B2 adjective 중립

fiber

/ˈfaɪbər/

A thread-like structure or substance found in plants, animals, or minerals, used to make textiles or supporting biological tissue. In nutrition, it refers to the indigestible part of plant foods that is essential for healthy digestion and preventing disease.

예시

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1

I try to eat a lot of fruit and vegetables to make sure I get enough dietary fiber.

I try to eat a lot of fruit and vegetables to make sure I get enough dietary fiber.

2

The architectural integrity of the structure depends on the high-tensile carbon fiber reinforcements.

The architectural integrity of the structure depends on the high-tensile carbon fiber reinforcements.

3

This old sweater is leaving little bits of fiber all over my shirt.

This old sweater is leaving little bits of fiber all over my shirt.

어휘 가족

명사
fiber
Verb
fibrillate
부사
null
형용사
fibrous
관련
fibrillation
💡

암기 팁

Think of a 'fine fiber'—both words start with 'fi' and fibers are often very fine, thin threads.

빠른 퀴즈

Doctors recommend a diet high in ___ to improve digestive health.

정답!

정답은: fiber

예시

1

I try to eat a lot of fruit and vegetables to make sure I get enough dietary fiber.

everyday

I try to eat a lot of fruit and vegetables to make sure I get enough dietary fiber.

2

The architectural integrity of the structure depends on the high-tensile carbon fiber reinforcements.

formal

The architectural integrity of the structure depends on the high-tensile carbon fiber reinforcements.

3

This old sweater is leaving little bits of fiber all over my shirt.

informal

This old sweater is leaving little bits of fiber all over my shirt.

4

Researchers found that a high-fiber intake is inversely correlated with the risk of cardiovascular disease.

academic

Researchers found that a high-fiber intake is inversely correlated with the risk of cardiovascular disease.

5

We are upgrading the entire office building with fiber-optic cables for faster internet speeds.

business

We are upgrading the entire office building with fiber-optic cables for faster internet speeds.

어휘 가족

명사
fiber
Verb
fibrillate
부사
null
형용사
fibrous
관련
fibrillation

자주 쓰는 조합

dietary fiber dietary fiber
fiber optics fiber optics
muscle fiber muscle fiber
synthetic fiber synthetic fiber
moral fiber moral fiber

자주 쓰는 구문

moral fiber

strength of character

fiber-rich

containing a lot of fiber

optical fiber

a thin glass thread used for transmitting light

자주 혼동되는 단어

fiber vs fibre

This is simply the British English spelling of the same word.

fiber vs fabric

Fabric is the finished cloth, whereas fiber is the individual thread that makes it up.

📝

사용 참고사항

Use 'fiber' when discussing nutrition (roughage) or technology (fiber optics). Note that in US English it is 'fiber', while in UK English it is 'fibre'.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often treat 'fiber' as a countable noun when referring to nutrition; however, in a dietary context, it is usually uncountable.

💡

암기 팁

Think of a 'fine fiber'—both words start with 'fi' and fibers are often very fine, thin threads.

📖

어원

Derived from the Latin 'fibra', meaning a leaf, filament, or entrail.

문법 패턴

Uncountable when referring to food substance Countable when referring to individual strands Often used as a noun-modifier (e.g., fiber content)
🌍

문화적 맥락

In Western health culture, 'high-fiber' diets are heavily promoted for longevity and gut health.

빠른 퀴즈

Doctors recommend a diet high in ___ to improve digestive health.

정답!

정답은: fiber

관련 단어

ozone

B2

Ozone is a colorless gas found in the upper atmosphere that protects the Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation. It is also produced at ground level as a pollutant when sunlight reacts with industrial emissions.

layer

B2

A layer is a single thickness, sheet, or level of a material that covers a surface or is placed between other things. It can refer to physical substances like paint and geological strata, or abstract levels of complexity and meaning.

around

C2

As an adverb at a C2 level, it denotes presence, availability, or existence within a specific vicinity or context. It is also used to indicate approximate values or to describe movement or positioning that encircles a point or lacks a specific direction.

climate

B2

Climate refers to the long-term patterns of weather conditions, such as temperature and rainfall, in a particular region over many years. It can also describe the prevailing mood, conditions, or social atmosphere of a specific time or place.

immune

B2

Immune describes the state of being protected from a specific disease, typically through vaccination or prior exposure. It can also figuratively refer to being unaffected by something negative, such as criticism, or being exempt from certain duties or legal consequences.

virus

B2

A submicroscopic infectious agent that replicates only inside the living cells of an organism, often causing disease. In technology, it refers to a piece of malicious code that replicates itself to damage or disrupt a computer system.

species

B2

A species is a group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding. It is the basic unit of biological classification and taxonomic rank in the hierarchy of living things.

business

B2

Used as an attributive adjective to describe things related to professional commerce, trade, or work activities. It distinguishes professional matters from personal, social, or recreational ones.

contract

C1

A formal and legally binding agreement between two or more parties that establishes mutual obligations. In academic and legal contexts, it refers to the specific terms, conditions, and enforcement mechanisms that govern a transaction or relationship.

bonus

B2

A bonus is an extra amount of money, credit, or benefit added to what is expected or required. It is typically given as a reward for good performance or as an incentive to encourage future effort.

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