B2 adjective 중립

habitat

/ˈhæb.ɪ.tæt/

A habitat is the natural environment or specific area where a particular species of animal, plant, or other organism lives and thrives. It provides the essential resources such as food, water, and shelter that a species needs to survive.

예시

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1

The dense tropical rainforest is the natural habitat of the orangutan.

The thick jungle is the place where orangutans naturally live.

2

The environmental impact report must address the potential for habitat destruction during construction.

The report must discuss how the building process might destroy the local living area of wildlife.

3

My messy bedroom has become a habitat for empty pizza boxes.

My untidy room is now a place where old pizza boxes are found.

어휘 가족

명사
habitat
Verb
inhabit
부사
inhabitably
형용사
habitable
관련
inhabitant
💡

암기 팁

Think of 'HABIT' + 'AT'. It is the place where an animal has the 'habit' of being 'at'.

빠른 퀴즈

Due to rising temperatures, many arctic animals are losing their natural ________.

정답!

정답은: habitat

예시

1

The dense tropical rainforest is the natural habitat of the orangutan.

everyday

The thick jungle is the place where orangutans naturally live.

2

The environmental impact report must address the potential for habitat destruction during construction.

formal

The report must discuss how the building process might destroy the local living area of wildlife.

3

My messy bedroom has become a habitat for empty pizza boxes.

informal

My untidy room is now a place where old pizza boxes are found.

4

Many species face extinction because their primary habitats are being fragmented by urbanization.

academic

Several types of animals are dying out because their living environments are being broken up by city growth.

5

The corporation is investing in a project to restore coastal habitats damaged by oil spills.

business

The company is funding a plan to repair the seaside environments ruined by oil leaks.

어휘 가족

명사
habitat
Verb
inhabit
부사
inhabitably
형용사
habitable
관련
inhabitant

자주 쓰는 조합

natural habitat The environment where a species normally lives.
habitat destruction The process of ruining a natural living area.
habitat loss The reduction in the amount of space available for wildlife.
fragile habitat An environment that is easily damaged or changed.
urban habitat An environment for wildlife found within a city.

자주 쓰는 구문

in its natural habitat

In the place where it naturally belongs.

critical habitat

An area essential to the conservation of a species.

habitat fragmentation

The breaking up of large habitats into smaller chunks.

자주 혼동되는 단어

habitat vs habit

A 'habit' is a regular behavior or routine, whereas a 'habitat' is a geographical location where an organism lives.

habitat vs habitation

While both relate to living, 'habitation' usually refers to human housing or the act of living in a place.

📝

사용 참고사항

Use this word primarily when discussing biology, ecology, or the environment. It can be used metaphorically for humans (e.g., 'the office is his natural habitat'), but this is less common in formal writing.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often use the word 'habit' by mistake when they mean the place where an animal lives. Also, remember that 'habitat' usually refers to a whole environment, not just a single house or nest.

💡

암기 팁

Think of 'HABIT' + 'AT'. It is the place where an animal has the 'habit' of being 'at'.

📖

어원

Derived from the Latin word 'habitare', which means 'to dwell, reside, or live in'.

문법 패턴

Countable noun Plural: habitats Commonly used with the preposition 'in' (e.g., in their natural habitat)
🌍

문화적 맥락

The word is central to modern Western discussions on climate change, environmental protection, and animal rights.

빠른 퀴즈

Due to rising temperatures, many arctic animals are losing their natural ________.

정답!

정답은: habitat

관련 단어

contraposable

C1

To subject a logical proposition to contraposition, which involves negating both the subject and the predicate and reversing their order. This operation is used in formal logic to derive a statement that is logically equivalent to the original conditional statement.

inplictude

C1

The quality or state of being implicit rather than expressly stated. It refers to the presence of underlying meanings, suggestions, or unspoken assumptions within a communication or situation.

intravincive

C1

Describing the internal forces, bonds, or links within a structure or group that promote cohesion and stability. It refers to the quality of being self-binding or inwardly connected, often preventing a system from breaking apart.

disturbward

C1

Describing a direction, tendency, or progression toward a state of disturbance, agitation, or disorder. It characterizes something that is increasingly becoming unsettled or disruptive rather than maintaining stability.

abdocion

C1

Describing a movement, force, or logical process that leads away from a central axis or established standard. It is primarily used in specialized technical contexts to describe muscles pulling a limb away from the body or ideas that diverge from a main thesis.

postturbism

C1

Relating to the state of calm or the specific social and psychological atmosphere that follows a period of intense upheaval or turbulence. It describes the condition of recovering order while still being shaped by the lingering effects of the preceding chaos.

undercidcide

C1

Refers to a state where a decision or ruling has been formulated at a subordinate or preliminary level but remains subject to higher-level review or finalization. It characterizes a provisional stage in legal or administrative processes where a result is pending official confirmation.

commedicy

C1

Describing something that possesses the structural or thematic essence of a traditional comedy, often characterized by a lighthearted tone and a resolution of conflict. It is used primarily in literary or theatrical analysis to denote the inherent 'spirit' of a humorous work.

foresedty

C1

To preemptively arrange, settle, or establish a situation in order to prevent future complications. It involves taking decisive action based on a prediction to ensure a stable and resolved state before a specific event occurs.

macrophotoity

C1

To capture or document subjects at extreme magnification, typically using specialized photographic equipment to reveal details invisible to the naked eye. This verb describes the action of producing high-resolution, close-up imagery for scientific, forensic, or artistic purposes.

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