[n] a person who has been forced to leave their country or home because there is a war or for political, religious or social reasons
This camp is a home to refugees fleeing from war and conflict.
이 캠프는 전쟁과 분쟁에서 탈출한 난민들의 집이다.
host
[n] a person who introduces a television or radio show, and talks to guests
She is thrilled to be the host of a popular TV show.
그녀는 인기 있는 TV쇼의 진행자가 되어 매우 기뻐한다.
come to mind
(of a thought or idea) to occur to someone
The ocean comes to mind when I think of a perfect vacation.
완벽한 휴가를 생각하면 나는 바다가 떠오른다.
flee
[v] to leave a person or place very quickly, especially because you are afraid of possible danger
He fled for his life when the flood struck his town.
홍수가 마을을 강타했을 때 그는 목숨을 걸고 도망쳤다.
shed light on
to clarify or to provide information about something
The news broadcast sheds light on endangered species.
뉴스 방송은 멸종 위기에 처한 종에 대해 조명한다.
concern
[v] to affect somebody or something; to involve somebody or something
The message he has sent us doesn’t concern me at all.
그가 우리에게 보낸 메시지는 나와는 전혀 관련이 없다.
predict
[v] to say that an event will happen
The publisher predicted that her first novel would be a bestseller.
출판업자는 그녀의 첫 번째 소설이 베스트셀러가 될 것이라고 예측했다.
approximately
[adv] in an approximate manner
It takes approximately 14 hours to get from Bangkok to Chiang Mai by train.
방콕에서 치앙마이까지는 기차로 약 14시간 정도 걸린다.
disaster
[n] an unexpected event, such as a very bad accident, a flood or a fire, that kills a lot of people or causes a lot of damage
The Haiti earthquake of 2010 was one of the most destructive disasters in modern history.
2010년 아이티 지진은 현대 역사상 가장 파괴적인 재난 중 하나였다.
melt
[v] to turn from something solid into something soft or liquid
Do you know how to melt chocolate in the microwave?
전자레인지로 초콜릿을 어떻게 녹이는지 알고 있나요?
glacier
[n] a large mass of ice that moves slowly Glaciers begin to melt when temperatures rise.
빙하는 기온이 상승하면 녹기 시작한다.
significant
[adj] large or important enough to have an effect or to be noticed
The new medicine shows significant potential to reduce pain.
새로운 약은 고통을 줄일 수 있는 커다란 가능성을 보여 준다.
phenomenon
[n] a fact or an event in nature or society, especially one that is not fully understood
Scientists are looking for ways to explain this incredible phenomenon.
과학자들은 이 놀라운 현상을 설명할 방법을 찾고 있다.
sink
[v] to go down below the surface or towards the bottom of a liquid or soft substance
The Titanic broke apart and sank in the North Atlantic Ocean on April 15, 1912.
타이타닉호는 1912년 4월 15일 북대서양에서 부서져 침몰했다.
underwater
[adv] below the surface of water
A group of scuba divers went underwater one by one.
한 무리의 스쿠버 다이버들이 한 사람씩 물속으로 들어갔다.
remaining
[adj] continuing to exist or be left after other parts or things have been used or taken away
The team must score at least three goals in the remaining time.
팀은 남은 시간 동안 최소 3골을 득점해야 한다.
fertile
[adj] (of land or soil) that plants grow well in
The Nile River has provided fertile land to Egypt for more than 5,000 years.
나일강은 5,000년 이상 이집트에 비옥한 땅을 제공해 왔다.
desertification
[n] the process of becoming or making something a desert
The density of yellow dust began to increase due to desertification.
사막화로 인해 황사의 밀도가 증가하기 시작했다.
shortage
[n] a state in which there is not enough of something that is needed
A sudden increase in electricity demand can lead to energy shortages.
전력 수요의 갑작스러운 증가는 에너지 부족으로 이어질 수 있다.
migration
[n] the process of traveling to a new place to live, usually in large numbers Migration for work due to limited job opportunities is common.
제한된 일자리 기회로 인한 직업을 구하기 위한 이주는 흔한 일이다.
frequent
[adj] happening or doing something often
He is a frequent visitor to this restaurant.
그는 이 레스토랑에 자주 오는 손님이다.
intense
[adj] extreme and forceful or (of a feeling) very strong
There is intense competition among the participants.
참가자들 사이에 극심한 경쟁이 있다.
outbreak
[n] a sudden appearance of something dangerous or unpleasant like a disease
People were advised to stay home because of the outbreak of a contagious disease.
전염병 발생으로 인해 사람들은 집에 머물 것을 권고받았다.
wildfire
[n] a very big fire that spreads quickly and burns natural areas like woods, forests and grassland
Recent studies illustrate that human-caused wildfires are common.
최근 연구에 따르면 인간이 일으킨 산불이 흔하게 발생한다.
steadily
[adv] gradually and in an even and regular way
The new cook has been improving steadily the whole year.
새로운 요리사는 일 년 내내 꾸준히 발전하고 있다.
extremely
[adv] to a very high degree
They find it extremely expensive to live in San Franscisco.
그들은 샌프란시스코에서 사는 것이 매우 비싸다는 것을 알게 되었다.
interval
[n] a period between two events or times
The alarm goes off every morning at five-minute intervals.
알람이 매일 아침 5분 간격으로 울린다.
result in
to cause a particular situation to happen
Long-term use of the medicine could result in addiction.
약을 장기간 사용하면 중독이 발생할 수 있다.
displace
[v] to force something out of its usual or original position
The newly built dam displaced more than 100,000 people.
새로 건설된 댐은 10만 명 이상의 사람들을 쫒아냈다.
decade
[n] a period of ten years
Miles has invested in stocks over the past decade.
Miles는 지난 10년 동안 주식에 투자해왔다.
dreadful
[adj] very bad or unpleasant
She burst into tears as she delivered the dreadful news.
그녀는 끔찍한 소식을 전하면서 눈물을 흘렸다.
fortunately
[adv] by good luck Fortunately, I was able to get one of the last tickets.
다행히도 마지막 티켓 중 한 장을 구할 수 있었다.
address
[v] to think about a problem or a situation and decide how you are going to deal with it
There is no single way to address environmental problem.
환경 문제에 대응하는 단 하나의 방법은 없다.
construct
[v] to build or make something such as a road, building or machine
The Charles Bridge in Prague was constructed six centuries ago.
프라하의 카를교는 6세기 전에 건설되었다.
artificial
[adj] created by people; not happening naturally
When droughts persist, artificial rainfall can solve the problem.
가뭄이 지속되면 인공 강우가 문제를 해결할 수 있다.
come up with
to suggest or think of an idea or plan
He came up with the answer to solve the problem.
그는 문제를 해결할 정답을 찾아냈다.
cooperate
[v] to work together with somebody else to do something
The architects agreed to cooperate on building a new airport.
건축가들은 새로운 공항 건설에 협력하기로 합의했다.
crisis
[n] a difficult or dangerous situation
The government is currently facing a financial crisis.
정부는 현재 금융 위기에 직면해 있다.
battle
[v] to try hard to achieve something in a difficult situation
The organization has been battling discrimination for many years.
이 조직은 수년 동안 차별과 싸우고 있다.
mess with
to get involved with somebody or something that causes or that could cause trouble
You should not mess with monkeys in Nepal.
네팔에서는 원숭이를 건드리면 안 된다.
peat
[n] a soft black or brown substance formed from old or dying plants just under the surface of the ground, especially in cool wet areas
Next time we will learn more about peat and how it is formed.
다음 시간에는 이탄과 그것이 어떻게 형성되는지에 대해 더 배울 것입니다.
soil
[n] the material on the surface of the ground in which plants grow
The soil in this area is perfect for growing corn.
이 지역의 토양은 옥수수를 재배하기에 완벽하다.
rot
[v] to decay, or make something decay, naturally and gradually
Cactuses begin to rot when there is too much water and humidity in their environment.
선인장은 주변 환경에 물이 너무 많고 습도가 너무 높으면 썩기 시작한다.
appealing
[adj] attractive or interesting
His offer was so appealing that she couldn't turn it down.
그의 제안은 너무 매력적이어서 그녀는 거절할 수 없었다.
ecosystem
[n] all the plants and living creatures in a particular area considered in relation to their physical environment
The local ecosystem is threatened by development.
개발로 인해 지역 생태계가 위협받고 있다.
circumstance
[n] the conditions and facts that are connected with and affect a situation, an event or an action
The press reported the suspicious circumstances of the death of a young woman.
언론은 젊은 여성의 죽음에 대한 의심스러운 상황을 보도했다.
carbon
[n] a chemical element that exists in its pure form as diamond or graphite
They refused to believe that diamonds are made of carbon.
그들은 다이아몬드가 탄소로 만들어졌다고 믿기를 거부했다.
release
[v] to stop holding something or stop it from being held so that it can move, fly, fall, etc. freely
The sun continuously releases vast amounts of energy into space.
태양은 끊임없이 방대한 양의 에너지를 우주로 방출한다.
come into contact with
to touch (something)
Don’t let this dye come into contact with your bare hands.
염색제가 맨손에 닿지 않게 하라.
oxygen
[n] a chemical element that is present in air and water and is necessary for people, animals and plants to live
Blood carries oxygen throughout the body.
혈액은 몸 전체에 산소를 운반한다.
carbon dioxide
[n] the gas formed when carbon is burned, or when people or animals breathe out
Global warming is directly related to the emission of carbon dioxide.
지구 온난화는 이산화탄소 배출과 직접적으로 관련이 있다.
preserve
[v] to keep a particular quality, feature, etc.; to make sure something is kept
The library strictly controls humidity to preserve old books.
이 도서관은 오래된 책을 보존하기 위해 습도를 엄격하게 관리한다.
moist
[adj] slightly wet
The soil is moist due to last night's rain.
어젯밤 내린 비로 땅이 축축하다.
prosper
[v] to develop in a successful way
The company prospered under the CEO's leadership.
회사는 CEO의 리더십 아래 번창했다.
drain
[v] to make something empty or dry by removing the liquid from it; to become empty or dry in this way
This pump is specially designed to drain swimming pools easily.
이 펌프는 수영장의 물을 쉽게 빼낼 수 있도록 특별히 설계되었다.
vital
[adj] necessary or essential in order for something to succeed or exist
What do you think is the most vital in life?
인생에서 가장 중요한 것은 무엇이라고 생각합니까?
storage
[n] the space where things can be kept; the act of of keeping something in a particular place until it is needed
Svalbard Global Seed Vault is the world's largest secure seed storage.
스발바르 국제종자저장고는 세계에서 가장 크고 안전한 씨앗 저장소이다.
surface
[n] the top layer of an area of water or land
The surface of the Moon is rocky and covered with craters.
달의 표면은 바위투성이이며 분화구로 덮여 있다.
atmosphere
[n] the mixture of gases that surrounds the earth
The volcano blasted clouds of ash into the atmosphere.
화산이 화산재 구름을 대기 중으로 날려 보냈다.
formation
[n] the action of forming something; the process of being formed
This article explains the formation of clouds in the atmosphere.
기사는 대기 중 구름의 형성에 대해 설명한다.
acceleration
[n] an increase in how fast something happens
No one expected such a rapid acceleration of economic growth.
그 누구도 이렇게 빠른 경제 성장의 가속화를 예상하지 못했다.
damage
[v] to have a bad or harmful effect on something or somebody
He feared that the rumor would badly damage his career.
그는 그 소문이 자신의 경력에 큰 피해를 줄 것 같아 두려워했다.
profit
[n] the advantage that you get from doing something
There's no profit to be gained from telling lies.
거짓말을 해서 얻을 수 있는 이익은 없다.
patch
[n] a small piece of land, especially one used for growing vegetables or fruit
Why don't we plant a strawberry patch this year?
올해에는 딸기밭을 심는 게 어때?
disturb
[v] to make something function differently from normal
I hope my visit won’t disturb your workplace routine.
제 방문이 여러분의 업무에 방해가 되지 않기를 바랍니다.
turn against
to stop being friendly towards somebody
A true friend will not turn against you in hard times.
진실된 친구는 어려운 시기에 당신에게 등을 돌리지 않을 것이다.
nightmare
[n] an experience that is very frightening and unpleasant, or very difficult to deal with
The trip became a nightmare after we lost all our luggage.
짐을 모두 잃어버린 후 여행은 악몽이 되었다.
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