brood
A group of young animals, particularly birds or insects, produced at one time or hatched from the same nest. Figuratively, it refers to a large family of children or a group of related items sharing a common origin.
예시
3 / 5The hen spent the afternoon scratching for worms to feed her hungry brood.
The hen spent the afternoon searching for food for her young offspring.
Ornithologists documented a significant decrease in the average brood size within the urban habitat.
Scientists recorded a drop in the number of chicks per nest in city areas.
Uncle Jerry arrived at the reunion with his entire brood of seven noisy kids.
Uncle Jerry came to the party with his whole group of seven children.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of the word 'breeding'—a brood is the result of a successful breeding cycle.
빠른 퀴즈
The mother swan glided across the lake, followed closely by her ______ of five cygnets.
정답!
정답은: brood
예시
The hen spent the afternoon scratching for worms to feed her hungry brood.
everydayThe hen spent the afternoon searching for food for her young offspring.
Ornithologists documented a significant decrease in the average brood size within the urban habitat.
formalScientists recorded a drop in the number of chicks per nest in city areas.
Uncle Jerry arrived at the reunion with his entire brood of seven noisy kids.
informalUncle Jerry came to the party with his whole group of seven children.
The experiment analyzed the correlation between brood parasitism and host species decline.
academicThe research studied the link between laying eggs in other nests and the drop in host population.
The tech giant is set to release a new brood of software updates next quarter.
businessThe large company plans to launch a series of related software improvements soon.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
a large brood
a family with many children
brood reduction
a biological strategy where some young are sacrificed for the survival of others
the whole brood
the entire group of offspring
자주 혼동되는 단어
A clutch refers specifically to a group of eggs, while a brood refers to the young after they have hatched.
Litter is used primarily for mammals born at the same time, whereas brood is primarily for birds and insects.
사용 참고사항
While primarily a biological term for birds, it is frequently used in literary or informal contexts to describe a large group of human children. Be careful not to confuse the noun with the verb 'to brood,' which means to think deeply about something unhappy.
자주 하는 실수
Learners often use 'litter' for birds, but 'brood' is the correct term for avian offspring. Also, ensure not to use 'brood' when referring to only one child.
암기 팁
Think of the word 'breeding'—a brood is the result of a successful breeding cycle.
어원
Derived from the Old English 'brōd', which is related to 'brēdan' (to breed or nourish).
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
In agricultural societies, the health of a brood of poultry was often a measure of a farm's prosperity.
빠른 퀴즈
The mother swan glided across the lake, followed closely by her ______ of five cygnets.
정답!
정답은: brood
관련 단어
majority
C1The greater number or part of a whole, specifically more than half of a total amount or group. It is often used in political or statistical contexts to describe a group that holds the most power or influence.
method
C1A systematic, logical, and established procedure for accomplishing a task or conducting research. It implies a structured series of steps designed to achieve a specific result or to gain knowledge in a disciplined manner.
occurrence
C1An occurrence refers to an instance or event where something happens or exists. In a broader sense, it can also describe the frequency or prevalence of a particular phenomenon within a specific context or dataset.
percent
C1A mathematical term representing a ratio or proportion out of one hundred. It is used extensively to describe changes, statistics, and probabilities in academic and professional contexts.
percentage
C2A percentage is a rate, number, or amount in each hundred, used to express a proportion or ratio relative to a whole. In academic contexts, it specifically refers to the quantitative measurement of a subset compared to the total population or data set.
periodic
C2In an academic or library context, a periodic refers to a publication that is issued at regular intervals, such as a scholarly journal, magazine, or newsletter. It is characterized by its recurring nature and is often archived in series to track the development of research or news over time.
principle
B2A principle is a fundamental truth, law, or rule that serves as the foundation for a system of belief, behavior, or reasoning. It can also refer to a personal code of conduct that guides how an individual chooses to act in various situations.
requirement
C1A thing that is needed or wanted; a condition that must be met in order to achieve a specific goal or comply with a rule. In formal and academic settings, it often refers to a compulsory qualification or a mandatory standard of performance.
respond
B2To say or write something as a reply to a question, statement, or letter, or to react to something by taking action. In academic contexts, it often refers to how an organism, system, or person reacts to a specific stimulus or event.
responsive
C1Characterized by reacting quickly and positively to suggestions, influences, or stimuli. In technical and academic contexts, it describes a system or organism that adapts efficiently to changing conditions or feedback.
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