buck
gb/bˈʌk/ us/bˈʌk/
A2
영어
~ 8300
dollár, dolcsi, szarvasbika, hím szarvas, szembemegy, szembeszáll, bakol, ifjú titán, fiatal vagány, bak
명사
B1
INFORMAL
1
사용 패턴：
to pay [number] bucks for [something]
I only have ten bucks in my wallet.
Csak tíz dolcsi van a pénztárcámban.
They’re paying big bucks for experienced programmers.
Rengeteg pénzt fizetnek a tapasztalt programozóknak.
He made a quick buck selling snacks at the game.
Can you lend me a few bucks until Friday?
Parking downtown will set you back at least twenty bucks.
학습자용 예문
The book cost five bucks.
A könyv öt dollárba került.
He wants to save some bucks this month.
Ebben a hónapban szeretne megspórolni pár dollárt.
My dad gave me ten bucks for lunch.
She makes good bucks at her new job.
자주 하는 실수：
Learners sometimes use "bucks" in very formal writing, where "dollars" is better. They may also say "buckses" for the plural; the correct plural is always "bucks".
뜻
Informal word for a dollar
연어
five bucks
|a few bucks
|big bucks
|make a quick buck
|spend a buck
|it costs ten bucks
유의어
dollar (Neutral and standard; does not sound as casual or spoken as "buck".)
반의어
nothing (Used when there is no money at all, the opposite of having some bucks.)
주제
money
|daily life
|finance
|daily_life
정의
An informal word for one dollar, or for money counted in dollars.
An informal word for one dollar, or for an amount of money measured in dollars.
명사
A2
2
szarvasbika
B2
hím szarvas
B1
사용 패턴：
a buck in [a place]
A large buck stepped out of the trees and onto the road.
Egy nagy szarvasbika lépett ki a fák közül az útra.
We saw a buck with impressive antlers near the lake.
Láttunk egy lenyűgöző agancsú szarvasbikát a tó közelében.
Hunters are only allowed to shoot one buck each season.
The buck froze for a moment and then ran back into the forest.
A young buck was grazing alone at the edge of the field.
학습자용 예문
We saw a buck in the park.
Láttunk egy szarvasbikát a parkban.
The buck has long antlers.
A szarvasbikának hosszú agancsa van.
A buck ran across the road.
There is a buck standing near the river.
자주 하는 실수：
Learners sometimes confuse "buck" and "doe". Remember: "buck" is the male deer and "doe" is the female deer.
뜻
Adult male deer
연어
a ten-point buck
|a young buck
|hunt a buck
|buck deer
|a herd of bucks
유의어
stag (Often used for certain species like red deer; slightly more formal and less common in general speech.)
반의어
doe (Refers to an adult female deer, the opposite sex of a buck.)
주제
animals
|nature
정의
A male deer that is fully grown, usually with antlers.
An adult male deer, especially one with antlers.
동사
B2
3
szembemegy
B2
szembeszáll
B2
사용 패턴：
to buck [something]
She’s always trying to buck the system at work.
Mindig próbál szembemenni a munkahelyi rendszerrel.
Their new product bucks the trend toward smaller phones.
Az új termékük szembemegy azzal a trenddel, hogy egyre kisebb telefonok készülnek.
He has a reputation for bucking authority whenever he disagrees.
The company decided to buck convention and remove all dress codes.
Any politician who bucks the party line risks losing support.
학습자용 예문
He likes to buck the rules at school.
Szeret szembemenni az iskolai szabályokkal.
The film bucks the trend of simple hero stories.
A film szembemegy az egyszerű hőstörténetek trendjével.
They tried to buck tradition and have a very small wedding.
She often bucks authority when she thinks it is wrong.
자주 하는 실수：
Learners sometimes use "buck" without an object, as in *"He just bucks"*. In this sense it almost always needs an object, like "buck the system", "buck the trend", or "buck authority".
뜻
Resist or oppose something
연어
buck the system
|buck the trend
|buck authority
|buck tradition
|buck the rules
유의어
resist (Very close in meaning; "resist" is more common and slightly more formal, while "buck" sounds more vivid and informal.)
반의어
go along with (Means to accept or follow something rather than resist it.)
주제
society
|politics
|core_vocabulary
정의
To fight against rules, ideas, or a general direction that other people follow.
To resist, oppose, or refuse to accept something such as rules, authority, or a general trend.
동사
B2
4
bakol
C1
사용 패턴：
to buck [someone] off
The horse suddenly bucked and threw her into the dirt.
A ló hirtelen bakolni kezdett, és ledobta a porba.
He tried to stay on as the bronco bucked wildly.
Próbált fennmaradni, miközben a betöretlen ló vadul bakolt.
The rider was bucked off just seconds after the gate opened.
The colt started bucking when it heard the loud noise.
If the horse keeps bucking like that, it needs more training.
학습자용 예문
The horse bucked and he fell.
A ló bakolt, ő pedig leesett.
The animal bucked when it got scared.
Az állat bakolni kezdett, amikor megijedt.
She was bucked off the horse.
The horse is young and sometimes bucks.
자주 하는 실수：
Learners sometimes think "buck" here means just "jump". It specifically means a horse or similar animal jumps and kicks in a way that may throw a rider.
뜻
Horse jumps and kicks
연어
the horse bucked
|bucked wildly
|bucked him off
|buck like a bronco
|bucking and kicking
유의어
buckaroo (Incorrect; actually refers to a cowboy, not a movement. A better near-synonym is "rear", though it only describes rising on the hind legs, not the full movement.)
반의어
stand still (Describes a horse not moving or jumping, the opposite of bucking.)
주제
animals
|sports
정의
When a horse jumps and kicks its back legs to try to throw a person off its back.
For a horse or similar animal to jump into the air and kick its back legs, often in an attempt to throw off a rider.
명사
B2
INFORMAL
5
ifjú titán
B2
사용 패턴：
a young buck
He’s just a young buck trying to prove himself.
Ő csak egy ifjú titán, aki bizonyítani akar.
The team is full of young bucks hungry for success.
A csapat tele van sikerre éhes ifjú titánokkal.
Those young bucks in sales think they know everything.
An eager young buck volunteered to take on the project.
The company hired a few young bucks to shake things up.
학습자용 예문
He is a young buck in the office.
Ő az iroda ifjú titánja.
The team has many young bucks with new ideas.
A csapatban sok ifjú titán van, akiknek új ötleteik vannak.
As a young buck, he works very hard.
The boss thinks the young bucks should listen more.
자주 하는 실수：
Learners may try to use "buck" alone to mean "man" in general. In this sense it is most natural in the phrase "young buck" and is not common for all men.
뜻
Energetic or aggressive young man
연어
young buck
|cocky young buck
|ambitious young buck
|a tough buck
유의어
guy (A general informal word for a man; "young buck" suggests more energy or aggression than just "guy".)
반의어
old-timer (Informal word for an older, experienced person, contrasting with a young and energetic buck.)
주제
people
|character
|relationships
|daily_life
정의
A young man who is very active, strong, or confident.
A young man, especially one who is confident, strong, or aggressive.
명사
C1
TECHNICAL
6
bak
B2
사용 패턴：
a buck rabbit
The farmer kept one buck rabbit and three does for breeding.
A gazda tenyésztésre egy baknyulat és három nőstény nyulat tartott.
A mature buck goat can be quite aggressive in mating season.
Egy ivarérett kecskebak a párzási időszakban elég agresszív lehet.
The zoo recently acquired a young buck antelope.
This buck is the father of most of the herd.
They separated the buck from the females after breeding season.
학습자용 예문
The buck rabbit lives in a separate cage.
A baknyúl külön ketrecben él.
The buck is bigger than the female.
A bak nagyobb, mint a nőstény.
A buck goat can have a strong smell.
The farm has one buck and many does.
자주 하는 실수：
Learners may think "buck" only means a male deer. In farming and animal care, it can also mean a male rabbit, antelope, goat, and some other animals.
뜻
Male of certain animals
연어
buck rabbit
|buck goat
|breeding buck
|a buck and a doe
유의어
male (General term for the sex; "buck" is used as a specific noun for males of certain species.)
반의어
doe (The adult female of several of these same animals, especially rabbits and deer.)
주제
animals
|science
|nature
정의
A word for a fully grown male rabbit, antelope, goat, and some other animals.
An adult male of certain animals such as rabbits, antelopes, or goats.
문법
기본형
buck
IPA
GB/bˈʌk/
US/bˈʌk/
음절 및 강세
buck （1음절）
Stress on 1st syllable (buck)
활용형
Noun
- Base: buck
- Plural: bucks
Verb
- Base: buck
- 3rd Person Singular: bucks
- Present Participle: bucking
- Past: bucked
관련 단어
Forms
bucks
noun
bucking
verb
bucked
verb
Related words
doe
noun B2
Advanced or less common
buckskin
noun
표현
a quick buck
1/ə kwˈɪk bˈʌk/
fixed phrase
informal
Money earned quickly and easily
Money that is made fast and easily, sometimes in a not very honest way.
예문
- He’s always looking for a way to make a quick buck.
- Some people will do anything for a quick buck.
big bucks
1/bˈɪɡ bˈʌks/
fixed phrase
informal
A lot of money
A large amount of money.
예문
- Top lawyers can earn big bucks at major firms.
- If this idea works, it could bring in big bucks.
buck for [something]
1/bˈʌk fɚ sˈʌmθɪŋ/
phrasal verb
informal
Try hard to get a promotion
To try very hard to get a better job, promotion, or some reward.
예문
- He’s bucking for a promotion this year.
- Everyone in that department is bucking for the same job.
buck naked
1/bˈʌk nˈeɪkɪd/
idiom
informal
Completely naked
Wearing no clothes at all.
예문
- He opened the door and found his toddler standing there buck naked.
- They went swimming in the lake, buck naked in the dark.
buck someone up
1/bˈʌk sˈʌmwˌʌn ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
informal
Cheer or encourage someone
To make someone feel happier, more hopeful, or more confident.
예문
- I tried to buck him up before the interview.
- A short holiday might buck you up a bit.
buck the system
1/bˈʌk ðə sˈɪstəm/
fixed phrase
Resist rules or authority
To fight against or refuse to follow the normal rules or people in power.
예문
- She’s always trying to buck the system at her company.
- Some young people feel a need to buck the system and do things differently.
buck the trend
1/bˈʌk ðə tɹˈɛnd/
fixed phrase
Go against the usual trend
To act differently from most others, or to do well when most others are doing badly.
예문
- Their sales are bucking the trend in the industry.
- While other companies are cutting jobs, this firm is bucking the trend and hiring new staff.
buck up
1/bˈʌk ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
informal
Become more cheerful or determined
To start feeling or acting more cheerful, brave, or determined.
예문
- You need to buck up and finish the project.
- She finally bucked up and talked to her boss about the problem.
make a quick buck
1/mˈeɪk ə kwˈɪk bˈʌk/
idiom
informal
Earn money quickly and easily
To earn money quickly, often with little work and sometimes in a slightly dishonest way.
예문
- Scammers are always looking for ways to make a quick buck.
- He started selling street food to make a quick buck over the summer.
pass the buck
1/pˈæs ðə bˈʌk/
idiom
Shift responsibility to someone else
To avoid taking responsibility by making another person deal with a problem or take the blame.
예문
- Management keeps passing the buck instead of fixing the real issue.
- Stop passing the buck and admit that you made a mistake.
the buck stops here
1/ðə bˈʌk stˈɑps hˈɪɹ/
fixed phrase
Final responsibility stays here
Used to say that this person or place has the final responsibility and will not pass it to someone else.
예문
- As the team leader, the buck stops here.
- He pointed to the sign on his desk that read, "The buck stops here."
bang for your buck
1/bˈæŋ fɚ jˈʊɹ bˈʌk/
idiom
informal
Value for money or effort spent
Getting good value for the money or effort you put in.
예문
- This phone gives you more bang for your buck than any other model.
- This laptop isn’t the fastest, but it gives you a lot of bang for your buck.
- We want to get the best bang for our buck when choosing suppliers.
- We chose the smaller hotel because it offered better bang for our buck.