DNA
To test, sequence, or analyze the genetic material of a biological sample to identify its origin or characteristics. It is frequently used in forensic, scientific, and genealogical contexts as a shorthand for performing DNA analysis.
예시
3 / 5The vet suggested we DNA the puppy to determine its exact breed mix.
The veterinarian suggested performing a genetic test on the puppy to find out its specific breeds.
It is standard procedure to DNA any biological evidence recovered from a crime scene.
It is a regular requirement to perform genetic profiling on all biological evidence found at a crime location.
I'm going to DNA myself using one of those online kits to find my distant relatives.
I will use a genetic testing service to discover my extended family members.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of DNA as 'Decoding Nature's Alphabet' to remember its role in identifying living things.
빠른 퀴즈
The police were finally able to solve the cold case after they decided to ______ the old evidence found in storage.
정답!
정답은: DNA
예시
The vet suggested we DNA the puppy to determine its exact breed mix.
everydayThe veterinarian suggested performing a genetic test on the puppy to find out its specific breeds.
It is standard procedure to DNA any biological evidence recovered from a crime scene.
formalIt is a regular requirement to perform genetic profiling on all biological evidence found at a crime location.
I'm going to DNA myself using one of those online kits to find my distant relatives.
informalI will use a genetic testing service to discover my extended family members.
The researchers plan to DNA the entire specimen collection to map evolutionary changes.
academicThe scientists intend to sequence the genetic material of the whole collection to track changes over time.
The biotech startup was contracted to DNA thousands of plant samples for the agricultural study.
businessThe biotechnology company was hired to conduct genetic testing on thousands of plant samples for the study.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
in one's DNA
Part of someone's fundamental character or nature
DNA fingerprinting
The process of identifying individuals by their DNA
DNA database
A collection of genetic profiles
자주 혼동되는 단어
DNA stores genetic information, while RNA mostly acts as a messenger to create proteins.
DNA is the material (the 'ink'), while a gene is a specific section of DNA (a 'sentence').
사용 참고사항
Using 'DNA' as a verb is somewhat informal or technical jargon; in formal writing, it is better to use 'perform DNA analysis' or 'sequence the DNA'. It must always be capitalized as it is an acronym.
자주 하는 실수
Learners often treat it as a common noun and forget to capitalize it, or they use it as a verb in high-level academic papers where more formal terms like 'sequence' are preferred.
암기 팁
Think of DNA as 'Decoding Nature's Alphabet' to remember its role in identifying living things.
어원
An abbreviation for Deoxyribonucleic Acid, first isolated in 1869 but its structure was not identified until 1953.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
The rise of commercial DNA testing kits has turned 'DNA' into a common household verb for people exploring their genealogy.
빠른 퀴즈
The police were finally able to solve the cold case after they decided to ______ the old evidence found in storage.
정답!
정답은: DNA
관련 어휘
관련 단어
to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
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