Extensive Reading-Book C Unit 04 (K)

adoption

채택, 입양
The adoption of the new policy increased productivity by 50%.

aspect

양상
The teacher liked all aspects of the students' project except the presentation.

assemble

모으다, 조립하다
Her main job is to assemble Christmas ornaments in a factory.

capitalist

자본주의자
In true capitalist fashion, the father charged interest on the money the son had borrowed.

commonplace

다반사, 평범한
Car accidents are commonplace in the city of Seoul.

cottage industry

가내기업, 영세기업
EBay is a modern day cottage industry where people buy and sell merchandise from their homes.

deplorable

한탄스런
Low income senior citizens live in deplorable conditions.

era

시대, 시기
The United States enjoyed a time of peace and prosperity during the Clinton era.

handicraft

수공예(품)
All the Christmas decorations were handicrafts made by the native Americans.

impact

충격을 주다
The new program to help the poor people impacted the community greatly.

incentive

격려, 자극, 동기
The main incentive for the reading program is that students receive a coupon for a free pizza when they meet their monthly goals.

majority

대다수
The majority of the population voted for the new president.

manufacture

제조하다
The company manufactures clothing for dogs.

principle

원리, 원칙
One of the principles of effective money management is not to have any debt.

productivity

생산성
The textile factory was able to increase productivity by creating a more friendly work environment.

profoundly

심원하게
The movie about the holocaust profoundly impacted her view on what the Jews had experienced.

repeated

반복된
After several repeated calls to contact the winner, the committee gave up.

revolutionize

혁명을 일으키다
The introduction of personal computers revolutionized the way people communicate with one another.

sacrifice

희생하다
You can not achieve your goals without sacrificing something in your life.

textile

직물
The textile company faced much criticism for using child labor abroad.