[v] not to be the same as someone or something
The way people differ in their opinions makes debates interesting.
사람들이 의견을 달리하는 방식이 토론을 흥미롭게 만든다.
perception
[n] how a person views or interprets someone or something
Her perception of the situation was completely different from mine.
상황에 대한 그녀의 인식은 나의 것과 완전히 달랐다.
impact
[n] a powerful influence or effect on a person or a situation
The new policy will have a significant impact on students' daily lives.
새로운 정책은 학생들의 일상생활에 상당한 영향을 미칠 것이다.
perceive
[v] to think of someone or something in a particular way
Children perceive the world differently than adults do.
아이들은 어른들과 다르게 세상을 인식한다.
identify
[v] to recognize or confirm who someone is or what something is
Scientists need to identify the cause of this unusual phenomenon.
과학자들은 이 특이한 현상의 원인을 규명해야 한다.
be the case
the state of things as they actually are
If that happens to be the case, we should prepare for the worst.
만약 그것이 사실이라면, 우리는 최악의 상황에 대비해야 한다.
associate ... with ~
to connect someone or something to another in your mind
Many people associate the color red with passion and energy.
많은 사람들이 빨간색을 열정과 에너지와 연관 짓는다.
dye
[n] a material used to make things like hair or clothes a different color
She used a natural dye made from plants to color the fabric.
그녀는 천을 염색하기 위해 식물로 만든 천연 염료를 사용했다.
evidence
[n] something that clearly proves that something else is real or true
The detective found crucial evidence at the crime scene.
형사는 범죄 현장에서 중요한 증거를 발견했다.
epic
[adj] connected with a long narrative poem about the adventures of a legendary or historical figure
The movie was an epic adventure that lasted over three hours.
그 영화는 3시간 이상 지속된 장대한 모험이었다.
compare
[v] to state or point out that someone or something is similar to another person or thing
Teachers often ask students to compare different historical events.
선생님들은 종종 학생들에게 서로 다른 역사적 사건들을 비교하라고 한다.
obviously
[adv] clearly or obviously
She was obviously upset about the test results.
그녀는 시험 결과에 대해 명백히 화가 나 있었다.
categorize
[v] to organize people or things into groups according to shared characteristics
The librarian helped us categorize the books by subject.
사서는 우리가 책들을 주제별로 분류하는 것을 도와주었다.
refer to
to specifically mention or be related to
The term “K-pop“ refers to Korean popular music.
“K-pop“이라는 용어는 한국 대중음악을 가리킨다.
separate
[adj] existing independently and separately from other parts
The two brothers slept in separate rooms.
두 형제는 따로 떨어진 방에서 잠을 잤다.
tribe
[n] a group of people who share the same history, language, and culture and live together, usually far from cities.
The ancient tribe lived peacefully in the mountains.
고대 부족은 산에서 평화롭게 살았다.
shade
[n] a specific form of a color, especially considering how light or dark it is compared to a similar one.
I prefer this shade of blue over the darker one.
나는 더 어두운 것보다 이 색조의 파란색을 선호한다.
raise
[v] to mention a subject or issue for discussion or consideration
The journalist raised an important question about the government's handling of the crisis.
기자는 정부의 위기 처리에 대한 중요한 질문을 제기했다.
square
[n] a flat figure with four equal sides and four right angles
The children drew squares and triangles in their art class.
아이들은 미술 수업에서 정사각형과 삼각형을 그렸다.
slightly
[adv] by a small amount or to a small degree
The temperature has dropped slightly since yesterday.
기온이 어제보다 약간 떨어졌다.
point out
[v] to direct someone's attention to a person or object, especially by extending your finger towards it
The teacher will point out the mistakes in your essay.
선생님이 당신의 에세이에서 실수를 지적해 주실 것입니다.
immediately
[adv] immediately or right away
Call me immediately if there's an emergency.
응급상황이 발생하면 즉시 나에게 전화하세요.
distinguish
[v] to tell the difference between people or things
It's hard to distinguish between the twins because they look so similar.
쌍둥이는 너무 닮아서 구별하기가 어렵다.
surroundings
[n] the situation or environment surrounding a person or thing
The peaceful surroundings of the library help me concentrate.
도서관의 평화로운 환경이 나의 집중을 도와준다.
interpret
[v] to explain or understand the meaning of something in a certain way
Different people may interpret the same poem in various ways.
서로 다른 사람들이 같은 시를 다양한 방식으로 해석할 수 있다.
point of view
a particular way of thought or attitude towards someone or something
From my point of view, studying abroad would be a great opportunity.
내 관점에서는 해외 유학이 훌륭한 기회가 될 것이다.
bias
[n] an unfair opinion that favors one side over another
Personal bias can affect how we judge other people.
개인적인 편견은 우리가 다른 사람들을 판단하는 방식에 영향을 줄 수 있다.
disturbing
[adj] making someone feel worried or nervous
The disturbing news about the accident spread quickly.
그 사고에 대한 충격적인 소식이 빠르게 퍼졌다.
term
[n] a word or expression used to describe a specific thing or idea, particularly in a certain subject or field
The term “artificial intelligence“ is commonly used in technology.
“인공지능“이라는 용어는 기술 분야에서 흔히 사용된다.
occur
[v] to occur
Strange things always seem to occur during the full moon.
보름달 동안에는 항상 이상한 일들이 일어나는 것 같다.
filter
[v] to pass someone or something through a machine or system to choose or remove them
Sunglasses filter harmful UV rays from reaching your eyes.
선글라스는 유해한 자외선이 눈에 도달하는 것을 걸러준다.
reality
[n] a real event or situation that is true, not imagined
Sometimes our dreams feel more vivid than reality.
때로는 우리의 꿈이 현실보다 더 생생하게 느껴진다.
objective
[adj] based on facts rather than personal feelings or opinions
A good scientist must remain objective when analyzing data.
훌륭한 과학자는 데이터를 분석할 때 객관적이어야 한다.
predict
[v] to tell in advance that something is going to happen
Weather forecasters predict that it will rain tomorrow.
기상 예보관들은 내일 비가 올 것이라고 예측한다.
hindsight
[n] understanding an event only after it has occurred
In hindsight, I should have studied harder for the exam.
돌이켜보니, 나는 시험을 위해 더 열심히 공부했어야 했다.
tendency
[n] a high possibility to act or happen in a certain way, or to have a specific quality
She has a tendency to worry about things that haven't happened yet.
그녀는 아직 일어나지 않은 일들을 걱정하는 경향이 있다.
look back on
to look back on the past
When I look back on my high school days, I feel nostalgic.
고등학교 시절을 돌이켜보면 향수를 느낀다.
commonly
[adv] many times or most of the time
Students commonly use smartphones to search for information.
학생들은 흔히 정보를 검색하기 위해 스마트폰을 사용한다.
tend to-v
to usually act or happen in a particular way
People tend to remember negative experiences more clearly.
사람들은 부정적인 경험을 더 명확하게 기억하는 경향이 있다.
reflect
[v] to think about something very carefully and seriously
She sat alone in the garden to reflect on the decisions she had made.
그녀는 자신이 내린 결정들을 곰곰이 생각하기 위해 정원에 혼자 앉았다.
honestly
[adv] in a way that is right and true, without tricking anyone or breaking the rules Honestly, I didn't expect the test to be so difficult.
솔직히, 나는 시험이 그렇게 어려울 것이라고 예상하지 못했다.
contradict
[v] to be so different from each other that one of them must be incorrect
Your actions contradict what you said earlier.
당신의 행동은 앞서 말한 것과 모순된다.
mental
[adj] related to the mind and thinking, not the body
Regular exercise is important for both physical and mental health.
규칙적인 운동은 신체적, 정신적 건강 모두에 중요하다.
conflict
[n] a situation where different ideas, needs, or feelings disagree and do not fit well together
The conflict between the two neighboring countries lasted for decades.
두 이웃 나라 사이의 충돌은 수십 년간 지속되었다.
encounter
[v] to meet or face a difficult situation unexpectedly
I hope to encounter many interesting people during my travels.
여행 중에 많은 흥미로운 사람들을 만나기를 바란다.
block out
to try hard not to think about something bad or upsetting
Try to block out distractions when you're studying.
공부할 때는 방해 요소들을 차단하려고 노력하세요.
replace
[v] to replace a person or thing with another one
The school decided to replace all the old computers.
학교는 모든 오래된 컴퓨터를 교체하기로 결정했다.
confirmation
[n] facts or information used to prove that something is true or correct. Confirmation of your reservation will be sent via email.
예약 확인서가 이메일로 발송될 것입니다.
comforting
[adj] making someone feel calm and relieving their anxiety or sadness
It's comforting to know that someone cares about you.
누군가 당신을 걱정한다는 것을 아는 것은 위안이 된다.
miss out on
to lose the chance to do or have something good
Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to study abroad.
해외 유학의 이 놀라운 기회를 놓치지 마세요.
resist
[v] to stop yourself from doing or having something, especially when it is something you like or want to do
Many people resist changes in their daily routines.
많은 사람들이 일상 루틴의 변화에 저항한다.
expose
[v] to allow someone to experience or learn about something
Reading books can expose you to different cultures and ideas.
책을 읽는 것은 당신을 다양한 문화와 아이디어에 노출시킬 수 있다.
collectively
[adv] as a group; in a way that involves everyone together
The students worked collectively to organize the school festival.
학생들은 학교 축제를 조직하기 위해 집단적으로 일했다.
shift
[v] to change something slightly, especially an idea or belief
Public opinion began to shift after the new evidence was revealed.
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