laboratory
A laboratory is a room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or the testing and analysis of substances. It provides a controlled environment where scientists and technicians can use specialized equipment to conduct studies or manufacture chemicals.
예시
3 / 5I need to drop by the laboratory to pick up my medical test results.
I need to visit the testing facility to collect my medical results.
The institution has inaugurated a state-of-the-art laboratory for advanced robotics research.
The organization has opened a high-tech facility for studying advanced robotics.
I'll be in the lab all afternoon if you need to find me.
I will be working in the research room for the rest of the day.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of 'Labor' (work) + 'tory' (place). It is a 'place for work', specifically scientific work.
빠른 퀴즈
The scientist spent twelve hours in the _______ analyzing the chemical samples.
정답!
정답은: laboratory
예시
I need to drop by the laboratory to pick up my medical test results.
everydayI need to visit the testing facility to collect my medical results.
The institution has inaugurated a state-of-the-art laboratory for advanced robotics research.
formalThe organization has opened a high-tech facility for studying advanced robotics.
I'll be in the lab all afternoon if you need to find me.
informalI will be working in the research room for the rest of the day.
The experiment was conducted under strictly controlled laboratory conditions to ensure accuracy.
academicThe scientific test was performed in a regulated environment to guarantee precise results.
Our corporate laboratory is currently developing a more efficient fuel additive.
businessOur company's research center is creating a better type of fuel supplement.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
lab rat
a person who is the subject of an experiment
laboratory-grown
produced in a lab rather than in nature
in a laboratory setting
within a controlled scientific environment
자주 혼동되는 단어
A lavatory is a bathroom or toilet, while a laboratory is a place for scientific research.
사용 참고사항
In common speech and even in many professional settings, the word is almost always shortened to 'lab'. However, 'laboratory' should be used in formal writing and official titles.
자주 하는 실수
Learners often confuse the spelling by forgetting the 'o' after 'r' or mixing it up with 'lavatory'. Also, note that British English stresses the second syllable (la-BOR-atory), while American English stresses the first (LAB-ratory).
암기 팁
Think of 'Labor' (work) + 'tory' (place). It is a 'place for work', specifically scientific work.
어원
From the Medieval Latin word 'laboratorium', which comes from 'laborare' meaning 'to work'.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
In Western culture, laboratories are often associated with 'mad scientists' in fiction or the pinnacle of objective, clinical truth in news and media.
빠른 퀴즈
The scientist spent twelve hours in the _______ analyzing the chemical samples.
정답!
정답은: laboratory
관련 어휘
관련 단어
complement
A2A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.
compound
A2Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.
conceive
A2To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.
confer
A2To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.
conform
A2To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.
consecutive
A2Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).
consistency
A2Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.
disclude
B1Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.
antiformous
B1Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.
interspect
B1Describing a person who is thoughtful and focused on their own internal thoughts and feelings. It refers to the act of looking inward to examine one's own emotions and motives rather than focusing on external things.
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