[김대균의 영어산책] 특별한 형태의 명사, 형용사 총 정리!

누구에게나 마음과 몸이 피곤하고 어려울 떄가 있다. 11월은 토익 시험이 3회나 있었고 새 토익 단어책 탈고, 세종 사이버대 기말고사 출제, EBS 김대균토익킹 1월호 원고 마감 등이 겹쳐 어디 도망가고 싶은 마음도 있었다. 다행히 다 마무리하고 기본으로 돌아가 원고를 만들어 드린다. 오늘은 영단어 공부로 셀 수 없는 명사들과, 특이한 형태의 명사들, 헷갈리기 쉬운 형용사들을 정리해 드린다. 어디서 보신 적이 있을만한 단어들이지만 총 정리의 의미가 있으니 반복하여 보시길 부탁 드린다. [뒤에 -s가 붙으면 오답이 되는 명사들 (불가산 명사)] information 정보 furniture 가구 software 소프트웨어 advice 조언 equipment 장비 hardware 하드웨어 progress 진전 gear 장비 kitchenware 부엌용품 access 접근 clothing 의복 glassware 유리제품 funding 자금조달 merchandise 상품 eyewear

Nov. 29, 2024

[Robert J. Fouser] Presidents and their ability to communicate

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is ending this year badly. His approval ratings have been low throughout his term, but now stand at a paltry 26 percent, up only slightly from recent lows. Calls for him to step down or face impeachment and removal have spread. His wife is facing accusations of corruption and calls for her prosecution. Coming at the mid-point in his term, citizens are worried about a lack of leadership during the rest of his term. What went wrong? And what, if anything, can t

Nov. 29, 2024

[Editorial] Diverse forms of family

In South Korea, where a traditional notion of family has long been espoused by conservative people, the news that actor Jung Woo-sung fathered a child with model Moon Ga-bi outside of marriage has generated a firestorm of gossipy online responses and intense media coverage. Their celebrity status has probably drawn more public attention than necessary, but their decision to go public about having a child without being married to each other has a positive element as it has ignited public debates

Nov. 29, 2024

[Photo News] Freedom of Expression

Innocean, a marketing agency affiliated with Hyundai Motor Group, said Thursday it has completed a campaign in the US, titled “Villains Against Evil.” A collaboration with the National Coalition Against Censorship, the campaign aims to oppose to a recent move to ban children's books on specific issues such as LGBTQ+ and racism in school libraries. In the AI-powered short-form videos, fairy tale villains voice their concerns, stating, “Banning books is the ultimate evil.&

Nov. 28, 2024

[해커스 TOEIC] 토익 점수 Up 단어, Part 5 문제

2) 파트 5 3문제 1. You may need to submit additional documents with your loan application to ------- your credit rating. (A) decline (B) defer (C) provoke (D) verify 해석 당신의 신용 등급을 증명하기 위해서, 대출 신청서와 함께 추가 서류를 제출해야 할 것입니다. 해설 동사 어휘 문제 ‘신용 등급을 증명하기 위해서, 대출 신청서와 함께 추가 서류를 제출해야 할 것이다’라는 문맥이 되어야 하므로 ‘증명하다, 확인하다’라는 뜻의 동사 (D) verify가 정답이다. 참고로 (A) decline은 '거절하다’, (B) defer는 '미루다, 연기하다’, (C) provoke는 ‘유발하다, 선동하다’의 의미임을 알아둔다. 어휘 submit 제출하다 additional

Nov. 28, 2024

[Wang Son-taek] What went wrong at the Sado mines

The Sado Mines Memorial Ceremony stands as a stark reminder of the unresolved historical tensions and diplomatic missteps between Korea and Japan. What could have been a meaningful step toward reconciliation instead became a diplomatic failure, highlighting the challenges both countries face in addressing their shared past. Understanding what went wrong is crucial for avoiding similar setbacks in the future and ensuring that historical grievances do not continue to hinder diplomatic progress. In

Nov. 28, 2024

[Editorial] Tariff alarm goes off

US President-elect Donald Trump posted on his Truth Social platform Monday that on Jan. 20, as one of his first executive orders, he will sign all necessary documents to charge Mexico and Canada a 25 percent tariff on all products coming into the US. He also said that China will face 10 percent tariffs above any existing tariffs. This shows his will to implement strong protectionist trade policies right from his inauguration day. International trade rules are expected to be jolted. Trump said th

Nov. 28, 2024

[Howard Davies] Global banking rules finished?

Is it all over for Basel 3.1 (or what is known in the United States as the “Basel Endgame”)? Should we kiss goodbye the Basel Committee and the very idea of global banking-supervision accords that establish minimum capital requirements? Many informed people think so. The committee’s recommendations have long been assailed from all sides, especially the western shores of the Atlantic. In 2023, emboldened -- or perhaps stung -- by the failures of Silicon Valley Bank and a few oth

Nov. 27, 2024

[Photo News] Aged to perfection

(From left) Frantz Hotton, CEO and president of Pernod Ricard Korea, Sandy Hyslop; Ballantine’s master blender; and Miguel Pascual, marketing director of Pernod Ricard Korea, pose during the launching event of Ballantine’s 40 Year Old Masterclass Collection – The Waiting, the latest release from the iconic Scotch whisky brand, in Seoul on Wednesday. (Pernod Ricard Korea)

Nov. 27, 2024

[Herald Gallery] Thirty-Three Blooms

The "Thirty-Three Blooms" solo exhibition by artist Hwang Do-you (born 1987) is on display at Art Side Gallery in Jongno-gu, Seoul, until Dec. 28. This exhibition delves into abstract floral forms through simple brushstrokes and vivid colors, featuring approximately 10 works that reflect the artist's distinctive sense of flatness. Hwang conveys floral forms through areas of color and rhythm, emphasizing the purity and autonomy of painting. Notably, the exhibition showcases works c

Nov. 27, 2024