[v] to go away gradually
The colors fade as the sun sets behind the mountains.
태양이 산 뒤로 지면서 색깔들이 바래집니다.
whistle
[v] to make a high sound by blowing air through a small opening between your lips
[n] a high sound made by blowing air through a small opening between your lips
The referee blew his whistle to start the soccer match.
심판이 축구 경기를 시작하기 위해 휘슬을 불었습니다.
echo
[v] to bounce off a surface so that the sound is heard again
Her voice echoed in the empty gymnasium.
그녀의 목소리가 빈 체육관에 울렸습니다.
peak
[n] the sharp top of a mountain; or a mountain that has a sharp top
The mountain climbers reached the peak after hours of hiking.
등반가들은 몇 시간의 하이킹 후에 정상에 도달했습니다.
response
[n] a spoken or written response
The students' response to the teacher's question was excellent.
선생님의 질문에 대한 학생들의 답변은 훌륭했습니다.
regional
[adj] connected with or typical of a specific region
Each regional office manages its own budget and staff.
각 지역 사무소는 자체 예산과 직원을 관리합니다.
a series of
a group of things that follow each other in a specific order
The museum displayed a series of ancient Korean paintings.
박물관은 고대 한국 회화 연작을 전시했습니다.
high-pitched
high-pitched and sharp, often loud or annoying (of a sound)
The high-pitched sound of the alarm woke everyone up.
경보의 높은 음조 소리가 모든 사람을 깨웠습니다.
combination
[n] the action of combining several things
The combination of sweet and sour flavors made the dish delicious.
달콤하고 신맛의 조합이 그 요리를 맛있게 만들었습니다.
invitation
[n] a request for someone to go somewhere or do something
She received an invitation to attend the graduation ceremony.
그녀는 졸업식에 참석하라는 초대장을 받았습니다.
complex
[adj] made up of many different parts that are linked together
The math problem was too complex for me to solve quickly.
그 수학 문제는 내가 빨리 풀기에는 너무 복잡했습니다.
harvest
[n] agricultural products, such as grains or fruits, that are collected from fields during a specific time of year
Farmers work hard during the autumn harvest season.
농부들은 가을 수확철에 열심히 일합니다.
orchard
[n] an area of land used for growing fruit or nut trees
The apple orchard produces thousands of fruits every year.
그 사과 과수원은 매년 수천 개의 과일을 생산합니다.
valley
[n] a low area of land between mountains or hills, usually with a river running through it.
The peaceful valley was surrounded by green hills.
평화로운 계곡은 푸른 언덕들로 둘러싸여 있었습니다.
remarkable
[adj] special or surprising enough to attract attention.
Her remarkable performance earned her a standing ovation.
그녀의 놀라운 공연은 기립박수를 받았습니다.
pass down
[v] to hand over something to a younger generation, particularly within a family
Parents should pass down important values to their children.
부모는 중요한 가치관을 자녀에게 물려주어야 합니다.
generation
[n] all the people of about the same age within a family
Each generation faces different challenges and opportunities.
각 세대는 다른 도전과 기회에 직면합니다.
intangible
[adj] existing as an idea rather than a physical object, so it cannot be touched or described clearly
Music and dance are important parts of Korea's intangible culture.
음악과 춤은 한국의 무형 문화의 중요한 부분입니다.
heritage
[n] valuable traditions, customs, and historic items passed down through generations in a society
Korea's cultural heritage includes many UNESCO World Heritage sites.
한국의 문화유산에는 많은 유네스코 세계문화유산이 포함됩니다.
urgent
[adj] requiring to be dealt with right away
The hospital received an urgent call for emergency surgery.
병원은 응급 수술을 위한 긴급 전화를 받았습니다.
safeguard
[v] to keep someone or something safe from danger or injury
We must safeguard our environment for future generations.
우리는 미래 세대를 위해 환경을 보호해야 합니다.
threat
[n] something or someone that can cause harm or danger
Climate change poses a serious threat to polar bears.
기후 변화는 북극곰에게 심각한 위협이 됩니다.
convenience
[n] the quality of being useful, easy, or suitable for a particular purpose or situation
Online shopping offers great convenience for busy people.
온라인 쇼핑은 바쁜 사람들에게 큰 편의를 제공합니다.
to make matters worse
to make things even more difficult to handle
The train was delayed, and to make matters worse, it started raining.
기차가 연착되었고, 설상가상으로 비까지 내리기 시작했습니다.
employment
[n] a regular job for which a person is paid
The new factory will provide employment for 500 local residents.
새 공장은 지역 주민 500명에게 일자리를 제공할 것입니다.
urban
[adj] connected with a town or city
Many young people move from rural areas to urban cities.
많은 젊은이들이 시골 지역에서 도시로 이주합니다.
consequently
[adv] for that reason; consequently; thus
The roads were icy; consequently, many flights were cancelled.
도로가 빙판이었고, 따라서 많은 항공편이 취소되었습니다.
vital
[adj] extremely important and necessary for the survival or success of someone or something.
Regular exercise is vital for maintaining good health.
규칙적인 운동은 건강 유지에 필수적입니다.
native
[n] someone who is originally from a specific area
The natives of the island had lived there for thousands of years.
그 섬의 토착민들은 수천 년 동안 그곳에서 살아왔다.
annual
[adj] happening once a year
The company holds its annual meeting every December.
그 회사는 매년 12월에 연례 회의를 개최합니다.
contestant
[n] a person who takes part in a competition or contest to win against others
Each contestant had three minutes to present their idea.
각 참가자는 자신의 아이디어를 발표할 시간이 3분씩 주어졌습니다.
instruction
[n] an instruction telling someone what to do
Please read the instruction manual before using the equipment.
장비를 사용하기 전에 사용설명서를 읽어주세요.
panel
[n] a group of people who come together to make decisions, discuss issues, or provide advice
The panel of judges will announce the winner tomorrow.
심사위원단은 내일 우승자를 발표할 예정입니다.
conserve
[v] to protect something from being damaged, lost, or destroyed
We should conserve water by taking shorter showers.
우리는 짧은 샤워를 함으로써 물을 절약해야 합니다.
primary
[adj] related to the education of children between five and eleven years old
She has been teaching primary school children for over ten years.
그녀는 10년 넘게 초등학교 아이들을 가르쳐 왔다.
master
[v] to learn or understand something completely
She worked hard to master the difficult piano piece.
그녀는 어려운 피아노 곡을 완전히 익히기 위해 열심히 연습했습니다.
move on
[v] to keep going or move on to the next step
After discussing the first topic, let's move on to the next one.
첫 번째 주제를 논의한 후, 다음 주제로 넘어갑시다.
junior
[adj] relating to students in the third year of high school or college
My junior classmate asked me for help with math homework.
후배가 수학 숙제 도움을 요청했습니다.
senior
[adj] relating to students in their final year of school or college
As a senior student, I have more responsibilities at school.
고학년 학생으로서, 나는 학교에서 더 많은 책임을 지고 있습니다.
faculty
[n] a division in a university that consists of departments teaching similar subjects
The university faculty includes professors from around the world.
그 대학교 교수진에는 전 세계 출신의 교수들이 포함되어 있습니다.
tourism
[n] the industry that provides accommodation, services, and entertainment for tourists Tourism is one of Korea's major industries.
관광업은 한국의 주요 산업 중 하나입니다.
incredible
[adj] very special, surprising, or wonderful
The view from the mountain top was absolutely incredible.
산 정상에서의 경치는 정말로 믿을 수 없을 만큼 아름다웠습니다.
preserve
[v] to protect something from damage or maintain it in its original state
The museum works to preserve ancient Korean artifacts.
박물관은 고대 한국 유물을 보존하기 위해 노력합니다.
pass ... on to ~
[v] to hand something over to another person, especially something that you received from someone else
Teachers pass their knowledge on to their students.
선생님들은 자신의 지식을 학생들에게 전해줍니다.
app(=application)
[n] a software application, typically on a mobile device, designed to carry out a specific function
She downloaded a useful language learning app on her phone.
그녀는 휴대폰에 유용한 언어 학습 앱을 다운로드했습니다.
expire
[v] to come to an end or stop being usable because the time limit has passed
My student ID card will expire at the end of this semester.
내 학생증은 이번 학기 말에 만료될 예정입니다.
have no choice but to-v
to be in a situation where only one course of action is possible
We have no choice but to postpone the outdoor event due to rain.
비 때문에 우리는 야외 행사를 연기할 수밖에 없습니다.
throw away
To dispose or get rid of something that is no longer needed or wanted
Don't throw away those books; donate them to the library instead.
그 책들을 버리지 말고 대신 도서관에 기증하세요.
wasteful
[adj] using more than necessary without careful thought
It's wasteful to leave the lights on when nobody is home.
집에 아무도 없을 때 불을 켜두는 것은 낭비입니다.
deal with
to handle or manage a problem or a person causing trouble
The school counselor helps students deal with academic stress.
학교 상담사는 학생들이 학업 스트레스에 대처하도록 돕습니다.
edible
[adj] safe and suitable to eat
Make sure the mushrooms are edible before cooking them.
버섯을 요리하기 전에 식용인지 확인하세요.
address
[v] to try to handle or solve a problem
The government needs to address the issue of rising unemployment.
정부는 증가하는 실업 문제를 처리해야 한다.
leftover
[adj] still left; not consumed or used up when something is finished
We can make soup with the leftover vegetables from dinner.
저녁 식사에서 남은 채소로 수프를 만들 수 있습니다.
homeless
[adj] not having a house or place to stay
The charity organization provides meals for homeless people.
그 자선 단체는 노숙자들에게 식사를 제공합니다.
insecurity
[n] the condition of being unsafe or at risk due to a lack of protection
Food insecurity affects millions of children worldwide.
식량 불안은 전 세계 수백만 명의 어린이들에게 영향을 미칩니다.
transportation
[n] a system or means of moving people or goods from one location to another
Public transportation in Seoul is efficient and affordable.
서울의 대중교통은 효율적이고 저렴합니다.
tragically
[adv] in an extremely sad way, often involving death or suffering Tragically, the ancient temple was destroyed in the fire.
안타깝게도, 그 고대 사찰은 화재로 파괴되었습니다.
discard
[v] to throw away something that is not needed anymore
Many people discard perfectly good food due to expiration dates.
많은 사람들이 유통기한 때문에 멀쩡한 음식을 버립니다.
end up v-ing
to finally be in a place or situation, often without planning it
If we don't study regularly, we might end up failing the exam.
정기적으로 공부하지 않으면 시험에 떨어질 수도 있습니다.
rot
[v] to slowly break down or rot in a natural way
Fruits will rot quickly if left in hot weather.
과일은 더운 날씨에 두면 빨리 썩을 것입니다.
landfill
[n] a site where large amounts of garbage are buried under the ground
The city's landfill is reaching its maximum capacity.
그 도시의 매립지는 최대 용량에 도달하고 있습니다.
determined
[adj] having made a strong decision to do something you really want, and refusing to let anything stop you.
She was determined to improve her English speaking skills.
그녀는 영어 말하기 실력을 향상시키겠다고 결심했습니다.
reliable
[adj] can be trusted or depended on to do what is expected
My older brother is a reliable person who always keeps promises.
내 형은 항상 약속을 지키는 믿을 만한 사람입니다.
adequate
[adj] good enough or sufficient for a specific need or purpose
The school library has adequate resources for student research.
학교 도서관은 학생 연구를 위한 충분한 자료를 보유하고 있습니다.
come up with
to suggest or create an idea, plan, or solution
The students worked together to come up with a creative solution.
학생들은 창의적인 해결책을 생각해내기 위해 함께 노력했습니다.
in terms of
concerning a specific part of the topic under discussion In terms of difficulty, this math problem is quite challenging.
난이도 면에서, 이 수학 문제는 상당히 도전적입니다.
distribution
[n] the action of sharing something with a group of people
The distribution of school supplies was completed by noon.
학용품 배급은 정오까지 완료되었습니다.
accessibility
[n] the ease with which something can be reached, used, or entered
The new subway line will improve accessibility to the downtown area.
새로운 지하철 노선은 시내 지역으로의 접근성을 향상시킬 것입니다.
scarcity
[n] the state of having a limited supply that is not enough to meet the demand
Water scarcity is becoming a serious global problem.
물 부족은 심각한 세계적 문제가 되고 있습니다.
in need
[adj] not having the basic things needed to live, such as food, money, or housing
The organization helps families in need during difficult times.
그 단체는 어려운 시기에 도움이 필요한 가족들을 돕습니다.
resolve
[v] to handle a problem or difficult situation effectively
The teacher helped us resolve the conflict between classmates.
선생님은 우리가 급우들 간의 갈등을 해결하도록 도와주셨습니다.
sustainable
[adj] able to continue for a long time without harming the environment or using up natural resources
We need to find sustainable ways to protect our environment.
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