B2 noun ニュートラル

tissue

/ˈtɪʃuː/

Tissue refers to a group of similar cells that work together to perform a specific function within a living organism. It also describes a thin, soft, and absorbent piece of disposable paper used for personal hygiene, such as wiping the nose or eyes.

例文

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1

I need to buy a box of tissues because I have a cold.

I need to buy a box of tissues because I have a cold.

2

The museum requires that delicate artifacts be wrapped in acid-free tissue to prevent degradation.

The museum requires that delicate artifacts be wrapped in acid-free tissue to prevent degradation.

3

Hey, pass me a tissue, I think I'm gonna sneeze.

Hey, pass me a tissue, I think I'm gonna sneeze.

語族

名詞
tissue
関連
histology
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覚え方のコツ

Remember that 'Tissues are for Issues'—like biological health issues or issues with a runny nose.

クイックテスト

The athlete suffered a ______ tissue injury during the final minutes of the game.

正解!

正解は: a

例文

1

I need to buy a box of tissues because I have a cold.

everyday

I need to buy a box of tissues because I have a cold.

2

The museum requires that delicate artifacts be wrapped in acid-free tissue to prevent degradation.

formal

The museum requires that delicate artifacts be wrapped in acid-free tissue to prevent degradation.

3

Hey, pass me a tissue, I think I'm gonna sneeze.

informal

Hey, pass me a tissue, I think I'm gonna sneeze.

4

The researchers examined the epithelial tissue under a high-powered microscope.

academic

The researchers examined the epithelial tissue under a high-powered microscope.

5

Our quarterly report shows a significant increase in the sales of facial tissue products.

business

Our quarterly report shows a significant increase in the sales of facial tissue products.

語族

名詞
tissue
関連
histology

よく使う組み合わせ

soft tissue soft tissue
scar tissue scar tissue
connective tissue connective tissue
facial tissue facial tissue
box of tissues box of tissues

よく使うフレーズ

a tissue of lies

a tissue of lies (a story full of falsehoods)

soft tissue injury

soft tissue injury

muscle tissue

muscle tissue

よく混同される語

tissue vs napkin

A napkin is thicker and used for wiping the mouth during meals, while a tissue is thinner and used for the nose or face.

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使い方のコツ

In a biological context, tissue is often used as an uncountable noun (e.g., 'damaged tissue'). When referring to the paper product, it is usually a countable noun (e.g., 'a box of tissues').

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よくある間違い

Learners sometimes use 'tissue' when they mean a 'cloth napkin' at a restaurant. 'Tissue' almost always implies a disposable paper product or a biological structure.

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覚え方のコツ

Remember that 'Tissues are for Issues'—like biological health issues or issues with a runny nose.

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語源

From the Old French word 'tissu', meaning 'woven', which describes how fibers or cells are interlaced.

文法パターン

Plural form: tissues Used as an uncountable noun in medical contexts Commonly used in compound nouns like 'tissue paper'
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文化的な背景

In many English-speaking countries, people use 'Kleenex' as a generic term for any brand of facial tissue.

クイックテスト

The athlete suffered a ______ tissue injury during the final minutes of the game.

正解!

正解は: a

関連単語

circumgrator

C1

Describing a movement or path that wanders in a circular or roundabout fashion rather than following a direct line. It often characterizes physical motion that encompasses a central area or an indirect approach to a task or problem.

micromerctude

C1

The state or quality of being excessively focused on minute, often trivial details within a mercantile or commercial context. It describes a meticulous precision that borderlines on pedantry, usually regarding small-scale financial transactions or specific trade conditions.

comvertant

C1

A comvertant refers to an entity, proposition, or individual currently undergoing a process of transformation or conversion. It is often used in specialized academic or technical contexts to denote the specific subject being changed from one state or category to another.

subgravate

C1

To aggravate or worsen a situation, condition, or feeling in a subtle or minor degree. It often implies exerting a gradual downward pressure or adding a slight burden to an already difficult circumstance.

dispetize

C1

A dispetize is a formal process or systematic act of resolving minor grievances and petty disputes within a professional or social organization. It serves as a clearinghouse for small-scale conflicts to ensure they do not escalate into significant structural issues.

ultrademation

C1

Ultrademation refers to the state or process of extreme, total automation where human intervention is entirely replaced by autonomous systems and decision-making algorithms. It represents the highest possible tier of technological autonomy within an industrial or digital framework.

semipulsate

C1

A state or instance of partial or intermittent rhythmic throbbing or beating, often occurring at irregular intervals or with reduced intensity. In technical contexts, it refers to a cycle that does not reach the full amplitude of a standard pulse.

adsontion

C1

To undergo or facilitate the process of molecular adhesion where molecules of a gas, liquid, or dissolved solid accumulate on the surface of a solid or liquid. Unlike absorption, this process is strictly a surface phenomenon and does not involve the substance being taken into the body of the material.

intrarogship

C1

Relating to the internal state or quality of inquiry and mutual accountability within a specific group or institution. It describes the dynamics of procedural questioning that remain within a single organizational hierarchy rather than involving external parties.

underpacant

C1

To perform a task or meet a requirement at a rate or quality lower than what was previously established or expected. It is often used in technical or administrative contexts to describe a failure to keep pace with a specific standard or quota.

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