B2 noun ニュートラル

biotechnology

/ˌbaɪoʊtekˈnɒlədʒi/

Biotechnology is the use of living organisms, cells, or biological systems to develop products and technologies that help improve our lives and the health of our planet. It is widely applied in fields like medicine, agriculture, and environmental science to solve complex problems such as disease treatment and food scarcity.

例文

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1

Many new skincare products use biotechnology to create more effective and sustainable ingredients.

Many new skincare products use biotechnology to create more effective and sustainable ingredients.

2

The government has significantly increased funding for biotechnology research to address global food security issues.

The government has significantly increased funding for biotechnology research to address global food security issues.

3

I heard that biotechnology is the reason why we have those new plant-based burgers that taste like real meat.

I heard that biotechnology is the reason why we have those new plant-based burgers that taste like real meat.

語族

名詞
biotechnology
Verb
bioengineer
副詞
biotechnologically
形容詞
biotechnological
関連
biotechnologist
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覚え方のコツ

Break the word into parts: 'Bio' means life, and 'technology' means tools. It is literally 'using life as a tool'.

クイックテスト

The new research lab is dedicated to ________ to help find a cure for rare genetic diseases.

正解!

正解は: biotechnology

例文

1

Many new skincare products use biotechnology to create more effective and sustainable ingredients.

everyday

Many new skincare products use biotechnology to create more effective and sustainable ingredients.

2

The government has significantly increased funding for biotechnology research to address global food security issues.

formal

The government has significantly increased funding for biotechnology research to address global food security issues.

3

I heard that biotechnology is the reason why we have those new plant-based burgers that taste like real meat.

informal

I heard that biotechnology is the reason why we have those new plant-based burgers that taste like real meat.

4

Biotechnology plays a crucial role in modern pharmacology, particularly in the synthesis of insulin and vaccines.

academic

Biotechnology plays a crucial role in modern pharmacology, particularly in the synthesis of insulin and vaccines.

5

Venture capitalists are pouring record amounts of capital into the biotechnology sector this year.

business

Venture capitalists are pouring record amounts of capital into the biotechnology sector this year.

語族

名詞
biotechnology
Verb
bioengineer
副詞
biotechnologically
形容詞
biotechnological
関連
biotechnologist

よく使う組み合わせ

biotechnology industry biotechnology industry
advancements in biotechnology advancements in biotechnology
agricultural biotechnology agricultural biotechnology
biotechnology firm biotechnology firm
modern biotechnology modern biotechnology

よく使うフレーズ

cutting-edge biotechnology

cutting-edge biotechnology

the biotechnology revolution

the biotechnology revolution

ethical implications of biotechnology

ethical implications of biotechnology

よく混同される語

biotechnology vs bioengineering

Biotechnology specifically focuses on cellular and biomolecular processes, while bioengineering is a broader term for applying engineering principles to biology and medicine.

biotechnology vs biology

Biology is the general study of living organisms, whereas biotechnology is the practical application of biological knowledge to create products.

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使い方のコツ

The word is often used as a mass noun (uncountable) when referring to the field as a whole. In professional and financial contexts, it is very frequently abbreviated to 'biotech'.

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よくある間違い

Learners often treat 'biotechnology' as a countable noun ('a biotechnology'); however, it should be treated as an uncountable field of study or an adjective (biotech industry).

💡

覚え方のコツ

Break the word into parts: 'Bio' means life, and 'technology' means tools. It is literally 'using life as a tool'.

📖

語源

Derived from the Greek 'bios' (life) and 'tekhnologia' (systematic treatment).

文法パターン

Uncountable noun when referring to the field Can be used as a compound noun (biotechnology company) Takes the suffix -ist for a person (biotechnologist)
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文化的な背景

Biotechnology is a central topic in modern ethics, particularly regarding Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) and human genome editing.

クイックテスト

The new research lab is dedicated to ________ to help find a cure for rare genetic diseases.

正解!

正解は: biotechnology

関連単語

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A1

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lung

A1

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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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