20250829 오늘의 영어 표현 정리

단어 및 표현 정리

Interlude

• 의미: 중간에 삽입되는 짧은 시간, 사건, 또는 간주곡
• 예문:
  • The professor gave a short interlude before starting the next complex topic.
  • The interlude in the software demo allowed participants to ask questions.
  • The movie had a musical interlude to ease the tension.

intriguing ways

• 의미: 흥미로운 방식들, 호기심을 자극하는 방법들
• 예문:
  • The professor explained algorithms in intriguing ways that captured students’ attention.
  • Developers are finding intriguing ways to apply machine learning.
  • The textbook presents networking concepts in intriguing ways.

interfaces

• 의미: 상호작용 접점, 프로그래밍에서 구현해야 할 메서드 집합, 사용자 인터페이스 등
• 예문:
  • Modern programming languages often use interfaces to define contracts.
  • The system provides multiple interfaces for connecting devices.
  • Good user interfaces improve accessibility.

CRUX

• 의미: 핵심, 가장 중요한 요점
• 예문:
  • The crux of the algorithm lies in its efficient use of memory.
  • The crux of the discussion was database security.
  • Debugging is often the crux of software development.

be forewarned

• 의미: 미리 경고받다, 주의하라
• 예문:
  • Be forewarned that this API may change in future updates.
  • Developers should be forewarned about vulnerabilities.
  • Be forewarned: the system will shut down automatically.

i.e., e.g.

• 의미: i.e. = 즉 / e.g. = 예를 들어
• 예문:
  • The system supports several languages, i.e., JVM-based ones.
  • Developers must use secure protocols, e.g., HTTPS.
  • Many tools are designed for data scientists, i.e., dataset experts.

as of, as above

• 의미: as of = ~기준으로, as above = 위에서 언급한 대로
• 예문:
  • The policy is effective as of September 1st.
  • As above, the algorithm requires O(n log n).
  • The schema is valid as of the latest update.

getting it right (Lampson’s Law)

• 의미: 올바르게 구현하는 것은 어렵다 (잘못하는 건 쉽다)
• 예문:
  • Getting it right in security protocols is challenging.
  • In distributed systems, getting it right requires careful design.
  • Many underestimate how difficult getting it right is.

well-regarded

• 의미: 호평받는, 높이 평가되는
• 예문:
  • He is a well-regarded researcher in distributed systems.
  • The algorithm is well-regarded for its efficiency.
  • Linux is a well-regarded operating system.

neither abstraction nor simplicity is a substitute for getting it right

• 의미: 추상화나 단순성은 올바른 구현을 대체할 수 없다
• 예문:
  • In security design, neither abstraction nor simplicity is a substitute.
  • Distributed systems remind us of this principle.
  • This is true in programming language design.

immensely powerful

• 의미: 엄청나게 강력한
• 예문:
  • Machine learning is an immensely powerful tool.
  • Cloud computing has become immensely powerful.
  • Encryption is an immensely powerful method.

tidbits about this output

• 의미: 이 출력에 관한 작은 정보 조각들
• 예문:
  • The professor shared tidbits about this output.
  • Debugging benefits from tidbits about this output.
  • Reports often include tidbits about this output.

marvel at the result

• 의미: 결과에 감탄하다
• 예문:
  • Researchers marvel at the result of the experiment.
  • Developers marvel at the result of optimization.
  • Users marvel at the result when AI generates images.

to be learned and digested

• 의미: 배워서 소화해야 할 것
• 예문:
  • CS fundamentals are to be learned and digested.
  • Papers contain insights to be learned and digested.
  • Programming paradigms must be learned and digested.

suffice it

• 의미: 그 정도면 충분하다
• 예문:
  • Suffice it to say the system failed due to design.
  • Suffice it to note the algorithm performs well.
  • Suffice it to mention security is the top priority.

RTFM

• 의미: Read The F***ing Manual (먼저 매뉴얼을 읽어라)
• 예문:
  • Senior developers often reply with RTFM.
  • The error basically tells you to RTFM.
  • Before asking, you should first RTFM.

intricacy

• 의미: 복잡함, 정교함
• 예문:
  • The intricacy of OS design complicates debugging.
  • Researchers admire the intricacy of neural networks.
  • The intricacy of cryptography ensures security.

hog, egomaniac

• 의미: hog = 자원을 독차지하는 것, egomaniac = 자기중심적인 사람
• 예문:
  • That process is a hog, consuming all CPU.
  • Don’t be an egomaniac in team projects.
  • The memory hog slowed down the system.

arbitrary

• 의미: 임의의, 자의적인
• 예문:
  • Indexes cannot be chosen arbitrarily.
  • Cryptography avoids arbitrary key choices.
  • The server may reject after arbitrary attempts.

therein

• 의미: 그 안에, 거기에
• 예문:
  • The API and limitations are described therein.
  • The DB stores data and metadata therein.
  • Contracts and obligations therein must be followed.

vantage point

• 의미: 유리한 위치, 관점
• 예문:
  • From a security vantage point, vulnerabilities remain.
  • The hill offered a perfect vantage point.
  • From the vantage point of history, the internet was revolutionary.

abusing

• 의미: 남용하는, 악용하는
• 예문:
  • The attacker was abusing system privileges.
  • Users were abusing free trials.
  • Abusing globals causes bugs.

tread carefully

• 의미: 신중하게 행동하다
• 예문:
  • We must tread carefully when modifying auth code.
  • Tread carefully when migrating production DB.
  • Teams should tread carefully with licenses.