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늦은 대책
neujeun daechaek
last-minute measures
정부는 늦은 대책을 마련했다.
The government prepared 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.
Related Phrases
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
adjective대책
measures/solutions
noun한영사전