A1 noun 중립

algae

/ˈældʒiː/

Algae are simple plants that grow in or near water and do not have ordinary leaves or roots. They can be very small like green spots or very large like seaweed found in the ocean.

예시

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1

The water in the old pond is green because of the algae.

The pond water looks green because there are many tiny water plants in it.

2

Scientists are studying how algae can be used to make clean fuel.

Researchers are looking at these water plants as a source of energy.

3

Don't swim there; the water is full of slimy algae.

Avoid swimming in that spot because the water has too much green slime.

어휘 가족

명사
algae
형용사
algal
관련
alga
💡

암기 팁

Think of the letters 'AL-G' as 'All Green' things floating in the water.

빠른 퀴즈

The fish in the tank are difficult to see because the glass is covered in green ____.

정답!

정답은: algae

예시

1

The water in the old pond is green because of the algae.

everyday

The pond water looks green because there are many tiny water plants in it.

2

Scientists are studying how algae can be used to make clean fuel.

formal

Researchers are looking at these water plants as a source of energy.

3

Don't swim there; the water is full of slimy algae.

informal

Avoid swimming in that spot because the water has too much green slime.

4

Algae produce a large portion of the Earth's oxygen through photosynthesis.

academic

These aquatic plants create a lot of the air we breathe using sunlight.

5

The company is looking for investors for its new algae farming project.

business

The business wants people to put money into their plan to grow water plants.

어휘 가족

명사
algae
형용사
algal
관련
alga

자주 쓰는 조합

blue-green algae a specific type of bacteria that looks like green algae
algae bloom a rapid increase or accumulation in the population of algae
marine algae algae that live in the sea or ocean
toxic algae algae that can produce harmful chemicals
green algae the most common type of algae found in fresh water

자주 쓰는 구문

algal bloom

a sudden growth of many algae in water

pond scum

a layer of algae on the surface of a pond

sea moss

a type of red algae used in food or medicine

자주 혼동되는 단어

algae vs moss

Moss grows on land or damp surfaces and has small leaves, while algae usually live in water and have no leaves.

algae vs fungi

Fungi do not use sunlight to make food, whereas algae use photosynthesis like plants.

📝

사용 참고사항

In everyday English, 'algae' is used as both a singular and plural noun. In scientific English, 'alga' is the singular and 'algae' is the plural.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Many learners treat 'algae' as a singular noun (e.g., 'the algae is green'), but it is technically a plural noun.

💡

암기 팁

Think of the letters 'AL-G' as 'All Green' things floating in the water.

📖

어원

From the Latin word 'alga', which means seaweed.

문법 패턴

Used as a plural noun (e.g., These algae are...) Can be used as an uncountable mass noun in general conversation The singular form is 'alga', but it is rarely used outside of science
🌍

문화적 맥락

Certain types of algae, like seaweed, are very important in Asian cuisines, especially in Japan and Korea.

빠른 퀴즈

The fish in the tank are difficult to see because the glass is covered in green ____.

정답!

정답은: algae

nature 관련 단어

rainforest

A1

A thick forest in a tropical area that receives a large amount of rain throughout the year. It is a dense habitat known for having many different types of plants and animals.

tundra

A1

A large, flat area of land in very cold parts of the world, such as the Arctic. In this area, the ground is frozen and there are no trees, only small plants like moss.

wetland

A1

A wetland is an area of land that is always wet or covered with shallow water. It is a very important place where many different plants and animals, like birds and frogs, live.

coral reef

A1

A coral reef is a large underwater structure made from the skeletons of small sea animals called corals. They are usually found in warm, shallow parts of the ocean and provide a home for many types of fish.

vegetation

A1

Vegetation refers to all the plants and trees that grow in a particular area. It is used to describe the green cover of the earth, like forests or grass.

foliage

A1

Foliage refers to the leaves of a plant or tree, considered as a group. It is often used to describe the overall appearance and mass of greenery in a landscape or forest.

canopy

A1

A canopy is a cover that hangs over something, like a bed or a seat, to provide shade or protection. In nature, it is the top layer of a forest where the branches and leaves of tall trees meet to form a roof.

photosynthesis

A1

Photosynthesis is the natural process that green plants use to make their own food. They use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to create energy and release oxygen into the air.

pollination

A1

Pollination is the process of moving pollen from one flower to another to help plants make seeds and fruit. This is usually done by insects like bees or by the wind.

seedling

A1

A seedling is a very young plant that has just started to grow from a seed. It usually has a small green stem and its first few tiny leaves.

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