A1 noun 중립 #2,597 가장 일반적인

insect

/ˈɪn.sekt/

A very small animal that has six legs and usually one or two pairs of wings. Their bodies are divided into three parts: the head, the thorax, and the abdomen.

예시

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1

There is a small green insect crawling on that leaf.

There is a small green insect crawling on that leaf.

2

The researcher identified a new species of insect in the rainforest.

The researcher identified a new species of insect in the rainforest.

3

Check out this weird-looking insect I found in the garden!

Check out this weird-looking insect I found in the garden!

어휘 가족

명사
insect
형용사
insectoid
관련
insecticide
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암기 팁

Look at the 'sect' in 'insect'. It means 'section'. An insect's body is divided into three distinct sections.

빠른 퀴즈

A bee is a type of ______ that makes honey.

정답!

정답은: insect

예시

1

There is a small green insect crawling on that leaf.

everyday

There is a small green insect crawling on that leaf.

2

The researcher identified a new species of insect in the rainforest.

formal

The researcher identified a new species of insect in the rainforest.

3

Check out this weird-looking insect I found in the garden!

informal

Check out this weird-looking insect I found in the garden!

4

The anatomy of an insect differs significantly from that of a mammal.

academic

The anatomy of an insect differs significantly from that of a mammal.

5

Our agricultural department is developing a new non-toxic insect repellent.

business

Our agricultural department is developing a new non-toxic insect repellent.

어휘 가족

명사
insect
형용사
insectoid
관련
insecticide

자주 쓰는 조합

insect repellent insect repellent
insect bite insect bite
flying insect flying insect
stinging insect stinging insect
insect colony insect colony

자주 쓰는 구문

social insect

social insect

insect life

insect life

insect infestation

insect infestation

자주 혼동되는 단어

insect vs spider

Spiders have eight legs and two body parts, while insects have six legs and three body parts.

insect vs bug

In casual English, these are the same, but 'bug' is a specific scientific category of insect (Hemiptera).

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사용 참고사항

Use 'insect' when you want to be scientifically accurate or formal. Use 'bug' for casual conversation about any small crawling or flying creature.

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자주 하는 실수

Many learners call spiders insects. Remember to count the legs: six legs is an insect, eight legs is a spider.

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암기 팁

Look at the 'sect' in 'insect'. It means 'section'. An insect's body is divided into three distinct sections.

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어원

From the Latin 'insectum', which means 'cut into' or 'divided into sections'.

문법 패턴

Countable noun: one insect, two insects. Usually takes 'a' or 'an' (an insect). Can be used as a noun adjunct (insect spray).
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문화적 맥락

While many Western cultures view insects as pests, some cultures globally value them as a nutritious food source.

빠른 퀴즈

A bee is a type of ______ that makes honey.

정답!

정답은: insect

관련 단어

example

A1

An example is a specific thing or person that shows what a group or a rule is like. It is used to help explain something more clearly so that others can understand it easily.

always

A1

This word describes something that happens at all times or on every occasion. It is a frequency adverb used to talk about habits, permanent truths, or repeated actions.

result

A1

A result is something that happens or exists because of something else that happened before. It is often used to describe the final score of a game, the grade on a test, or the outcome of a specific action.

reason

A1

A reason is a cause or explanation for why something happens or why someone does something. It is the information that answers the question 'Why?'.

research

A1

A detailed study of a subject, especially in order to discover (new) information or reach a (new) understanding. It involves gathering facts and data to test a theory or solve a problem.

girl

A1

A female child or a young female person from birth until she reaches adulthood. It is also commonly used to refer to a daughter or, in informal settings, to a young woman.

food

A1

Food refers to any substance consumed by living organisms to provide nutritional support for the body. It can be of plant, animal, or fungal origin and contains essential nutrients like carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.

moment

A1

A very short period of time or a specific point in time. It is often used to ask someone to wait briefly or to describe a significant event occurring right now.

himself

A1

A reflexive pronoun used as the object of a verb or preposition when the subject is a male person or animal previously mentioned. It is also used to emphasize that a specific man or boy did something personally or without help.

force

A1

Force is the physical strength or energy that is used to push or pull an object. It can also refer to an organized group of people, such as the police or a military group.

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