B2 adjective 중립

antibiotic

/ˌæntibaɪˈɒtɪk/

Relating to a substance that is capable of destroying or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms, especially bacteria. It describes medications or properties used to treat infections caused by bacteria rather than viruses.

예시

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1

The doctor recommended an antibiotic cream to help the skin infection heal faster.

The doctor recommended an antibiotic cream to help the skin infection heal faster.

2

Global health organizations are concerned about the rise of antibiotic resistance in modern medicine.

Global health organizations are concerned about the rise of antibiotic resistance in modern medicine.

3

I'm using some antibiotic drops for this pesky ear ache.

I'm using some antibiotic drops for this pesky ear ache.

어휘 가족

명사
antibiotic
부사
antibiotically
형용사
antibiotic
관련
antibiosis
💡

암기 팁

Break the word down: 'Anti' (against) + 'Bio' (life). It is a substance that is 'against the life' of harmful bacteria.

빠른 퀴즈

The patient was prescribed an ______ ointment to treat the bacterial infection on his arm.

정답!

정답은: antibiotic

예시

1

The doctor recommended an antibiotic cream to help the skin infection heal faster.

everyday

The doctor recommended an antibiotic cream to help the skin infection heal faster.

2

Global health organizations are concerned about the rise of antibiotic resistance in modern medicine.

formal

Global health organizations are concerned about the rise of antibiotic resistance in modern medicine.

3

I'm using some antibiotic drops for this pesky ear ache.

informal

I'm using some antibiotic drops for this pesky ear ache.

4

The researchers analyzed the antibiotic properties of various honey samples.

academic

The researchers analyzed the antibiotic properties of various honey samples.

5

The pharmaceutical company is seeking a patent for its new antibiotic compound.

business

The pharmaceutical company is seeking a patent for its new antibiotic compound.

어휘 가족

명사
antibiotic
부사
antibiotically
형용사
antibiotic
관련
antibiosis

자주 쓰는 조합

antibiotic resistance antibiotic resistance
antibiotic treatment antibiotic treatment
antibiotic ointment antibiotic ointment
antibiotic properties antibiotic properties
antibiotic course antibiotic course

자주 쓰는 구문

a course of antibiotic treatment

a course of antibiotic treatment

broad-spectrum antibiotic

broad-spectrum antibiotic

antibiotic-free

antibiotic-free

자주 혼동되는 단어

antibiotic vs antiseptic

Antiseptics are used on living tissue (like skin) to prevent infection, while antibiotics are usually taken internally or used topically to treat existing bacterial infections.

antibiotic vs antiviral

Antibiotics only kill bacteria, whereas antivirals are specifically designed to treat viral infections like the flu.

📝

사용 참고사항

When used as an adjective, it typically modifies nouns like 'resistance', 'cream', or 'treatment'. It is crucial to specify that it only works against bacteria, not viruses.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Many learners mistakenly believe that antibiotic medications can cure viral diseases like the common cold or influenza.

💡

암기 팁

Break the word down: 'Anti' (against) + 'Bio' (life). It is a substance that is 'against the life' of harmful bacteria.

📖

어원

Derived from the Greek 'anti' (against) and 'biotikos' (fit for life/pertaining to life).

문법 패턴

Used as an attributive adjective before a noun. Can also function as a countable noun in the plural (antibiotics).
🌍

문화적 맥락

In many developed countries, there is significant public health messaging regarding the 'overuse' of antibiotic drugs to prevent the development of superbugs.

빠른 퀴즈

The patient was prescribed an ______ ointment to treat the bacterial infection on his arm.

정답!

정답은: antibiotic

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C1

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C1

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C1

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C1

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C1

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C1

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