Extensive Reading-Book C Unit 23 (K)

access

접근
Many poor people do not have access to a good education.

aesthetically

미적으로
The table was not very practical, but it was aesthetically pleasing.

conversely

반대로
Children should respect their parents; conversely, parents should not aggravate their children.

cycle

주기
The life cycle of a butterfly is fascinating and remarkable for children to observe.

demarcate

한계를 정하다, 분리하다
Properties in the neighborhood are clearly demarcated with fences.

densely

빽빽하게, 밀집되어
The neighborhood was densely populated, and there was no space for the children to run around.

disproportionately

균형이 없는
All the men complained the ratio of men to women was disproportionately unbalanced.

disrepair

황폐
The town has fallen into a state of disrepair; all the buildings and street lights are damaged.

ethnic minority

인종적 소수
California has a disproportionate number of ethnic minorities in the school system.

feasible

실행할 수 있는
Your plan is feasible as long as we can raise the funds.

graffiti

낙서
Graffitis are against the law allowed in Singapore.

networking

정보망의 형성
Having the right education and skills is important, but networking is becoming more important in finding a job.

overcome

극복하다, 이기다
He had to overcome his fear of flying first before he could become a pilot.

overlap

겹침, 중복
There is an overlap in the products of the two companies.

perpetuate

영속시키다
He worked hard to perpetuate his father's legacy.

privileged

특권이 주어진
Many children of wealthy families are privileged to receive an excellent education.

segregation

분리(주의)
Racial segregation in the United States prevented blacks and whites from eating in the same restaurants.

social mobility

사회적 유동성
The family moved into a better neighborhood because they thought it would help with their social mobility.

status

지위
Lawyers and doctors have more status than bus drivers.

surmount

극복하다
The family has surmounted some difficulties and now they are doing well.