B2 adjective 중립

respiratory

/rɪˈspɪr.ə.tər.i/

Relating to or affecting respiration or the organs used in breathing. It is most frequently used to describe biological systems, medical conditions, or health functions involving the lungs and airways.

예시

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1

The doctor suggested a humidifier to help with his respiratory issues.

The doctor suggested a humidifier to help with his breathing-related issues.

2

Clinical trials are focusing on new treatments for acute respiratory distress syndrome.

Clinical trials are focusing on new treatments for acute breathing-related distress syndrome.

3

My respiratory health has been much better since I quit smoking.

My lung health has been much better since I quit smoking.

어휘 가족

명사
respiration
Verb
respire
부사
respiratorily
형용사
respiratory
관련
respirator
💡

암기 팁

The 'spir' in respiratory is the same as in 'spirit' and 'inspire'. Just as a spirit is the 'breath of life', respiratory relates to your breath.

빠른 퀴즈

The patient was admitted to the hospital with a severe ____ infection.

정답!

정답은: respiratory

예시

1

The doctor suggested a humidifier to help with his respiratory issues.

everyday

The doctor suggested a humidifier to help with his breathing-related issues.

2

Clinical trials are focusing on new treatments for acute respiratory distress syndrome.

formal

Clinical trials are focusing on new treatments for acute breathing-related distress syndrome.

3

My respiratory health has been much better since I quit smoking.

informal

My lung health has been much better since I quit smoking.

4

The study examines the impact of urban pollution on respiratory capacity in children.

academic

The study examines the impact of urban pollution on breathing capacity in children.

5

Safety regulations require workers to wear respiratory masks in the paint shop.

business

Safety regulations require workers to wear breathing-protection masks in the paint shop.

어휘 가족

명사
respiration
Verb
respire
부사
respiratorily
형용사
respiratory
관련
respirator

자주 쓰는 조합

respiratory system The set of organs responsible for breathing
respiratory tract The passages through which air travels in the body
respiratory failure A condition where the lungs cannot provide enough oxygen
respiratory rate The number of breaths taken per minute
respiratory infection An illness affecting the breathing organs

자주 쓰는 구문

upper respiratory tract

The nose, mouth, and throat area

respiratory arrest

When a person stops breathing entirely

artificial respiratory support

Help from a machine to breathe

자주 혼동되는 단어

respiratory vs respirator

Respiratory is an adjective describing the system, while a respirator is a noun referring to a mask or breathing machine.

respiratory vs perspiratory

Perspiratory relates to sweating, while respiratory relates to breathing.

📝

사용 참고사항

Use this word when discussing health, biology, or air quality. It is almost always used as an adjective modifying a noun.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often use the adjective 'respiratory' when they should use the noun 'respiration' (e.g., saying 'his respiratory is fast' instead of 'his respiration is fast').

💡

암기 팁

The 'spir' in respiratory is the same as in 'spirit' and 'inspire'. Just as a spirit is the 'breath of life', respiratory relates to your breath.

📖

어원

From the Latin 'respirare', combining 're-' (again) and 'spirare' (to breathe).

문법 패턴

Used primarily as an attributive adjective before a noun. Does not have comparative or superlative forms.
🌍

문화적 맥락

Increased public awareness of this term occurred globally during the COVID-19 pandemic.

빠른 퀴즈

The patient was admitted to the hospital with a severe ____ infection.

정답!

정답은: respiratory

관련 단어

abmultant

C1

To diversify or branch out extensively from a single origin into multiple complex channels, forms, or applications. It describes the process of systemic expansion where a core entity multiplies its variety or reach.

microdoccide

C1

A specialized chemical substance or agent used to destroy or inhibit the growth of microscopic organisms such as bacteria, fungi, or viruses. It is primarily utilized in industrial, medical, and laboratory settings to ensure sterilization and prevent contamination.

circumminty

C1

The specific micro-atmosphere or olfactory 'halo' of coolness and freshness that surrounds an aromatic source, particularly mint plants or mentholated substances. It describes the spatial reach of a refreshing scent within a localized environment.

micromortious

C1

To calculate or estimate the minute probability of death associated with a specific action, typically measured in units representing a one-in-a-million chance. This verb is used to statistically assess the inherent danger of activities by quantifying potential mortality risks.

underpeline

C1

To provide a strong foundational support or to reinforce the underlying structure of an argument, theory, or physical entity. It describes the act of strengthening the core elements that hold a complex system or idea together to ensure stability.

misdictious

C1

To communicate or record verbal information inaccurately, specifically by confusing similar-sounding words or misinterpreting dictated instructions. It is primarily used in technical or test-based contexts to describe a failure in precise verbal transmission.

proscriber

C1

To officially forbid or prohibit something by law, decree, or social authority. It can also refer to the act of denouncing or condemning a person or group as harmful or dangerous.

triprehendful

C1

A triprehendful refers to a specific quantity of complex information or a situation that requires three distinct perspectives or levels of analysis to be fully grasped. It describes an amount of data or conceptual difficulty that is multifaceted and cannot be simplified into a binary explanation.

adcedency

C1

Adcedency refers to the state of rising to or holding a position of dominant power, influence, or governing authority. It describes the condition of being in control or having a superior status over others in a specific hierarchy or field.

postdynery

C1

To engage in the practice of lingering at a table after a meal has concluded to enjoy conversation and social bonding. This verb describes the transition from the physical act of eating to the intellectual or social act of communal reflection.

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