B1 verb 3분 분량

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설명: 驳回 당신의 레벨에서:

To dismiss means to say 'no' to an idea or to tell someone they can go. If a teacher says 'you are dismissed,' it means you can leave the room now. It is a very useful word for school and work.

When you dismiss an idea, you think it is wrong or not important. For example, you might dismiss a suggestion if you don't like it. It is a formal way to say 'reject' or 'send away.'

In professional settings, dismiss often refers to firing an employee or a judge ending a legal case. It implies that the person or the argument is no longer being considered. Use it when you want to sound authoritative or precise about rejecting something.

The term dismiss carries a nuance of finality. It is not just ignoring; it is an active decision to stop considering a matter. In legal contexts, it implies a formal procedure. In social contexts, it can sound quite cold or blunt if used to describe people's ideas.

At this level, you can use dismiss to discuss complex intellectual debates. You might dismiss an argument as 'superficial' or 'unsubstantiated.' It suggests a high level of critical judgment. Note the difference between 'dismissing an idea' (rejecting it) and 'dismissing a person' (firing them), as the context is strictly determined by the object.

Etymologically, dismiss retains the Latin sense of 'sending away.' In literary or highly formal contexts, it can be used to describe the act of putting away emotions or thoughts, such as 'dismissing all doubt.' Its usage in legal discourse is highly technical, specifically regarding the 'dismissal of a suit,' which carries significant procedural weight. Mastery involves recognizing the shift from the physical act of sending someone away to the abstract act of rejecting concepts.

驳回 30초 만에

  • Dismiss means to reject or send away.
  • Used commonly in legal and business settings.
  • It is a formal verb, not for everyday objects.
  • Always requires an object to be grammatically complete.

When you dismiss something, you are essentially saying it is not worth your time or serious consideration. Think of it as a mental 'delete' button for ideas or requests that don't pass the test.

In a formal setting, like a courtroom, a judge might dismiss a case if there isn't enough evidence to proceed. It is a powerful word that carries a sense of authority and finality.

You can also dismiss people—like a teacher dismissing a class at the end of the day. It’s a very common term in professional and legal English that helps define boundaries.

The word dismiss comes from the Latin word dimittere, which means 'to send away.' It is a combination of di- (away) and mittere (to send).

Over centuries, the meaning shifted from the simple act of sending someone away to the more specific legal and intellectual sense of rejecting an argument. It entered Middle English through Old French, maintaining its core sense of 'letting go' or 'releasing.'

It is fascinating how a word that once meant simply 'to send' evolved into a term that can end a legal career or a complex debate. It shows how language adapts to our need for precise, authoritative action.

You will often hear dismiss used with words like 'claim,' 'case,' or 'idea.' For example, 'The judge decided to dismiss the case due to lack of evidence.'

The register of this word is generally formal. While you might say 'I don't care' to a friend, you would say 'I dismissed his suggestion' in a professional meeting.

Be careful not to confuse it with 'ignore.' Dismissing something is an active, often official decision, whereas ignoring is simply choosing not to pay attention.

1. Dismiss out of hand: To reject something immediately without thinking about it. Example: She dismissed his plan out of hand.

2. Dismiss from one's mind: To stop thinking about something. Example: Try to dismiss the worry from your mind.

3. Summary dismissal: Being fired immediately without a notice period. Example: The theft led to his summary dismissal.

4. Dismiss the notion: To reject an idea as false. Example: He dismissed the notion that he was leaving.

5. Dismiss with prejudice: A legal term meaning a case is closed forever. Example: The judge dismissed the claim with prejudice.

The word dismiss is a regular verb. Its past tense and past participle are dismissed, and its present participle is dismissing.

Pronunciation: /dɪsˈmɪs/. The stress is on the second syllable. It rhymes with words like 'miss,' 'kiss,' 'bliss,' 'hiss,' and 'Swiss.'

It is almost always a transitive verb, meaning it requires an object (you dismiss something or someone). You rarely see it used without an object in standard English.

재미있는 사실

It shares a root with 'missile' (something sent).

발음 가이드

영국식 /dɪsˈmɪs/

Clear 'd' sound, short 'i', stress on second syllable.

미국식 /dɪsˈmɪs/

Similar to UK, slightly more emphasis on the 's' sounds.

자주 하는 실수

  • Misplacing the stress on the first syllable
  • Pronouncing it like 'de-miss'
  • Dropping the final 's'

라임이 맞는 단어

miss kiss bliss hiss Swiss

난이도

독해 2/5

Common in news and legal texts.

쓰기 2/5

Useful for formal writing.

말하기 2/5

Good for professional discussions.

듣기 2/5

Frequent in formal speech.

다음에 무엇을 배울까

선수 학습

reject send job

다음에 배울 것

repudiate dismissal discharged

고급

insubordination procedural

알아야 할 문법

Transitive Verbs

He dismissed it.

Passive Voice

He was dismissed.

Past Participle

The case was dismissed.

수준별 예문

1

The teacher dismissed the class early.

teacher lets students go

past tense

2

He dismissed the bad idea.

he said no to the idea

simple past

3

Please dismiss this thought.

stop thinking this

imperative

4

They dismissed the worker.

they fired the worker

transitive verb

5

She dismissed his excuse.

she didn't believe him

past tense

6

Don't dismiss the facts.

don't ignore the truth

negative imperative

7

The judge dismissed the case.

case is over

legal context

8

We dismissed the meeting.

the meeting ended

past tense

1

The manager dismissed the proposal.

2

She dismissed his concerns as silly.

3

The court dismissed the appeal.

4

He was dismissed from his job.

5

They dismissed the rumors immediately.

6

I dismissed the idea of moving.

7

The captain dismissed the soldiers.

8

She dismissed his apology.

1

The committee dismissed the application due to errors.

2

He felt dismissed by his colleagues.

3

The judge dismissed the charges against him.

4

Don't dismiss the possibility of failure.

5

She dismissed the critics with a wave of her hand.

6

The company dismissed several staff members.

7

He dismissed the theory as outdated.

8

They dismissed the request without a second thought.

1

The board dismissed the CEO after the scandal.

2

He dismissed the notion that he was involved.

3

The motion was dismissed by the council.

4

She dismissed the warning signs.

5

They were dismissed from the service for misconduct.

6

The lawyer asked the judge to dismiss the claim.

7

He dismissed her argument as purely emotional.

8

The team dismissed the threat of competition.

1

The professor dismissed the student's hypothesis as flawed.

2

The petition was dismissed out of hand by the authorities.

3

He dismissed the complexity of the task.

4

The court dismissed the case with prejudice.

5

She dismissed the suggestion with a curt nod.

6

The evidence was dismissed as inadmissible.

7

He dismissed the prevailing wisdom of the era.

8

They dismissed the project as unfeasible.

1

The judge summarily dismissed the motion for a mistrial.

2

He dismissed the very idea of reconciliation.

3

The academic dismissed the critique as pedantic.

4

She dismissed the lingering doubts in her mind.

5

The appeal was dismissed on procedural grounds.

6

He was dismissed from his post for insubordination.

7

The argument was dismissed as logically inconsistent.

8

They dismissed the proposal as a mere formality.

자주 쓰는 조합

dismiss a case
dismiss an idea
dismiss a suggestion
dismiss an employee
dismiss a claim
dismiss out of hand
summarily dismiss
dismiss from mind
dismiss a request
dismiss the notion

관용어 및 표현

"dismiss out of hand"

reject immediately

He dismissed the plan out of hand.

neutral

"dismiss from one's mind"

stop thinking about

Try to dismiss the fear from your mind.

neutral

"give someone the sack"

to dismiss/fire

He was given the sack.

casual

"show someone the door"

dismiss someone

They showed him the door.

casual

"wash one's hands of"

dismiss responsibility

I wash my hands of this.

idiomatic

"cast aside"

dismiss/discard

He cast aside all doubts.

literary

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驳回 discard

both mean to get rid of

discard is for objects, dismiss is for ideas/people

Discard the trash; dismiss the idea.

驳回 ignore

both involve not accepting

ignore is passive, dismiss is active

I ignored the noise; I dismissed the claim.

驳回 reject

very similar meaning

reject is more general, dismiss is more formal

They rejected the offer; The court dismissed the case.

驳回 fire

both mean ending employment

fire is casual, dismiss is formal

He was fired; He was dismissed.

문장 패턴

A2

Subject + dismissed + Object

The judge dismissed the case.

B1

Subject + dismissed + Object + as + Adjective

He dismissed the plan as silly.

B1

Subject + was + dismissed + from + Place

He was dismissed from his job.

C1

Subject + dismissed + the + notion + that + Clause

She dismissed the notion that she was tired.

B2

Subject + dismissed + Object + out + of + hand

They dismissed it out of hand.

어휘 가족

명사

dismissal the act of dismissing

동사

dismiss to reject

형용사

dismissive showing that something is unworthy

관련

mission same root 'mittere'

사용법

frequency

7

격식 수준

dismiss (formal) reject (neutral) fire (casual) get rid of (slang)

💡

Professionalism

Use 'dismiss' in emails to sound professional.
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Don't confuse with ignore

Dismiss is active, ignore is passive.
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Verb pattern

Always follow with an object.
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Latin root

Shares a root with 'mission'.
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Context clues

Look for 'judge' or 'boss' nearby.
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Legal drama

Watch court shows to hear it used.
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Break it down

Dis + Miss = Send away.
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Stress

Second syllable stress!
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Flashcards

Use sentences, not just words.
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Social nuance

Be careful when dismissing people's ideas.

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기억법

DIS (away) + MISS (send). Send it away!

시각적 연상

A judge hitting a gavel and waving someone away.

Word Web

reject fire ignore send away refuse

챌린지

Try to use 'dismiss' in a professional email today.

어원

Latin

원래 의미: to send away

문화적 맥락

Can sound harsh or rude when used in personal relationships.

Used frequently in corporate and legal settings.

Used in many courtroom dramas like 'Law & Order'.

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실제 사용 상황

Legal

  • dismiss the case
  • dismiss with prejudice
  • motion to dismiss

Workplace

  • dismiss an employee
  • dismiss a proposal
  • summarily dismissed

Academic

  • dismiss a theory
  • dismiss an argument
  • dismiss a hypothesis

Daily Life

  • dismiss a thought
  • dismiss a concern
  • dismissed the class

대화 시작하기

"Have you ever had a proposal dismissed?"

"What is a common reason for a court to dismiss a case?"

"How do you feel when someone dismisses your ideas?"

"Is it ever okay to dismiss someone's concerns?"

"How would you handle being dismissed from a job?"

일기 주제

Write about a time you dismissed an idea.

Describe a situation where someone dismissed you.

Why is it important to consider ideas before dismissing them?

How does the word 'dismiss' change the tone of a sentence?

자주 묻는 질문

8 질문
It can be if used to reject a person's feelings.
No, use 'discard'.
Dismissal.
Yes, in work and formal contexts.
No, it means to reject after consideration.
Dismissed.
Yes, very common.
Yes.

셀프 테스트

fill blank A1

The teacher ___ the class.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: dismissed

The teacher lets the class go.

multiple choice A2

What does dismiss mean?

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: To reject

Dismiss means to reject.

true false B1

Dismissing a case is a legal action.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:

Yes, judges dismiss cases.

match pairs B1

Word

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Synonyms and antonyms.

sentence order B2

아래 단어를 탭해서 문장을 만들어 보세요
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:

Subject + verb + object.

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