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insect

/ˈɪn.sekt/

A very small animal that has six legs and usually one or two pairs of wings. Their bodies are divided into three parts: the head, the thorax, and the abdomen.

例文

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1

There is a small green insect crawling on that leaf.

There is a small green insect crawling on that leaf.

2

The researcher identified a new species of insect in the rainforest.

The researcher identified a new species of insect in the rainforest.

3

Check out this weird-looking insect I found in the garden!

Check out this weird-looking insect I found in the garden!

語族

名詞
insect
形容詞
insectoid
関連
insecticide
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覚え方のコツ

Look at the 'sect' in 'insect'. It means 'section'. An insect's body is divided into three distinct sections.

クイックテスト

A bee is a type of ______ that makes honey.

正解!

正解は: insect

例文

1

There is a small green insect crawling on that leaf.

everyday

There is a small green insect crawling on that leaf.

2

The researcher identified a new species of insect in the rainforest.

formal

The researcher identified a new species of insect in the rainforest.

3

Check out this weird-looking insect I found in the garden!

informal

Check out this weird-looking insect I found in the garden!

4

The anatomy of an insect differs significantly from that of a mammal.

academic

The anatomy of an insect differs significantly from that of a mammal.

5

Our agricultural department is developing a new non-toxic insect repellent.

business

Our agricultural department is developing a new non-toxic insect repellent.

語族

名詞
insect
形容詞
insectoid
関連
insecticide

よく使う組み合わせ

insect repellent insect repellent
insect bite insect bite
flying insect flying insect
stinging insect stinging insect
insect colony insect colony

よく使うフレーズ

social insect

social insect

insect life

insect life

insect infestation

insect infestation

よく混同される語

insect vs spider

Spiders have eight legs and two body parts, while insects have six legs and three body parts.

insect vs bug

In casual English, these are the same, but 'bug' is a specific scientific category of insect (Hemiptera).

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使い方のコツ

Use 'insect' when you want to be scientifically accurate or formal. Use 'bug' for casual conversation about any small crawling or flying creature.

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よくある間違い

Many learners call spiders insects. Remember to count the legs: six legs is an insect, eight legs is a spider.

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覚え方のコツ

Look at the 'sect' in 'insect'. It means 'section'. An insect's body is divided into three distinct sections.

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語源

From the Latin 'insectum', which means 'cut into' or 'divided into sections'.

文法パターン

Countable noun: one insect, two insects. Usually takes 'a' or 'an' (an insect). Can be used as a noun adjunct (insect spray).
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文化的な背景

While many Western cultures view insects as pests, some cultures globally value them as a nutritious food source.

クイックテスト

A bee is a type of ______ that makes honey.

正解!

正解は: insect

関連単語

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

people

A1

People refers to a group of human beings or the general public. It is the standard plural form of the word 'person'.

put

A1

To move something into a particular place or position. It is a fundamental verb used to describe the act of placing an object or setting a situation in a specific location.

mean

A1

To have a specific sense or significance, especially when explaining a word or sign. It can also describe a person's intention or the importance of something to someone.

keep

A1

To continue to have or hold something in your possession or at your disposal. It also means to remain in a specific state, condition, or position without changing.

begin

A1

To start doing something or for an event to happen for the first time. It is often used to describe the first point of a process or activity.

seem

A1

To give the impression of being something or having a particular quality based on what you see or hear. It is used to describe an appearance or feeling that may or may not be the actual truth.

help

A1

To make it easier for someone to do something by offering your services, resources, or support. It can involve physical effort, providing information, or giving money to assist a person or a cause.

talk

A1

To speak in order to give information or express ideas, feelings, or thoughts. It typically involves a conversation between two or more people or a person addressing an audience.

start

A1

To begin doing something or to cause something to happen for the first time. It is frequently used when talking about movements, journeys, or making a machine or engine begin to work.

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