독해가 요즘 많은 수험생들에게 고민거리이다. 강사로서도 가르치기도 쉽지 않고 많은 수험생들이 고민하고 괴로워하고 있다. 우선은 본문이 길어서 제시간에 못풀기도 하고 해석이 안되는 문장도 종종 있다. 오늘은 토익 파트 7중에서도 Double passages와 Triple passages에서 단어들을 선별하여 제공한다. 요즘 수험생들이 많이 하는 말 ‘양치기’로 승부를 걸어야 한다. 풍부하게 많은 양의 단어 표현 문제를 소화해내야 좋은 결과가 나온다!

TOEIC Part 7 고난도 어휘·숙어 20선

1. bland

Definition: Lacking strong flavor or excitement

한국어: (맛이) 밍밍한, 특별한 맛이 없는

The soup tasted too bland, so I added some salt.

2. collaboration

Definition: The act of working together on a project

한국어: 협력, 합작

The two companies formed a collaboration to launch new software.

3. unique offering

Definition: A special product or service not found elsewhere

한국어: 독창적인 상품/서비스

The café introduced a unique offering with exotic spices.

4. discounted price

Definition: A reduced cost from the original price

한국어: 할인된 가격

Tickets are available at a discounted price for students.

5. voucher

Definition: A document that proves payment or allows access

한국어: 바우처, 이용권

Please present your voucher at the entrance gate.

6. appropriate (for)

Definition: Suitable or proper in the situation

한국어: 적절한

This book is not appropriate for young children.

7. round trip

Definition: A journey to a place and back

한국어: 왕복 여행

They bought a round-trip ticket from Seoul to Tokyo.

8. promotion

Definition: A special offer or discount to encourage sales

한국어: 판촉 행사, 프로모션

The store launched a holiday promotion with 30% discounts.

9. stateroom

Definition: A private room on a ship

한국어: (배의) 객실

They booked a luxury stateroom on the cruise.

10. application

Definition: A formal request for a job, service, or program

한국어: 신청서, 지원서

She filled out a job application for the marketing position.

11. acquisitions editor

Definition: A publishing role responsible for obtaining new works

한국어: 기획/인수 편집자

The acquisitions editor reviewed several new book proposals.

12. conceptualizing

Definition: Forming an idea or concept in the mind

한국어: 구상하다, 개념화하다

The team is conceptualizing a new strategy for the campaign.

13. professional networks

Definition: Groups of professional contacts and connections

한국어: 직업적 인맥, 네트워크

Building professional networks is crucial for career growth.

14. survey respondents

Definition: People who answer a survey

한국어: 설문 응답자

Most survey respondents preferred home delivery services.

15. exceeded (estimates)

Definition: To go beyond an expected amount

한국어: (예상·한도)를 초과하다

The final bill exceeded the original estimate by $200.

16. referral service

Definition: A service that directs customers to businesses or professionals

한국어: 추천/연계 서비스

The hospital offers a referral service for specialists.

17. registration process

Definition: Steps required to sign up or enroll

한국어: 등록 절차

The registration process for the conference is very simple.

18. landscaping

Definition: Improving the appearance of land with plants or design

한국어: 조경, 정원 관리

The company spent $5,000 on landscaping the office garden.

19. lease

Definition: A legal contract to rent property

한국어: 임대차 계약

Their apartment lease will expire in June.

20. fixtures

Definition: Permanent equipment or fittings in a building

한국어: 고정 설비, 비품

The bathroom fixtures were replaced last year.


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