B2 adjective 중립

organ

/ˈɔːr.ɡən/

A part of the body or a plant that performs a specific function, such as the heart or a leaf. It can also refer to a large musical instrument with pipes and keyboards, or a publication that represents the views of a specific organization.

예시

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1

The skin is actually the largest organ of the human body.

The skin is actually the largest organ of the human body.

2

He signed a consent form to become an organ donor in the event of his death.

He signed a consent form to become an organ donor in the event of his death.

3

My uncle spends every Sunday morning playing the organ at the local chapel.

My uncle spends every Sunday morning playing the organ at the local chapel.

어휘 가족

명사
organ
Verb
organize
부사
organically
형용사
organic
관련
organism
💡

암기 팁

Think of an 'ORGanization'. Just as an organization needs different departments to work, your body needs different 'ORGans' to function.

빠른 퀴즈

The surgeon performed a successful _____ transplant to save the patient's life.

정답!

정답은: organ

예시

1

The skin is actually the largest organ of the human body.

everyday

The skin is actually the largest organ of the human body.

2

He signed a consent form to become an organ donor in the event of his death.

formal

He signed a consent form to become an organ donor in the event of his death.

3

My uncle spends every Sunday morning playing the organ at the local chapel.

informal

My uncle spends every Sunday morning playing the organ at the local chapel.

4

Biological studies often categorize organisms based on the complexity of their internal organ systems.

academic

Biological studies often categorize organisms based on the complexity of their internal organ systems.

5

The trade journal serves as the official organ of the national manufacturing association.

business

The trade journal serves as the official organ of the national manufacturing association.

어휘 가족

명사
organ
Verb
organize
부사
organically
형용사
organic
관련
organism

자주 쓰는 조합

vital organ vital organ
organ transplant organ transplant
organ donor organ donor
pipe organ pipe organ
internal organ internal organ

자주 쓰는 구문

organ grinder

organ grinder (a street musician)

official organ

official organ (an official publication)

sense organ

sense organ (e.g., eyes, ears)

자주 혼동되는 단어

organ vs organic

Organic is an adjective describing things derived from living matter or farming without chemicals, while organ is the noun for the body part itself.

organ vs organism

An organism is a whole living thing (like an animal or plant), whereas an organ is just one part of that living thing.

📝

사용 참고사항

In a medical context, 'organ' is often used as a noun adjunct (e.g., organ failure, organ donation). In a political or business context, it refers to a medium of communication like a newsletter.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often use 'organ' when they mean 'organic' (e.g., saying 'organ food' instead of 'organic food'). Also, remember that it is a countable noun, so it usually needs an article or to be in plural form.

💡

암기 팁

Think of an 'ORGanization'. Just as an organization needs different departments to work, your body needs different 'ORGans' to function.

📖

어원

Derived from the Greek 'organon', which means 'tool' or 'instrument'.

문법 패턴

Countable noun (plural: organs) Can be used as a noun adjunct (e.g., organ donor) Often followed by a prepositional phrase (e.g., organ of the state)
🌍

문화적 맥락

In many Western countries, organ donation is encouraged through driver's license registrations, while in other cultures, it may be viewed differently due to religious beliefs about bodily preservation.

빠른 퀴즈

The surgeon performed a successful _____ transplant to save the patient's life.

정답!

정답은: organ

관련 단어

unknown

A1

A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.

of

A1

A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.

in

A1

A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.

it

A1

A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.

on

A1

A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.

as

A1

A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.

this

A1

Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.

by

A1

A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.

we

A1

The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.

or

A1

A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.

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