v. 인정하다
Their contribution to the nation’s development should be acknowledged and respected.
adjust to
~에 적응하다
It must have been difficult for early immigrants to have adjusted to the new culture.
admire
v. 찬양하다
I’ve always admired French food culture.
advantage
n. 이점
What kinds of advantages does multiculturalism bring to a workplace?
advocate
n. 옹호자 Advocates of repatriation argue that historic treasures lose their significance when taken out of their native background.
appreciation
n. 감사
The groom prepares a box full of goods called ham and visits the bride’s house to show his appreciation before the wedding day.
as a whole
전체적으로
There is significant evidence that multiculturalism improves the intellectual level of the society as a whole.
assimilate
v. 받아들이다
It is our responsibility to assimilate foreigners into our society.
avoid
v. 피하다
Whenever I ask him about his personal life, he avoids giving me straight answers.
barrier
n. 장벽
The language barrier prevents them from pursuing various careers and from fully joining Korean society.
be exposed to
~에 노출되다
Simply being exposed to people from different cultures can broaden the minds of the citizens of multicultural societies.
bride
n. 신부
Traditionally the groom will make a trip to the bride’s house with a gift of betel nuts the day before the wedding and ask for the bride’s hand in marriage.
briefly
ad. 간단히
Is it all right if I tell you briefly about the wedding
culture of Vietnam?
broaden
v. 넓히다
Exchanging experiences with people from different cultures can broaden the minds of the citizens of multicultural societies.
coexist
v. 공존하다
They insist that different cultures cannot coexist.
colonial
a. 식민지의
Multiculturalism in the UK today also has a lot to do with the colonial history of the British Empire.
colonialism
n. 식민주의
However, works of art stolen during war and periods of colonialism are rarely returned.
comparable
a. 비교되는
Yunnori is comparable to chess in some ways, but it is much simpler than chess.
conflict
n. 분쟁
Without a tolerant, established system in a society, conflicts among people from diverse cultures and races can’t be avoided.
considerable
a. 상당한
The very idea of the United Kingdom involves a considerable degree of multiculturalism.
crunchy
a. 아삭아삭한
Yugwa is very tasty and crunchy on the outside.
democracy
n. 민주주의
Their beliefs laid the foundation for democracy and our appreciation for individual freedoms.
diplomat
n. 외교관
But also, there are people staying in Korea as foreign diplomats.
direct
a. 직접적인
Since Americans value privacy, you shouldn’t ask direct questions about their age, religion, income, or political beliefs.
diversity
n. 다양성
It is also said that a large amount of ethnic diversity can negatively affect social trust.
elaborate
a. 정교한
Chinese Peking opera is famous for the performers’ elaborate costumes and makeup.
emphasize
v. 강조하다
From what I remember, most palaces are designed to emphasize reputation and greatness.
ethnic
a. 민족의
I wonder how people from different ethnic backgrounds end up living in Korea.
evidence
n. 증거
There is significant evidence that multiculturalism improves the intellectual level of the society as a whole.
exceptional
a. 예외적인
The guides at the palace give you a tour of the whole place and the traditional music performance is exceptional.
exhibit
v. 전시하다
Some think that it’s better for cultural treasures to be exhibited in countries like the United States or France instead of their countries of origin.
export
v. 수출하다
Since these works of art were exported illegally, they can
be seen as stolen property.
favor
v. 편애하다
Changdeokgung Palace was highly favored by many
Joseon kings.
folklore
n. 민속, 전통 문화
Peking opera and changgeuk are based on traditional music, history, and folklore.
former
a. 이전의
A lot of people from former British colonies came and settled in the UK.
groom
n. 신랑
The groom prepares a box full of goods called ham.
ideal
a. 이상적인
Yunnori is ideal for groups of people as well.
immigrate
v. 이주하다
Some people immigrate for family reasons, such as getting married.
impractical
a. 비실용적인
It is the belief that utilitarian results should be our
focus, and not impractical ideas.
inspire
v. 고무하다
Interacting with people from diverse backgrounds will inspire new ideas.
interrupt
v. 방해하다
May I interrupt you for a second?
invaluable
a. 귀중한
This ring from my grandmother is invaluable to me.
involve
v. 포함하다
What does the ceremony involve?
limited
a. 제한된
The way I see it, foreign workers and their families have limited opportunities to learn Korean.
memorable
a. 기억에 남는
What was the most memorable thing you saw in
Beijing during your last trip?
multicultural
a. 다문화적인
There are several advantages to a multicultural
society.
notice
v. 알아차리다
Have you noticed that our town has become more
multicultural recently?
odd number
홀수
There are usually 5, 7, or 9 of these boxes because odd numbers are thought to bring good luck.
opponent
n. 상대 Opponents of repatriation argue that the issue of cultural property should not be focused on possession.
overhear
v. 엿듣다
I couldn’t help overhearing your conversation and it seems to be on a topic that interests me very much.
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