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늦은 대책

neujeun daechaek
noun phrase★Intermediate— last-minute measures
general

Measures or solutions implemented at the last minute, often due to a delay in addressing a problem or crisis.

회사는 늦은 대책으로 직원들의 불만을 잠재우려 했다.

The company tried to pacify employees' dissatisfaction with last-minute measures.

💡

This phrase is often used in contexts where a problem was not addressed in a timely manner, leading to rushed or inadequate solutions.

Collocations

늦은 대책 마련last-minute measures

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

사전 대책phrase
preventive measures
급조된 대책phrase
hastily prepared measures

💡Pro Tip

Contextual Usage

This phrase is often used in negative or critical contexts to highlight the ineffectiveness of delayed action.

⚡Gold Rule

Avoid Misuse

Do not use this phrase for well-planned or timely measures; it specifically refers to last-minute or delayed actions.

📖Word Origin

Combination of '늦은' (late) and '대책' (measures/solutions), reflecting the idea of delayed action.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is often used critically to imply that the measures were not well-planned or effective due to the delay.

Word Breakdown

늦은
late
adjective
+
대책
measures/solutions
noun
한영사전

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