B2 adjective 중립

fertilizer

/ˈfɜːrtəlaɪzər/

A chemical or natural substance added to soil or land to increase its fertility and provide essential nutrients for plant growth. It is primarily used in gardening and agriculture to help crops develop faster and produce higher yields.

예시

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1

I need to buy some fertilizer for my backyard tomato plants to help them grow bigger.

I should purchase some plant food for the tomatoes in my garden to encourage their growth.

2

The agricultural department recommends the application of organic fertilizer to improve long-term soil health.

Government farming experts suggest using natural soil enhancers to maintain the ground's quality.

3

Don't forget the fertilizer; those flowers are looking a bit pale and weak.

Make sure to give the plants some food because they don't look very healthy.

어휘 가족

명사
fertilizer
Verb
fertilize
형용사
fertile
관련
fertility
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암기 팁

Think of a 'fertility clinic' for plants; it helps the 'parent' soil produce many healthy 'baby' plants.

빠른 퀴즈

To ensure the corn crops grow as tall as possible, the farmer applied a nitrogen-rich ______ to the soil.

정답!

정답은: a

예시

1

I need to buy some fertilizer for my backyard tomato plants to help them grow bigger.

everyday

I should purchase some plant food for the tomatoes in my garden to encourage their growth.

2

The agricultural department recommends the application of organic fertilizer to improve long-term soil health.

formal

Government farming experts suggest using natural soil enhancers to maintain the ground's quality.

3

Don't forget the fertilizer; those flowers are looking a bit pale and weak.

informal

Make sure to give the plants some food because they don't look very healthy.

4

Excessive use of chemical fertilizer can lead to significant water pollution via nutrient runoff into local streams.

academic

Using too many man-made soil additives can result in dirty water when the chemicals wash away.

5

The company reported a 15% increase in revenue following the launch of their new liquid fertilizer line.

business

The business saw higher profits after they started selling a new type of watery plant food.

어휘 가족

명사
fertilizer
Verb
fertilize
형용사
fertile
관련
fertility

자주 쓰는 조합

apply fertilizer to spread or put growth substances onto the soil
chemical fertilizer synthetic or man-made substances used for plant growth
organic fertilizer natural substances like compost or animal waste used to feed plants
liquid fertilizer a plant nutrient solution that comes in a fluid form
fertilizer runoff the excess plant food that washes away from fields into water

자주 쓰는 구문

synthetic fertilizer

man-made chemical plant nutrients

slow-release fertilizer

a substance that feeds plants gradually over a long period

commercial fertilizer

mass-produced plant food sold in stores

자주 혼동되는 단어

fertilizer vs pesticide

Fertilizer provides nutrients to help plants grow, while pesticide is used to kill insects or pests.

📝

사용 참고사항

The word can be used as an uncountable noun when referring to the substance in general, but it is often used as a countable noun when discussing different types or brands (e.g., 'Various fertilizers were tested').

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자주 하는 실수

Learners often confuse fertilizer with pesticides, thinking both are 'chemicals for plants.' Remember: fertilizer is 'food,' and pesticide is 'medicine/poison' for bugs.

💡

암기 팁

Think of a 'fertility clinic' for plants; it helps the 'parent' soil produce many healthy 'baby' plants.

📖

어원

Derived from the late 16th-century Latin 'fertilis' (bearing/fruitful), combined with the suffix '-izer' to denote the agent that creates that state.

문법 패턴

Usually functions as a noun (not an adjective as suggested). Often follows the verb 'to apply'. Can be followed by 'to' when indicating the target (e.g., 'fertilizer to the crops').
🌍

문화적 맥락

In modern society, there is a significant cultural shift toward 'organic' gardening, leading to debates about the environmental impact of synthetic fertilizers.

빠른 퀴즈

To ensure the corn crops grow as tall as possible, the farmer applied a nitrogen-rich ______ to the soil.

정답!

정답은: a

관련 단어

pale

A1

Describes something that has very little color or is much lighter than usual. It is often used to describe a person's face when they are ill or a color that is mixed with a lot of white.

lung

A1

The lungs are two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe. They bring oxygen into your body and remove carbon dioxide when you breathe out.

tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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