B2 verb 중립

allergy

/ˈælərdʒi/

A medical condition in which the body's immune system reacts abnormally to a foreign substance, such as pollen, pet dander, or food. This reaction can cause various symptoms like sneezing, itching, or swelling, ranging from mild irritation to life-threatening emergencies.

예시

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1

I have a severe nut allergy, so I have to check all food labels carefully.

I have a severe nut allergy, so I have to check all food labels carefully.

2

The patient reported a history of allergy to penicillin during the initial consultation.

The patient reported a history of allergy to penicillin during the initial consultation.

3

Ugh, my pollen allergy is killing me today; I can't stop sneezing!

Ugh, my pollen allergy is killing me today; I can't stop sneezing!

어휘 가족

명사
allergy
부사
allergically
형용사
allergic
관련
allergen
💡

암기 팁

Think of 'allergy' as 'all-urgent'—your body thinks a tiny bit of dust is an urgent emergency and starts attacking it!

빠른 퀴즈

Sarah cannot eat strawberries because she has a severe _______ to them.

정답!

정답은: allergy

예시

1

I have a severe nut allergy, so I have to check all food labels carefully.

everyday

I have a severe nut allergy, so I have to check all food labels carefully.

2

The patient reported a history of allergy to penicillin during the initial consultation.

formal

The patient reported a history of allergy to penicillin during the initial consultation.

3

Ugh, my pollen allergy is killing me today; I can't stop sneezing!

informal

Ugh, my pollen allergy is killing me today; I can't stop sneezing!

4

The study examines the rising prevalence of food allergy among children in urban environments.

academic

The study examines the rising prevalence of food allergy among children in urban environments.

5

We need to update our catering menu to include options for guests with a gluten allergy.

business

We need to update our catering menu to include options for guests with a gluten allergy.

어휘 가족

명사
allergy
부사
allergically
형용사
allergic
관련
allergen

자주 쓰는 조합

develop an allergy develop an allergy
severe allergy severe allergy
food allergy food allergy
seasonal allergy seasonal allergy
allergy symptoms allergy symptoms

자주 쓰는 구문

allergy season

allergy season

allergy test

allergy test

have an allergy to

have an allergy to

자주 혼동되는 단어

allergy vs intolerance

An allergy involves an immune system response, whereas an intolerance (like lactose) is typically a digestive issue.

allergy vs infection

An allergy is an overreaction to a harmless substance, while an infection is caused by pathogens like bacteria or viruses.

📝

사용 참고사항

The word is almost always used with the preposition 'to' (e.g., an allergy to cats). Use 'allergic' as the adjective form to describe a person's state.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often forget the article, saying 'I have allergy' instead of 'I have an allergy' or 'I have allergies'.

💡

암기 팁

Think of 'allergy' as 'all-urgent'—your body thinks a tiny bit of dust is an urgent emergency and starts attacking it!

📖

어원

Derived from the Greek words 'allos' (other) and 'ergon' (work/activity), meaning a different or 'other' reaction.

문법 패턴

Countable noun: an allergy / allergies Followed by the preposition 'to' Used with verbs like 'have', 'develop', or 'suffer from'
🌍

문화적 맥락

In many Western countries, food allergies (especially peanut allergies) are taken very seriously in schools and restaurants with strict labeling requirements.

빠른 퀴즈

Sarah cannot eat strawberries because she has a severe _______ to them.

정답!

정답은: allergy

관련 단어

pale

A1

Describes something that has very little color or is much lighter than usual. It is often used to describe a person's face when they are ill or a color that is mixed with a lot of white.

lung

A1

The lungs are two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe. They bring oxygen into your body and remove carbon dioxide when you breathe out.

tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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