[adj] extremely important because future situations will be affected by it
We have reached a critical stage in the experiment.
우리는 실험에서 중요한 단계에 도달했다.
figure out
[v] to understand or solve something after thinking about it carefully
Did you figure out why the meeting was canceled?
회의가 왜 취소되었는지 알아냈니?
journey
[n] the act of traveling from one place to another
Their journey across the mountains was challenging but rewarding.
그들의 산맥 횡단 여정은 힘들었지만 보람 있었다.
inspire
[v] to give someone an idea about what to do or create
He inspired generations of future scientists.
그는 미래의 과학자들에게 영감을 주었다.
anxious
[adj] worried or nervous about something
Sarah feels anxious about her future prospects.
Sarah는 자신의 미래 전망에 대해 불안함을 느낀다.
blame
[v] to say or think that someone or something is responsible for something bad
Don’t blame me, as you are responsible for your own problems.
네가 네 문제에 책임이 있으니 나를 탓하지 마라.
lack
[n] the state or condition of not having any or enough of something
The lack of sleep affected his performance.
수면 부족이 그의 성과에 영향을 미쳤다.
come up with
to think of an idea, plan, or solution
We finally came up with a solution to the problem.
우리는 마침내 문제에 대한 해결책을 생각해 냈다.
set aside
[v] to not consider something, because other things are more important Set aside your doubts and trust the process.
의심은 접어 두고 과정을 믿으세요.
ancient
[adj] belonging to a time long ago in history, especially thousands of years ago
The ancient ruins are a popular tourist attraction.
그 고대 유적은 인기 있는 관광 명소이다.
genius
[n] someone who has a level of talent or intelligence that is very rare or remarkable
Albert Einstein is often regarded as a scientific genius.
알베르트 아인슈타인은 종종 과학적 천재로 여겨진다.
refer to
[v] to mention or talk about someone or something
The symbol refers to a chemical element.
그 기호는 화학 원소를 나타낸다.
particularly
[adv] more than usual
I like all the food, particularly the beef.
나는 모든 음식, 특히 소고기를 좋아한다.
gifted
[adj] having a great natural ability
My brother is gifted in languages.
내 남동생은 언어에 재능이 있다.
divine
[adj] relating to or coming from God or a god
The cathedral is famous for its divine architecture.
그 대성당은 신성한 건축물로 유명하다.
assistant
[n] a person who helps or supports someone
He was working as a special assistant to the president.
그는 대통령의 특별 보좌관으로 일하고 있었다.
spirit
[n] the force within a person that is believed to give the body life, energy, and power
Her spirit remained strong even in difficult times.
어려운 시기에도 그녀의 정신은 강했다.
entirely
[adv] in every way possible
The decision is entirely yours.
결정은 전적으로 너의 것이다.
responsible
[adj] having a duty to deal with something or having control over someone
Jane is responsible for designing the entire project.
Jane은 전체 프로젝트를 설계할 책임이 있다.
poet
[n] a person who writes poems
The poet recited his latest work at the festival.
그 시인은 축제에서 자신의 최신 작품을 낭독했다.
poem
[n] a piece of writing in which words are carefully chosen for their beauty or emotional impact
After the war, his poems were published in the U.S.
전쟁이 끝난 후, 그의 시는 미국에서 출판되었다.
recognize
[v] to know someone or something because you have seen, heard, or experienced them before
I recognized his voice immediately.
나는 그의 목소리를 바로 알아차렸다.
routine
[n] the things that you do every day at the same time
My daily exercise routine starts with jogging.
나의 일상적인 운동 루틴은 조깅으로 시작한다.
identify
[v] to recognize or be able to name someone or something
I couldn’t identify the person in the dark.
나는 어둠 속에서 그 사람을 식별할 수 없었다.
be engaged in
[v phr] to be doing something or to be very involved in something
The students are engaged in a science experiment.
학생들은 과학 실험에 몰두해 있다.
completely
[adv] in every way possible; fully
I’ve completely forgotten her name.
나는 그녀의 이름을 완전히 잊어버렸다.
immerse
[v] to make somebody fully involved in something
She immersed herself in writing novels.
그녀는 소설 쓰기에 몰두했다.
strike
[v] to suddenly come into somebody’s mind
It struck me how we could improve the situation.
우리가 어떻게 상황을 개선할 수 있을지 생각이 났다.
put one’s heart and soul into
[v phr] to make a lot of effort to do something
Camila put her heart and soul into her new project.
Camila는 새 프로젝트에 심혈을 기울였다.
passionate
[adj] having or showing strong feelings of enthusiasm for something
Elise has a passionate interest in classical music.
Elise는 고전 음악에 열정적인 관심이 있다.
betrayal
[n] cruel or dishonest behavior towards someone who trusts you
I saw her actions as a betrayal of my trust.
나는 그녀의 행동을 나의 신뢰에 대한 배신으로 보았다.
degree
[n] a qualification given to students after completing a university course
My daughter has a master’s degree from Harvard.
내 딸은 하버드에서 석사 학위를 받았다.
occur
[v] to happen or take place
Good ideas occur to me when I am with you.
나는 너와 함께 있으면 좋은 생각이 떠오른다.
biologically
[adv] in a way that is connected with the processes that occur within living things Biologically, stress affects the immune system.
생물학적으로 스트레스는 면역 체계에 영향을 미친다.
cell
[n] the smallest basic unit of a plant or animal
Stem cells have the ability to regenerate tissue.
줄기세포는 조직을 재생할 수 있는 능력을 가지고 있다.
continuously
[adv] in a way that happens without stopping
The baby cried continuously until her mom picked her up.
아기는 엄마가 안아 줄 때까지 계속 울었다.
renew
[v] to replace something old or damaged with something new
The paintwork will need renewing every ten years.
페인트 작업은 10년마다 새로 해야 한다.
rewire
[v] to install a new system of electrical wires in a building or machine
We need to rewire the old office building.
우리는 오래된 사무실 건물의 배선을 교체해야 한다.
modify
[v] to change something slightly, especially to improve it
We need to modify the plan to fit the new requirements.
우리는 새로운 요구 사항에 맞게 계획을 수정해야 한다.
constantly
[adv] all the time or very often
The weather changes constantly in spring.
봄에는 날씨가 끊임없이 변한다.
rescue
[v] to save someone or something from danger or harm
Firefighters managed to rescue the trapped workers.
소방관들은 갇힌 노동자들을 구조하는 데 성공했다.
preserve
[v] to keep something in its original state or in good condition
It is important to preserve historical artifacts.
역사적 유물을 보존하는 것은 중요하다.
replace
[v] to take the place of something or someone
They decided to replace the broken window before winter.
그들은 겨울이 오기 전에 깨진 창문을 교체하기로 결정했다.
decay
[v] to be gradually destroyed by natural processes
The fruit will decay quickly in warm, humid weather.
과일은 따뜻하고 습한 날씨에는 빨리 썩을 것이다.
envision
[v] to imagine or anticipate something happening or appearing in the future
If you can envision your goals, you can achieve them more effectively.
목표를 마음속에 그릴 수 있다면 그 목표를 더 효과적으로 달성할 수 있다.
curious
[adj] having a strong desire to know about something
They were very curious about the people who lived upstairs.
그들은 위층에 사는 사람들에 대해 매우 궁금해했다.
current
[adj] relating to the present time; happening or existing now
Oil prices are expected to remain at current levels.
유가는 현재 수준을 유지할 것으로 예상된다.
respectful
[adj] showing or having respect
It’s important to be respectful of different cultures and customs.
다양한 문화와 관습을 존중하는 것은 중요하다.
assume
[v] to think or accept that something is true without definite proof
Don’t assume he knows the answer.
그가 답을 알고 있다고 가정하지 마세요.
wisdom
[n] knowledge that is gained by having many experiences in life
Grandma’s wisdom helped me solve my problem.
할머니의 지혜는 내가 문제를 해결하는 데 도움이 되었다.
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