B2 noun 격식체

alimentary

/ˌæl.ɪˈmen.tər.i/

Relating to nourishment or the organs of digestion in the body. It is most frequently used in medical and biological contexts to describe the path food takes through an organism.

예시

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1

Maintaining a healthy diet is essential for your alimentary well-being.

Maintaining a healthy diet is essential for your alimentary well-being.

2

The surgeon examined the patient's alimentary tract for any signs of obstruction.

The surgeon examined the patient's alimentary tract for any signs of obstruction.

3

My alimentary system doesn't seem to handle spicy food very well.

My alimentary system doesn't seem to handle spicy food very well.

어휘 가족

명사
aliment
Verb
aliment
부사
alimentarily
형용사
alimentary
관련
alimentation
💡

암기 팁

Think of 'Ailments' that start in your 'Aliments'. If you eat bad food, it travels down your alimentary canal and causes an ailment.

빠른 퀴즈

The ______ canal is the tube through which food passes in the body.

정답!

정답은: alimentary

예시

1

Maintaining a healthy diet is essential for your alimentary well-being.

everyday

Maintaining a healthy diet is essential for your alimentary well-being.

2

The surgeon examined the patient's alimentary tract for any signs of obstruction.

formal

The surgeon examined the patient's alimentary tract for any signs of obstruction.

3

My alimentary system doesn't seem to handle spicy food very well.

informal

My alimentary system doesn't seem to handle spicy food very well.

4

The alimentary canal in humans is approximately nine meters long and consists of several specialized organs.

academic

The alimentary canal in humans is approximately nine meters long and consists of several specialized organs.

5

The pharmaceutical company is developing a new range of alimentary supplements.

business

The pharmaceutical company is developing a new range of alimentary supplements.

어휘 가족

명사
aliment
Verb
aliment
부사
alimentarily
형용사
alimentary
관련
alimentation

자주 쓰는 조합

alimentary canal alimentary canal
alimentary tract alimentary tract
alimentary needs alimentary needs
alimentary system alimentary system
alimentary habits alimentary habits

자주 쓰는 구문

alimentary tract

the passage along which food passes through the body

alimentary canal

the whole passage along which food passes through the body from mouth to anus

alimentary bolus

a small rounded mass of chewed food

자주 혼동되는 단어

alimentary vs elementary

Elementary refers to basic or primary levels of something, while alimentary refers to food and digestion.

alimentary vs alimony

Alimony is a legal obligation to provide financial support to a spouse after separation.

📝

사용 참고사항

The word is almost exclusively used in medical or biological descriptions, particularly when referring to the 'alimentary canal'. It is rarely used in casual conversation unless discussing health specifics.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often misspell it as 'elementary' or 'alimentary' (with an 'e' in the wrong place). It is an adjective, though it sounds like it could be a noun.

💡

암기 팁

Think of 'Ailments' that start in your 'Aliments'. If you eat bad food, it travels down your alimentary canal and causes an ailment.

📖

어원

Derived from the Latin word 'alimentum', which means nourishment or food, from the verb 'alere' meaning to nourish.

문법 패턴

Used as an adjective before nouns (attributive position) No comparative or superlative forms (non-gradable)

빠른 퀴즈

The ______ canal is the tube through which food passes in the body.

정답!

정답은: alimentary

관련 단어

bristling

B2

To bristle means to have hair or fur stand up away from the skin, typically due to fear or anger. Figuratively, it describes being covered with or full of something, or showing sharp annoyance or defensiveness.

broad

B2

Describes something that is physically wide or has a large distance from side to side. In abstract or academic contexts, it refers to a scope, range, or category that is comprehensive and covers a wide variety of topics or ideas.

broadcaster

B2

A broadcaster is a person or an organization that transmits programs or information via radio or television. It can refer to a large corporation that owns media channels or the individual presenter who speaks on air.

broadminded

B2

Describes someone who is willing to accept or tolerate beliefs, behaviors, or lifestyles that differ from their own. It implies a lack of prejudice and a receptiveness to new ideas or unconventional opinions.

broadside

B2

To broadside means to hit or collide with the side of something, most commonly a vehicle. Metaphorically, it refers to launching a sudden, forceful, and often public verbal or written attack against someone or something.

brogue

B2

To speak with a strong regional accent, typically an Irish or Scottish one, or to fit a person or shoe with traditional heavy leather decorative patterns. As a verb, it describes the act of imbuing speech with a melodic lilt or wearing sturdy, perforated footwear.

broke

B2

To be without money; experiencing a complete lack of funds, often used to describe a temporary state before one receives a paycheck or more money. In a broader context, it can describe a business that has become insolvent or bankrupt.

bromine

B2

Bromine is a chemical element that appears as a dark reddish-brown liquid at room temperature and is part of the halogen group. It is known for its pungent odor and is primarily used in industrial chemicals, flame retardants, and as a disinfectant in swimming pools and spas.

bronchitis

B2

Bronchitis is an inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from your lungs. People who have bronchitis often cough up thickened mucus, which can be discolored, and experience difficulty breathing.

brooch

B2

A brooch is a decorative piece of jewelry that is designed to be attached to a person's clothing. It features a pin on the back to fasten it securely to a garment, often serving as both an ornament and a functional clasp.

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