B2 noun Neutral

immunity

/ɪˈmjuː.nə.ti/

The state of being resistant to a specific disease or infection through the presence of antibodies. It also refers to a legal status where an individual is exempt from certain duties, taxes, or prosecution.

Beispiele

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1

Drinking orange juice and getting enough sleep can help boost your immunity during flu season.

Consuming vitamin C and resting helps strengthen your body's natural defense against the flu.

2

The court ruled that the official was entitled to sovereign immunity regarding his actions in office.

The legal system decided the official was protected from being sued for his professional conduct.

3

I've heard that bad jokes are like a virus, but luckily I've developed a bit of immunity to yours.

I have become used to your bad jokes and they no longer bother me.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
immunity
Verb
immunize
Adjektiv
immune
Verwandt
immunization
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Merkhilfe

Think of the word 'Community'. 'Immunity' is what keeps the 'Community' safe from diseases and outside threats.

Schnelles Quiz

The witness was granted ______ from prosecution in exchange for providing evidence against the gang leader.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: immunity

Beispiele

1

Drinking orange juice and getting enough sleep can help boost your immunity during flu season.

everyday

Consuming vitamin C and resting helps strengthen your body's natural defense against the flu.

2

The court ruled that the official was entitled to sovereign immunity regarding his actions in office.

formal

The legal system decided the official was protected from being sued for his professional conduct.

3

I've heard that bad jokes are like a virus, but luckily I've developed a bit of immunity to yours.

informal

I have become used to your bad jokes and they no longer bother me.

4

Herd immunity is achieved when a significant percentage of a population has become immune to an infectious disease.

academic

A population is protected when enough individuals are resistant to a pathogen to stop its spread.

5

The contract includes a clause providing the consultant with immunity from liability for indirect losses.

business

The agreement states the consultant cannot be held responsible for secondary financial damages.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
immunity
Verb
immunize
Adjektiv
immune
Verwandt
immunization

Häufige Kollokationen

diplomatic immunity Exemption from local laws for foreign diplomats
herd immunity General resistance to a disease in a population
grant immunity To officially provide legal protection or exemption
natural immunity Resistance to disease developed without medical intervention
build immunity To strengthen the body's defense system over time

Häufige Phrasen

immunity from prosecution

A promise that someone will not be charged with a crime

acquired immunity

Immunity that develops after exposure to an antigen

judicial immunity

Protection for judges against liability for their judicial acts

Wird oft verwechselt mit

immunity vs impunity

Immunity is the state of being protected or exempt, while impunity specifically refers to doing something wrong without being punished.

immunity vs immunization

Immunity is the result or state of being resistant, whereas immunization is the process/action of making someone immune.

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Nutzungshinweise

In a biological context, it is usually followed by 'to' (e.g., immunity to measles). In a legal context, it is often followed by 'from' (e.g., immunity from taxes).

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often use the adjective 'immune' when they need the noun 'immunity', for example, saying 'He has immune' instead of 'He has immunity'.

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Merkhilfe

Think of the word 'Community'. 'Immunity' is what keeps the 'Community' safe from diseases and outside threats.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Latin 'immunitas', which referred to exemption from public service or taxes.

Grammatikmuster

Uncountable noun when referring to biological resistance Countable noun when referring to specific legal exemptions (immunities) Commonly followed by the prepositions 'to' or 'from'
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Kultureller Kontext

The term 'herd immunity' became globally prominent during the COVID-19 pandemic, influencing public health policies worldwide.

Schnelles Quiz

The witness was granted ______ from prosecution in exchange for providing evidence against the gang leader.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: immunity

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resource

B2

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to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

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that

A1

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I

A1

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