B2 noun خنثی

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.

مثال‌ها

3 از 5
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.

خانواده کلمه

اسم
immunity
Verb
immunize
صفت
immune
مرتبط
immunization
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راهنمای حفظ

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

آزمون سریع

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

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پاسخ صحیح این است: immunity

مثال‌ها

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.

خانواده کلمه

اسم
immunity
Verb
immunize
صفت
immune
مرتبط
immunization

ترکیب‌های رایج

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

عبارات رایج

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

اغلب اشتباه گرفته می‌شود با

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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نکات کاربردی

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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اشتباهات رایج

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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راهنمای حفظ

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

📖

ریشه کلمه

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

الگوهای دستوری

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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بافت فرهنگی

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

آزمون سریع

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

درسته!

پاسخ صحیح این است: immunity

لغات مرتبط

principled

C2

Acting in accordance with morality and high standards of behavior. It describes a person or an action guided by a strict set of values and integrity rather than by personal gain or convenience.

analytical

C1

Relating to or using analysis or logical reasoning to understand something by breaking it down into its constituent parts. It describes a systematic approach to problem-solving and the ability to evaluate information critically.

approach

C1

A systematic way of dealing with something or a specific perspective taken when addressing a problem or task. It can also refer to the physical act of moving nearer to someone or something in distance or time.

authorize

C1

To grant official permission or legal power to someone to perform a specific action or to allow something to happen. It typically involves a formal process or a person in a position of authority validating a request or procedure.

beneficial

B2

Beneficial describes something that has a good effect or promotes well-being. It is frequently used in formal or academic contexts to highlight the advantages or positive outcomes of a specific action, substance, or situation.

consistent

C2

The quality of achieving a level of performance which does not vary over time, or the state of being coherent and not contradictory in logical or behavioral terms. Physically, it refers to the degree of thickness, firmness, or viscosity found in a substance.

constitutional

C2

Relating to the fundamental principles or established laws that govern a state or organization. It can also refer to an individual's physical health or inherent temperament.

contextual

B2

Relating to the circumstances or setting in which something exists or occurs. It describes information that helps explain the meaning of an event, statement, or idea by looking at its surroundings.

contract

C1

A formal and legally binding agreement between two or more parties that establishes mutual obligations. In academic and legal contexts, it refers to the specific terms, conditions, and enforcement mechanisms that govern a transaction or relationship.

contractor

C1

A person or company that performs work or provides goods and services under a specific legal agreement. Unlike a regular employee, a contractor is usually hired for a specific project or a fixed period of time as an independent entity.

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