B2 noun محايد

species

/ˈspiː.ʃiːz/

A species is a group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding. It is the basic unit of biological classification and taxonomic rank in the hierarchy of living things.

أمثلة

3 من 5
1

There are over 300,000 different species of beetles known to science.

Scientists have identified more than 300,000 distinct types of beetles.

2

Legislation was introduced to provide further protection for endangered species.

New laws were created to help save animal groups that are at risk of extinction.

3

I think I just saw a rare species of bird in the backyard!

I believe I spotted a very uncommon type of bird behind my house.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
species
Verb
speciate
ظرف
specifically
صفة
specific
مرتبط
speciation
💡

نصيحة للحفظ

Think of 'species' as a 'special series' of animals that look and act alike.

اختبار سريع

Scientists are worried that the giant panda could become an extinct ________ if its habitat is not protected.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: species

أمثلة

1

There are over 300,000 different species of beetles known to science.

everyday

Scientists have identified more than 300,000 distinct types of beetles.

2

Legislation was introduced to provide further protection for endangered species.

formal

New laws were created to help save animal groups that are at risk of extinction.

3

I think I just saw a rare species of bird in the backyard!

informal

I believe I spotted a very uncommon type of bird behind my house.

4

The Darwinian theory explains how new species evolve through the process of natural selection.

academic

Darwin's theory describes the way new biological groups develop over time.

5

The company’s environmental impact report must account for any threatened species on the construction site.

business

The corporate document must mention any vulnerable animal groups located where they are building.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
species
Verb
speciate
ظرف
specifically
صفة
specific
مرتبط
speciation

تلازمات شائعة

endangered species a group of animals or plants in danger of dying out
invasive species a type of organism that spreads and causes harm to a new environment
native species a group that naturally lives in a particular area
new species a biological group that has just been discovered
protected species an organism group that is legally defended from hunting or harm

العبارات الشائعة

the human species

the entire group of human beings (Homo sapiens)

origin of species

the beginning or evolutionary source of a biological group

cross-species

involving or occurring between different types of organisms

يُخلط عادةً مع

species vs specimen

A specimen is a single individual example (e.g., a physical sample), whereas a species refers to the entire category or group.

species vs specie

'Specie' refers to money in the form of coins, and is never the singular form of the biological word 'species'.

📝

ملاحظات الاستخدام

The word 'species' is both singular and plural. You can say 'one species' or 'many species'; the spelling does not change.

⚠️

أخطاء شائعة

Learners often try to use 'specie' as a singular form, but 'species' always requires the 's' at the end regardless of quantity.

💡

نصيحة للحفظ

Think of 'species' as a 'special series' of animals that look and act alike.

📖

أصل الكلمة

From the Latin 'species', meaning a 'particular sort, kind, or appearance'.

أنماط نحوية

Uncountable/Countable: same form for singular and plural Used with singular or plural verbs: 'This species is...' or 'Those species are...' Often followed by 'of' + [noun]
🌍

السياق الثقافي

The term is central to global conversations regarding climate change, conservation, and the 'Sixth Extinction' event.

اختبار سريع

Scientists are worried that the giant panda could become an extinct ________ if its habitat is not protected.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: species

كلمات ذات صلة

consequent

C2

In logic and philosophy, a consequent is the second part of a conditional proposition, following the 'if' clause (the antecedent). It represents the result or deduction that follows necessarily or naturally from a previous statement or condition.

administrate

B2

To manage, supervise, or oversee the operations and activities of an organization, program, or system. It involves the practical execution of policies and the organization of resources to achieve specific goals.

administrative

C1

Relating to the organization and management of a business, institution, or government. It describes the practical tasks, systems, and procedures required to keep an entity running efficiently behind the scenes.

assistant

C2

A person who ranks below a senior professional and aids them in their duties, often handling specialized tasks or administrative burdens. In a professional or academic context, an assistant often possesses significant expertise but operates under the direction of a superior to facilitate complex operations.

commissioner

C1

A high-ranking official who is in charge of a government department, a public organization, or a professional sports league. This person is typically appointed to exercise administrative authority or to oversee a specific commission or set of regulations.

computer

C1

A sophisticated electronic device designed to store, retrieve, and process data through programmed instructions. In modern discourse, it encompasses everything from microprocessors in appliances to high-performance servers facilitating global networks.

conclusion

C2

A final judgment, decision, or opinion reached by reasoning after considering all evidence and facts. It also refers to the final part of a piece of writing or a speech that summarizes the main points and provides a closing statement.

consume

C1

To consume means to use up a resource, such as energy, time, or goods, or to eat and drink something. In academic contexts, it often refers to the utilization of information, products, or services by individuals or groups within an economy or social system.

design

C1

A detailed plan or scheme that outlines the functional and aesthetic features of an object or system before it is made. In an academic context, it refers to the deliberate structure or methodology of a study or process designed to achieve specific outcomes.

consumer

B2

A consumer is a person who purchases goods and services for personal use rather than for resale or business purposes. In a broader biological or ecological context, it refers to any organism that feeds on other organisms or organic matter.

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