B2 adjective ニュートラル

antibiotic

/ˌæntibaɪˈɒtɪk/

Relating to a substance that is capable of destroying or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms, especially bacteria. It describes medications or properties used to treat infections caused by bacteria rather than viruses.

例文

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1

The doctor recommended an antibiotic cream to help the skin infection heal faster.

The doctor recommended an antibiotic cream to help the skin infection heal faster.

2

Global health organizations are concerned about the rise of antibiotic resistance in modern medicine.

Global health organizations are concerned about the rise of antibiotic resistance in modern medicine.

3

I'm using some antibiotic drops for this pesky ear ache.

I'm using some antibiotic drops for this pesky ear ache.

語族

名詞
antibiotic
副詞
antibiotically
形容詞
antibiotic
関連
antibiosis
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覚え方のコツ

Break the word down: 'Anti' (against) + 'Bio' (life). It is a substance that is 'against the life' of harmful bacteria.

クイックテスト

The patient was prescribed an ______ ointment to treat the bacterial infection on his arm.

正解!

正解は: antibiotic

例文

1

The doctor recommended an antibiotic cream to help the skin infection heal faster.

everyday

The doctor recommended an antibiotic cream to help the skin infection heal faster.

2

Global health organizations are concerned about the rise of antibiotic resistance in modern medicine.

formal

Global health organizations are concerned about the rise of antibiotic resistance in modern medicine.

3

I'm using some antibiotic drops for this pesky ear ache.

informal

I'm using some antibiotic drops for this pesky ear ache.

4

The researchers analyzed the antibiotic properties of various honey samples.

academic

The researchers analyzed the antibiotic properties of various honey samples.

5

The pharmaceutical company is seeking a patent for its new antibiotic compound.

business

The pharmaceutical company is seeking a patent for its new antibiotic compound.

語族

名詞
antibiotic
副詞
antibiotically
形容詞
antibiotic
関連
antibiosis

よく使う組み合わせ

antibiotic resistance antibiotic resistance
antibiotic treatment antibiotic treatment
antibiotic ointment antibiotic ointment
antibiotic properties antibiotic properties
antibiotic course antibiotic course

よく使うフレーズ

a course of antibiotic treatment

a course of antibiotic treatment

broad-spectrum antibiotic

broad-spectrum antibiotic

antibiotic-free

antibiotic-free

よく混同される語

antibiotic vs antiseptic

Antiseptics are used on living tissue (like skin) to prevent infection, while antibiotics are usually taken internally or used topically to treat existing bacterial infections.

antibiotic vs antiviral

Antibiotics only kill bacteria, whereas antivirals are specifically designed to treat viral infections like the flu.

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使い方のコツ

When used as an adjective, it typically modifies nouns like 'resistance', 'cream', or 'treatment'. It is crucial to specify that it only works against bacteria, not viruses.

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よくある間違い

Many learners mistakenly believe that antibiotic medications can cure viral diseases like the common cold or influenza.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Break the word down: 'Anti' (against) + 'Bio' (life). It is a substance that is 'against the life' of harmful bacteria.

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語源

Derived from the Greek 'anti' (against) and 'biotikos' (fit for life/pertaining to life).

文法パターン

Used as an attributive adjective before a noun. Can also function as a countable noun in the plural (antibiotics).
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文化的な背景

In many developed countries, there is significant public health messaging regarding the 'overuse' of antibiotic drugs to prevent the development of superbugs.

クイックテスト

The patient was prescribed an ______ ointment to treat the bacterial infection on his arm.

正解!

正解は: antibiotic

関連単語

pale

A1

Describes something that has very little color or is much lighter than usual. It is often used to describe a person's face when they are ill or a color that is mixed with a lot of white.

lung

A1

The lungs are two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe. They bring oxygen into your body and remove carbon dioxide when you breathe out.

tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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