B2 noun 중립

gene

/dʒiːn/

A gene is a basic unit of heredity in a living organism that carries information from one generation to the next. It consists of a specific sequence of DNA that determines particular characteristics or traits, such as eye color or height.

예시

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1

I think I inherited the 'early riser' gene from my mother.

I believe I received the hereditary trait for waking up early from my mother.

2

The scientists have successfully mapped the specific gene associated with this rare disorder.

Researchers have identified the DNA sequence linked to this uncommon medical condition.

3

Athleticism is definitely in his genes; both his parents were Olympians.

Physical talent is a natural part of his biological makeup because his parents were elite athletes.

어휘 가족

명사
gene
부사
genetically
형용사
genetic
관련
genetics
💡

암기 팁

Remember that Gene starts with G like 'Generation'—it is what you pass down to the next generation.

빠른 퀴즈

Scientists are trying to determine which ____ is responsible for the plant's resistance to cold weather.

정답!

정답은: gene

예시

1

I think I inherited the 'early riser' gene from my mother.

everyday

I believe I received the hereditary trait for waking up early from my mother.

2

The scientists have successfully mapped the specific gene associated with this rare disorder.

formal

Researchers have identified the DNA sequence linked to this uncommon medical condition.

3

Athleticism is definitely in his genes; both his parents were Olympians.

informal

Physical talent is a natural part of his biological makeup because his parents were elite athletes.

4

Expression of this particular gene is regulated by environmental factors during early development.

academic

The way this specific hereditary unit functions is controlled by the environment during the initial stages of growth.

5

The pharmaceutical firm is patenting a new gene-editing technique to treat chronic illnesses.

business

The drug company is legally protecting a method for modifying DNA sequences to cure long-term diseases.

어휘 가족

명사
gene
부사
genetically
형용사
genetic
관련
genetics

자주 쓰는 조합

recessive gene a gene that is only expressed when two copies are present
dominant gene a gene that expresses its trait even if only one copy is present
gene therapy medical treatment involving the alteration of a patient's DNA
gene pool the stock of different genes in an interbreeding population
defective gene a gene that does not function correctly and may cause disease

자주 쓰는 구문

it's in the genes

used to say a trait or ability is natural or inherited

jump the gene pool

to deviate significantly from family traits (humorous/slang)

gene editing

the process of making precise changes to DNA

자주 혼동되는 단어

gene vs jeans

Jeans are denim trousers, whereas genes are units of heredity; they are homophones.

gene vs genus

A genus is a rank in biological classification above species, while a gene is a molecular unit of DNA.

📝

사용 참고사항

The word 'gene' is often used metaphorically in daily life to describe personality traits, but in scientific contexts, it refers strictly to the biological instructions for building proteins.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often use 'genetics' (the field of study) when they actually mean 'gene' (the physical unit). For example, saying 'I have a good genetics' instead of 'I have good genes'.

💡

암기 팁

Remember that Gene starts with G like 'Generation'—it is what you pass down to the next generation.

📖

어원

Coined in 1909 by Danish botanist Wilhelm Johannsen from the Greek word 'genos' meaning 'birth' or 'origin'.

문법 패턴

countable noun plural: genes often used as a noun adjunct (e.g., gene sequencing)
🌍

문화적 맥락

The concept of 'genes' is central to the Western 'nature versus nurture' debate regarding how much of human behavior is biological.

빠른 퀴즈

Scientists are trying to determine which ____ is responsible for the plant's resistance to cold weather.

정답!

정답은: gene

관련 단어

subcapure

C1

Relating to a secondary or subordinate stage of capturing data, images, or specimens within a larger primary process. It describes a nested acquisition mechanism used to record specific subsets of information under a broader set of parameters.

triunior

C1

A triunior is a specialized term used in certain organizational or tripartite structures to denote a third-tier junior member or an entry-level official within a specific hierarchy. It refers to an individual who occupies the lowest level of a three-part junior classification system, often found in niche administrative or academic contexts.

pretracttion

C1

To exert a forward-moving force or tension on a physical structure, usually as a preliminary step in a technical or medical process. It involves drawing a component toward the front or applying tension prior to a primary action to ensure proper alignment or stability.

microprivic

C1

To selectively remove or strip away minuscule, often essential, components from a larger structure or system. This verb describes a process of highly precise deprivation occurring at a microscopic or granular level.

extraprehendery

C1

Describing knowledge or insights that lie beyond the standard limits of human perception or intellectual grasp. It often refers to concepts that are highly abstract, metaphysical, or so complex that they require a specialized or transcendent way of thinking to be understood.

circumscendic

C1

Describing a movement or path that involves climbing or scaling around the perimeter of an object. It often refers to a circuitous upward trajectory used to bypass obstacles or cover the entirety of a vertical structure.

rematerine

C1

To re-incorporate or restore something to its original material or essential state, especially after it has been fragmented, digitized, or abstractly altered. It describes the process of making an abstract concept or a digital set of data tangible and physical once more.

explicine

C1

Describes information, structures, or concepts that are inherently self-explanatory and unfold their meaning clearly without the need for external interpretation. It refers to a state of being naturally transparent or methodically detailed in a way that precludes ambiguity.

comdurist

C1

Describing an attitude or strategy characterized by an unyielding, steadfast commitment to enduring challenges over a long period. It refers to the quality of being resolutely persistent despite significant hardship or delay in results.

dishospation

C1

Describing an attitude or environment that is significantly lacking in hospitality or friendliness toward guests. It denotes an actively unwelcoming, cold, or repellent reception in social, professional, or academic settings.

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