B2 noun 중립

mutation

/mjuːˈteɪ.ʃən/

A mutation is a permanent change in the genetic material of an organism, which can be passed on to future generations. In a broader sense, it refers to any significant alteration in form, quality, or nature.

예시

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1

The gardener noticed a strange mutation in the color of the roses this spring.

The gardener noticed a strange mutation in the color of the roses this spring.

2

The researchers observed a genetic mutation that provides resistance to the antibiotic.

The researchers observed a genetic mutation that provides resistance to the antibiotic.

3

His hairstyle underwent a weird mutation after he tried to cut it himself.

His hairstyle underwent a weird mutation after he tried to cut it himself.

어휘 가족

명사
mutation
Verb
mutate
부사
mutationally
형용사
mutational
관련
mutant
💡

암기 팁

Think of the 'X-Men' movies; characters are called 'mutants' because they have a 'mutation' in their DNA that gives them powers.

빠른 퀴즈

Scientists are tracking a new ______ in the virus that makes it spread more quickly.

정답!

정답은: mutation

예시

1

The gardener noticed a strange mutation in the color of the roses this spring.

everyday

The gardener noticed a strange mutation in the color of the roses this spring.

2

The researchers observed a genetic mutation that provides resistance to the antibiotic.

formal

The researchers observed a genetic mutation that provides resistance to the antibiotic.

3

His hairstyle underwent a weird mutation after he tried to cut it himself.

informal

His hairstyle underwent a weird mutation after he tried to cut it himself.

4

The study suggests that the mutation occurred spontaneously within the population over several centuries.

academic

The study suggests that the mutation occurred spontaneously within the population over several centuries.

5

The startup's original business model underwent a mutation to adapt to the changing digital economy.

business

The startup's original business model underwent a mutation to adapt to the changing digital economy.

어휘 가족

명사
mutation
Verb
mutate
부사
mutationally
형용사
mutational
관련
mutant

자주 쓰는 조합

genetic mutation genetic mutation
undergo a mutation undergo a mutation
spontaneous mutation spontaneous mutation
random mutation random mutation
rare mutation rare mutation

자주 쓰는 구문

point mutation

point mutation

germline mutation

germline mutation

somatic mutation

somatic mutation

자주 혼동되는 단어

mutation vs modification

A modification is usually a deliberate or external change, whereas a mutation implies a structural, internal, or biological change.

mutation vs evolution

Evolution is the long-term process of change in a species, while a mutation is a single specific change in genetic code that can lead to evolution.

📝

사용 참고사항

While primarily a scientific term, it is often used metaphorically in business or linguistics to describe a radical shift in form or structure.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners sometimes use 'mutation' to describe any minor change; however, it usually implies a fundamental or structural transformation.

💡

암기 팁

Think of the 'X-Men' movies; characters are called 'mutants' because they have a 'mutation' in their DNA that gives them powers.

📖

어원

Derived from the Latin 'mutare', meaning 'to change'.

문법 패턴

Countable noun: mutation (singular), mutations (plural) Often followed by the preposition 'in' (e.g., mutation in the gene)
🌍

문화적 맥락

The term has gained significant public awareness recently due to discussions regarding viral variants and science fiction tropes.

빠른 퀴즈

Scientists are tracking a new ______ in the virus that makes it spread more quickly.

정답!

정답은: mutation

관련 단어

boned

B2

Primarily used as an adjective, 'boned' describes something that has a specific type of skeletal structure or a piece of meat from which the bones have been removed. In the context of garments, it refers to items reinforced with stiff strips, such as a corset, to maintain a specific shape.

boneyard

B2

A boneyard is a place where old, discarded, or obsolete items—typically large machinery like aircraft or vehicles—are stored or dismantled for parts. It is also an informal or regional term for a cemetery or burial ground.

bonfire

B2

A large, controlled outdoor fire lit for celebration, signaling, or to dispose of garden waste. It is typically much larger than a standard campfire and is often the centerpiece of a social or cultural event.

bongo

B2

To play the bongo drums or to strike a surface rhythmically and repeatedly with the fingers or palms. In academic or technical contexts, it often refers to the specific percussive action used in ethnomusicology or the observation of rhythmic motor patterns in behavioral studies.

bonito

B2

A bonito is a medium-sized, predatory marine fish belonging to the Scombridae family, which also includes tuna and mackerel. In culinary contexts, it is most famous for being dried, fermented, and smoked to create flakes used in Japanese stocks and seasonings.

bonkers

B2

An informal adjective used to describe someone or something that is crazy, insane, or highly eccentric. It can refer to a person's mental state, a chaotic situation, or an idea that seems completely absurd or wild.

bonny

B2

An adjective primarily used in British and Scottish English to describe someone, especially a woman or child, who is physically attractive, healthy, and cheerful. It conveys a sense of natural beauty combined with a robust or wholesome appearance.

bonsai

B2

Relating to the Japanese art of growing miniature trees in containers through careful pruning and wiring. When used as an adjective, it describes plants or objects that have been miniaturized or styled according to these aesthetic principles.

bony

B2

Describes someone or a part of the body that is very thin, allowing the underlying bone structure to be seen or felt. It also refers to anything made of or resembling bone, particularly in biological or anatomical contexts.

boo

B2

In informal contexts, 'boo' can be used as an adjective to describe something that is disappointing, poor in quality, or undesirable. It is more commonly recognized as a sound of disapproval or a slang term of endearment, but its use as a descriptor for 'bad' is found in specific colloquial dialects.

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