English Learning Shorts #0002

 

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/7l8_FI1k8Tg

 

 

단어: 

diminutive

 

 

1. 

정의 (Definition)

 

• 형용사 (adjective): Extremely small in size; tiny. (아주 작은, 소형의)
• 명사 (noun): A word or suffix that indicates smallness, affection, or familiarity (e.g., “doggy” from “dog”). (축소형 단어, 애칭)

 

 

 

2. 

예문 (Examples)

 

• She was a diminutive figure, barely five feet tall. (형용사)
• The word “kitchenette” is a diminutive of “kitchen.” (명사)
• He gave his daughter the diminutive nickname “Maddie” instead of Madison. (명사)

 

 

 

3. 

동의어 (Synonyms)

 

• 형용사: tiny, small, little, petite, miniature
• 명사: nickname, pet name, shortened form

 

 

 

4. 

반의어 (Antonyms)

 

• 형용사: huge, enormous, massive, gigantic
• 명사: full form, formal name

 

 

👉 포인트:

 

• diminutive는 라틴어 diminutivus (“to lessen, make smaller”)에서 유래.
• 두 가지 용법이 있음:

 

 

 

단어: 

acquiesce

 

 

1. 

정의 (Definition)

 

• To accept, agree, or comply with something reluctantly but without protest.
• 마지못해 따르다, 잠자코 동의하다

 

 

 

2. 

예문 (Examples)

 

• She finally acquiesced to her parents’ wishes and studied law.
• The committee members seemed to acquiesce, even though they had some concerns.
• He nodded silently, acquiescing in her decision.

 

 

 

3. 

동의어 (Synonyms)

 

• consent
• comply
• agree
• yield
• submit
• go along with

 

 

 

4. 

반의어 (Antonyms)

 

• refuse
• oppose
• resist
• defy
• reject

 

 

 

단어: 

espouse

 

 

1. 

정의 (Definition)

 

• To adopt, support, or commit to a cause, belief, or way of life.
• (사상·주의 등을) 지지하다, 받아들이다

 

(옛 용법: to marry — 지금은 거의 쓰이지 않음)

 

 

 

2. 

예문 (Examples)

 

• The politician publicly espoused the principles of environmental sustainability.
• Many young people espouse minimalism as a lifestyle choice.
• She refused to espouse views that went against her values.

 

 

 

3. 

동의어 (Synonyms)

 

• support
• adopt
• embrace
• advocate
• promote
• champion

 

 

 

4. 

반의어 (Antonyms)

 

• oppose
• reject
• disapprove
• condemn
• renounce

 

 

👉 포인트:

 

• espouse는 단순히 like이 아니라, 적극적으로 받아들이고 지지하는 뉘앙스가 있어요.
• embrace와 비슷하지만, 좀 더 “공식적·격식 있는 문맥”에서 자주 사용됩니다.
• 정치, 철학, 종교 같은 신념·사상 관련 글에서 특히 많이 쓰여요.