species
A species is a group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding. It is the basic unit of biological classification and taxonomic rank in the hierarchy of living things.
예시
3 / 5There are over 300,000 different species of beetles known to science.
Scientists have identified more than 300,000 distinct types of beetles.
Legislation was introduced to provide further protection for endangered species.
New laws were created to help save animal groups that are at risk of extinction.
I think I just saw a rare species of bird in the backyard!
I believe I spotted a very uncommon type of bird behind my house.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of 'species' as a 'special series' of animals that look and act alike.
빠른 퀴즈
Scientists are worried that the giant panda could become an extinct ________ if its habitat is not protected.
정답!
정답은: species
예시
There are over 300,000 different species of beetles known to science.
everydayScientists have identified more than 300,000 distinct types of beetles.
Legislation was introduced to provide further protection for endangered species.
formalNew laws were created to help save animal groups that are at risk of extinction.
I think I just saw a rare species of bird in the backyard!
informalI believe I spotted a very uncommon type of bird behind my house.
The Darwinian theory explains how new species evolve through the process of natural selection.
academicDarwin's theory describes the way new biological groups develop over time.
The company’s environmental impact report must account for any threatened species on the construction site.
businessThe corporate document must mention any vulnerable animal groups located where they are building.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
the human species
the entire group of human beings (Homo sapiens)
origin of species
the beginning or evolutionary source of a biological group
cross-species
involving or occurring between different types of organisms
자주 혼동되는 단어
A specimen is a single individual example (e.g., a physical sample), whereas a species refers to the entire category or group.
'Specie' refers to money in the form of coins, and is never the singular form of the biological word 'species'.
사용 참고사항
The word 'species' is both singular and plural. You can say 'one species' or 'many species'; the spelling does not change.
자주 하는 실수
Learners often try to use 'specie' as a singular form, but 'species' always requires the 's' at the end regardless of quantity.
암기 팁
Think of 'species' as a 'special series' of animals that look and act alike.
어원
From the Latin 'species', meaning a 'particular sort, kind, or appearance'.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
The term is central to global conversations regarding climate change, conservation, and the 'Sixth Extinction' event.
빠른 퀴즈
Scientists are worried that the giant panda could become an extinct ________ if its habitat is not protected.
정답!
정답은: species
관련 어휘
관련 단어
principled
C2Acting in accordance with morality and high standards of behavior. It describes a person or an action guided by a strict set of values and integrity rather than by personal gain or convenience.
analytical
C1Relating to or using analysis or logical reasoning to understand something by breaking it down into its constituent parts. It describes a systematic approach to problem-solving and the ability to evaluate information critically.
approach
C1A systematic way of dealing with something or a specific perspective taken when addressing a problem or task. It can also refer to the physical act of moving nearer to someone or something in distance or time.
authorize
C1To grant official permission or legal power to someone to perform a specific action or to allow something to happen. It typically involves a formal process or a person in a position of authority validating a request or procedure.
beneficial
B2Beneficial describes something that has a good effect or promotes well-being. It is frequently used in formal or academic contexts to highlight the advantages or positive outcomes of a specific action, substance, or situation.
consistent
C2The quality of achieving a level of performance which does not vary over time, or the state of being coherent and not contradictory in logical or behavioral terms. Physically, it refers to the degree of thickness, firmness, or viscosity found in a substance.
constitutional
C2Relating to the fundamental principles or established laws that govern a state or organization. It can also refer to an individual's physical health or inherent temperament.
contextual
B2Relating to the circumstances or setting in which something exists or occurs. It describes information that helps explain the meaning of an event, statement, or idea by looking at its surroundings.
contract
C1A formal and legally binding agreement between two or more parties that establishes mutual obligations. In academic and legal contexts, it refers to the specific terms, conditions, and enforcement mechanisms that govern a transaction or relationship.
contractor
C1A person or company that performs work or provides goods and services under a specific legal agreement. Unlike a regular employee, a contractor is usually hired for a specific project or a fixed period of time as an independent entity.
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