.
그녀는 대학원 공부 비용을 위해 학자금 대출을 신청했습니다.
income
[n] money received from a job, business, or investment
His family's low income qualified him for free school meals.
그의 가족의 낮은 소득으로 인해 그는 무료 급식을 받을 자격이 있었습니다.
fund
[v] to give money to support an activity, event, or group
The research project was funded by a private organization.
그 연구 프로젝트는 민간 단체로부터 자금을 지원받았다.
admit
[v] to give permission to enter or become a member of a group, school, or organization
She was finally admitted to her dream university after three attempts.
그녀는 세 번의 시도 끝에 마침내 꿈의 대학교에 합격했습니다.
be responsible for
being the primary reason why something occurs
The principal is responsible for maintaining discipline in the school.
교장은 학교의 규율을 유지하는 책임이 있습니다.
institute (institution)
[n] an organization established for a specific goal, especially for education, science, or society
The research institute focuses on developing renewable energy technologies.
그 연구소는 재생 가능 에너지 기술 개발에 집중하고 있습니다.
principle
[n] a basic truth or rule that serves as the foundation for a system or theory
The principle of equality should be applied to all members of society.
평등의 원칙은 사회의 모든 구성원에게 적용되어야 합니다.
ensure
[v] to guarantee that something happens
The new policy will ensure that all students have equal access to education.
새로운 정책은 모든 학생들이 교육에 평등하게 접근할 수 있도록 보장할 것입니다.
tireless
[adj] not becoming exhausted despite working hard for a long time
She was known as a tireless advocate for women's rights.
그녀는 여성의 권리를 위한 지칠 줄 모르는 옹호자로 알려져 있었습니다.
defender
[n] a person who defends someone or something, usually because they believe it is right
The lawyer served as a defender of civil liberties throughout her career.
그 변호사는 경력 전반에 걸쳐 시민 자유의 수호자 역할을 했습니다.
discouraged
[adj] feeling discouraged and unmotivated
Despite initial failures, she never felt discouraged about pursuing her dreams.
초기 실패에도 불구하고, 그녀는 꿈을 추구하는 것에 대해 결코 낙담하지 않았습니다.
audition
[n] a short performance to judge if an actor or musician is suitable for a specific role
[v] to try out for a role by performing, or to test a performer
She practiced for months before her audition for the school musical.
그녀는 학교 뮤지컬 오디션을 위해 몇 달 동안 연습했습니다.
talent
[n] a special skill that you are born with
Her exceptional talent for music was recognized at an early age.
그녀의 뛰어난 음악적 재능은 어린 나이에 인정받았습니다.
cognitive
[adj] connected with mental activities such as thinking, understanding, and learning
Regular exercise can improve both physical and cognitive abilities.
규칙적인 운동은 신체적 능력과 인지적 능력을 모두 향상시킬 수 있습니다.
unluckily
[adv] sadly; happening because of bad luck Unluckily, it started raining just as the outdoor concert began.
불행히도, 야외 콘서트가 시작되자마자 비가 내리기 시작했습니다.
reject
[v] to decide not to accept or use something because it is not good enough
The committee decided to reject his proposal due to budget constraints.
위원회는 예산 제약으로 인해 그의 제안을 거부하기로 결정했습니다.
behave
[v] to act in a specific manner
Children learn how to behave properly through observation and practice.
아이들은 관찰과 연습을 통해 올바르게 행동하는 방법을 배웁니다.
altogether
[adv] entirely, totally, or in all aspects
The project cost altogether more than we had initially budgeted.
그 프로젝트는 전체적으로 우리가 처음에 예산을 잡은 것보다 더 많이 들었습니다.
reverse
[n] the exact opposite of what was stated before
The result was the reverse of what we had expected.
결과는 우리가 예상했던 것의 정반대였다.
attitude
[n] a particular way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, usually reflected in one's behavior
Her positive attitude toward learning impressed all her teachers.
학습에 대한 그녀의 긍정적인 태도는 모든 선생님들에게 깊은 인상을 주었습니다.
result in
to make something happen
Poor study habits often result in low academic performance.
잘못된 학습 습관은 종종 낮은 학업 성취로 이어집니다.
tackle
[v] to try hard to handle or solve a problem or challenge
The government needs to tackle the problem of youth unemployment.
정부는 청년 실업 문제를 해결해야 합니다.
familiar
[adj] well-known because you have seen or experienced it many times
The melody sounded familiar, but I couldn't remember where I heard it.
그 멜로디는 친숙하게 들렸지만, 어디서 들었는지 기억나지 않았습니다.
be rooted in
to originate from or result from something.
Many social problems are rooted in economic inequality.
많은 사회 문제들이 경제적 불평등에 뿌리를 두고 있습니다.
instinct
[n] a natural tendency to behave in a certain way that you are born with
Her instinct told her that something was wrong with the situation.
그녀의 직감은 그 상황에서 뭔가 잘못되었다고 말했습니다.
depressing
[adj] making you feel very sad and without hope
The documentary showed the depressing reality of poverty in the city.
그 다큐멘터리는 도시 빈곤의 우울한 현실을 보여주었습니다.
valid
[adj] fair and sensible; based on logic or facts
The research provided valid evidence to support the scientific theory.
그 연구는 과학적 이론을 뒷받침하는 타당한 증거를 제공했습니다.
dismiss
[v] to decide that something or someone is not important enough to be considered seriously
The judge decided to dismiss the case due to lack of evidence.
판사는 증거 부족으로 인해 그 사건을 기각하기로 결정했습니다.
minimize
[v] to intentionally make something appear less important or serious than it actually is
We should not minimize the importance of mental health care.
우리는 정신 건강 관리의 중요성을 과소평가해서는 안 됩니다.
childish
[adj] acting like a child in a bad or silly way
His childish behavior was inappropriate for someone his age.
그의 유치한 행동은 그의 나이에게는 부적절했습니다.
embrace
[v] to welcome and accept something or someone enthusiastically
She learned to embrace challenges as opportunities for growth.
그녀는 도전을 성장의 기회로 받아들이는 법을 배웠습니다.
alter
[v] to change something slightly, usually in an important way
The new technology will alter the way we communicate with each other.
새로운 기술은 우리가 서로 소통하는 방식을 바꿀 것입니다.
take back
[v] to take back something that you used to own or control
I wish I could take back the hurtful words I said yesterday.
어제 내가 한 상처 주는 말들을 되돌릴 수 있으면 좋겠습니다.
interrupt
[v] to stop an activity for a short period of time
Please don't interrupt me while I'm explaining the important concept.
내가 중요한 개념을 설명하고 있을 때 방해하지 말아 주세요.
desired
[adj] firmly decided or wanted to do something
The team worked hard to achieve the desired outcome for the project.
팀은 프로젝트의 원하는 결과를 달성하기 위해 열심히 일했습니다.
outcome
[n] something that happens as a result of a particular action or event
The research showed positive outcomes in treating the disease.
그 연구는 질병 치료에서 긍정적인 결과를 보여주었습니다.
specific
[adj] correct or precise in every detail
Please provide specific examples to support your argument.
당신의 주장을 뒷받침할 구체적인 예시를 제공해 주세요.
suddenly
[adv] very fast and without warning
The weather changed suddenly from sunny to stormy.
날씨가 맑은 날씨에서 폭풍우로 갑자기 바뀌었습니다.
previously
[adv] earlier than now or the time mentioned
She had previously worked at a similar company before joining this firm.
그녀는 이 회사에 합류하기 전에 이전에 비슷한 회사에서 일했었습니다.
suffer
[v] to feel pain or sadness in your body or mind
Many students suffer from stress during exam periods.
많은 학생들이 시험 기간 동안 스트레스를 겪습니다.
aspect
[n] a specific characteristic, part, or side of a person or thing
We need to consider every aspect of the problem before making a decision.
카페
고객센터
070-4042-1075 (평일 오전 9:30 ~ 오후 6시)
