Voca - Technology

1. explore 탐험하다
   1. GPS was first researched and developed in order to help explore space, and it is now used by millions of people every day. 
   2. I think exploring space is a waste of money and valuable resources. 
2. portable 휴대가 간편한, 휴대용의
   1. Portable devices such as tablets and e-readers have in fact actively encouraged children to read. 
   2. I bought a laptop because I like the fact that it's portable. 
3. gadget (작고 유용한) 도구, 기기
   
   1. The excessive use of electronic gadgets such as tablets and smartphones may have a negative impact on literacy levels in children and teenagers. 
   2. Often, adverts manipulate people into thinking they need to buy new clothes or electronic gadgets. 
   3. kitchen gadgets
   4. a gadget for doing something
4. instantaneously 즉각적으로, 바로 (=without any delay)
   1. If people want to check the symptoms of an illness, they can do so instantaneously by using the Internet. 
   2. One thing I love about the Internet is that, instantaneously, with a click of button, I can buy clothes online or have food delivered to my house. 
5. application 적용, 응용
   1. The technology used in exploring space has useful applications. 
   2. I'd definitely say that modern inventions are really useful, since they have so many different applications and uses.
6. advance 발전, 진보/ 발전하다, 발전시키다
   1. The 21st century has seen humankind advance in great strides in terms of technology. 
   2. Technology has had an amazing impact on our lives, in my opinion. Think about how far we've advanced in medicine in the past 200 years. 
   3. advance considerably
7. automation 자동화
   1. While automation can streamline a production process, it may also have a long-term impact by creating widespread unemployment. 
   2. I think automation is really bad news for any job that involves manual labour. 
8. innovation 혁신, 획기적인 것
   1. Recent innovations such as smartphones have mad life easier and more convenient. 
   2. Self-driving cars are such an innovation, but they'll put taxi drivers out of a job if they catch on. 
   3. technological innovation
9. labour-saving 노동력 절약형의
   1. A prominent benefit of advancement in artificial intelligence is the labour-saving effect in our society.
   2. In my opinion, the labour-saving effect of 3D printing is massive - companies hire fewer people, and people have less work on their hands. 
10. astronaut 우주비행사
    1. Many children have a dream to become an astronaut when they grow up. 
    2. If you ask most kids what they want to be when they grow up, they would probably say footballer, rockstar or astronaut. 
11. invention 발명, 발명품
    1. The invention of the Internet has had a profound and far-reaching impact on society. 
    2. I'd say that the smartphone is probably the most important invention in today's world.
12. sophisticated 정교한, 복잡한
    1. Progress in science and engineering is leading to the creation of some of the most sophisticated technology that history has ever seen. 
    2. Although it might still seem sophisticated to some people, the radio isn't very hi-tech at all compared to some gadgets we use today. 
13. revolutionise 혁신을 일으키다, 근본적으로 변화시키다
    1. Global video chat services such as Skype have revolutionised education.
    2. Technology, as far as I can see, has completely revolutionised the way that people interact with one another. 
14. efficient 효율적인
    1. During the 1960s, domestic appliances were seen as an efficient means through which women could complete household chores. 
    2. Considering you used to have to do it with a pen and paper, computers have made composing messages so efficient - I type way faster than I write! 
    3. highly efficient
    4. an efficient means
    5. fuel efficient
15. radically 철저히, 급진적으로
    1. During the past five or so years, dating has been radically altered due to the rise of smartphones and online dating. 
    2. I do think computers have radically changed education.
16. user-friendly 사용자 친화적인
    1. Today, computers are far more user-friendly, and they are used by the vast majority of people. 
    2. My computer has a user-friendly keyboard and high-definition screen, so I use it for watching films and playing games. 
17. obsolete 더 이상 쓸모가 없는, 구식의
    1. Typewriters are a clear example of a technology that has now become entirely obsolete due to the popularisation of laptops and personal computers. 
    2. Some people reckon vinyl recoreds are boring and obsolete, but I still like them more than CDs and digital music. 
18. addiction 중독
    1. The majority of students spend countless hours a week using digital technology, to such an extent that it may be classed as an addiction. 
    2. Some people blame laziness in kids on video games, saying they have an addiction, but from my point-of-view, it's always way more complicated than that.  
19. obsession 집착
    1. Many teenagers report having a fear of missing out, or FOMO, due to their obsession with browsing social media. 
    2. It's not healthy to have an obsession with social media all the time because you can experience FOMO when focusing on what other people do in their lives. 
    3. an unhealthy obsession
20. console 조정판, 게임기
    1. It has recently been concluded that teenagers who regularly use games consoles have far better problem-solving skills compared to those who do not own a console. 
    2. I grew up playing games all the time on my console, so it'd be weird to imagine living without it. 
21. rife (바람직하지 않은 현상이) 만연한
    1. Addiction to phones or games consoles is rife. 
22. cumbersome 복잡하고 느린, 번거로운
    1. Compact discs and CDs are far more cumbersome and far less sophisticated than their digital counterparts. 
23. glitch (일시적인) 작은 문제, 갑작스러운 기계적 결함
24. distance learning 원격 학습
25. a competitive advantage 경쟁우위
26. an early technology adopter 얼리 어답터
27. technology overuse 기술 남용
28. technical expertise 기술적 전문 지식
29. technology usage 기술 사용
30. household technology 가전 기술
31. social connectedness 사회적 유대감
32. progress of humankind 인류의 진보
33. improvements in efficiency 효율성 향상
34. early exposure to technology 기술에 이른 노출
35. reliance on technology 기술의 의존도
36. automation of manufacturing processes 제조 과정의 자동화
37. feel disconnected 단절됨을 느끼다
38. play video games excessively 비디오 게임을 지나치게 하다
39. use technology minimally 기술을 최소한으로 이용하다
40. become obsolete 더 이상 쓸모없게 되다
41. become automated 자동화되다
42. reduce costs in time and money 시간과 돈의 비용을 줄이다