영어 학습 (어휘) 기본동사 Take

영어 기본동사 "Take" 

영어에서 "Take"는 매우 자주 사용되는 동사 중 하나로, 다양한 상황에서 여러 가지 의미로 사용됩니다. 이 글에서는 "Take"의 기본 의미와 함께 다양한 활용 방법을 예문과 함께 소개하겠습니다.

 

 

1. Take + 전치사 (Phrasal Verbs)

 

 

• Take after
  • 설명: ~를 닮다. To resemble or follow the example of someone, often a family member.
  • 예문:
    • She takes after her mother in both looks and personality.
    • He takes after his grandfather, especially in his sense of humor.
    • They say I take after my father in my career choice.
    • She takes after her aunt in her artistic talents.
    • He hopes his children will take after him in his dedication to work.
• Take apart
  • 설명: 분해하다, 해체하다. To disassemble or dismantle something.
  • 예문:
    • He took apart the computer to fix the hardware issue.
    • She enjoys taking apart gadgets to see how they work.
    • They took apart the engine to inspect it for faults.
    • The technician took apart the device to repair it.
    • He took apart the watch and reassembled it perfectly.
• Take down
  • 설명: 적어두다, 무너뜨리다. To write something; to dismantle or destroy something.
  • 예문:
    • She took down the minutes of the meeting.
    • They took down the old building to make way for a new one.
    • He took down the tent after the camping trip.
    • The police took down the criminal operation.
    • She took down his address and promised to visit.
• Take in
  • 설명: 이해하다, 받아들이다, 숙박시키다. To absorb information; to allow someone to stay in your home.
  • 예문:
    • It was a lot of information to take in at once.
    • She took in the stray dog and gave it a home.
    • He took in every detail of the painting.
    • They took in refugees during the crisis.
    • She found it hard to take in the news of his passing.
• Take on
  • 설명: (일, 책임을) 떠맡다, 도전하다. To accept a task or responsibility; to challenge someone or something.
  • 예문:
    • She decided to take on more responsibilities at work.
    • He took on the challenge of climbing the mountain.
    • They will take on additional staff next year.
    • She took on the task of organizing the event.
    • He took on his opponent in the final match.
• Take over
  • 설명: 인수하다, 떠맡다. To assume control or responsibility.
  • 예문:
    • He will take over the company when his father retires.
    • She took over the project from her colleague.
    • The new manager took over last month.
    • They took over the restaurant after it went bankrupt.
    • The software company was taken over by a larger corporation.
• Take through
  • 설명: ~을 거쳐가다, (절차 등을) 설명하다. To explain something step by step.
  • 예문:
    • He took me through the process of setting up the account.
    • She took them through the plan in detail.
    • The guide took us through the museum, explaining each exhibit.
    • He took his students through the experiment step by step.
    • She took me through the new software features.
• Take to
  • 설명: ~에 정들다, ~을 좋아하게 되다. To develop a liking for something or someone.
  • 예문:
    • She took to her new colleagues quickly.
    • He took to painting as a way to relax.
    • They took to the new policy without much resistance.
    • The puppy took to its new home immediately.
    • He took to the task with great enthusiasm.
• Take up
  • 설명: (취미, 일 등을) 시작하다, (시간, 공간을) 차지하다. To begin a new activity or hobby; to occupy space or time.
  • 예문:
    • He took up playing the guitar last year.
    • She has taken up painting in her free time.
    • The new furniture takes up a lot of space.
    • This project will take up most of my time.
    • They took up the matter with the management.
• Take aside
  • 설명: 한쪽으로 데리고 가다. To speak to someone privately.
  • 예문:
    • She took him aside to discuss the issue.
    • He took his friend aside and offered some advice.
    • They took the witness aside for further questioning.
    • The teacher took the student aside to talk about his grades.
    • She took me aside to share the news in private.

2. Take + 명사

1. Take precedence
   • 설명: 우선하다, 우위를 점하다. To be more important or have higher priority.
   • 예문:
     • In emergencies, human lives take precedence over property.
     • Environmental concerns should take precedence in policy making.
     • Family needs often take precedence over professional obligations.
     • In the courtroom, evidence takes precedence over assumptions.
     • Public safety must take precedence during natural disasters.
2. Take umbrage
   • 설명: 불쾌하게 생각하다, 화내다. To be offended or annoyed.
   • 예문:
     • She took umbrage at his insensitive remarks.
     • He took umbrage when he was not invited to the meeting.
     • They took umbrage at the unfair criticism.
     • I took umbrage at his dismissive attitude.
     • She took umbrage when her ideas were ignored.
3. Take cognizance
   • 설명: 인식하다, 주목하다. To take notice of or acknowledge.
   • 예문:
     • The court took cognizance of the new evidence presented.
     • We must take cognizance of the changing market trends.
     • He took cognizance of the warning signs but chose to ignore them.
     • The committee will take cognizance of all feedback before making a decision.
     • She took cognizance of the fact that he was not interested.
4. Take exception
   • 설명: 이의를 제기하다, 반대하다. To object strongly or disagree.
   • 예문:
     • He took exception to the way he was treated.
     • She took exception to the false accusations made against her.
     • They took exception to the proposed changes in the policy.
     • I take exception to your tone and manner.
     • The employees took exception to the new working hours.
5. Take the liberty
   • 설명: 실례를 무릅쓰다, 주제넘게 하다. To do something without permission or beyond the usual limits of propriety.
   • 예문:
     • I took the liberty of ordering food for everyone.
     • She took the liberty of editing the document without asking.
     • He took the liberty of inviting a few extra guests.
     • They took the liberty of rearranging the furniture.
     • I hope you don't mind that I took the liberty of calling your friend.
6. Take issue
   • 설명: 이의를 제기하다, 반대하다. To disagree or argue with a statement or opinion.
   • 예문:
     • She took issue with his interpretation of the events.
     • He took issue with the way the matter was handled.
     • They took issue with the report's conclusions.
     • I take issue with your assessment of the situation.
     • The scientist took issue with the methodology used in the study.
7. Take heed
   • 설명: 주의를 기울이다, 경계하다. To pay careful attention or consider seriously.
     • He took heed of the warnings and prepared accordingly.
     • She took heed of the advice given by her mentor.
     • They took heed of the weather forecast and postponed the event.
     • I suggest you take heed of her experience and expertise.
     • He failed to take heed of the dangers involved.
8. Take a stand
   • 설명: 입장을 취하다, 태도를 취하다. To express a firm position or opinion on an issue.
     • She decided to take a stand against bullying in schools.
     • He took a stand for environmental protection.
     • They took a stand on the issue of equal pay.
     • The politician took a stand against corruption.
     • We need to take a stand on human rights.
9. Take the plunge
   • 설명: (중대한 일을) 과감히 결단하다. To commit oneself to a course of action that is difficult or risky.
     • She took the plunge and started her own business.
     • He took the plunge and moved to a new city.
     • They took the plunge and got married.
     • I finally took the plunge and enrolled in the course.
     • Taking the plunge, she quit her job to travel the world.
10. Take stock
    • 설명: 상황을 평가하다, 검토하다. To review or assess a situation.
      • At the end of the year, it's important to take stock of what you've achieved.
      • He took stock of his finances before making the investment.
      • They took stock of their progress and made adjustments.
      • She took stock of her career goals and decided to make a change.
      • It's a good idea to take stock of your resources before starting the project.