A1 noun 중립

fossil

/ˈfɒs.əl/

A fossil is the remains or trace of a plant or animal that lived a very long time ago, preserved in rock. It helps scientists understand how life on Earth has changed over millions of years.

예시

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1

The young boy found a small fish fossil on the beach.

The young boy found a small fish fossil on the beach.

2

The museum is exhibiting a newly discovered fossil of a prehistoric bird.

The museum is exhibiting a newly discovered fossil of a prehistoric bird.

3

Check out this fossil I found in my backyard!

Check out this fossil I found in my backyard!

어휘 가족

명사
fossil
Verb
fossilize
형용사
fossilized
관련
fossilization
💡

암기 팁

Think of 'fossil' as 'fast-still': something that used to be fast (a living animal) is now still (stone) forever.

빠른 퀴즈

The scientist carefully removed the dinosaur ___ from the ground.

정답!

정답은: fossil

예시

1

The young boy found a small fish fossil on the beach.

everyday

The young boy found a small fish fossil on the beach.

2

The museum is exhibiting a newly discovered fossil of a prehistoric bird.

formal

The museum is exhibiting a newly discovered fossil of a prehistoric bird.

3

Check out this fossil I found in my backyard!

informal

Check out this fossil I found in my backyard!

4

Carbon dating was used to determine the exact age of the fossil.

academic

Carbon dating was used to determine the exact age of the fossil.

5

The mining project was delayed because a rare fossil was found on site.

business

The mining project was delayed because a rare fossil was found on site.

어휘 가족

명사
fossil
Verb
fossilize
형용사
fossilized
관련
fossilization

자주 쓰는 조합

fossil fuel fossil fuel
dinosaur fossil dinosaur fossil
fossil record fossil record
rare fossil rare fossil
find a fossil find a fossil

자주 쓰는 구문

living fossil

an organism that has remained unchanged for millions of years

fossil fuel

natural fuel such as coal or gas

old fossil

a humorous or rude term for an old-fashioned person

자주 혼동되는 단어

fossil vs rock

A rock is a solid mineral material, while a fossil is the specific remains of life found inside rocks.

fossil vs bone

A bone is part of a living body, whereas a fossil is a bone that has turned into stone over millions of years.

📝

사용 참고사항

Use this word primarily when discussing science, history, or nature. It is a countable noun, so you should use 'a' or 'the' before it.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often forget that 'fossil' refers to the preserved remains, not just any old item found in the ground.

💡

암기 팁

Think of 'fossil' as 'fast-still': something that used to be fast (a living animal) is now still (stone) forever.

📖

어원

Derived from the Latin word 'fossilis', which means 'obtained by digging'.

문법 패턴

Countable noun Plural: fossils Often used as a noun adjunct (e.g., fossil hunting)
🌍

문화적 맥락

Fossils are central to natural history museums globally and are a major part of childhood education regarding dinosaurs.

빠른 퀴즈

The scientist carefully removed the dinosaur ___ from the ground.

정답!

정답은: fossil

nature 관련 단어

rainforest

A1

A thick forest in a tropical area that receives a large amount of rain throughout the year. It is a dense habitat known for having many different types of plants and animals.

tundra

A1

A large, flat area of land in very cold parts of the world, such as the Arctic. In this area, the ground is frozen and there are no trees, only small plants like moss.

wetland

A1

A wetland is an area of land that is always wet or covered with shallow water. It is a very important place where many different plants and animals, like birds and frogs, live.

coral reef

A1

A coral reef is a large underwater structure made from the skeletons of small sea animals called corals. They are usually found in warm, shallow parts of the ocean and provide a home for many types of fish.

vegetation

A1

Vegetation refers to all the plants and trees that grow in a particular area. It is used to describe the green cover of the earth, like forests or grass.

foliage

A1

Foliage refers to the leaves of a plant or tree, considered as a group. It is often used to describe the overall appearance and mass of greenery in a landscape or forest.

canopy

A1

A canopy is a cover that hangs over something, like a bed or a seat, to provide shade or protection. In nature, it is the top layer of a forest where the branches and leaves of tall trees meet to form a roof.

photosynthesis

A1

Photosynthesis is the natural process that green plants use to make their own food. They use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to create energy and release oxygen into the air.

pollination

A1

Pollination is the process of moving pollen from one flower to another to help plants make seeds and fruit. This is usually done by insects like bees or by the wind.

seedling

A1

A seedling is a very young plant that has just started to grow from a seed. It usually has a small green stem and its first few tiny leaves.

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