B2 verb 중립

biome

/ˈbaɪoʊm/

A biome is a large geographical area characterized by specific climate conditions, plant types, and animal communities. It represents a major ecological community, such as a desert, tropical rainforest, or tundra, that has adapted to its environment.

예시

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1

The desert biome is known for its extreme temperatures and very little rainfall.

The dry desert environment is characterized by high heat and minimal precipitation.

2

Climate change is significantly altering the boundaries of the arctic biome.

Global warming is causing major shifts in the geographical limits of the northern polar habitat.

3

I saw a cool video about how different animals survive in a forest biome.

I watched an interesting clip explaining the survival methods of animals in wooded areas.

어휘 가족

명사
biome
형용사
biomic
관련
biosphere
💡

암기 팁

Think of 'bio' (life) and the ending sounds like 'home' — a biome is a large 'home' for many forms of life.

빠른 퀴즈

The Siberian tundra is a harsh ________ characterized by permafrost and low vegetation.

정답!

정답은: biome

예시

1

The desert biome is known for its extreme temperatures and very little rainfall.

everyday

The dry desert environment is characterized by high heat and minimal precipitation.

2

Climate change is significantly altering the boundaries of the arctic biome.

formal

Global warming is causing major shifts in the geographical limits of the northern polar habitat.

3

I saw a cool video about how different animals survive in a forest biome.

informal

I watched an interesting clip explaining the survival methods of animals in wooded areas.

4

Ecologists classify terrestrial biomes based on vegetation patterns and average annual temperatures.

academic

Scientists group land-based ecological zones according to their plant life and weather data.

5

The investment group evaluated the environmental impact on the local aquatic biome before starting the project.

business

The business assessed how the project would affect the water-based ecosystem in the area.

어휘 가족

명사
biome
형용사
biomic
관련
biosphere

자주 쓰는 조합

terrestrial biome land-based ecological region
aquatic biome water-based ecological region
tropical rainforest biome equatorial forest ecosystem
biome diversity variety within an ecological zone
global biomes major ecological zones of the world

자주 쓰는 구문

distinct biome

a unique and clearly defined ecological area

fragile biome

an ecological zone that is easily damaged

major biomes

the primary categories of biological communities

자주 혼동되는 단어

biome vs ecosystem

A biome is a broad regional category (like all deserts), whereas an ecosystem is the specific interaction of organisms in one location (like the Sonoran Desert).

biome vs habitat

A habitat refers to the specific environment where a particular species lives, while a biome is a larger classification of environment types.

📝

사용 참고사항

The word is primarily used in scientific and academic writing to describe large-scale environmental zones. It is almost always used as a countable noun.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often use 'biome' to describe a small garden or a single park; however, 'biome' refers to massive regional scales like the Sahara or the Amazon.

💡

암기 팁

Think of 'bio' (life) and the ending sounds like 'home' — a biome is a large 'home' for many forms of life.

📖

어원

Coined in 1916 from the Greek 'bios' (life) combined with the suffix '-ome' (as in 'chromosome' or 'genome') to indicate a collective group or mass.

문법 패턴

Countable noun Plural form is 'biomes' Often preceded by specific adjectives like 'terrestrial' or 'aquatic'

빠른 퀴즈

The Siberian tundra is a harsh ________ characterized by permafrost and low vegetation.

정답!

정답은: biome

관련 단어

sit

A1

To rest your body on your bottom with your back upright, typically on a chair or the floor. It describes both the action of moving into this position and the state of being in it.

stand

A1

To be in an upright position supported by one's feet rather than sitting or lying down. It also refers to the physical location of an object or a person's particular opinion on a subject.

pay

A1

To give money to someone in exchange for goods, services, or to settle a debt. It can also mean to give something non-monetary, such as attention or a compliment.

meet

A1

To come together with someone at a specific place and time, or to be introduced to someone for the first time. It can also mean to satisfy a requirement, standard, or need.

continue

A1

To keep doing something or to stay in the same state without stopping. It can also mean to start an activity again after a short break.

set

A1

To put or place something in a specific position or location. It also means to adjust or prepare something so that it is ready for use, such as a clock or a table.

learn

A1

To gain knowledge, understanding, or a skill by studying, practicing, or being taught. It refers to the process of acquiring information through experience or education.

lead

A1

To go in front of a group of people to show them the way to a place. It also means to be in control of a group, a team, or an activity.

understand

A1

To know the meaning of what someone is saying or how something works. It involves grasping an idea, a language, or a situation clearly in your mind.

follow

A1

To move behind someone or something in the same direction. It also means to obey rules, instructions, or to understand the logic of an argument or story.

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