B2 verb Neutral

bloodstream

/ˈblʌdstriːm/

The flow of blood as it circulates through the body's veins and arteries. It is the primary transport system for oxygen, nutrients, and hormones to reach various organs and tissues.

Beispiele

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1

The sugar from the fruit is quickly absorbed into your bloodstream, providing a fast energy boost.

The sugar from the fruit is quickly absorbed into your bloodstream, providing a fast energy boost.

2

Clinical trials showed that the medication reaches its peak concentration in the bloodstream within two hours.

Clinical trials showed that the medication reaches its peak concentration in the bloodstream within two hours.

3

I'm so tired that I feel like I need some strong coffee in my bloodstream immediately.

I'm so tired that I feel like I need some strong coffee in my bloodstream immediately.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
bloodstream
Adjektiv
blood-borne
Verwandt
blood
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Merkhilfe

Imagine a literal red 'stream' (like a small river) running through your body, carrying little boats filled with oxygen and food.

Schnelles Quiz

The virus can cause serious issues once it enters the ________ and spreads to the vital organs.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: bloodstream

Beispiele

1

The sugar from the fruit is quickly absorbed into your bloodstream, providing a fast energy boost.

everyday

The sugar from the fruit is quickly absorbed into your bloodstream, providing a fast energy boost.

2

Clinical trials showed that the medication reaches its peak concentration in the bloodstream within two hours.

formal

Clinical trials showed that the medication reaches its peak concentration in the bloodstream within two hours.

3

I'm so tired that I feel like I need some strong coffee in my bloodstream immediately.

informal

I'm so tired that I feel like I need some strong coffee in my bloodstream immediately.

4

Endocrine glands secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream to regulate various physiological processes.

academic

Endocrine glands secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream to regulate various physiological processes.

5

Think of the new investment as a shot of adrenaline into the company's bloodstream.

business

Think of the new investment as a shot of adrenaline into the company's bloodstream.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
bloodstream
Adjektiv
blood-borne
Verwandt
blood

Häufige Kollokationen

enter the bloodstream to go into the blood circulation
circulate in the bloodstream to move around within the blood system
levels in the bloodstream the amount of a substance found in the blood
directly into the bloodstream immediately into the blood system without passing through other organs first
absorbed into the bloodstream taken up by the blood system

Häufige Phrasen

get into one's bloodstream

to become an essential part of one's life or interest

toxic bloodstream

a metaphor for a corrupted system or physical illness

in the bloodstream

present within the circulatory system

Wird oft verwechselt mit

bloodstream vs blood pressure

Blood pressure refers to the force of the blood against vessel walls, while bloodstream refers to the flow/path itself.

bloodstream vs blood flow

Blood flow is the movement of blood, whereas bloodstream is the physical environment of that movement.

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Nutzungshinweise

The word is almost always used with the definite article 'the'. While primarily a biological term, it is frequently used metaphorically in business or sociology to describe the vital 'flow' of a system.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often write it as two separate words ('blood stream'), but in modern English, it is always a single compound word.

💡

Merkhilfe

Imagine a literal red 'stream' (like a small river) running through your body, carrying little boats filled with oxygen and food.

📖

Wortherkunft

A compound of the Old English words 'blōd' (blood) and 'strēam' (a current or flow of water).

Grammatikmuster

Uncountable noun (usually singular) Often preceded by 'the' Functions as a compound noun
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Kultureller Kontext

In wellness and 'detox' culture, the bloodstream is often discussed as a place where 'toxins' accumulate, though this is often scientifically debated.

Schnelles Quiz

The virus can cause serious issues once it enters the ________ and spreads to the vital organs.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: bloodstream

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you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

people

A1

People refers to a group of human beings or the general public. It is the standard plural form of the word 'person'.

put

A1

To move something into a particular place or position. It is a fundamental verb used to describe the act of placing an object or setting a situation in a specific location.

mean

A1

To have a specific sense or significance, especially when explaining a word or sign. It can also describe a person's intention or the importance of something to someone.

keep

A1

To continue to have or hold something in your possession or at your disposal. It also means to remain in a specific state, condition, or position without changing.

begin

A1

To start doing something or for an event to happen for the first time. It is often used to describe the first point of a process or activity.

seem

A1

To give the impression of being something or having a particular quality based on what you see or hear. It is used to describe an appearance or feeling that may or may not be the actual truth.

help

A1

To make it easier for someone to do something by offering your services, resources, or support. It can involve physical effort, providing information, or giving money to assist a person or a cause.

talk

A1

To speak in order to give information or express ideas, feelings, or thoughts. It typically involves a conversation between two or more people or a person addressing an audience.

start

A1

To begin doing something or to cause something to happen for the first time. It is frequently used when talking about movements, journeys, or making a machine or engine begin to work.

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