[n] an expert in mathematics
The famous mathematician solved the complex equation that had puzzled scientists for decades.
그 유명한 수학자는 수십 년 동안 과학자들을 당황하게 했던 복잡한 방정식을 풀었다.
feature
[n] a special or typical characteristic of something
The new smartphone has a special feature that allows users to take underwater photos.
새로운 스마트폰은 사용자들이 수중 사진을 찍을 수 있게 해주는 특별한 기능이 있다.
fascinate
[v] to draw someone's attention or interest strongly
The magic show will fascinate children with its amazing tricks and illusions.
마술 쇼는 놀라운 트릭과 환상으로 아이들을 매혹시킬 것이다.
ancient
[adj] related to a time long ago
Archaeologists discovered ancient pottery that was made over 3,000 years ago.
고고학자들은 3,000년 전에 만들어진 고대 도자기를 발견했다.
infinite
[adj] having no limits or boundaries; so vast that it cannot be measured
The universe appears to be infinite and filled with countless stars and galaxies.
우주는 무한해 보이며 수많은 별과 은하로 가득 차 있다.
appearance
[n] the process of starting to appear or exist
The celebrity's appearance caused great excitement among the fans.
그 유명인사의 출현은 팬들 사이에서 큰 흥분을 일으켰다.
mysterious
[adj] unusual or hard to understand, recognize, or describe
The mysterious disappearance of the ship remains unsolved even today.
그 배의 신비로운 실종은 오늘날까지도 해결되지 않은 채로 남아있다.
inspiration
[n] a feeling of enthusiasm or a new idea that encourages you to do something, especially to create something new
The beautiful sunset gave the artist inspiration for her next painting.
아름다운 석양은 그 예술가에게 다음 그림에 대한 영감을 주었다.
astronomer
[n] a scientist who studies the universe, stars, and planets
The astronomer spent all night observing the movement of planets through her telescope.
그 천문학자는 망원경을 통해 행성들의 움직임을 관찰하며 밤을 새웠다.
alien
[n] a creature that comes from a different planet
Scientists are still searching for evidence of alien life in outer space.
과학자들은 여전히 우주에서 외계 생명체의 증거를 찾고 있다.
composer
[n] a person who creates music, usually as a profession
The talented composer wrote a beautiful symphony that moved the entire audience.
재능 있는 작곡가는 모든 관객을 감동시킨 아름다운 교향곡을 작곡했다.
unpredictable
[adj] likely to change in unexpected ways
The weather in spring can be quite unpredictable with sudden rain and sunshine.
봄 날씨는 갑작스러운 비와 햇빛으로 꽤 예측하기 어려울 수 있다.
rhythm
[n] a steady pattern of sounds, words, or actions that repeats regularly
The drummer kept a steady rhythm that made everyone want to dance.
드러머는 모든 사람이 춤추고 싶게 만드는 꾸준한 리듬을 유지했다.
make use of
to make use of someone or something for a specific purpose
Students should make use of the library resources to improve their research skills.
학생들은 연구 기술을 향상시키기 위해 도서관 자료를 활용해야 한다.
cicada
[n] a big insect with wings that makes a loud, buzzing sound
The cicada makes loud buzzing sounds during hot summer days.
매미는 더운 여름날에 시끄러운 윙윙거리는 소리를 낸다.
survival
[n] the state of continuing to live or exist, especially after facing a difficult or dangerous situation
The polar bear's thick fur is essential for its survival in the Arctic cold.
북극곰의 두꺼운 털은 북극의 추위에서 생존하는 데 필수적이다.
periodical
[adj] occurring repeatedly at fixed periods of time.
Our school publishes a periodical magazine every three months.
우리 학교는 3개월마다 정기 잡지를 발행한다.
population
[n] the entire group of people or animals inhabiting a specific region or country
The population of the city has grown rapidly over the past decade.
그 도시의 인구는 지난 10년 동안 급속히 증가했다.
emerge
[v] to come out and become visible
Beautiful flowers emerge from the ground when spring arrives.
봄이 오면 아름다운 꽃들이 땅에서 나온다.
reproduce
[v] to produce offspring, such as babies, seeds, or young animals
Most animals have a natural instinct to reproduce and continue their species.
대부분의 동물은 번식하고 종족을 이어가려는 자연적인 본능이 있다.
crucial
[adj] very important or meaningful
Regular exercise is crucial for maintaining good health and preventing diseases.
규칙적인 운동은 건강을 유지하고 질병을 예방하는 데 매우 중요하다.
predator
[n] an animal that survives by hunting and eating other animals
The small fish hid behind the coral reef to escape from its predator.
작은 물고기는 포식자로부터 피하기 위해 산호초 뒤에 숨었다.
overlap
[v] to happen at the same time or cover part of the same area
Make sure your appointment doesn't overlap with the important meeting tomorrow.
당신의 약속이 내일 중요한 회의와 겹치지 않도록 확인하세요.
multiple
[n] a number that can be divided by another number without a remainder
12 is a multiple of both 3 and 4.
12는 3과 4의 배수이다.
at risk of
facing the risk of
People who don't exercise regularly are at risk of developing heart disease.
규칙적으로 운동하지 않는 사람들은 심장병에 걸릴 위험이 있다.
minimize
[v] to make something as small as possible, especially something bad
You can minimize mistakes by checking your work carefully before submitting.
제출하기 전에 신중하게 확인함으로써 실수를 최소화할 수 있다.
enormous
[adj] extremely big or great in size or quantity
The enormous whale amazed all the tourists who saw it from the boat.
거대한 고래는 배에서 그것을 본 모든 관광객들을 놀라게 했다.
occasion
[n] a specific moment when something occurs
We only use our best dishes on special occasions like holidays and birthdays.
우리는 휴일이나 생일 같은 특별한 경우에만 최고의 접시를 사용한다.
compete
[v] to try to be more successful than others in order to win or get something
Athletes from around the world will compete in the upcoming Olympics.
전 세계의 운동선수들이 다가오는 올림픽에서 경쟁할 것이다.
quality
[n] a special quality or trait that distinguishes someone or something from others
The quality of education in this school is known to be excellent.
이 학교의 교육의 질은 우수하다고 알려져 있다.
multiply
[v] to increase a number by adding it to itself a specific number of times
When you multiply 15 by 4, you get 60 as the answer.
15에 4를 곱하면 답으로 60을 얻는다.
extremely
[adv] extremely; very much
The mountain climbing expedition was extremely dangerous but rewarding.
산악 등반 탐험은 극도로 위험했지만 보람이 있었다.
figure out
[v] to think deeply about something to comprehend it
It took me hours to figure out how to solve this difficult math problem.
이 어려운 수학 문제를 해결하는 방법을 알아내는 데 몇 시간이 걸렸다.
security
[n] the actions taken to keep people, places, or countries safe from harm or attack
Airport security checks all passengers carefully before they board the plane.
공항 보안은 승객들이 비행기에 탑승하기 전에 모든 승객을 주의 깊게 검사한다.
purchase
[v] to obtain something in exchange for money
My mother decided to purchase a new washing machine because the old one broke.
어머니는 오래된 세탁기가 고장 났기 때문에 새 세탁기를 구매하기로 결정하셨다.
turn ... into ~
to change into something else
The factory will turn waste materials into useful products.
공장은 폐기물을 유용한 제품으로 바꿀 것이다.
credit card
[n] a plastic card that allows you to purchase items immediately and pay for them at a later time.
Be careful when using your credit card online and only shop on secure websites.
온라인에서 신용카드를 사용할 때 조심하고 안전한 웹사이트에서만 쇼핑하세요.
code
[n] a set of symbols, numbers, or letters used to hide a meaning or to represent something briefly
[v] to convert information into a secret form so that it cannot be understood by others
The secret code was so complex that it took experts weeks to understand it.
그 비밀 암호는 너무 복잡해서 전문가들이 이해하는 데 몇 주가 걸렸다.
decode
[v] to convert a coded message into understandable language
The computer specialist worked all night to decode the encrypted message.
컴퓨터 전문가는 암호화된 메시지를 해독하기 위해 밤새 작업했다.
access
[v] to open a computer file or website to find or use information
Students need a special password to access the online library database.
학생들은 온라인 도서관 데이터베이스에 접근하기 위해 특별한 비밀번호가 필요하다.
digit
[n] a single number from 0 to 9
Please enter your four-digit PIN number to complete the transaction.
거래를 완료하기 위해 4자리 PIN 번호를 입력하세요.
decision-making
[n] the process of reaching a decision, often involving multiple people.
The company's decision-making process involves consulting with all department heads.
그 회사의 의사결정 과정은 모든 부서장과의 상담을 포함한다.
investigate
[v] to try to find out the facts about a crime or event to discover the truth
The detective will investigate the mysterious crime that happened last night.
형사는 어젯밤에 발생한 신비로운 범죄를 수사할 것이다.
crime
[n] an action that is against the law and can lead to punishment
If people speak negatively about their king, it is considered a crime.
만약 사람들이 자신들의 왕에 대해 부정적으로 말하면, 그것은 범죄로 여겨진다.
refuse
[v] to show or say that you are not willing to do something, especially what someone asks you to do
The suspect continues to refuse to answer any questions from the police.
용의자는 계속해서 경찰의 어떤 질문에도 답하기를 거부하고 있다.
eventually
[adv] finally; after some time
The missing hiker was eventually found safe after three days of searching.
실종된 등산객은 3일간의 수색 끝에 마침내 안전하게 발견되었다.
remain
[v] to stay in the same state, condition, or place
The cause of the accident remains unknown.
사고의 원인은 여전히 알려지지 않은 상태이다.
silent
[adj] saying nothing and making no sound
The library is supposed to be silent so people can concentrate on studying.
도서관은 사람들이 공부에 집중할 수 있도록 조용해야 한다.
prison
[n] a building where people are locked up for committing a crime
The criminal was sentenced to five years in prison for stealing money.
그 범죄자는 돈을 훔친 죄로 5년간의 감옥형을 선고받았다.
confess
[v] to acknowledge that you have done something bad or against the law
After hours of questioning, the thief finally decided to confess his crime.
몇 시간의 심문 후에, 그 도둑은 마침내 자신의 범죄를 자백하기로 결정했다.
set free
[v] to set someone free
The innocent man was set free after new evidence proved his innocence.
새로운 증거가 그의 무죄를 증명한 후 무고한 남자는 석방되었다.
analyze
[v] to examine something in detail to understand or explain it
Scientists will analyze the water samples to check for pollution.
과학자들은 오염을 확인하기 위해 물 샘플을 분석할 것이다.
approach
[n] a method or attitude used to do something
[v] to start working on or dealing with a problem or task
The teacher used a creative approach to make the difficult lesson more interesting.
선생님은 어려운 수업을 더 흥미롭게 만들기 위해 창의적인 접근 방식을 사용했다.
interaction
[n] the process of talking to each other or having an effect on each other
The interaction between students and teachers is important for effective learning.
학생과 교사 간의 상호작용은 효과적인 학습에 중요하다.
interdependent
[adj] depending on each other for assistance and to meet mutual needs
All living things in an ecosystem are interdependent and rely on each other.
생태계의 모든 생물은 상호의존적이며 서로에게 의존한다.
optimal
[adj] most effective or likely to lead to the best outcome
The engineer found the optimal solution that saved both time and money.
엔지니어는 시간과 돈을 모두 절약하는 최적의 해결책을 찾았다.
imaginary
[adj] existing only in the imagination, not in the real world
The unicorn is an imaginary creature that appears in many fairy tales.
유니콘은 많은 동화에 등장하는 상상의 생물이다.
rational
[adj] based on clear thinking and facts instead of feelings
It's important to make rational decisions based on facts, not emotions.
감정이 아닌 사실에 바탕을 둔 합리적인 결정을 내리는 것이 중요하다.
bring about
[v] to make something happen
The new technology will bring about major changes in how we communicate.
새로운 기술은 우리가 소통하는 방식에 큰 변화를 가져올 것이다.
outcome
[n] the outcome resulting from a particular event or action
The outcome of the election surprised many people around the country.
선거 결과는 전국의 많은 사람들을 놀라게 했다.
ideal
[adj] being exactly right or the best possible
In an ideal world, there would be no poverty or hunger anywhere.
이상적인 세계에서는 어디에도 빈곤이나 기아가 없을 것이다.
risky
[adj] dangerous because it could lead to failure or loss
Investing all your money in one company is very risky and not recommended.
한 회사에 모든 돈을 투자하는 것은 매우 위험하고 권장되지 않는다.
self-interest
[n] the act of prioritizing one’s own benefit and comfort when making choices
Sometimes people act based on self-interest rather than helping others.
때때로 사람들은 다른 사람을 돕기보다는 사리사욕에 바탕을 두고 행동한다.
draw ... away from ~
to make someone or something move away from a specific point
Video games can draw children away from outdoor activities and exercise.
비디오 게임은 아이들을 야외 활동과 운동으로부터 멀어지게 할 수 있다.
competitive
[adj] equal to or better than other things of the same kind
The business world is very competitive, and only the best companies succeed.
비즈니스 세계는 매우 경쟁적이며, 최고의 회사만이 성공한다.
profit
[n] the income remaining after covering the expenses of making and selling a product
The company's main goal is to increase profit while reducing costs.
회사의 주요 목표는 비용을 줄이면서 이익을 증가시키는 것이다.
be better off
be in a more favorable situation or condition
Students are better off studying regularly instead of cramming before exams.
학생들은 시험 전에 벼락치기를 하는 대신 규칙적으로 공부하는 것이 더 낫다.
maintain
[v] to make something continue in the same condition or state
It's important to maintain good relationships with your friends and family.
친구와 가족과 좋은 관계를 유지하는 것이 중요하다.
stable
[adj] firmly fixed and unlikely to move or change.
The government works to keep the economy stable and prevent financial crises.
정부는 경제를 안정적으로 유지하고 금융 위기를 방지하기 위해 노력한다.
promote
[v] to support the growth or development of something
Regular exercise can promote good health and prevent many diseases.
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