NE능률 공통영어1 영영단어(오선영, 2022) Lesson 3,4

appreciate

[v] to recognize the value, quality, or importance of something

I really appreciate your help with my homework.

숙제를 도와주셔서 정말 감사합니다.

produce

[v] to create or make something

This factory produces cars for export.

이 공장은 수출용 자동차를 생산합니다.

nest

[n] a structure built by a bird for its eggs and young

The bird built a cozy nest in the tree.

새가 나무에 아늑한 둥지를 지었어요.

branch

[n] a part of a tree that grows out from the main body and can support leaves and flowers

The tree has many branches spreading out from its trunk.

나무는 줄기에서 뻗어 나온 많은 가지들이 있어요.

urban

[adj] relating to a city or town

The city has many urban areas with tall buildings.

도시에는 높은 건물이 있는 도시 지역이 많이 있습니다.

millennium

[n] a period of a thousand years, which is traditionally calculated from the birth of Christ

The new millennium began on January 1, 2000.

새로운 천 년이 2000년 1월 1일에 시작되었습니다.

drought

[n] a long period of little to no rain, resulting in a lack of water

The drought lasted for several months, causing crops to fail.

가뭄이 몇 달 동안 지속되어 농작물이 시들었어요.

decline

[v] to become worse in strength, quality, or condition

As people age, their physical strength often declines.

나이가 들면서 사람들의 체력이 종종 쇠해집니다.

threat

[n] someone or something that is likely to cause danger or damage

A threat can make people feel scared and unsafe.

협박은 사람들을 두렵고 불안하게 만들 수 있어요.

resident

[n] someone who lives in a particular place

The resident complained about the noise from the nearby construction site.

그 주민은 근처 공사장의 소음에 대해 불평했습니다.

consumption

[n] the act of using or eating something, such as a resource or food

The consumption of electricity increases during summer due to air conditioning.

전기 소비량은 에어컨 사용으로 인해 여름에 증가합니다.

emission

[n] something that is produced and sent out into the air, such as gas, heat, or light

The factory's emission of pollutants was reduced by new regulations.

새로운 규제로 인해 공장의 오염물질 배출이 감소했습니다.

ambitious

[adj] needing or having much effort and a strong wish for success or achievement

Ambitious students often set high goals for themselves.

야심 있는 학생들은 종종 자신에게 높은 목표를 세웁니다.

interactive

[adj] designed to respond to the user’s actions and orders

The museum has many interactive exhibits for children.

박물관에는 어린이들을 위한 많은 상호작용 전시물이 있습니다.

symbol

[n] a sign or object that has a certain meaning in a particular context

The flag is a symbol of our country.

국기는 우리나라의 상징입니다.

indicate

[v] to represent or show something without using words

The test results indicate that she has improved significantly.

시험 결과는 그녀가 크게 향상되었음을 나타냅니다.

species

[n] a group of similar individuals that can produce young animals or plants together

Species of animals can adapt to their environment over time.

동물의 종은 시간이 지남에 따라 환경에 적응할 수 있습니다.

council

[n] a group of people that are chosen to manage and make rules for an area

The city council voted on a new parking law.

시의회가 새로운 주차법에 대해 투표했어요.

unexpected

[adj] surprising or not considered as a possibility

The unexpected storm caught everyone by surprise.

예기치 않은 폭풍이 모든 사람을 놀라게 했어요.

phenomenon

[n] a fact or event that can be observed and studied, especially one that is not well understood

A solar eclipse is a rare phenomenon that many people want to see.

일식은 많은 사람들이 보고 싶어 하는 희귀한 현상입니다.

separate

[v] to cause people or things to divide into parts or groups

The teacher asked us to separate the class into small groups.

선생님께서 우리에게 수업을 소그룹으로 나누라고 하셨어요.

popularity

[n] the state of being liked, supported, or enjoyed by many people

Popularity among teenagers often depends on social media presence.

십대들 사이의 인기는 종종 소셜 미디어 존재감에 따라 달라집니다.

sustainable

[adj] able to continue without completely using up resources or harming the environment

Sustainable farming practices help protect the environment.

지속 가능한 농업 방식은 환경을 보호하는 데 도움이 됩니다.

collective

[adj] done by everyone in a group

Collective decision-making is important in a team.

단체 의사 결정은 팀에서 중요합니다.

generation

[n] everyone born and living at around the same time

The younger generation often embraces new technology quickly.

젊은 세대는 종종 새로운 기술을 빨리 받아들입니다.

environmentally friendly

[adj] causing little to no harm to the environment, or being good for the environment

Environmentally friendly products help reduce pollution.

환경친화적인 제품은 오염을 줄이는 데 도움이 됩니다.

measure

[v] to find out the size or amount of something

The scientist used a ruler to measure the length of the specimen.

과학자는 자를 사용하여 표본의 길이를 측정했습니다.

monitor

[v] to watch, check, or keep track of something for a certain purpose over a period of time

The police monitor suspicious activities in the city.

경찰은 도시의 의심스러운 활동을 추적 관찰합니다.

on track

acting or continuing in a way that will likely lead to success

The project is on track to be completed by next month.

그 프로젝트는 다음 달까지 완료되도록 착착 진행 중입니다.

capture

[v] to record or take a picture with a camera

The photographer tried to capture the beauty of the sunset.

사진작가는 일몰의 아름다움을 정확히 포착하려고 노력했어요.

grab hold of

to get or catch someone’s attention or interest

Grab hold of the railing when you climb the stairs.

계단을 올라갈 때 난간을 잡으세요.

convey

[v] to communicate or express a thought, feeling, or idea, with or without using words

The teacher tried to convey the importance of studying to her students.

선생님은 학생들에게 공부의 중요성을 전달하려고 노력했습니다.

complex

[adj] hard to understand or explain

The city's traffic system is very complex.

도시의 교통 체계는 매우 복잡합니다.

spark

[v] to cause something to happen or start, especially suddenly

The news story sparked a heated debate among the citizens.

그 뉴스 기사는 시민들 사이에 뜨거운 논쟁을 촉발했다.

industry

[n] the production of things by using machines and factories

The car industry is growing rapidly in many countries.

자동차 산업은 많은 나라에서 빠르게 성장하고 있습니다.

steel mill

a factory that makes steel

The workers at the steel mill produce tons of metal every day.

제철소의 노동자들은 매일 수 톤의 금속을 생산합니다.

regard A as B

[v] to consider or think of someone or something in a certain way

Many people regard her as a great leader.

많은 사람들이 그녀를 훌륭한 지도자로 여깁니다.

economic

[adj] relating to the production, trade, and usage of goods and services

The country's economic growth has been steady for the past five years.

그 나라의 경제 성장은 지난 5년 동안 꾸준했습니다.

likely

[adj] having a high chance of happening or being true

Likely rainfall tomorrow means you should bring an umbrella.

내일 비가 올 가능성이 있으니 우산을 가져가는 게 좋겠어요.

flare

[n] a bright fire or light that does not last long

The emergency flare lit up the night sky, helping rescuers locate the lost hikers.

비상용 불꽃이 밤하늘을 밝혀 구조대원들이 길 잃은 등산객들을 찾는 데 도움을 주었어요.

oil-soaked

made completely wet by oil

The oil-soaked rag was a fire hazard in the workshop.

기름에 흠뻑 젖은 걸레는 작업장에서 화재 위험이 있었어요.

beneath

[prep] in a lower position or under someone or something

The book was hidden beneath the bed.

책은 침대 아래에 숨겨져 있었습니다.

article

[n] a piece of writing on a certain topic in a printed or online newspaper or magazine

The newspaper article about climate change was very informative.

기후 변화에 관한 신문 기사가 매우 유익했어요.

feature

[v] to have something as an important part by giving attention to it

This movie features a famous actor in the lead role.

이 영화는 유명한 배우를 주연으로 특별히 포함하고 있어요.

flame

[n] the hot, bright gas of a fire

The flame of the candle flickered in the wind.

양초의 불꽃이 바람에 깜빡거렸어요.

put out

to make something stop burning

Put out the campfire before you leave the site.

캠프장을 떠나기 전에 모닥불을 꺼주세요.

impact

[n] a strong effect that someone or something has on another

The new policy had a significant impact on the local economy.

새로운 정책은 지역 경제에 큰 영향을 미쳤습니다.

awareness

[n] knowledge or understanding of a certain fact, subject, or situation

Awareness of environmental issues is growing among young people.

환경 문제에 대한 의식이 젊은이들 사이에서 증가하고 있습니다.

standard

[n] a level of quality that is required or considered acceptable

The company set a high standard for quality control.

회사는 품질 관리에 대한 높은 기준을 설정했습니다.

establish

[v] to start or create something that is meant to last for a long time

Established in 1945, Seoul National University is one of Korea's top universities.

1945년에 설립된 서울대학교는 한국의 최고 대학 중 하나입니다.

passage

[n] the official approval of something, such as a law

The narrow passage led to a hidden garden.

좁은 통로가 숨겨진 정원으로 이어졌어요.

expose

[v] to make known or reveal something that is usually bad

The reporter decided to expose the scandal to the public.

그 기자는 그 스캔들을 대중에게 폭로하기로 결정했다.

harsh

[adj] cruel, severe, or unkind

The teacher's harsh words made the student feel sad.

선생님의 가혹한 말씀이 학생을 슬프게 했어요.

revolution

[n] a sudden, great change in the way people live or think

The French revolution changed the course of European history.

프랑스 혁명은 유럽 역사의 흐름을 바꾸었습니다.

employ

[v] to pay someone for work or to do a job

Employing skilled workers is essential for a company's success.

숙련된 근로자를 고용하는 것은 회사의 성공에 필수적입니다.

go on strike

to stop working so that one’s employer accepts one’s demands

The workers decided to go on strike for better wages.

노동자들은 더 나은 임금을 위해 파업하기로 결정했습니다.

reveal

[v] to make known secret or hidden information to others

The detective worked hard to reveal the truth about the crime.

형사는 범죄에 대한 진실을 드러내기 위해 열심히 일했습니다.

committee

[n] a group of people that were chosen to make decisions or act on something

The school committee met to discuss the new lunch menu.

학교 위원회가 새로운 점심 메뉴에 대해 논의하기 위해 모였습니다.

investigative

[adj] involving the examination of something to discover the truth

The investigative reporter uncovered a major scandal at city hall.

수사 전문 기자가 시청의 중대한 스캔들을 밝혀냈다.

pretend

[v] to act like something is true when you know that it is not

Pretend to be asleep when your parents come to check on you.

부모님이 당신을 확인하러 오시면 자는 척하세요.

insurance

[n] an agreement in which one gives money to a company so that the company can pay for some kind of future loss

The high cost of insurance made him reconsider buying a car.

높은 보험료 때문에 그는 차를 사는 것을 재고하게 되었다.

inspector

[n] someone whose job is to ensure that official standards are met through critical examination

The inspector checked the safety of the building carefully.

감독관이 건물의 안전을 신중히 점검했어요.

take advantage of

to unfairly use someone or something for one’s own benefit

Take advantage of the nice weather and go for a walk.

좋은 날씨를 이용해서 산책을 가세요.

helpless

[adj] unable to protect oneself or to act without support from others

Helpless animals need our protection and care.

무력한 동물들은 우리의 보호와 보살핌이 필요합니다.

weave

[v] to twist and cross long pieces of material to make cloth, a carpet, a basket, etc.

She learned to weave colorful patterns into the fabric.

그녀는 천에 화려한 무늬를 짜는 법을 배웠어요.

equipment

[n] the tools, machines, etc. that are needed for a certain activity or purpose

The students need equipment for their science experiment.

학생들은 과학 실험을 위한 장비가 필요해요.

tragic

[adj] causing great sadness, often relating to death or suffering

The tragic accident left everyone in shock.

그 비극적인 사고는 모든 사람들을 충격에 빠뜨렸어요.

can't help but

to not be able to do anything else but

I can't help but smile when I see cute puppies.

귀여운 강아지들을 볼 때 나는 웃지 않을 수 없어요.

exhibition

[n] an event where objects such as paintings or photographs are shown to the public

The art exhibition featured paintings from local artists.

예술 전시회에는 지역 예술가들의 그림이 전시되었습니다.

ban

[v] to legally or officially say that something is not allowed

The school decided to ban cell phones during exams.

학교는 시험 중 휴대폰을 금지하기로 결정했습니다.

congress

[n] the group of people chosen to create laws for a nation, especially the US

The U.S. Congress meets in Washington D.C.

미국 의회는 워싱턴 D.C.에서 모입니다.

illegal

[adj] not allowed by law

The police arrested him for his illegal activities.

경찰은 그의 불법적인 활동으로 그를 체포했습니다.