[오늘의 단어] 2025.02.12

 

* utilizes

it means to use something effectively, often for a specific purpose.

it is more formal than the word "use".

 

The company utilizes advanced technology to improve production efficiency.

She utilizes her time wisely to balance work and studies.

The artist utilizes recycled materials to create sculptures.

He utilizes social media as a tool to promote his business.

*arbitrary

it describes something that is random, lacks reason or logic, or is unfairly decided based on personal judgment rather than facts or rules.

 

The teacher's grading system seemed arbitrary; some students got higher marks without clear explanations.

The manager made an arbitrary decision to change the schedule without consulting the team.

The result of the experiment were arbitrary and did not follow any clear trend.

The weather in this region can feel arbitrary -sunny one moment and stormy the next.

*be done with

it means to finish or complete something or to stop being involved with someone or something, often with a sense of finality or relief.

 

I'll be done with my homework in an hour.

Are you done with the dishes?

(Have you finished washing the dishes?)

Once I'm done with this meeting, I'll give you a call.

I'm done with this job-it's too stressful.

She's finally done with that toxic relationship.

I'm done with trying to explain it to you.

Are you done with the computer? I need to use it.

Let me know when you're done with the book so i can borrow it.

I'm done with the project.

 

 

*facilitate

It means to make something easier, help it progress, or assist in making it happen.

 

Good communication facilitates teamwork.

The new software will facilitate data management for the entire company.

The teacher's guidance facilitated the students' learning experience.

The government lowered taxes to facilitate enonomic growth.

The mediator facilitated the negotications between the two parties.

She was asked to facilitate the workshop on leadership skills.

*seamless

it describes something that is smooth, without interruptions, gaps, or awkward transitions.

 

She wore a seamless dress that fit her perfectly.

(The dress had no visible stitching or joints.)

The modern glass facade gives the building a seamless appearance.

(The design looks smooth and continuous.)

The new software integration was seamless, with no disruptions to the workflow.

The actor's performance was seamless, flowing effortlessly from one emotion to the next.

(The performance was flawless and natural.)

We hope to provide a seamless experience for out customers.

*intervention

it refers to the act of getting involved in a situation to change or influence the outcome.

 

The teacher's intervention helped stop the argument between the students.

Government intervention was necessary to stabilize the economy.

The family staged an intervention to help him overcome his drinking problem.

(The family held a meeting to confront his alcohol issue.)
An intervention program was introduced to support troubled teens.

Explicitly

it means in a clear, direct, and precise way, leaving no room for confusion or ambiguity.

it refers to expressing something clearly, openly, and without any hidden meanings.

it emphasizes providing specific details or information without generalization.

 

The teacher explicitly told the students to submit their assignments by Friday.

The instruncitons explicitly say not to touch the machine while it's running.

=The instruntions clearly warn against touching the machine.

The report explicitly outlines the steps needed to complete the project.

She explicitly described the requirements for the position.

 

impede

it means to slow down, block, or prevent the progress of something.

it refers to creating obstacles or hindrances that make it harder to achieve a goal or complete a task.

 

The heavy traffic impeded our ability to get to the airport on time.

Poor communication impeded the progress of the project.

The rainstorm impeded the construction workers from completing their workk.

Her injury impeded her ability to play in the tournament.

 

 

mitigate

it means to make something less severe, serious, or painful.

it is often used in situations where someone or something is trying to reduce the negative effects of a problem, condition, or situation.

 

The doctor gave her meditation to mitigate the pain.

Planting trees can help mitigate the effects of climate change.

The government introduced measures to mitigate the economic downturn.

Better traning can mitigate the risks of workplace accidents.

necessitate

it means to make something necessary or unavoidable.

 

The growing population necessitates the construction of more schools.

His injury neccessitated immediate surgery.

The heavy rain necessitated canceling the outdoor event.

Changes in regulations necessitate a review of current policies.

 

align

To arrange things so that they form a line or are in proper position

eavesdrop

to listen secretly to what other people are saying

it means to secretly listen to a conversation without the speakers' knowledge or permission.

 

She hid behind the door to eavesdrop on their argument.

it's rude to eavesdrop on someone else's phone call.

I accidentally eavesdropped on their plans because I was sitting nearby.