B2 noun Neutral

cell

/sel/

A cell is the basic structural and functional unit of all living organisms, often called the building block of life. It can also refer to a small room in a prison or monastery, or a device that converts chemical energy into electricity.

Beispiele

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The police officer led the suspect back to his holding cell for the night.

The police officer led the suspect back to his holding cell for the night.

2

Recent breakthroughs in stem cell research have provided hope for treating chronic diseases.

Recent breakthroughs in stem cell research have provided hope for treating chronic diseases.

3

I'll give you a call on my cell once I get out of the meeting.

I'll give you a call on my cell once I get out of the meeting.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
cell
Adverb
cellularly
Adjektiv
cellular
Verwandt
cellulose
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Merkhilfe

Think of a 'cell' as a 'small shell'—it's a small, protective container that holds something important, like DNA or a prisoner.

Schnelles Quiz

The biologist examined the skin ______ under a powerful microscope to detect abnormalities.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: cells

Beispiele

1

The police officer led the suspect back to his holding cell for the night.

everyday

The police officer led the suspect back to his holding cell for the night.

2

Recent breakthroughs in stem cell research have provided hope for treating chronic diseases.

formal

Recent breakthroughs in stem cell research have provided hope for treating chronic diseases.

3

I'll give you a call on my cell once I get out of the meeting.

informal

I'll give you a call on my cell once I get out of the meeting.

4

Under the microscope, the student observed the distinct parts of the plant cell.

academic

Under the microscope, the student observed the distinct parts of the plant cell.

5

The manufacturing plant uses a work cell layout to increase the efficiency of the assembly line.

business

The manufacturing plant uses a work cell layout to increase the efficiency of the assembly line.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
cell
Adverb
cellularly
Adjektiv
cellular
Verwandt
cellulose

Häufige Kollokationen

blood cell blood cell
solar cell solar cell
cell division cell division
prison cell prison cell
nerve cell nerve cell

Häufige Phrasen

cell phone

cell phone

stem cell

stem cell

fuel cell

fuel cell

Wird oft verwechselt mit

cell vs sell

Sell is a verb meaning to exchange goods for money, while cell is a noun.

cell vs sale

Sale is a noun referring to the act of selling, whereas cell refers to a biological unit or a small room.

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Nutzungshinweise

When used in biological or scientific contexts, it refers to the microscopic units of life. In common conversation in North America, 'cell' is the standard abbreviation for a mobile phone.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often confuse 'cell' with the verb 'sell' because they are homophones (sound the same). Always check the context to see if a noun or verb is needed.

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Merkhilfe

Think of a 'cell' as a 'small shell'—it's a small, protective container that holds something important, like DNA or a prisoner.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Latin 'cella', meaning a small room, store-closet, or hut.

Grammatikmuster

Countable noun Plural: cells Often used as a noun adjunct (e.g., cell wall, cell membrane)
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Kultureller Kontext

In American English, 'cell' is the most common way to refer to a mobile phone, whereas 'mobile' is preferred in British English.

Schnelles Quiz

The biologist examined the skin ______ under a powerful microscope to detect abnormalities.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: cells

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