fever
A fever is a medical condition in which the body temperature is higher than the normal range of 37°C (98.6°F). It is usually a sign that the body is fighting an infection or illness.
예시
3 / 5The baby has a slight fever, so we are giving him plenty of water.
The baby has a slight fever, so we are giving him plenty of water.
The patient's fever has persisted for forty-eight hours despite medication.
The patient's fever has persisted for forty-eight hours despite medication.
I think I've got a fever; my head is burning up.
I think I've got a fever; my head is burning up.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of the word 'FEEL'. If you FEel very hot, you might have a FEver.
빠른 퀴즈
You should use a thermometer to check if the child has a ___.
정답!
정답은: fever
예시
The baby has a slight fever, so we are giving him plenty of water.
everydayThe baby has a slight fever, so we are giving him plenty of water.
The patient's fever has persisted for forty-eight hours despite medication.
formalThe patient's fever has persisted for forty-eight hours despite medication.
I think I've got a fever; my head is burning up.
informalI think I've got a fever; my head is burning up.
Fever is a common physiological response to bacterial or viral pathogens.
academicFever is a common physiological response to bacterial or viral pathogens.
Due to a sudden high fever, the manager will be absent from today's meeting.
businessDue to a sudden high fever, the manager will be absent from today's meeting.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
cabin fever
feeling bored or upset because you have been stuck indoors for too long
fever pitch
a state of very strong emotion or excitement
yellow fever
a specific tropical disease spread by mosquitoes
자주 혼동되는 단어
A fever is a symptom (high heat), while the flu is the actual disease caused by a virus.
A shiver is the shaking movement of the body, whereas a fever is the internal heat.
사용 참고사항
In English, we typically use the verbs 'have' or 'run' with fever. It is a countable noun, so you usually say 'a fever' rather than just 'fever' in everyday conversation.
자주 하는 실수
Learners often say 'I am fever' which is incorrect. The correct form is 'I have a fever'.
암기 팁
Think of the word 'FEEL'. If you FEel very hot, you might have a FEver.
어원
From the Old English 'fēfer', which comes from the Latin word 'febris', meaning 'fever' or 'warmth'.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
In many Western cultures, a fever is the standard threshold used by schools and offices to determine if a person is too contagious to attend.
빠른 퀴즈
You should use a thermometer to check if the child has a ___.
정답!
정답은: fever
관련 어휘
Health 관련 단어
head
A1The upper part of the human body that contains the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth. It is supported by the neck and is the center for the senses and thinking.
ear
A1The ear is the organ on the side of the head that humans and animals use to hear sounds. It also helps the body maintain its sense of balance.
mouth
A1The opening in the lower part of the human face, surrounded by the lips, through which food is taken in and sounds and speech are emitted. It contains the teeth and the tongue and is the beginning of the digestive tract.
tooth
A1A tooth is one of the hard, white objects in your mouth used for biting and chewing food. Humans have two sets of teeth during their lives: primary (baby) teeth and permanent (adult) teeth.
shoulder
A1The shoulder is the part of the human body where the arm connects to the trunk. It consists of a large joint that allows the arm to rotate and move in many directions.
finger
A1One of the five long, thin parts at the end of the human hand. Fingers are used for feeling, touching, and gripping objects.
stomach
A1The organ in your body where food goes after you eat it to be broken down. It is also the front part of your body below the chest and above the legs.
leg
A1A leg is one of the long parts of the body that humans and animals use for standing, walking, and running. It refers to the entire limb starting from the hip down to the ankle.
foot
A1The foot is the part of the body at the bottom of the leg that a person stands on. It is used for balance, walking, running, and jumping.
toe
A1A toe is one of the five separate parts at the end of the human foot. They help provide balance and support the weight of the body while standing or walking.
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