A Dictionary of the English Language

A Dictionary of
the English Language
A
a or A e noun, pl a’s or as or A’s or As
1
1:the first letter of the English alphabet 영어 알파벳의 첫째 글자
[count] a word that begins with an a [noncount] a word that begins
with a
2:a musical note or key referred to by the letter A 문자 A가 가리
키는 음이나 조(調)《가 음, 가 조》
:the sixth tone of a C-major scale 다
장조의 여섯 번째 음《라(음)》 [count] play/sing an A [noncount] a
song in the key of A
3 [count]:a grade that is given to a student for doing excellent
work 학업이 뛰어난 학생에게 주는 등급 ■ She got an A on the exam.
■ He’s an A student. [=a student who gets A’s for his schoolwork]
4 [noncount] — used to refer to the first of two or more people,
places, or things that are being considered 고려 중인 둘 이상의 사람
¥장소¥사물 중 첫 번째 것을 가리킬 때 씀《갑(甲)》■ If A, B, and C divide
the coins equally, how many does each person get?
an A for effort see EFFORT
exhibit A see 2EXHIBIT
from A to Z:including everything 모든 것을 포함해 ■ The book
is titled “Home Repairs From A to Z.”
from (point) A to (point) B:from one place to another 한 곳에
서 다른 곳으로 ■ I don’t care about the scenery. I’m only
interested in getting from A to B.
2a ə, e or an ən, n indefinite article a a는 자음 앞에 씀 ■ a
door ■ a human an은 모음 앞에 씀 ■ an icicle ■ an honor 철자가 모음
이라도 자음으로 발음되면 a를 쓰는 것에 유의 ■ a one ■ a union 약어의
첫 철자가 자음이라도 모음으로 발음되면 an 을 씀 ■ an FBI
investigation ■ an LCD display 단어의 첫 철자가 h이라도 첫 음절에
제1 강세가 오지 않는 경우에는 a 와 an 둘 다 씀 ■ a historic ■ an
historic
1 — used before singular nouns when the person or thing is being
mentioned for the first time 사람이나 사물을 처음 언급할 때 단수 명
사 앞에 씀 ■ There was a tree in the field. ■ A man walked past
him. ■ I heard a shout. ■ He bought a house, but this is not the
house he bought. ■ I ordered an apple and some cheese: I ate the
apple but not the cheese.
2 a — used like one before number words like hundred,
thousand, etc. hundred, thousand 같은 수사 앞에 1의 의미로 씀 ■
a hundred and twenty people ■ a million dollars ■ a dozen
doughnuts b — used like one before number words like third,
fortieth, etc. third, fortieth 같은 수사[서수] 앞에 …분의 1의 의미로
씀 ■ This is a [=one] third the size of that. c — used like one
before units of weight, measurement, etc. 도량형 단위 앞에 1의 의미
로 씀 ■ a pound or two [=one or two pounds] ■ a week or two
[=one or two weeks] ■ a foot and a half of water = one and a half
feet of water d:one single 단 하나:even one 단 하나도 — 부정문
에 씀 ■ They didn’t charge me a penny. [=they didn’t charge me
anything at all] ■ “Did she say anything about it?” “Not a word.”
3 — used before a word or phrase that indicates a type or class of
person or thing 사람이나 사물의 유형이나 부류를 나타내는 단어나 어
구 앞에 씀 ■ My uncle is a plumber. ■ Copper is a metal. ■ She’s a
very nice lady. — often used before noncount nouns that are
modified by an adjective or phrase 형용사 또는 어구가 수식하는 불
가산 명사 앞에 흔히 씀 ■ a torrential rain ■ She has a warmth that
puts people at ease. ■ I’ve always had a fondness for chocolate.
4 — used like any to refer in a general way to people or things 사
람이나 사물을 전반적으로 가리킬 때 any의 의미로 씀 ■ A person who
is sick can’t work well. [=people can’t work well if they are sick]
5 — used before a proper noun to indicate limited knowledge
about the person or thing being mentioned 언급되는 사람이나 사물
에 대해 별로 아는 것이 없다는 것을 나타내기 위해 고유 명사 앞에 씀 ■ A
Mr. Smith [=a man named Mr. Smith] called to ask about the job.
■ Among the towns of the area there is a Newton, I believe.
6 a — used before a proper noun that is acting as an example or
type 어떤 예나 유형이 되는 고유 명사 앞에 씀 ■ the attractions of a
Boston or a Cleveland ■ His friends say he’s an Einstein in regard
to science. b — used before the name of a day of the week to
refer to one occurrence of it 특정한 어느 한 요일을 가리켜 그 요일 이
름 앞에 씀 ■ My birthday falls on a Tuesday this year.
7 a — used before the name of a person (such as a famous artist)
when the name is being used to refer to something (such as a
painting) created by that person (유명한 예술가 같은) 사람이 창작한
(그림과 같은) 작품을 가리키기 위해 그 사람의 이름 앞에 씀 ■ The
museum recently purchased a Rembrandt. [=a painting by
Rembrandt] ■ My violin is a Stradivarius. b — used before a
family name to show that someone is a member of that family 누
군가가 어느 가족의 일원임을 나타내기 위해 가족의 성 앞에 씀《가(家)》■
Did you know that she’s a Kennedy?
8 — used before a proper noun referring to a person or thing that
has a particular quality 어떤 특성을 가진 사람이나 사물을 가리키는 고
유 명사 앞에 씀 ■ A triumphant Ms. Jones greeted her supporters.
[=Ms. Jones was triumphant when she greeted her supporters] ■
We were met at the door by an embarrassed Mr. Brown. [=Mr.
Brown was embarrassed when he met us at the door] ■ We had a
very mild January.
9 — used with words like bit and little to form phrases that
describe quantity, amount, or degree 수량이나 정도를 묘사하는 어구
의 일부로 bit나 little과 같은 단어 앞에 씀 ■ She felt a bit tired. ■ It’s
getting a little late.
10 — used in phrases that describe how often something occurs,
how fast something is going, etc. 뭔가가 얼마나 자주, 얼마나 빨리 진
행되는지 등을 묘사하는 어구에 씀《당(當)》■ They meet twice a week.
[=twice each week] ■ The car was traveling at a hundred miles an
[=per] hour.
1a- ə prefix
1:on … 위:in … 안:at …에 ■ abed
2:in (such) a state or condition (어떤) 상태나 조건에 있는 ■ afire
3:in (such) a manner (어떤) 방식으로 ■ aloud
4 old-fashioned:in the act or process of …을 하는 중에, …의 과정
중에 ■ gone a-hunting [=gone hunting]
2a- or an- prefix:not …이 아닌:without …이 없는 ■ asexual
AA abbr 1 Alcoholics Anonymous 2 Brit Automobile
Association
AAA abbr, US American Automobile Association
1aah b interj — used to express pleasure, surprise, or happiness
기쁨, 놀람 또는 행복을 표현하기 위해 씀 ■ Aah, that feels good.
2aah verb aahs; aahed; aahing [no obj] informal:to express
amazement, joy, or surprise 감탄, 즐거움 또는 놀람을 표현하다 —
ooh and aah라는 어구로 씀 ■ We all oohed and aahed at/over the
fireworks.
– aah noun, pl aahs [count] the oohs and aahs of the crowd
aard•vark bdvbk noun, pl -varks [count]:a large
African animal that has a long nose and that eats ants and other
insects 코가 길고, 개미를 비롯한 곤충을 잡아먹는 아프리카의 큰 동물
《땅돼지》
AARP abbr, US American Association of Retired Persons
ab b noun, pl abs [count] informal:any one of the muscles
that cover a person’s stomach 사람의 위를 감싸고 있는 근육:an
abdominal muscle 복부 근육 — 대개 복수형 ■ an athlete doing
exercises to tone his abs
ab. abbr about
aback
aback əbk adv:by surprise 놀라서 — taken aback이라는
A
어구로 씀 ■ She was taken aback [=she was very surprised] by his
rude response. ■ He was taken aback [=shocked, startled] when
he saw their house.
aba•cus bəkəs noun, pl
-cus•es also -ci -sa [count]
:a device used for counting and
calculating by sliding small balls
or beads along rods or in grooves
주판
ab•a•lo•ne bəloni noun,
abacus
pl -nes [count, noncount]:a
type of shellfish that is eaten as food and that has a shell that is
lined with a hard white material (called mother-of-pearl) 식용 조개
의 일종으로, 껍데기 안에 희고 단단한 층(즉 진주층)이 있음《전복》
1aban•don əbndən verb -dons; -doned; -don•ing [+
obj]
1 a:to leave and never return to (someone who needs protection
or help) (보호나 도움이 필요한 사람)을 떠나서 다시는 돌아오지 않다
《(저)버리다》■ The child had been abandoned (by his parents) as an
infant. ■ He abandoned his family. b:to leave and never return
to (something) (뭔가)를 미련없이 버리다 ■ abandon property ■ They
abandoned the car on a back road. ■ That house was abandoned
years ago.
2:to leave (a place) because of danger 위험하기 때문에 (장소)를 떠
나다 ■ The approaching fire forced hundreds of people to abandon
their homes. ■ The officer refused to abandon his post. a
abandon ship 침몰하는 배에서 떠나다 ■ The captain gave the order
to abandon ship. 이 어구는 때때로 비유적으로 씀 ■ The company is
doing poorly, and many investors have decided to abandon ship.
[=to sell their stock in the company]
3:to stop supporting or helping (someone or something) …에 대
한 지원이나 도움을 중단하다 ■ The policy abandons the most
vulnerable members of society. ■ She abandoned the party not
long after the election.
4:to stop doing or having (something) (뭔가)를 하거나 갖기를 중단
하다:to give up (something) completely (뭔가)를 완전히 포기하다 ■
We abandoned hope of ever going back. ■ He abandoned the
principles that he once fought hard to defend. ■ She had to
abandon her plans for a vacation. ■ Play was abandoned because
of the bad weather.
abandon yourself to literary:to allow yourself to be fully
controlled or affected by (something, such as a strong emotion)
(강렬한 감정 같은 것)에 완전히 빠지거나 영향을 받게 되다 ■ He
abandoned himself to despair. [=he was overcome by despair]
– aban •don•ment əbndənmənt noun [noncount] the
abandonment of a child/home
2 abandon noun [noncount]:a feeling or attitude of wild or
complete freedom 제멋대로이거나 완전히 자유로운 감정이나 태도《자
유분방, 방종》■ They all danced with (wild) abandon. ■ She decided
with reckless abandon [=in a very wild and reckless way] to
quit her job and move to Tahiti.
aban•doned əbndənd adj
1 a:left without needed protection or care 필요한 보호나 돌봄을
받지 못하고 버려진《버림받은》■ an abandoned baby b:left by the
owner 주인이 버린《버려진》 ■ an abandoned house/car c:no
longer held or thought of 더 이상 지니고 있거나 생각하지 않는:
given up 포기한 ■ abandoned [=forsaken] hopes/dreams
2 [more ~; most ~] literary:wild and uncontrolled 제멋대로 아무
렇게나 하는《방자한》■ abandoned behavior ■ He led a reckless and
abandoned life and died young.
abase əbes verb abas•es; abased; abas•ing
abase yourself formal:to behave in a way that makes you
seem lower or less deserving of respect 굽실거리거나 비굴하게 굴
다 ■ politicians abasing themselves before wealthy businessmen
abashed əbt adj [more ~; most ~]:embarrassed or
ashamed 당황하거나 창피해하는 ■ She seemed a little abashed when
they asked about her job. — opposite UNABASHED
abate əbet verb abates; abat•ed; abat•ing [no obj]:to
become weaker 약해지다:to decrease in strength 강도가 줄다 ■ We
waited for the wind/storm to abate. ■ The excitement has abated.
– abate•ment əbetmənt noun, pl -ments [noncount] The
violence has continued without abatement. [count] a tax
abatement [=an amount by which a tax is reduced]
ab•at•toir bətwb noun, pl -toirs [count] chiefly Brit:
SLAUGHTERHOUSE
ab•bess bəs noun, pl -bess•es [count]:a woman who is
the head of a convent 수녀원장
ab•bey bi noun, pl -beys [count]
1 a:a monastery run by an abbot 수도원장이 관할하는 수도원 b:
2
abeyance
a convent run by an abbess 수녀원장이 관할하는 수녀원
2:a church that is connected to other buildings where monks or
nuns live or once lived 수사나 수녀가 살고 있거나 한때 살았던 건물에
딸린 교회 ■ Westminster Abbey
ab•bot bət noun, pl -bots [count]:a man who is the head
of a monastery 수도원장
abbr or abbr. abbr abbreviation
ab•bre•vi•ate əbriviet verb -ates; -at•ed; -at•ing [+
obj]:to make (something) shorter (뭔가)를 짧게 줄이다 ■ He gave
us an abbreviated [=shortened] account of his travels.; 특히:to
reduce (a word or name) to a shorter form (단어나 이름)을 짧게 줄이
다《줄여 쓰다》■ You can abbreviate the word “building” as “bldg.”
■ “United States of America” is commonly abbreviated to/as
“USA.”
ab•bre•vi•a•tion əbrivieən noun, pl -tions [count]:a
shortened form of a word or name that is used in place of the full
word or name 온전한 단어나 이름 대신 쓰는 단어나 이름의 단축형《약어,
약자》■ “USA” is an abbreviation of/for “United States of America.”
1ABC ebisi noun, pl ABCs or ABC’s
1:the letters of the English alphabet 영어 알파벳 글자《알파벳》
[plural] (US) We learned our ABC’s. [singular] (Brit) We
learned our ABC.
2:the most basic or important information about a subject 어떤 주
제에 대한 가장 기초적이거나 중요한 지식《기본》 [plural] (US) learning
the ABC’s of wine [singular] (Brit) learning the ABC of wine
(as) easy as ABC see 1EASY
2ABC abbr 1 American Broadcasting Corporation a ABC는 미국
의 주요 텔레비전 방송망 가운데 하나임 2 Australian Broadcasting
Corporation
ab•di•cate bdket verb -cates; -cat•ed; -cat•ing
1:to leave the position of being a king or queen 왕이나 여왕의 지
위에서 물러나다《퇴위하다》 [no obj] The king was forced to abdicate.
[+ obj] The king abdicated the throne.
2 [+ obj] formal:to fail to do what is required by (a duty or
responsibility) (의무나 책임)을 이행하지 않다 ■ The government
abdicated [=abandoned] its responsibility to provide a good
education to all citizens.
– ab •di•ca•tion bdkeən noun, pl -tions [count,
noncount]
ab•do•men bdəmən noun, pl -mens [count]
1:the part of the body below the chest that contains the stomach
and other organs 위장 및 다른 기관이 있는 가슴 아래 부위《복부》—
see picture at HUMAN
2:the rear part of an insect’s body 곤충의 몸통 뒷부분《복부》
– ab•dom•i•nal bdbmən adj ■ abdominal pain/surgery ■
abdominal muscles
ab•duct bdkt verb -ducts; -duct•ed; -duct•ing [+
obj]:to take (someone) away from a place by force (사람)을 강제
로 다른 곳으로 데려가다《납치하다》■ He was abducted [=kidnapped]
from his home. ■ She claims that she was abducted by aliens.
[=that she was carried away in a spaceship by creatures from
another world]
– ab •duct•ee bdkti noun, pl -tees [count] alien
abductees [=people who say they were abducted by creatures
from another world] – ab •duc•tion bdkən noun, pl
-tions [count] abductions of children [noncount] an increase
in the incidence of child abduction – ab•duc•tor bdkt
noun, pl -tors [count] She managed to escape from her
abductors.
abed əbd adv, literary:lying in a bed 잠자리에 누워 ■ Though
it was long past sunup, she was still abed.
ab•er•rant əberənt adj [more ~; most ~] formal:different
from the usual or natural type 평범하거나 자연스러운 유형이 아닌《일
탈적인》
:unusual or abnormal 유별나거나 비정상적인《정도에서 벗어난》
■ aberrant behavior
ab•er•ra•tion bəreən noun, pl -tions:something
(such as a problem or a type of behavior) that is unusual or
unexpected 이례적이거나 의외의 (문제나 행동 같은) 것《일탈, 탈선》
[count] For her, such a low grade on an exam was an aberration.
[noncount] a study of sexual aberration
abet əbt verb abets; abet•ted; abet•ting [+ obj] formal:
to help, encourage, or support someone in a criminal act 어떤 사람
의 범죄 행위를 돕거나 부추기거나 지원하다《방조하다》■ She abetted
the thief in his getaway. ■ Did he abet the commission of a crime?
■ Their actions were shown to abet terrorism. ■ She is charged
with aiding and abetting [=helping and encouraging] the thief
in his getaway.
abey•ance əbejəns noun
in abeyance formal:in a temporary state of being stopped 일시
중단[유보]된 ■ The plans are in abeyance. = The plans are being
abhor
held in abeyance. [=the plans are not now being used]
ab•hor əbho verb, 진행형으로는 쓰지 않음 -hors; -horred;
-hor•ring [+ obj] formal:to dislike (someone or something)
very much …을 몹시 싫어하다《혐오하다》 ■ They abhor [=hate,
loathe] violence/racism. ■ She simply abhors [=despises] exercise
and hates to diet.
– ab•hor•rence əbhorəns noun [noncount] their abhorrence
of violence/racism
ab•hor•rent əbhorənt adj [more ~; most ~] formal:
causing or deserving strong dislike or hatred 혐오감을 자아내는, 질
색할 만한 ■ She finds violence in films abhorrent. ■ It was an
abhorrent crime. [=a contemptible crime] — 때때로 + to ■ The
thought of failing is abhorrent to him. [=he hates the thought of
failing]
abide əbad verb abides; abid•ed; abid•ing
1 [+ obj]:to accept or bear (someone or something bad,
unpleasant, etc.) (좋지 않거나 불쾌한 대상 등)을 받아들이거나 견디다
《참다》— 대개 부정문에 씀 ■ I can’t abide his bad moods. [=(more
commonly) I can’t stand his bad moods; I hate his bad moods]
2 [no obj] old-fashioned + literary a past tense also abode:to
stay or live somewhere 어떤 곳에 머무르거나 살다 ■ abide in the
house of the Lord b:to remain or continue 남다, 지속하다 ■ a
love that abided till the end of their lives
abide by [phrasal verb] abide by (something):to accept and
be guided by (something) (뭔가)를 받아들이고 따르다《지키다, 준수하
다》
:OBEY ■ We have to abide by the rules. ■ They promise to
abide by our decision.
abid•ing əbadŋ adj, 항상 명사 앞에 씀 [more ~; most ~]
formal:continuing for a long time 오래 지속되는:not changing
변치 않는 ■ She has an abiding [=lasting] love of art. ■ They
enjoyed an abiding [=enduring] friendship.
abil•i•ty əbləti noun, pl -ties:the power or skill to do
something 어떤 일을 할 능력¥기량 [count] a young woman with
many remarkable musical/artistic/athletic abilities — 흔히 뒤에 to
+ 동사가 나옴 ■ a teacher with an ability to inspire his students ■
Does he have the ability [=authority] to fire employees? ■ a
writer’s ability [=capability, capacity] to interest readers
[noncount] a young woman of great musical/artistic/athletic
ability ■ She has shown some ability with foreign languages. ■ He
always works to the best of his ability. [=as well as he can]
-abil•i•ty also -ibil•i•ty noun suffix:ability, fitness, or likeliness
to act or be acted on in (such) a way (특정한) 방식으로 하거나 이루
어질 수 있는 능력¥적합성¥가능성 ■ readability ■ excitability ■
compatibility ■ visibility
ab•ject b
kt adj [more ~; most ~]
1:extremely bad or severe 아주 나쁜¥비참한 ■ They live in abject
misery/poverty. ■ The project ended in abject [=complete, utter]
failure.
2 a:very humble 매우 겸손한:feeling or showing shame 창피해
하는 ■ He offered an abject apology. b:very weak 매우 약한:
lacking courage or strength 용기나 담력이 없는《소심한》 ■ She
thought he was an abject coward.
– ab•ject•ly b
ktli adv ■ abjectly apologetic
ab•jure b
u verb -jures; -jured; -jur•ing [+ obj]
formal:to reject (something) formally (뭔가)를 공식적으로 거부하
다 ■ He abjured [=renounced] allegiance to his native country.
ablaze əblez adj, 명사 앞에는 쓰지 않음
1:in the process of burning 불타고 있는:on fire 불이 붙은 ■ The
house was ablaze. ■ Lightning set the building ablaze.
2:glowing with light, color, or emotion 빛이나 색깔이 강해진, 감
정이 격해진 — 흔히 + with ■ The valley was ablaze with fall
foliage. ■ Her eyes were ablaze [=blazing] with anger.
able ebəl adj
1 명사 앞에는 쓰지 않음 a:having the power, skill, money, etc., that
is needed to do something 어떤 일을 하는 데 필요한 힘, 재능, 돈 등이
있는《…할 수 있는》■ He will buy a new car as soon as he is able. —
대개 뒤에 to + 동사가 나옴 ■ He will buy a new car as soon as he is
able to do so. ■ Is he able to swim? [=can he swim?] ■ They
weren’t able to afford a vacation. [=they were unable to afford a
vacation] ■ I was so tired that I was barely/hardly able to get out
of bed. ■ A weight lifter is able to lift [=can lift] a very heavy
weight. b:not prevented from doing something 어떤 일을 하는
데 방해받지 않는:having the freedom or opportunity to do
something 어떤 일을 할 자유나 기회가 있는 ■ Come for a visit when
you are able (to). — 대개 뒤에 to + 동사가 나옴 ■ Will you be able
to visit soon? ■ We were able to leave at noon. c — used to say
that the quality or condition of something makes something
possible 특성이나 조건상 어떤 일이 가능하다고 말할 때 씀 ■ a car that
is able to hold [=can hold] five people ■ The car wasn’t able to be
repaired. [=could not be repaired]
3
aboriginal
2 abler; ablest [also more ~; most ~]:having skill or talent 기
술이나 재능이 있는《유능한, 능란한》■ He turned out to be an able
editor/leader/soldier. ■ She is one of the ablest lawyers in the
firm.
-able also -ible adj suffix
1:fit for or worthy of being …에 적합한, …할 만한《자격 있는》■
lovable ■ collectible
2:likely to or capable of …할 것 같은, …할 수 있는 ■ breakable ■
perishable
3:having a certain quality 어떤 특징을 가진 ■ knowledgeable ■
peaceable
able–bod•ied ebəlbbdid adj [more ~; most ~]:having a
healthy and strong body 건강하고 튼튼한 신체를 가진:physically fit
몸이 건강한 ■ We need several able-bodied men and women to
help with the project.
ab•lu•tion əbluən noun, pl -tions [count] formal:the act
of washing yourself 자기 몸을 씻는 일《목욕》— 대개 복수형 ■ ritual
ablutions before prayers ■ (humorous) He performed his daily
ablutions [=he washed himself] before having breakfast.
ab•nor•mal bnoməl adj [more ~; most ~]:different
from what is normal or average 정상이나 평균에서 벗어난《비정상적
인》
:unusual especially in a way that causes problems 특히 문제가
될 정도로 유별난 ■ abnormal behavior ■ The results of the blood
test were abnormal.
– ab •nor•mal•ly adv ■ behave abnormally ■ The cells grew
abnormally quickly.
ab•nor•mal•i•ty bnmləti noun, pl -ties:something
that is not usual, expected, or normal 특이하거나 예상 밖의 또는 정
상이 아닌 것《이상》
:something that is abnormal 비정상적인 것
[count] The test results showed several genetic abnormalities.
[noncount] There was some abnormality in his vision.
1aboard əbod adv:on, onto, or within a train, a ship, an
airplane, etc. 기차, 배, 비행기 등에 탑승해 ■ He climbed aboard just
as the train was leaving. ■ Everyone aboard was injured in the
accident. a All aboard! 배나 기차가 출발 준비가 되었으니 탑승하라
고 승객에게 외치는 말임
2aboard prep:on or into (a train, ship, etc.) (기차, 배 등)에 탑승하
고 ■ We went aboard (the) ship. ■ She got aboard [=on board] the
train.
1 abode əbod noun, pl abodes [count] formal +
humorous:the place where someone lives 사람이 사는 곳 — 대개
단수형 ■ The cottage became their abode [=home] for the summer.
■ Welcome to my humble abode. — 흔히 법률 용어로 씀 ■ How
long has this been his principal place of abode? [=the place
where he usually lives] ■ He has no fixed abode. [=no home, no
permanent address]
2abode past tense of ABIDE 2a
abol•ish əbbl verb -ish•es; -ished; -ish•ing [+ obj]:to
officially end or stop (something, such as a law) (법률 같은 것)을 공
식적으로 끝내거나 중단시키다《폐지하다》
:to completely do away
with (something) (뭔가)를 완전히 없애다 ■ abolish slavery/apartheid
■ He is in favor of abolishing the death penalty.
ab•o•li•tion bəl noun [noncount]:the act of officially
ending or stopping something 어떤 것을 공식적으로 끝내거나 중단시
키는 것《폐지》
:the act of abolishing something 철폐 ■ the abolition
of a law; 구체적으로:the act of abolishing slavery 노예 제도 폐지 ■
a proponent of abolition
ab•o•li•tion•ist bəlst noun, pl -ists [count]:a
person who wants to stop or abolish slavery 노예 제도를 중단시키거
나 폐지하려고 하는 사람《노예제폐지론자》
A–bomb ebbm noun, pl -bombs [count]:ATOMIC BOMB
abom•i•na•ble əbbmənəbəl adj [more ~; most ~]
formal:very bad or unpleasant 몹시 나쁘거나 불쾌한 ■ It was an
abominable crime. ■ We had abominable [=terrible] weather all
week. ■ His behavior was abominable.
– abom•i•na•bly əbbmənəbli adv ■ He behaved abominably.
abom•i•nate əbbmənet verb -nates; -nat•ed; -nat•ing
[+ obj] formal:to feel great hatred for (someone or something)
…을 몹시 미워하다:ABHOR ■ a politician who is revered by his
supporters and abominated by his enemies
abom•i•na•tion əbbməneən noun, pl -tions [count]:
something that causes disgust or hatred 혐오스럽거나 증오스러운 것
■ Some people view the sculpture as art while others see it as an
abomination.
1ab•orig•i•nal bər
ən adj, 항상 명사 앞에 씀
1:of or relating to the people and things that have been in a
region from the earliest time 어느 지역에 가장 일찍부터 존재해 온 사
람과 사물의 또는 그와 관련된《원주민의, 원시적인》 ■ aboriginal
[=native] plant species ■ aboriginal tribes/customs/art
2:of or relating to the native people of Australia 오스트레일리아
A
aboriginal
A
원주민의 또는 그와 관련된:of or relating to Australian aborigines
오스트레일리아 토착민의 또는 그와 관련된 ■ the aboriginal peoples
of Australia
2aboriginal noun, pl -nals [count]:ABORIGINE
ab•orig•i•ne bər
əni noun, pl -nes [count]
1:a member of the original people to live in an area 어느 지역의
원주민의 일원 ■ North American aborigines [=natives]
2 or Aborigine:a member of any of the native peoples of
Australia 오스트레일리아에 사는 모든 원주민의 일원
abort əbot verb aborts; abort•ed; abort•ing
1 [+ obj]:to end a pregnancy deliberately by causing the death
of the fetus 고의로 태아를 죽게 해 임신한 상태를 중단시키다《낙태시키
다》■ They decided to abort the pregnancy. ■ abort a fetus
2:to stop something before it is completed because of problems
or danger 문제나 위험 때문에 완료되기 전에 중단하다 [+ obj] abort
the launch of a rocket ■ abort a computer program ■ I suggest that
you abort the project. ■ The mission had to be aborted. [no obj]
When problems occurred during the launch, it was necessary to
abort.
– aborted adj ■ an aborted mission ■ He made several aborted
[=abortive] attempts to escape.
abor•tion əboən noun, pl -tions:a medical procedure
used to end a pregnancy and cause the death of the fetus 태아를 죽
게 해 임신한 상태를 중단시키는 의료 절차《낙태》 [count] a doctor
who performs abortions ■ She chose to have/get an abortion.
[noncount] demonstrators opposed to abortion ■ abortion
laws/rights
abor•tive əbotv adj:failing to achieve the desired result
바라는 결과를 얻지 못한:not successful 성공적이 아닌 ■ He made
several abortive [=aborted] attempts to escape. ■ an abortive coup
abound əband verb abounds; abound•ed; abound•ing
[no obj]:to be present in large numbers or in great quantity 수나
양이 많다 ■ a business in which opportunities abound [=a business
in which there are many opportunities] ■ They live in a region
where oil abounds.
abound in/with [phrasal verb] abound in/with
(something):to be filled with (something) (어떤 것)이 가득하
다:to contain a very large amount of (something) (어떤 것)이 매
우 많이 들어 있다 ■ They live in a region that abounds in/with oil.
■ a stream abounding in/with fish
1about əbat adv
1 a:almost or nearly 거의, 대략 ■ We’re about ready to go. ■ I’m
about starved. ■ Are you about finished? ■ This one is about as
bad as that one. ■ That’s about all I know at this point. ■ It’s about
time to go. ■ That’s about all the time we have. ■ We tried just
about everything we could think of. ■ “Is there anything else to
do?” “No, that’s about it/all.” [=that’s it/all; there is nothing
else to do] b — used to indicate that a number, amount, time,
etc., is not exact or certain 부정확하거나 불확실한 수, 양, 시간 등을
가리킬 때 씀 ■ The repair should cost about [=approximately,
roughly] $200. ■ We should leave in about 10 minutes. ■ We got
home at about 8 o’clock. = (US) We got home around about 8
o’clock. = (Brit) We got home round about 8 o’clock. [=it was
approximately 8 o’clock when we got home]
2:very close to doing something 뭔가를 막 하려고 하는 — 뒤에 to
+ 동사가 나옴 ■ He is about to leave. [=he will be leaving very
soon] ■ We’re about to join our friends for dinner. ■ Their daughter
is about to graduate from college. — often used with not to stress
that someone will not do something 흔히 not과 함께 써서 어떤 일을
하지 않을 것임을 강조함 ■ I’m not about to quit. [=I am not going to
quit; I will not quit]
3 chiefly Brit a:in many different directions 사방으로 ■ They
wandered about [=around] for several hours. b:in many different
places 여기저기에 ■ People were standing about [=around], talking
quietly in small groups. ■ His tools were scattered about [=around]
carelessly. c:in or near a particular area or place 특정한 지역이
나 장소에 또는 그 근처에 ■ There was no one about. [=there was no
one around; there was no one there]
4:in the opposite direction 반대 방향으로 ■ turn about [=(more
commonly) around] ■ The captain ordered us to bring the ship
about.
2about prep
1 a — used to indicate the object of a thought, feeling, or action
생각¥감정¥행동의 대상을 가리킬 때 씀 ■ There has been a lot of anger
about [=concerning] the decision. ■ We did something about the
problems. ■ That’s what I like about you. ■ What are you so
pleased about? ■ I’m worried about her. ■ I forgot all about it. ■
There’s a question about [=as to] how the problem should be
fixed. b — used to indicate the subject of something said or
written 말이나 글의 주제를 가리킬 때 씀《…에 대해》■ I spoke about
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above
my past. ■ She told me all about her vacation. ■ What’s he
yammering about now? = (Brit) What’s he on about now? ■
books about birds ■ a novel about Spain
2:as part of (someone or something) …이 가진《…에(게)는》 ■
There is a mature wisdom about her. [=she has a quality of
mature wisdom] ■ What was the most exciting thing about your
vacation? [=what part of your vacation was most exciting?] ■
There’s something weird about that guy. [=that guy is weird]
3 — used to indicate the most important or basic part or purpose
of something 어떤 것의 가장 중요하거나 기본적인 부분 또는 목적을 가
리키는 데 씀 ■ A good marriage is (all) about trust. [=trust is the
most important part of a good marriage] ■ The work he does is all
about helping young people.
4:near or not far from (something) in time (뭔가)로부터 시간적으
로 가까운, 머지않은 ■ a night about [=around] midsummer
5 a:in the area near to (something or someone) …에 가까운 곳에
■ Fish are abundant about [=around] the reefs. b:over or in
different parts of (a place) (어떤 곳)의 전체에 또는 여기저기에 ■ He
traveled all about [=around] the country. ■ He’s a well-known
figure about [=around, throughout] the town. c:on every side
of (something or someone) …의 사방에¥사방으로 ■ A crowd
gathered about [=around] him. ■ They wrapped the blanket about
[=around] her.
6 a — used to say that something is done quickly or slowly 어떤
일을 빨리 또는 천천히 한다고 말할 때 씀 ■ He was slow about doing
his work. [=he did his work slowly] ■ If you’re going to do that,
you need to be quick about it. [=you need to do it quickly] b
chiefly Brit:in the act or process of doing (something) (뭔가)를 하
는 행동¥과정 중에 ■ Do it well while you’re about it. [=while you’re
at it] ■ He seems to know what he’s about. [=to know what he’s
doing]
how about see 1HOW
what about see 1WHAT
3about adj
out and about see 1OUT
1above əbv adv
1:in or to a higher place 위에, 위로 ■ They stood under the tree
and looked at the branches above. [=overhead] ■ The stars shone
above. [=in the sky] ■ The stairs lead above [=upstairs] to the
bedrooms. ■ up above and down below a above와 모든 면에서 의
미가 반대인 것은 below임
2:in or to a higher rank or number 더 높은 등급이나 더 큰 수에¥수
로 ■ Students in the grade above [=in the next grade] study
algebra. ■ Groups of six and above [=of six or more] need
reservations. ■ a game that is suitable for children at/of age 10 and
above [=older]
3:above zero 0 위에《영상에》 ■ Temperatures range from 5
below to 5 above.
4:higher, further up, or earlier on the same page or on a
preceding page 같은 페이지의 위나 앞에 또는 이전 페이지에:at a
previous point in the same document 같은 문서의 앞부분에 ■ Write
to us at the address shown above. [=at the above address] ■
Except as noted above, all the information can be verified. ■ the
person named above = the above-named person
from above 1:from a higher place or position 위로부터 ■ It
looks like a cross when viewed from above. 2:from someone
with greater power or authority 더 큰 권한이나 권위를 가진 사람으
로부터 ■ waiting for orders from above
2above prep
1:in or to a higher place than (something) (어떤 것)보다 위에 또는
위로:OVER ■ He raised his arms above his head. ■ They hung a
mirror above the mantel. ■ We rented an apartment above a
restaurant. — opposite BELOW
2:greater in number, quantity, or size than (something) (어떤 것)
보다 수나 양이 많거나 크기가 더 큰:more than (something) (어떤 것)
이상인 ■ Temperatures were above average all week. ■ men above
50 years old — opposite BELOW
3 a:to a greater degree or extent than (something) (어떤 것)보다
정도나 범위가 더 크게 ■ She values her private time above her fame.
b:in a higher or more important position than (something) (어떤
것)보다 더 높거나 중요한 위치에 ■ He puts his child’s needs above
his own. — opposite BELOW
4:having more importance or power than (someone) (누군가)보다
더 중요하거나 권한이 많은:having a higher rank than (someone)
(누군가)보다 지위가 높은 ■ A captain is above a lieutenant. [=a
captain outranks a lieutenant] ■ Who is above him in that
department? — opposite BELOW
5:too important for (something) 너무 중요해서 (어떤 것)을 받을 수
없는:not able to be affected by (something) (어떤 것)에 영향을 받
을 수 없는 ■ She thinks that she’s above criticism/suspicion. [=that
above
she cannot be criticized/suspected] — see also above the law at
LAW
6:too good for (some type of behavior, work, etc.) 너무 훌륭해서
(어떤 행동이나 일 등)을 할 수 없는 ■ I thought you were above lying
to people. [=I thought such dishonest behavior was beneath you]
■ He was not above cheating when it served his purposes. [=he
would cheat when it served his purposes] ■ Does she think she’s
above that kind of work? [=does she think that kind of work is
beneath her?]
7:more loudly and clearly than (another sound) (다른 소리)보다
더 크고 분명히 ■ I heard the whistle above [=over] the roar of the
crowd.
above all:as the most important thing 가장 중요한 것으로《무엇보
다도》
:ESPECIALLY ■ Above all, we must consider what is best
for the children.
above and beyond: far beyond what is required by
(something, such as a duty) (의무 같은 것)이 요구하는 것보다 훨씬
더 ■ He went above and beyond the call of duty. [=he did more
than his duty required him to do]
get above yourself chiefly Brit:to think you are more
important than you really are 자신을 실제보다 높이 평가하다《자기
분수를 모르다》■ We are pleased by his success, but we worry that
he might be getting above himself.
over and above see 2OVER
3above adj:mentioned at an earlier point in the same document
같은 문서의 앞부분에 언급한:written above 상기의 ■ You can
contact me at the above address. [=at the address shown above]
the above:something that is mentioned at an earlier point in
the same document 같은 문서의 앞부분에 언급한 것 ■ If any of the
above is incorrect, please let me know. ■ Contact any of the
above [=any of the people mentioned above] for more
information. ■ The correct answer is “none of the above.”
above•board əbvbod adj [more ~; most ~]:open,
honest, and legal 숨김없고 정직하고 합법적인《공명정대한》 ■ The
committee tried to be fair and aboveboard in its hiring. ■ an
aboveboard and responsible proposal ■ She acted in a completely
open and aboveboard way.
above•ground əbvgrand adj, US:located or occurring
above the ground 땅 위에 있는, 땅 위에서 일어나는《지상의》■ an
aboveground swimming pool ■ aboveground nuclear tests —
compare INGROUND, UNDERGROUND; see also above ground at
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GROUND
ab•ra•ca•dab•ra brəkədbrə interj — used as a word
with magical power by a performer doing a magic trick 주술사가
술법을 부리면서 주문으로 씀 ■ The magician said “Abracadabra!”
and the coin disappeared!
abrade əbred verb abrades; abrad•ed; abrad•ing [+
obj]:to damage (something) by rubbing, grinding, or scraping
(뭔가)를 문지르거나 갈거나 긁어서 손상을 입히다《벗겨지게 하다, 찰과상을
입히다》■ skin abraded by shaving
abra•sion əbreən noun, pl -sions
1 [count]:an injury caused by something that rubs or scrapes
against the skin 피부가 문질러지거나 긁혀서 입은 상처《찰과상》■ She
fell and suffered cuts, bruises, and abrasions [=scrapes] on her
legs.
2 [noncount]:the act or process of damaging or wearing away
something by rubbing, grinding, or scraping 문지르거나 갈거나 긁
어서 손상을 입히거나 닳게 하는 행동¥과정《마모》■ abrasion of rocks
by wind and water
1abra•sive əbresv adj [more ~; most ~]
1 a:causing damage or wear by rubbing, grinding, or scraping
문지르거나 갈거나 긁어서 손상을 입히거나 닳게 하는:of or relating to
abrasion 마모의, 마모와 관련된 ■ The waves had an abrasive action
on the rocks. b:having a rough quality 거칠거칠한 ■ an abrasive
surface:used for rubbing something to make it smooth or shiny
물체를 매끄럽거나 윤기나게 하려고 문지르는 데 쓰는 ■ an abrasive
material ■ an abrasive cleaner
2:very unpleasant or irritating 매우 불쾌하고 신경에 거슬리는 ■ He
offended people with his abrasive [=irritating, grating]
manner/personality. ■ abrasive [=rude, offensive] comments
– abra•sive•ly adv ■ an abrasively obnoxious manner/personality
– abra•sive•ness noun [noncount]
2abrasive noun, pl -sives [count]:a substance that is used for
rubbing something to make it smooth, shiny, or clean 물체를 매끄
럽거나 윤기나거나 깨끗이 하려고 문지르는 데 쓰는 물질:an abrasive
substance 연마제
abreast əbrst adv — used to describe two or more people
or things that are next to each other in a line 둘 이상의 사람이나 사
물이 한 줄에 나란히 있는 것을 묘사하는 데 씀 ■ columns/rows of five
men abreast = columns/rows of men five abreast ■ with seats two
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absence
abreast on each side of the aisle
abreast of 1:next to (someone or something) …의 옆에 나란히
■ Another runner drew abreast of her. [=drew alongside her]
2:aware of or informed about (new occurrences, facts, etc.) (새
로운 일, 사실 등)을 알고 있거나 알게 된 ■ She is always abreast of
the latest political news. ■ He likes to keep/stay abreast of the
news.
abridge əbr
verb abridg•es; abridged; abridg•ing [+
obj]
1:to shorten (a book, a play, etc.) by leaving out some parts (책,
연극 등)의 일부를 생략해서 줄이다《요약하다》■ abridge a dictionary
by omitting rare/uncommon words — see also UNABRIDGED
2 formal:to lessen the strength or effect of (something, such as a
right) (권리 같은 것)의 힘이나 영향을 줄이다《약하게 하다》■ unlawful
attempts to abridge [=curtail, weaken] freedom of speech
– abridged adj ■ an abridged dictionary ■ an abridged edition/
version of a novel – abridg •ment or abridge•ment
əbr
mənt noun, pl -ments [count] an abridgment of a
book ■ an abridgment of their right to freedom of speech
[noncount] a dictionary shortened by abridgment
abroad əbrbd adv
1:in or to a foreign country 외국에서, 외국으로 ■ an actress who is
popular both here and abroad ■ both at home and abroad ■ He
hopes to study/travel/work/go abroad next year. ■ The family
came here from abroad [=from a foreign country] three years
ago.
2 formal:going from one person to the next 이 사람에게서 저 사람
에게로 퍼지는《유포되는》
:talked about or known about by many
people 많은 사람이 이야기하거나 알고 있는《널리 퍼진》■ There are
rumors abroad that the company is in trouble. ■ A feeling of unease
has been abroad these last few weeks.
3 old-fashioned:away from your home 자신의 집 밖에서《바깥에》
■ She doesn’t go walking abroad [=outside] at night.
ab•ro•gate brəget verb -gates; -gat•ed; -gat•ing [+
obj] formal
1:to end or cancel (something) in a formal and official way (어
떤 것)을 공식적으로 중지시키거나 폐지하다《폐기하다》■ abrogate a
law ■ abrogate a treaty
2:to fail to do what is required by (something, such as a
responsibility) (책임 같은 것)이 요구하는 일을 하지 않다 ■ The
company’s directors are accused of abrogating their responsibilities.
– ab •ro•ga•tion brəgeən noun, pl -tions [count,
noncount]
abrupt əbrpt adj [more ~; most ~]
1:very sudden and not expected 매우 갑작스럽고 예상치 못한 ■
There was an abrupt change in the weather. ■ The road came to
an abrupt end. ■ The storm caused an abrupt power failure.
2 a:talking to other people in a very brief and unfriendly way 다
른 사람에게 매우 짧고 퉁명스럽게 말하는 ■ He is friendly with
customers but abrupt (in his dealings) with his employees. ■ She
has an abrupt manner. b:rudely brief 무례히 짧은 ■ an abrupt
[=curt, brusque] reply
– abrupt•ly adv ■ The party ended abruptly when the police
arrived. ■ She turned abruptly and walked away. ■ The land
dropped off abruptly. – abrupt•ness noun [singular] There is
an abruptness in her manner. [noncount] I was surprised by the
abruptness of her manner.
abs plural of AB
ABS abbr antilock braking system
ab•scess bss noun, pl -scess•es [count] medical:a
painful area of inflamed tissue that is filled with pus 염증이 생겨
고름이 차고 아픈 부위《종기》
– ab•scessed bsst adj ■ an abscessed tooth [=an infected
tooth that has caused an abscess in the gum]
ab•scond bskbnd verb -sconds; -scond•ed; -scond•ing
[no obj] formal
1:to go away or escape from a place secretly 어떤 곳에서 몰래 떠
나거나 도망하다《종적을 감추다, 도주하다》■ The suspect absconded to
Canada. ■ Several prisoners absconded from the jail.
2:to go away and take something that does not belong to you 자
신의 것이 아닌 것을 가지고 떠나다《도주하다》— + with ■ a banker
who absconded with all the money
– ab•scond•er noun, pl -ers [count]
ab•sence bsəns noun, pl -senc•es
1 [singular]:a state or condition in which something expected,
wanted, or looked for is not present or does not exist 기대하거나 원
하거나 찾는 것이 없거나 존재하지 않는 상태《결여》
:a state or
condition in which something is absent 어떤 것이 없는 상태《결핍》■
There was an absence [=lack] of enthusiasm in the crowd. [=the
crowd was not enthusiastic] ■ The products showed a remarkable
A
absent
A
absence of defects. ■ In the absence of reform [=without
reform], progress was slow. ■ With the (continued) absence of
rain [=because of the lack of rain], crops have begun to dry up.
2 [count] a:a failure to be present at a usual or expected place
평소에 있거나 있을 것으로 기대되는 곳에 있지 않음《결석》■ He had
many absences from work. ■ I expected to see her and was surprised
by her absence. ■ He was conspicuous by his absence. [=it
was very noticeable that he was not present] b:a period of time
when someone is not present at a place, job, etc. 사람이 어떤 장소,
직장 등에 있지 않은 기간《결근, 부재》■ She returned to the company
after a long/prolonged absence. — see also LEAVE OF ABSENCE
a absence makes the heart grow fonder 어떤 사람과 한동안 떨
어져 지내면 그 사람이 더 좋아진다는 뜻의 속담 ■ She’ll be away for a
month, but you know what they say—absence makes the heart
grow fonder.
in someone’s absence 1:while someone is away 누군가가
없는 동안 ■ The study was completed in her absence. 2:in the
place of someone who is not present 누군가가 없는 가운데 ■ He
was asked to speak in his brother’s absence.
1ab•sent bsənt adj
1:not present at a usual or expected place 평소에 있거나 있을 것으
로 기대되는 곳에 있지 않은《불참한, 부재하는, 결석한, 결근한》■ They were
talking about absent friends. [=friends who were not there] ■ an
absent father who is not home most of the time ■ The soldier was
absent without leave . [=AWOL; absent without having
permission to be absent] ■ Most of the executives attended the
meeting, but the company president was conspicuously absent.
[=conspicuous by his absence; it was very noticeable that the
company president was not there] — 흔히 + from ■ She was
absent from work/school on three occasions.
2:not present at all 아예 없는:not existing 존재하지 않는 ■ a gene
that occurs in mammals but that is absent in birds ■ a landscape in
which vegetation is almost entirely absent — 때때로 + from ■
Vegetation is almost entirely absent from the landscape.
3 항상 명사 앞에 씀:showing that a person is thinking about
something else 딴 생각을 하고 있음을 나타내는《딴 데 정신이 팔린》
:
showing a lack of attention to what is happening or being said 일
어나고 있는 일이나 들려오는 말에 주의를 기울이지 않음을 나타내는《멍
한》■ He made an absent reply to her question as he continued to
watch the TV. ■ There was an absent [=distracted] look on her
face.
– ab•sent•ly adv ■ He replied absently to her question.
2ab•sent bsnt verb -sents; -sent•ed; -sent•ing
absent yourself formal:to go or stay away from something 뭔
가로부터 멀리 가다, 뭔가로부터 떨어져 있다 ■ He absented himself
from the meeting.
3 ab•sent bsənt prep, US, formal:in the absence of
(something) (어떤 것)이 없이:WITHOUT ■ Absent any objections,
the plan will proceed. ■ Absent such an agreement we can go no
further.
ab•sen•tee bsənti noun, pl -tees [count]:a person who
is not present in a usual or expected place 평소에 있거나 있을 것으
로 기대되는 장소에 있지 않은 사람:a person who is absent 결석자
《결근자》■ There were 10 sick absentees that day.
absentee ballot noun, pl ∼ -lots [count] US:a vote that is
submitted before an election by a voter who is not able to be
present when the election occurs 선거를 할 때 참여할 수 없는 유권자
가 선거 전에 하는 투표《부재자투표》
absentee landlord noun, pl ∼ -lords [count]:someone
who owns and rents property but does not live on or near the
property and rarely visits it 소유한 부동산을 임대해 주고 그곳이나 그
근처에 살지 않고 잘 찾아가지 않는 사람《부재지주》
ab•sent•mind•ed bsəntmandəd adj:tending to
forget things or to not notice things 잘 잊어버리거나 유의하지 않
는:having or showing a lack of attention 주의를 기울이지 않는《멍
하고 있는》■ Her absentminded husband forgot their anniversary. ■
She did the chores in an absentminded way.
– ab •sent•mind•ed•ly adv ■ Her husband absentmindedly
forgot their anniversary. – ab •sent•mind•ed•ness noun
[noncount] She mislaid her keys in a fit of absentmindedness.
[=absence of mind]
ab•so•lute bsəlut adj
1 항상 명사 앞에 씀:complete and total 완전하고 전적인《완전무결한》■
You can’t predict the future with absolute certainty. ■ I have
absolute faith/confidence in her ability to get the job done. ■ He
swore an oath of absolute secrecy. ■ When it comes to using
computers, I’m an absolute beginner. — often used informally to
make a statement more forceful 흔히 말을 강조하기 위해 비격식체로
씀 ■ I swear that what I’m telling you is the absolute truth. ■ He
was an absolute disgrace to his family. ■ That’s absolute
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absorb
nonsense/rubbish! ■ (US) That restaurant serves the absolute best
Mexican food I’ve ever eaten. [=that restaurant serves absolutely
the best Mexican food I’ve ever eaten] — 때때로 the most
absolute의 형태로 씀 ■ That’s the most absolute nonsense/rubbish I
ever heard!
2 a:not limited in any way 무제한적인 ■ a ruler with absolute
power = a ruler whose power is absolute ■ absolute authority
b:having unlimited power 절대 권력을 가진《절대적인》 ■ The
country is ruled by an absolute dictator/monarch. c:ruled by
someone with unlimited power 절대 권력을 가진 사람이 통치하는《절
대군주제의》■ The country is an absolute monarchy.
3:not allowing any doubt 의심의 여지가 없는 ■ He says that he
has absolute [=certain] proof that his client is innocent.
4 a:never changing 결코 변하지 않는:always true or real 언제나
참된, 진정한 ■ You have the absolute right to remain silent. ■ an
absolute requirement = a requirement that is absolute ■ absolute
[=unqualified] freedom b:not depending on or compared with
anything else 독립적[자체적]인, 비할 데 없는 ■ The company has
grown in absolute terms, but its share of the market is actually
less than it was a few years ago.
– ab •so•lute•ness noun [noncount] the absoluteness of the
king’s power ■ the absoluteness of his certainty
ab•so•lute•ly bsəlutli adv
1:in an absolute way 절대적으로: 예를 들면 a:completely or
totally 완전히, 전적으로 ■ He is absolutely certain who will win. ■
Let me make one thing absolutely clear. ■ Keep absolutely quiet
during the movie. — 흔히 말을 강조하기 위해 씀 ■ We had an
absolutely wonderful time. ■ I absolutely love the car. ■ His fans
have gone absolutely crazy over his latest CD. ■ That restaurant
serves absolutely the best food I’ve ever eaten. b:with
unlimited power 무제한의 권력을 가지고《전제적으로》 ■ The king
ruled absolutely.
2 — used in speech as a forceful way of saying “yes” or of
expressing agreement 대화 중에 긍정하는 말이나 동의의 뜻을 강조하
는 표현으로 씀 ■ “Would you like to see a movie tonight?”
“Absolutely!” ■ “We all need to work harder.” “Absolutely!” a
absolutely not은 대화 중에 부정하거나 동의하지 않음을 강조하는 표
현으로 씀 ■ “Do you think he’s right?” “Absolutely not!”
absolute zero noun [noncount] technical:the temperature
that is believed to be the lowest possible temperature 가장 낮은
온도라고 생각되는 온도《절대 영도》a 절대 영도는 약 -273.15°C 또는
-459.67°F에 해당됨
ab•so•lu•tion bsəluən noun [noncount] formal:the act
of forgiving someone for having done something wrong or sinful
그릇된 일이나 죄를 범한 사람을 용서하는 것《면제, 면죄, 사면》
:the act
of absolving someone or the state of being absolved 사람을 사면하
■
는 것 또는 사면된 상태 He asked the priest to give/grant him
absolution for his sins.
ab•solve əbzblv verb -solves; -solved; -solv•ing [+ obj]
formal
1:to make (someone) free from guilt, responsibility, etc. (사람)을
죄, 의무 등으로부터 면해 주다《면제하다》■ He was absolved of the
responsibility of repaying the loan. [=he was not required to repay
the loan] ■ His youth does not absolve him from being guilty for
these crimes. = His youth does not absolve him of guilt for these
crimes.
2:to give forgiveness to (someone who has sinned) or for (a sin)
(죄인이나 죄)를 용서하다《사하다》■ He asked the priest to absolve
him (of his sins). = He asked the priest to absolve his sins.
ab•sorb əbsob verb -sorbs; -sorbed; -sorb•ing [+ obj]
1 a:to take in (something, such as a liquid) in a natural or
gradual way (액체 같은 것)을 자연적으로 또는 점진적으로 빨아들이다
■ A sponge absorbs water. ■ Plant roots absorb moisture. ■ a
fabric that absorbs sweat — 흔히 (be) absorbed의 형태로 씀 ■
Water is absorbed by plants through their roots. ■ nutrients that
are absorbed into the body b:to draw in (heat, light, energy,
etc.) (열, 빛, 에너지 등)을 흡수하다 ■ The walls are made of a
material that absorbs sound. ■ absorbing heat from the sun
2 a:to learn (something) (뭔가)를 배우다 ■ She is good at
absorbing information/knowledge. ■ He has retained the values
that he absorbed as a young man. b:to take in and make
(something) part of a larger group, country, etc. (어떤 것)을 더 큰
단체, 나라 등의 일부로 흡수하다 ■ a country that has absorbed many
immigrants ■ smaller countries invaded and absorbed by/into
bigger ones
3:to take up the whole interest or attention of (someone) (사람)의
관심이나 주의를 사로잡다 ■ His interest in photography absorbs him
completely. ■ I was so absorbed by her story that I lost track of
time. a (be) absorbed in 몰두하다 ■ She was (completely)
absorbed in [=lost in] thought. ■ He quickly found himself
absorbent
absorbed in [=engrossed by] the movie.
4:to prevent (something harmful or unwanted) from passing
through (해롭거나 원하지 않는 것)이 통과하지 못하게 하다 ■ The
frame of the car absorbed the impact.
5 a:to accept or deal with (something that is difficult, harmful,
etc.) (어렵거나 해롭거나 한 일)을 받아들이거나 처리하다 ■ The
company has had to absorb many setbacks in the past year. ■ The
expenses were absorbed [=borne] by his family. b:to use up
(something) (뭔가)를 다 쓰다 ■ His work absorbs almost all of his
time.
– ab•sorb•able əbsobəbəl adj [more ~; most ~] nutrients
absorbable by the body – ab•sorb•er noun, pl -ers [count] a
moisture absorber — see also SHOCK ABSORBER – absorbing adj
[more ~; most ~] The book includes an absorbing [=engrossing,
fascinating] account of her childhood. – ab •sorp•tion
əbsopən noun [noncount] the absorption of water by a
sponge ■ the absorption of nutrients by the body ■ heat/noise
absorption ■ His absorption in his work was total. [=he was
totally absorbed in his work; he gave all his attention to his
work]
ab•sor•bent əbsobənt adj [more ~; most ~]:able to take
in and hold liquid 액체를 흡수해 지니고 있을 수 있는:able to absorb
liquid 액체를 흡수할 수 있는 ■ an absorbent cotton fabric ■
highly/very absorbent paper towels
– ab•sor•ben•cy əbsobənsi noun [noncount]
ab•stain əbsten verb -stains; -stained; -stain•ing [no
obj]
1:to choose not to do or have something 어떤 것을 하지 않거나 갖
지 않는 쪽을 택하다《삼가다》— 대개 + from ■ He abstained from
taking part in the discussion. ■ I need to abstain from eating [=I
need to not eat] for at least 12 hours before my blood test. ■
abstain from (drinking) alcohol
2:to choose not to vote 투표하지 않기로 하다《기권하다》 ■ Ten
members voted for the proposal, six members voted against it,
and two abstained.
– ab•stain•er noun, pl -ers [count]
ab•ste•mi•ous bstimijəs adj [more ~; most ~] formal:
not eating and drinking too much 과식과 과음을 하지 않는 ■ She is
known as an abstemious eater and drinker. ■ an abstemious diet
– ab •ste•mi•ous•ly adv – ab•ste•mi•ous•ness noun
[noncount]
ab•sten•tion əbstnən noun, pl -tions:the act or practice
of abstaining 삼가는 행동: 예를 들면 a [noncount]:the act of
choosing not to do or have something 어떤 것을 하지 않거나 갖지 않
기로 함《절제, 자제》■ He started drinking again after a long period
of abstention. [=abstinence] — 대개 + from ■ abstention from
drugs and alcohol b:a formal refusal to vote on something 공식
적인 투표 거부《기권》 [count] There were 10 ayes, 6 nays, and 2
abstentions when the vote was taken. [noncount] a high rate of
voter abstention
ab•sti•nence bstənəns noun [noncount]:the practice of
not doing or having something that is wanted or enjoyable 원하거
나 즐거운 것을 하지 않거나 갖지 않는 것:the practice of abstaining
from something 삼가는 것《금욕》■ The program promoted sexual
abstinence for young people. — 흔히 + from ■ abstinence from
sex ■ He started drinking again after a long period of
total/complete abstinence from alcohol.
– ab•sti•nent bstənənt adj ■ He stopped drinking and has
remained totally abstinent.
1ab•stract bstrkt, bstrkt adj [more ~; most ~]
1:relating to or involving general ideas or qualities rather than
specific people, objects, or actions 특정한 사람¥사물¥행동이 아니라
일반적인 개념이나 특성과 관련된 또는 그런 것을 포함하는《추상적인》■
abstract thinking ■ abstract ideas/concepts such as love and hate
■ “Honesty” is an abstract word. ■ The word “poem” is concrete,
the word “poetry” is abstract. — opposite 2CONCRETE 2
2 of art:expressing ideas and emotions by using elements such
as colors and lines without attempting to create a realistic picture
사실적으로 묘사하지 않고 색채와 선 등의 요소를 사용해 생각과 감정을
표현하는《추상적인》■ abstract art ■ an abstract painting/painter
– ab•stract•ly bstrktli adv ■ a child learning to think
abstractly – ab •stract•ness bstrktnəs noun
[noncount]
2ab•stract bstrkt noun, pl -stracts [count]
1:a brief written statement of the main points or facts in a
longer report, speech, etc. 긴 보고서, 연설 등에서 주요점이나 주요 사
실을 간략히 적은 것《개요》
:SUMMARY
2:an abstract work of art (such as a painting) (그림 같은) 추상적인
■
예술 작품 an artist admired for his abstracts
in the abstract:without referring to a specific person, object,
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abuse
or event 구체적인 사람¥사물¥사건을 언급하지 않고:in a general
way 일반적으로《추상적으로》 ■ thinking about freedom in the
abstract
3ab•stract bstrkt verb -stracts; -stract•ed; -stract•ing
[+ obj]
1:to make a summary of the main parts of (a report, speech,
etc.) (보고서, 연설 등)의 주요 부분을 요약하다:to make an abstract
of (something) (어떤 것)의 개요를 만들다 ■ abstract [=summarize]
an academic paper
2:to obtain or remove (something) from a source 출처에서 (뭔가)
를 얻어내다¥제거하다 ■ Data for the study was abstracted from
hospital records.
3 chiefly Brit, humorous:to steal (something) (어떤 것)을 훔치다 ■
She accused him of abstracting [=pinching] some money from
her purse.
ab•strac•tion bstrkən noun, pl -tions
1 [noncount]:the act of obtaining or removing something from a
source 본래의 것에서 어떤 것을 빼내거나 제거하는 것:the act of
abstracting something 추출 ■ abstraction of data from hospital
records
2 formal:a general idea or quality rather than an actual person,
object, or event 실제 사람¥대상¥사건이 아니라 일반적 개념이나 특성
《관념》
:an abstract idea or quality 추상적 개념이나 특성 [count]
“Beauty” and “truth” are abstractions. [noncount] the
abstraction [=abstract quality] of his ideas
3 [noncount] somewhat formal:the state of someone who is not
paying attention to what is happening or being said 일어나는 일이
나 말에 주의를 기울이지 않는 상태《정신이 딴 데 팔려 있음》: an
abstracted state 멍한 상태 ■ She gazed out the window in
abstraction.
ab•struse əbstrus adj [more ~; most ~] formal:hard to
understand 이해하기 어려운《난해한》 ■ Her subject matter is
abstruse. ■ abstruse [=obscure] concepts/ideas/theories
– ab•struse•ly adv – ab•struse•ness noun [noncount]
ab•surd əbsd adj [more ~; most ~]:extremely silly,
foolish, or unreasonable 분별없는, 어리석은, 불합리한:completely
ridiculous 터무니없는 ■ an absurd situation ■ The charges against
him are obviously/patently absurd. ■ an absurd idea/suggestion/
argument ■ absurd humor
the absurd 1:a state or condition of extreme silliness or
foolishness 분별없거나 어리석은 상태:an absurd or ridiculous
state 터무니없는 상태《불합리》 ■ Her ideas once seemed
reasonable, but now they verge on the absurd. 2:things that
are absurd 불합리[부조리]한 것 ■ a filmmaker who is fascinated
with the absurd
– ab •sur•di•ty əbsdəti noun, pl -ties [noncount] They
laughed at the absurdity of the situation. [count] the absurdities
of life – ab •surd•ly adv ■ The directions were absurdly
complicated. ■ absurdly high prices
abun•dance əbndəns noun:a large amount of something
다량:an abundant amount of something 풍부한 양 [singular] The
city has an abundance of fine restaurants. [=has many fine
restaurants] ■ a plant with an abundance of flowers [noncount] a
plant known for the abundance of its flowers ■ We are fortunate
to live in a time of great abundance. [=a time when there is much
food, money, etc.]
in abundance:in large amounts 많이 ■ The city has fine
restaurants in abundance. ■ The flowers grew in great
abundance.
abun•dant əbndənt adj [more ~; most ~]:existing or
occurring in large amounts 많이 있는¥나는《많은, 풍부한》■ Rainfall is
more abundant in summer. ■ It is the most abundant bird in the
forest. ■ an abundant supply of food ■ He offers abundant evidence
that he is right. ■ a society abundant in things to buy/do synonyms
see PLENTIFUL
– abun•dant•ly adv ■ flowers blooming/growing abundantly ■ It
is abundantly [=extremely] clear/obvious that this problem will
not be easily solved.
1abuse əbjuz verb abus•es; abused; abus•ing [+ obj]
1:to treat (a person or animal) in a harsh or harmful way (사람이
나 동물)을 거칠거나 해롭게 다루다《학대하다》■ He abused [=mistreated]
his wife both mentally and physically. ■ abuse a dog ■ He was
accused of sexually/physically/psychologically abusing a child.
2:to use or treat (something) in a way that causes damage 해롭게
하는 방식으로 (어떤 것)을 사용하다¥대하다 ■ He abused his body with
years of heavy drinking. ■ He had abused his first car by not taking
care of it.
3:to use (something) wrongly (뭔가)를 잘못 사용하다《오용하다》■
abuse [=misuse] a privilege ■ She abused her friend’s trust. ■ a
senator who abuses his power ■ He abused my confidence by
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letting this secret be known.
4:to use too much of (a drug, alcohol, etc.) (약물, 알코올 등)을 지
나치게 사용하다《과용하다, 남용하다》■ a drug that is abused by many
people ■ He was known to abuse alcohol.
5:to attack (someone) in words (사람)에게 말로 공격하다《욕하다, 폭
언하다》■ The fans were verbally abusing the referee.
– abused adj ■ providing help for abused children/women
– abus•er noun, pl -ers [count] a child abuser ■ officeholders
who are abusers of privilege ■ alcohol/cocaine/drug/substance
abusers
2abuse əbjus noun, pl abus•es
1:the act or practice of abusing someone or something 사람이나
사물을 학대[남용]하는 행동¥습관: 예를 들면 a:harmful treatment of
a person or animal 사람이나 동물에 대한 학대 [noncount] He
subjected his wife to physical and emotional abuse. ■ child abuse
■ sexual abuse [plural] The government has been accused of
human rights abuses. [=of violating the basic rights of people
by treating them wrongly] b [noncount]:the use or treatment of
something in a way that causes damage 해를 입히는 방식으로 사물
을 사용하거나 다룸 ■ his abuse [=mistreatment] of his body through
poor eating habits ■ These toys can stand up to a lot of abuse.
[=can be handled roughly without being damaged] c:the act or
practice of using something wrongly 잘못 사용하는 것《오용》
[noncount] the governor’s abuse [=misuse] of his power/
privileges [count] the buying of votes and other election abuses
d [noncount]:the act or practice of using too much of a drug,
alcohol, etc. 약물, 알코올 등을 지나치게 쓰는 것《과용, 남용》■ abuse of
alcohol ■ drug/substance abuse
2 [noncount]:harsh and insulting language 거칠고 모욕적인 말《욕
설》■ She was subjected to every term of abuse her boss could
think of. ■ a torrent/stream of verbal abuse ■ The prisoner
hurled/shouted/screamed abuse at the judge.
abu•sive əbjusv adj [more ~; most ~]
1:using harsh and insulting language 거칠고 모욕적인 말을 하는 ■
He spoke to her in an abusive manner. = He was abusive when he
spoke to her. ■ abusive language ■ The fans yelled abusive
comments to the referee. ■ a verbally abusive fan
2:using or involving physical violence or emotional cruelty 신체
적인 폭력을 사용하거나 감정적으로 학대하는 ■ an abusive parent ■
protecting wives from abusive husbands ■ people in abusive
relationships
– abu•sive•ly adv ■ The boss treated the staff abusively. – abusive•ness noun [noncount]
abut əbt verb abuts; abut•ted; abut•ting formal:to
touch along an edge 가장자리가 닿다《인접하다》 [+ obj] Their
property abuts [=adjoins] our property. = Their property and our
property abut each other. [=their property is directly next to our
property; an edge of their property touches an edge of our
property] [no obj] Their property and our property abut. — 흔히
+ on ■ Their property abuts on our property.
– abut•ter əbt noun, pl -ters [count]
abut•ment əbtmənt noun, pl -ments [count] technical:a
heavy structure that supports something (such as a bridge) (다리
같은) 어떤 것을 받쳐 주는 무거운 구조물 ■ The car crashed into a
bridge abutment.
abys•mal əbzməl adj [more ~; most ~]:extremely poor or
bad 극도로 형편없거나 나쁜《최악의》■ They were living in abysmal
ignorance/poverty. ■ abysmal [=horrible] living conditions ■ The
team had an abysmal [=awful] record. ■ Her grades were abysmal.
[=terrible]
– abys •mal•ly adv ■ abysmally ignorant ■ The house is in
abysmally poor condition.
abyss əbs noun, pl abyss•es [count]:a hole so deep or a
space so great that it cannot be measured 측량할 수 없이 깊거나 큰
구덩이나 공간 ■ the ocean’s abysses ■ I stood at the edge of the cliff
and gazed down into the yawning/gaping abyss. [=chasm] — 흔히
비유적으로 씀 ■ He says that there is a widening abyss between the
rich and the poor. ■ She was pulled down into an abyss of despair.
AC abbr 1 US air-conditioning ■ an apartment equipped with AC
2 alternating current
aca•cia əkeə noun, pl -cias [count]:a shrub or tree that
grows in warm regions and that has white or yellow flowers 따뜻
한 지역에서 자라며 흰색 또는 노란색 꽃이 피는 관목이나 교목《아카시아》
1ac•a•dem•ic kədmk adj
1 대개 명사 앞에 씀:of or relating to schools and education 학교와
교육의 혹은 그와 관련된《학업의》 ■ She received awards for her
academic achievements/accomplishments. ■ I spent my academic
career at one school. ■ The board set tough academic standards for
graduation. ■ He was offered a teaching job and decided to return
to academic life.
accent
2:having no practical importance 실질적 중요성이 없는:not
involving or relating to anything real or practical 현실성이 없거나
실용성이 없는《이론에 불과한, 비실용적인》■ His interest in sailing is
purely academic. He’s not a sailor himself. ■ It was a question of
only academic [=theoretical] interest.
3 [more ~; most ~] chiefly Brit:good at studying and at passing
exams 공부를 잘하고 시험도 잘 보는:good at academics 학구적인 ■
He’s not very academic, but he’s good with his hands.
– ac•a•dem•i•cal•ly kədmkli adv ■ He did well enough
academically to be accepted at many colleges. ■ an academically
gifted student
2academic noun, pl -ics
1 [count]:a person who is a teacher in a college or university 대
학에서 가르치는 사람《교수》■ The book appeals to academics and to
the general public.
2 academics [plural] chiefly US:courses of study taken at a
school or college 학교나 대학에서의 학습 과정《학문》■ She excelled
at academics. ■ He only cares about sports. He has no interest in
academics.
acad•e•my əkdəmi noun, pl -mies [count]
1 a:a school that provides training in special subjects or skills
전문 지식이나 기술을 가르쳐 주는 학교《… 학교》■ a military/naval
academy ■ a riding/tennis academy b US:a private high school
사립 고등학교 — 고유 명사에 씀 ■ a student at Smith Academy
2:an organization of people who work to support art, science, or
literature 예술¥과학¥문학을 후원하는 일을 하는 사람들의 단체 — 고유
명사에 씀 ■ the National Academy of Sciences ■ a Fellow of the
Royal Academy
ac•cede ksid verb -cedes; -ced•ed; -ced•ing [no obj]
formal
1:to agree to a request or a demand 요청이나 요구에 응하다《동의하
다》— 대개 + to ■ The government was forced to accede to their
demands.
2:to enter a high office or position 높은 관직이나 지위에 오르다 ■
His son acceded upon the king’s death. — 대개 + to ■ He
acceded to the throne [=he became king] in 1838.
ac•cel•er•ate ksləret verb -ates; -at•ed; -at•ing
1:to move faster 더 빨리 움직이다:to gain speed 가속하다 [no
obj] She stepped on the gas and the car accelerated. ■ The plane
accelerated down the runway. [+ obj] She stepped on the gas
and accelerated the car. — opposite DECELERATE
2:to cause (something) to happen sooner or more quickly 더 일
찍 또는 더 빨리 (어떤 것)을 이루어지게 하다《가속화하다》 [+ obj] He
says that cutting taxes will help to accelerate economic growth. ■
Conditions accelerated our departure. [=conditions caused us to
depart sooner] [no obj] The rate of economic growth has
continued to accelerate.
– accelerated adj ■ Changes have occurred at an accelerated
pace/rate. ■ She’s taking an accelerated course in English. [=a
course in which English is taught at a faster pace than usual]
– accelerating adj ■ an accelerating rate
ac•cel•er•a•tion ksləreən noun
1:the act or process of moving faster or happening more quickly
더 빨리 움직이거나 더 신속히 발생하는 것¥과정:the act or process of
accelerating 가속 [noncount] The car delivers quick/rapid
acceleration. ■ The car has good acceleration. [=the car is able to
accelerate quickly] ■ There has been some acceleration in
economic growth. [singular] There has been an acceleration in
economic growth.
2 [noncount] physics:the rate at which the speed of a moving
object changes over time 단위 시간에 대한 움직이는 물체의 속도 변화
율《가속도》
ac•cel•er•a•tor ksləret noun, pl -tors [count]
1:a pedal in a vehicle that is pressed down to make the vehicle
go faster 자동차의 가속 페달《액셀러레이터》 ■ hit/press the
accelerator = step on the accelerator — called also (US) gas
pedal; see picture at CAR
2 technical:a machine that causes charged particles (such as
electrons and protons) to move at extremely high speeds (전자와
양성자 같은) 전기를 띤 입자를 아주 빠른 속도로 움직이게 하는 장치《입
자 가속기》■ a particle accelerator
1ac•cent ksnt, Brit ksənt noun, pl -cents
1 [count]:a way of pronouncing words that occurs among the
people in a particular region or country 특정 지방이나 나라 사람들의
발음법《지역적인 발음법》■ Regional accents are common in the U.S.
■ She spoke with an American/English accent. ■ The tourist had a
foreign accent. ■ He has a heavy/thick southern accent. ■ a
slight/light/faint accent ■ a French/German/Italian accent
2 [count]:greater stress or force given to a syllable of a word in
speech 말할 때 단어의 어느 음절을 더 강하게 발음하는 일《강세》■ The
accent
word “before” has the accent on the last syllable. ■ Put the accent
on the first syllable of the word.
3 [count] a:a mark (such as or ) used to show the part of a
word that should be given greater stress when it is spoken 말할 때
더 강하게 발음해야 하는 부분을 나타내는 ( 또는 같은) 부호 — called
also accent mark b:a mark placed above a letter to show how it
should be pronounced 발음법을 표시하기 위해 철자 위에 두는 부호
《억양 표시》■ The accents in the French word “émigré” show how
the letter “e” should be pronounced. — called also accent mark
4 [singular]:special concern or attention 특별한 관심이나 주의:
EMPHASIS — 대개 + on ■ This year’s new TV shows put/place
the/an accent on youth. ■ Our accent is on providing our
customers with dependable service.
5 [count]:a small decorative object or detail that is different
from the things that are around it 주변의 사물과는 다른 작은 장식물
또는 품목 ■ This type of plant is often used as a decorative accent.
■ used accents of bright colors in the new room ■ accent
colors/lighting/plants
2ac•cent ksnt, Brit əksnt verb -cents; -cent•ed;
-cent•ing [+ obj]
1:to give special attention to (something) (어떤 것)에 특별한 주의
를 기울이다《강조하다》 ■ His speech accented [=highlighted,
emphasized] positive parts of the plan.
2:to say (part of a word) with greater stress or force (단어의 어떤
부분)을 더 강하게 말하다 ■ When you say “before,” you should
accent the second syllable. = You should accent the word
“before” on the second syllable.
ac•cen•tu•ate ksnəwet verb -ates; -at•ed; -at•ing
[+ obj]:to make (something) more noticeable (어떤 것)을 더 두드
러지게 하다 ■ He likes to wear clothes that accentuate his muscular
build. ■ We felt that the article accentuated [=emphasized] the
positive aspects of the program.
– ac•cen•tu•ation ksnəweən noun [noncount]
ac•cept kspt verb -cepts; -cept•ed; -cept•ing
1 a:to receive or take (something offered) (제안이나 제공된 것)을
받아들이다 [+ obj] accept a gift ■ accept a proposal ■ accept a
bribe ■ accept an assignment/invitation/offer ■ They offered him
the job, and he accepted it. [no obj] They offered him the job,
and he accepted. b [+ obj]:to take (something) as payment (뭔
가)를 지불 수단으로 받다 ■ The store doesn’t accept credit cards. c
[+ obj]:to be able or designed to take or hold (something) (뭔가)
를 받아들이거나 담을 수 있다, 또는 그렇게 할 수 있도록 설계되다 ■ a
surface that will not accept ink ■ a computer program ready to
accept commands
2 [+ obj]:to agree to (something) (뭔가)를 수락하다:to agree to
receive or allow (something) (뭔가)를 받아들이거나 허락하다 ■
accept a telephone call ■ They accepted some applications and
rejected others. ■ She’s still trying to get her manuscript accepted
for publication. ■ I accept your apology. ■ They refused to accept
his resignation.
3 [+ obj] a:to think of (something) as true, proper, or normal
(사물)을 사실로, 적절하다고 또는 정상적이라고 생각하다 ■ a word that
has come to be accepted as standard ■ This treatment is now
accepted by many doctors. ■ He refused to accept the decision. ■ I
accepted his advice and joined the health club. ■ They accepted
[=believed] her explanation. ■ The theory is widely accepted as
correct. = It is widely accepted that the theory is correct. b:to
stop denying or resisting (something true or necessary) (사실이나
필요한 것)을 수용하다《인정하다》■ She found it difficult to accept
change. ■ The truth is sometimes hard to accept. ■ He behaved
badly, and now he has to accept the consequences. ■ He has to
accept the fact that his baseball career is over. [=he has to
admit that his baseball career is over] ■ He was unwilling to
accept [=believe] that he could no longer play as he once had.
c:to admit that you have or deserve (something, such as blame
or responsibility) (비난이나 책임 같은 것)을 시인하다 ■ accept blame
■ I accept responsibility for the accident. d:to be willing to
have or experience (something) (뭔가)를 기꺼이 받아들이다¥경험하다
■ To be a successful investor you have to accept some risk. ■ She
accepted [=took on, faced] the challenge of starting her own
business.
4 [+ obj] a:to allow (someone) to join a club, to attend a
school, etc. (어떤 사람)에게 클럽 가입, 입학 등을 허가하다 ■ The club
accepted her as a member but rejected her sister. ■ She was
accepted at/by Georgetown University. b:to regard (someone)
as belonging to a group (누군가)를 단체의 일원으로 여기다 ■ She felt
that her in-laws had never really accepted her (as a member of the
family). ■ She doesn’t yet feel accepted (by her in-laws). ■ The
new family was quickly accepted into the community.
– accepted adj ■ an accepted practice ■ an accepted definition ■
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accession
a widely accepted truth – ac•cept•er or ac•cep•tor kspt
noun, pl -ters or -tors [count]
ac•cept•able ksptəbəl adj [more ~; most ~]
1:capable or worthy of being accepted 받아들여질 수 있거나 받아
들여질 가치가 있는《무난한》■ acceptable and unacceptable noise
levels ■ an acceptable excuse ■ socially acceptable behavior — 때
때로 + to ■ We’re trying to find a solution that will be acceptable
to everyone.
2:fairly good 꽤 좋은:SATISFACTORY ■ It was an acceptable
performance, although not an outstanding one. ■ She plays an
acceptable game of tennis.
– ac•cept•abil•i•ty ksptəbləti noun [noncount] – accept•ably ksptəbli adv
ac•cep•tance ksptəns noun [noncount]
1:the act of accepting something or someone 어떤 대상을 받아들
이기《수용》 ■ acceptance of a gift ■ acceptance of the truth ■
acceptance of responsibility ■ her acceptance into the club ■ The
university has sent me a letter of acceptance. ■ He delivered an
acceptance speech after he was chosen as the party’s presidential
nominee.
2:the quality or state of being accepted or acceptable 인정, 수용
■ His theories have won/gained/found general/widespread
acceptance. [=many people regard his theories as correct]
1ac•cess kss noun [noncount]
1:a way of getting near, at, or to something or someone 진입로,
접근 ■ All public buildings should provide wheelchair access. [=a
way for people in wheelchairs to enter] ■ The cup holders are
placed for easy access. [=so that they can be easily reached] — 흔
히 + to ■ The town wants to increase public access to beaches. ■ A
dirt road provides access to the home.
2:a way of being able to use or get something 사용하거나 얻을 수
있는 방법 ■ We have Internet access at the library. — 대개 + to ■
We have access to the Internet at the library. ■ I don’t have access
to a car right now. [=I don’t have a car that I can use right now] ■
Patients need better access to medical care. ■ increasing
children’s access to education ■ They tried to gain illegal access
to the company’s network. — see also ACCESS TIME
3:permission or the right to enter, get near, or make use of
something or to have contact with someone 진입¥접근¥이용¥접촉할
수 있는 허락이나 권리 — 대개 + to ■ They refused to give the police
access to their home. ■ divorced parents who want
increased/improved access to their children ■ Investigators are
trying to gain/get access to his financial records. [=trying to get
the right to see his financial records] ■ He was granted/denied
access to the report. [=he was given/refused permission to see
the report]
2access verb -cess•es; -cessed; -cess•ing [+ obj]:to gain
access to (something) (뭔가)에 접근하다: 예를 들면 a:to be able to
use, enter, or get near (something) (뭔가)를 이용¥진입¥접근할 수 있다
■ The new system makes it easier to access the money in your
bank account. ■ Your favorite radio stations can be accessed at
the touch of a button. b:to open or load (a computer file, an
Internet site, etc.) (컴퓨터 파일, 인터넷 사이트 등)을 접속하거나 열다 ■
The file loads every time you access the Web site. ■ The file can
be accessed by many users at the same time. ■ She could work at
home by remotely accessing the company’s network. ■ You’ll
need a password to access the database.
ac•ces•si•ble kssəbəl adj [more ~; most ~]
1:able to be reached or approached 도달하거나 접근할 수 있는 ■
The inn is accessible by train and bus. ■ The mall is accessible
from the highway.
2:able to be used or obtained 사용하거나 얻을 수 있는 — 흔히 + to
■ The information should be accessible [=available] to all.
3:easy to appreciate or understand 이해하기 쉬운 ■ His writing is
more accessible now than it once was. [=is more easily understood
now] ■ It is a fascinating and accessible book. ■ accessible art
4 of a person:easy to speak to or deal with 상대하여 말하거나 대
하기 편한 ■ You’ll find that the teachers here are quite accessible.
– ac •ces•si•bil•i•ty kssəbləti noun [noncount] the
easy accessibility of the beach ■ the accessibility of her art
– ac•ces•si•bly kssəbli adv [more ~; most ~] He writes
accessibly about complex topics.
ac•ces•sion ksən noun, pl -sions formal
1 [noncount]:the act or process by which someone rises to a
powerful and important position 권력있는 중요한 지위에 오르는 일
¥과정《즉위》■ the accession of Queen Elizabeth II — 흔히 + to ■
Queen Victoria’s accession to the crown/throne occurred in 1837.
[=she became queen in 1837] ■ upon his accession to the Supreme
Court ■ the king’s accession to power
2 [count]:something that is added to a collection at a museum
A
accessory
A
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박물관의 추가 소장품 ■ The museum has put its latest accessions
[=acquisitions] on display.
ac•ces•so•ry kssəri noun, pl -ries [count]
1:something added to something else to make it more useful,
attractive, or effective 어떤 것을 더 유용하게¥매력있게¥효과있게 하는
추가물《액세서리》■ fashion/clothing accessories such as scarves,
handkerchiefs, bracelets, and rings ■ automotive accessories ■
computer accessories
2 law:someone who helps another person commit a crime 남의
범죄 행위를 도와주는 사람《종범》■ He is wanted as an accessory to
murder. ■ She was charged as an accessory before/after the
fact. [=someone who helps a criminal before/after a crime has
been committed]
ac•ci•dent ksədənt noun, pl -dents [count]
1:a sudden event (such as a crash) that is not planned or
intended and that causes damage or injury (충돌 같은) 계획되거나
의도되지 않고 손해나 상처를 입히는 돌발 사건《사고》■ We got in a car
accident. = We had a car accident. ■ a traffic accident ■ a fatal
accident ■ a motorcycle accident ■ He was injured in an accident
at work. ■ The accident happened when her car slid on a patch of
ice. ■ Investigators are still trying to determine the cause of the
accident. ■ “I’m sorry that I broke the bowl.” “That’s OK. It was
just an accident.” = “That’s OK. Accidents will happen.” a
accident waiting to happen 위험하거나 안전하지 않은 사람이나 사
물《사고뭉치》■ My brother is the clumsiest person I know. He’s
just an accident waiting to happen.
2:an event that is not planned or intended 계획하거나 의도하지 않
은 일:an event that occurs by chance 우연히 발생하는 일 ■ Their
meeting was an accident. ■ It is just an accident that they arrived
when they did. ■ She says that her pregnancy was an accident. ■
His wealth is a mere accident of birth. [=he is wealthy only
because he was born into a wealthy family] ■ He says that no one
is to blame for his illness. It was just an accident of nature.
[=something that happened naturally] ■ It is no accident that the
assistant he hired is so good-looking. [=he deliberately chose a
good-looking person to be his assistant]
by accident:in a way that is not planned or intended 우연히 ■
They met by accident. [=by chance] ■ She says that she became
pregnant by accident. [=unintentionally] ■ Scientists discovered
the vaccine almost/quite/entirely by accident. ■ Did it happen by
accident [=accidentally] or by design?
ac•ci•den•tal ksədnt adj:happening in a way that is
not planned or intended 계획하거나 의도되지 않고 발생하는:
happening by accident 우연히 발생하는 ■ an accidental discovery
of oil ■ The timing of the announcement was purely accidental.:
happening as an accident 우발적인 ■ an accidental shooting ■ The
death was ruled accidental.
– ac•ci•den•tal•ly ksədnti adv ■ He accidentally deleted
the file. ■ The lock prevents the gate from opening accidentally.
■ Did it happen accidentally [=by accident] or intentionally? ■
He bumped into her accidentally on purpose. [=he bumped
into her on purpose but he tried to make it appear to be an
accident]
accident–prone adj [more ~; most ~]:tending to have many
accidents 사고를 잘 내는, 사고가 잘 나는 ■ He is clumsy and
accident-prone.
1ac•claim əklem noun [noncount]:strong approval or praise
열렬한 찬성이나 격찬《갈채》■ Her performance in the ballet earned
her critical acclaim. ■ She deserves acclaim for all her charitable
works.
2 acclaim verb -claims; -claimed; -claim•ing [+ obj]:to
praise (someone or something) in a very strong and enthusiastic
way …에(게) 갈채를 보내다《격찬하다》■ The critics have acclaimed
her performance. — 흔히 (be) acclaimed 의 형태로 씀 ■ Her
performance was acclaimed by the critics. ■ He has been
acclaimed as one of the best players in the league.
– acclaimed adj [more ~; most ~] a critically acclaimed drama/
performance ■ a highly/hugely/widely acclaimed play ■ the city’s
most acclaimed restaurants
ac•cla•ma•tion kləmeən noun [noncount]
1:strong and enthusiastic approval or praise 열렬한 찬성이나 격찬
《갈채》 ■ Her performance in the ballet earned her thunderous
applause and shouts of acclamation from the audience. ■ She has
earned worldwide acclamation for her charitable works.
2:a vote to accept or approve someone or something that is done
by cheers, shouts, or applause 환호¥외침¥박수로 어떤 대상을 받아들
이거나 승인하는 투표 — 대개 by acclamation이라는 어구로 씀 ■ The
legislature passed the bill by acclamation. ■ The president was
elected by acclamation.
ac•cli•mate kləmet, Brit əklamət verb -mates;
accompaniment
-mat•ed; -mat•ing US:to adjust or adapt to a new climate,
place, or situation 새로운 기후¥장소¥상황에 적응하거나 맞추다《순응하
다, 익히다》 — 대개 + to [no obj] He was never really able to
acclimate to the hot weather. [=to get used to the hot weather] ■
The mountain climbers spent a few days acclimating [=becoming
adjusted] to the high altitude. [+ obj] I acclimated myself to the
hot weather. ■ You might need to acclimate your plants to bright
sunlight gradually. ■ We took a few days to get acclimated to our
new teacher.
– ac•cli•ma•tion kləmeən noun [noncount]
ac•cli•ma•tize also Brit ac•cli•ma•tise əklamətaz verb
-tiz•es; -tized; -tiz•ing:to adjust or adapt to a new climate,
place, or situation 새로운 기후¥장소¥상황에 적응하거나 맞추다:
ACCLIMATE — 대개 + to [no obj] The mountain climbers spent a
few days acclimatizing [=becoming adjusted] to the high altitude.
[+ obj] The mountain climbers spent a few days acclimatizing
themselves to the high altitude.
– ac •cli•ma•ti•za•tion also Brit ac•cli•ma•ti•sa•tion
əklamətəzeən, Brit əklamətazeən noun [noncount]
ac•co•lade kəled noun, pl -lades [count]:an award or
an expression of praise 상이나 칭찬 ■ There is no higher accolade
at this school than an honorary degree. — 흔히 복수형 ■ She has
been winning accolades [=she has been receiving praise] for her
performances in small plays. ■ The movie’s special effects have
drawn accolades from both fans and critics. [=have been praised
by both fans and critics]
ac•com•mo•date əkbmədet verb -dates; -dat•ed;
-dat•ing
1 [+ obj] a:to provide room for (someone) (누군가)에게 방을 내
주다:to provide a place to stay and sleep for (someone) (누군가)를
숙박시키다 ■ The hotel can only accommodate about 100 people.
[=is only large enough for about 100 people] ■ Over 600 people
can be accommodated on the cruise ship. b:to have room for
(someone or something) …을 수용하다 ■ The ceilings were too low
to accommodate his terrific height. ■ The table accommodates
[=seats] 12 comfortably. ■ This ancient stadium could
accommodate [=hold] up to 60,000 people.
2 [+ obj] somewhat formal:to do something helpful for
(someone) (누군가)에게 도움이 되는 일을 하다《도와주다, 협조하다》■
They were kind enough to accommodate me with a ride to the
train station.:to provide what is needed or wanted for (someone
or something) …에(게) 필요하거나 원하는 것을 주다《편의를 봐주다》■ I
asked them for additional money, and they accommodated me
with a loan. ■ He would often change his schedule to
accommodate his clients. ■ New facilities are being added to
accommodate the special needs of elderly residents.
3:to get used to or become comfortable with something 뭔가에
익숙해지거나 편안해지다:to adapt or adjust to something 뭔가에 적
응하거나 맞추다 [no obj] Smart investors quickly accommodated
to the new market conditions. [+ obj] Smart investors quickly
accommodated themselves to the new market conditions. =
Smart investors quickly became accommodated to the new
market conditions.
accommodating adj [more ~; most ~]:willing to do what
someone else wants or requests 남이 원하거나 요청하는 것을 기꺼이
해 주는《잘 협조하는》 ■ The chef can be very accommodating
[=obliging], often cooking meals that aren’t even on the menu. ■
She seems less accommodating to the demands of her boss than
she used to be.
ac•com•mo•da•tion əkbmədeən noun, pl -tions
1 a accommodations [plural] US:a place (such as a room in
a hotel) where travelers can sleep and find other services (호텔 방
같은) 여행자들이 잠을 자고 기타 서비스를 받을 수 있는 곳《숙박 시설》■
We need overnight accommodations [=lodging] for four people. ■
They weren’t sure if they could provide food and accommodations
for the whole group. ■ The accommodations on board the boat are
a bit cramped. b [noncount] chiefly Brit:a place where people
can live, stay, or work 숙소 ■ We need overnight accommodation
[=lodging] for four people. ■ office accommodation
2 formal a:an agreement that allows people, groups, etc., to work
together 합의 [singular] He hoped to reach an accommodation with
the new owners. [noncount] Negotiators were convinced that
accommodation with the union was possible. b:something
done to provide what is needed or wanted for someone or
something 편의, 수용 [singular] He changed his schedule as an
accommodation to his clients. [noncount] Changes were made
for the accommodation of differing viewpoints.
ac•com•pa•ni•ment əkmpənimənt noun, pl -ments
1:music played to support a person who is singing or playing a
musical instrument 노래하거나 악기 연주를 하는 사람을 도와주기 위해
accompanist
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연주하는 음악《반주》 [noncount] She sings without musical accompaniment. [count] — 대개 단수형 ■ She sang the song with a piano
accompaniment. ■ She sang the song to the accompaniment of
a piano. [=while a piano played]
2 [count]:something that is added to another thing to make it
better or more appealing 어떤 것을 더 좋게 또는 더 매력 있게 하기 위
해 곁들이는 것 ■ A nice tie was a fine accompaniment to his new
suit.; 특히:something added to or served with food or a meal 음
식이나 식사에 곁들이거나 함께 나오는 것《반찬, 안주》■ This dish can
be served as an accompaniment to/for most meat main dishes. ■
This wine is a good accompaniment for/of spicy foods.
3 [count]:something that is done or that happens at the same
time as something else 다른 일과 동시에 이루어지거나 발생하는 일 ■
She studied Italian as an accompaniment to her classes in art
history. ■ She made the announcement to the accompaniment
of loud applause. [=there was loud applause while she made the
announcement]
ac•com•pa•nist əkmpənst noun, pl -nists [count]:
someone who plays a musical instrument while another person is
singing or playing the main part 다른 사람이 노래하거나 주요부를 연
주할 때 악기를 연주하는 사람:someone who plays an accompaniment
반주를 하는 사람《반주자》 ■ He will be her accompanist on the
piano.
ac•com•pa•ny əkmpəni verb -nies; -nied; -ny•ing [+
obj]
1:to go somewhere with (someone) (누군가)와 함께 가다:to be a
companion for (someone) (누군가)와 동행하다 ■ She will
accompany me to the store. ■ Ten adults accompanied the class
on their field trip. ■ Children under 17 must be accompanied by
an adult to see this movie.
2 a:to go together with (something) (어떤 것)에 수반하다:to be
included with (something) (어떤 것)에 포함되다 ■ A delicious sauce
accompanied the grilled fish. — 흔히 (be) accompanied의 형태로
씀 ■ The text is accompanied by over 100 photographs and charts.
b:to happen or occur at the same time as or along with
(something) (어떤 것)과 동시에 또는 곁들여 발생하다 — 대개 (be)
accompanied의 형태로 씀 ■ Low rates of unemployment are often
accompanied by high inflation. ■ The thunderstorm was
accompanied by high winds.
3:to play music with (someone who is singing or playing the
main tune) (노래를 하거나 주선율을 연주하는 사람)과 함께 음악을 연주
하다:to perform an accompaniment for (someone) (누군가)를 위해
반주를 하다 ■ He will be accompanying her on the piano.
– accompanying adj ■ Call the phone number in the
accompanying booklet for further information.
ac•com•plice əkbmpləs noun, pl -plic•es [count]:a
person who works with or helps someone who is doing something
wrong or illegal 그릇되거나 불법적인 일을 하는 사람과 함께 일하거나
그를 돕는 사람《공범》■ He was convicted as an accomplice to murder.
■ a murderer’s accomplice ■ She was an unwitting accomplice to
tax fraud. [=she didn’t know that she was helping someone to
commit tax fraud]
ac•com•plish əkbmpl verb -plish•es; -plished;
-plish•ing [+ obj]:to succeed in doing (something) (뭔가)를 하
는 데 성공하다《성취하다》 ■ They have accomplished [=done,
achieved] much in a very short period of time. ■ He finally felt
like he had accomplished [=done] something important. ■ There
are several different ways to accomplish the same task. ■ It’s
amazing what you can accomplish [=do] through/with hard work.
■ Exactly what he thought he would accomplish is unclear.
– ac•com•plish•able əkbmpləbəl adj [more ~; most ~]
accomplished adj [more ~; most ~]
1:very skillful 매우 솜씨가 좋은:having or showing the skill of
an expert 전문가의 솜씨가 있는 또는 그런 솜씨를 나타내는 ■ an
accomplished [=expert] pianist/artist/writer ■ She has the
confidence of an accomplished athlete. ■ an accomplished
[=excellent] performance
2:very successful 크게 성공한:having done or achieved many
good or important things 훌륭하거나 중요한 일을 많이 이룬《뛰어난, 능
란한》■ He is one of the school’s most accomplished graduates.
ac•com•plish•ment əkbmplmənt noun, pl -ments
1 [count]: something done, achieved, or accomplished
successfully 성과, 업적 ■ Her family is proud of all her academic
accomplishments. ■ one of the greatest scientific accomplishments
of the century
2 [noncount]:the successful completion of something 완성:the
act of accomplishing something 성취 ■ We celebrated the
accomplishment of all our goals. ■ When the work was done, he
had a sense of accomplishment. [=he felt that he had done
something good] ■ a public official with a solid record of
account
accomplishment [=of doing good things successfully]
3:a special skill or ability gained by practice or training 실습이나
훈련을 통해 얻은 특별한 기술이나 능력 [count] Her knowledge of
foreign languages is among her many accomplishments.
[noncount] a young woman of accomplishment [=an
accomplished young woman]
1ac•cord əkod noun, pl -cords
1 [count]:a formal or official agreement 공식 합의《협정》■ The
two sides were able to reach an accord. ■ a peace accord
2 [noncount]:a situation or state in which people or things agree
일치 ■ His ideas and mine were completely/fully in accord. = His
ideas were completely/fully in accord with mine. [=his ideas and
mine agreed completely] ■ They dressed up for the festival in
accord with [=in accordance with] the custom.
of its own accord a of one’s own accord (사물의 경우) 저절로,
혼자서 ■ The tree fell of its own accord.
of your own accord a of one’s own accord (사람의 경우) 자진
해서 ■ They left of their own accord.
with one accord chiefly Brit, formal:all together 다 함께《일제
히》■ They rose with one accord from their seats.
2accord verb -cords; -cord•ed; -cord•ing [+ obj] formal:to
give (something, such as special treatment or status) to someone
or something 어떤 대상에(게) (특별 대우나 지위 같은 것)을 주다 ■ He
was accorded certain favors because of his age. ■ Her students
accorded her respect. = Her students accorded respect to her. =
She was accorded respect by her students. ■ We accord great
importance to education. [=we treat education as very important]
accord with [phrasal verb] accord with (something):to be
in agreement with (something) (뭔가)와 일치하다 ■ His
interpretation of the data did not accord with the facts. ■ His
plans for the company did not accord with my own.
ac•cor•dance əkods noun
in accordance with:in a way that agrees with or follows
(something, such as a rule or request) (규칙이나 요청 같은 것)과 일
치하게, (규칙이나 요청 같은 것)에 따라 ■ In accordance with your
request, I am sending a copy of my book. ■ His funeral will be
private, in accordance with his wishes. ■ The soldier said that he
acted in accordance with his orders.
ac•cord•ing•ly əkodŋli adv
1:in a proper or appropriate way 알맞게, 적절히:in a way that
suits the facts, needs, or requirements of a situation 사실¥필요¥상황
에 맞게 ■ He knew his limitations and acted accordingly. ■ She is
considered a manager and is paid accordingly. ■ The car is made
with the best materials and is priced accordingly.
2:as a result 따라서:THEREFORE ■ His campaign manager
wanted to find out how people felt. Accordingly [=consequently],
he took an opinion poll of the local voters.
according to prep
1:as stated, reported, or recorded by (someone or something) …
의 진술이나 보고나 기록에 따르면 ■ According to a recent survey,
most Americans drive to work. [=a recent survey says that most
Americans drive to work] ■ According to rumors I’ve heard, he
was fired for stealing from the company.
2:as directed or required by (rules, directions, etc.) (규칙, 지시
등)이 하라는 대로 ■ She always did everything according to the
rules. ■ I cooked the rice according to the directions on the box. ■
Everything went according to plan. [=everything went as it had
been planned]
3:in a way that is based on (something) (어떤 것)에 입각하여 ■ He
arranged the books on the shelf according to [=by] their size. ■ He
was paid according to how quickly he worked.
ac•cor•di•on əkodijən
noun, pl -ons [count]:a musical
instrument that is shaped like a box
and that is held in your hands and
played by pulling its sides apart
and then pushing them together
while pressing buttons and keys 아
코디언
– ac•cor•di•on•ist
əkodijənst noun, pl -ists
[count]
accordion
ac•cost əkbst verb -costs;
-cost •ed; -cost•ing [+ obj]:to approach and speak to
(someone) often in an angry, aggressive, or unwanted way (누군
가)에게 다가가 말을 걸다(흔히 화를 내면서, 공격적으로 또는 탐탁치 않
게) ■ He was accosted by three gang members on the subway. ■
She was so famous that people would accost her on the street and
ask for an autograph.
1ac•count əkant noun, pl -counts
A