B2 adjective 중립

flora

/ˈflɔːrə/

Flora refers to the collective plant life found in a specific region, habitat, or geological period. It is commonly used in scientific or environmental contexts to describe the variety and distribution of native vegetation.

예시

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1

We spent the afternoon at the park identifying the local flora.

We spent the afternoon at the park identifying the local plant life.

2

The proposed construction project could significantly damage the indigenous flora of the wetlands.

The proposed construction project could significantly damage the native plant life of the wetlands.

3

The flora in this desert is actually much more diverse than you might think.

The plant life in this desert is actually much more diverse than you might think.

어휘 가족

명사
flora
부사
florally
형용사
floral
관련
florist
💡

암기 팁

Think of the Roman goddess 'Flora', who was the goddess of flowers and spring. Flora = Flowers/Plants.

빠른 퀴즈

The scientist spent years studying the unique _______ of the Galapagos Islands.

정답!

정답은: flora

예시

1

We spent the afternoon at the park identifying the local flora.

everyday

We spent the afternoon at the park identifying the local plant life.

2

The proposed construction project could significantly damage the indigenous flora of the wetlands.

formal

The proposed construction project could significantly damage the native plant life of the wetlands.

3

The flora in this desert is actually much more diverse than you might think.

informal

The plant life in this desert is actually much more diverse than you might think.

4

Botanists are currently cataloging the unique flora found in the Amazonian basin.

academic

Botanists are currently cataloging the unique plant life found in the Amazonian basin.

5

Our eco-tourism brand emphasizes the conservation of regional flora to attract ethical travelers.

business

Our eco-tourism brand emphasizes the conservation of regional plant life to attract ethical travelers.

어휘 가족

명사
flora
부사
florally
형용사
floral
관련
florist

자주 쓰는 조합

native flora indigenous plant life
gut flora bacteria and microorganisms in the digestive tract
alpine flora plants growing in high mountain regions
protect the flora to preserve the plant life
diverse flora a wide variety of plants

자주 쓰는 구문

flora and fauna

the plants and animals of a specific region

intestinal flora

the community of microorganisms in the gut

microscopic flora

tiny plant-like organisms

자주 혼동되는 단어

flora vs fauna

Flora refers to plant life, whereas fauna refers to animal life.

flora vs floral

Flora is a noun referring to the plants themselves; floral is an adjective used to describe patterns or things relating to flowers.

📝

사용 참고사항

The term is most frequently used alongside 'fauna' to describe the biological makeup of an area. It can also be used in medicine (e.g., gut flora) to describe microorganisms.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often confuse flora with fauna. Remember that 'flora' sounds like 'flower' (plants), and 'fauna' sounds like 'fawn' (animal).

💡

암기 팁

Think of the Roman goddess 'Flora', who was the goddess of flowers and spring. Flora = Flowers/Plants.

📖

어원

Derived from the Latin 'Flora', the goddess of flowers in Roman mythology.

문법 패턴

usually treated as an uncountable or collective noun plural form is 'florae' or 'floras', though rare in general use often used in the phrase 'the flora of [place]'
🌍

문화적 맥락

In many cultures, the preservation of native flora is a key part of national identity and environmental policy.

빠른 퀴즈

The scientist spent years studying the unique _______ of the Galapagos Islands.

정답!

정답은: flora

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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