B2 verb 중립

DNA

/ˌdiː.enˈeɪ/

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

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1

The 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.

2

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.

3

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

명사
DNA
Verb
DNA
부사
genetically
형용사
genetic
관련
DNA profiling
💡

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

1

The vet suggested we DNA the puppy to determine its exact breed mix.

everyday

The veterinarian suggested performing a genetic test on the puppy to find out its specific breeds.

2

It is standard procedure to DNA any biological evidence recovered from a crime scene.

formal

It is a regular requirement to perform genetic profiling on all biological evidence found at a crime location.

3

I'm going to DNA myself using one of those online kits to find my distant relatives.

informal

I will use a genetic testing service to discover my extended family members.

4

The researchers plan to DNA the entire specimen collection to map evolutionary changes.

academic

The scientists intend to sequence the genetic material of the whole collection to track changes over time.

5

The biotech startup was contracted to DNA thousands of plant samples for the agricultural study.

business

The biotechnology company was hired to conduct genetic testing on thousands of plant samples for the study.

어휘 가족

명사
DNA
Verb
DNA
부사
genetically
형용사
genetic
관련
DNA profiling

자주 쓰는 조합

DNA the suspect Perform a genetic test on the person under investigation
DNA for ancestry Analyze genetic material to find family heritage
DNA the sample Conduct a genetic analysis on the specimen
DNA for markers Test genetic material for specific identifiers
DNA the evidence Carry out genetic profiling on forensic materials

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 vs RNA

DNA stores genetic information, while RNA mostly acts as a messenger to create proteins.

DNA vs Gene

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

Used as a regular verb: DNA (base), DNAs (3rd person), DNA'd (past), DNAing (continuous) Usually takes a direct object (the sample or person being tested) Always capitalized
🌍

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 단어

to

A1

Used 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

A1

A 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

A1

A 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

A1

This 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

A1

The 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

A1

Used 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

A1

A 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

A1

A 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

A1

A 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

A1

Used 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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