B2 noun ニュートラル

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.

例文

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1

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.

語族

名詞
cell
副詞
cellularly
形容詞
cellular
関連
cellulose
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覚え方のコツ

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

クイックテスト

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

正解!

正解は: cells

例文

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.

語族

名詞
cell
副詞
cellularly
形容詞
cellular
関連
cellulose

よく使う組み合わせ

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

よく使うフレーズ

cell phone

cell phone

stem cell

stem cell

fuel cell

fuel cell

よく混同される語

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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使い方のコツ

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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よくある間違い

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.

💡

覚え方のコツ

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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語源

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

文法パターン

Countable noun Plural: cells Often used as a noun adjunct (e.g., cell wall, cell membrane)
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文化的な背景

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

クイックテスト

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

正解!

正解は: cells

関連単語

abmultant

C1

To diversify or branch out extensively from a single origin into multiple complex channels, forms, or applications. It describes the process of systemic expansion where a core entity multiplies its variety or reach.

microdoccide

C1

A specialized chemical substance or agent used to destroy or inhibit the growth of microscopic organisms such as bacteria, fungi, or viruses. It is primarily utilized in industrial, medical, and laboratory settings to ensure sterilization and prevent contamination.

circumminty

C1

The specific micro-atmosphere or olfactory 'halo' of coolness and freshness that surrounds an aromatic source, particularly mint plants or mentholated substances. It describes the spatial reach of a refreshing scent within a localized environment.

micromortious

C1

To calculate or estimate the minute probability of death associated with a specific action, typically measured in units representing a one-in-a-million chance. This verb is used to statistically assess the inherent danger of activities by quantifying potential mortality risks.

underpeline

C1

To provide a strong foundational support or to reinforce the underlying structure of an argument, theory, or physical entity. It describes the act of strengthening the core elements that hold a complex system or idea together to ensure stability.

misdictious

C1

To communicate or record verbal information inaccurately, specifically by confusing similar-sounding words or misinterpreting dictated instructions. It is primarily used in technical or test-based contexts to describe a failure in precise verbal transmission.

proscriber

C1

To officially forbid or prohibit something by law, decree, or social authority. It can also refer to the act of denouncing or condemning a person or group as harmful or dangerous.

triprehendful

C1

A triprehendful refers to a specific quantity of complex information or a situation that requires three distinct perspectives or levels of analysis to be fully grasped. It describes an amount of data or conceptual difficulty that is multifaceted and cannot be simplified into a binary explanation.

adcedency

C1

Adcedency refers to the state of rising to or holding a position of dominant power, influence, or governing authority. It describes the condition of being in control or having a superior status over others in a specific hierarchy or field.

postdynery

C1

To engage in the practice of lingering at a table after a meal has concluded to enjoy conversation and social bonding. This verb describes the transition from the physical act of eating to the intellectual or social act of communal reflection.

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