生物
Any living thing, or the study of living organisms. Basic term for IELTS biology-related reading passages.
Examples
3 of 5海洋生物对生态系统的平衡至关重要。
Marine organisms are vital to the balance of the ecosystem.
生物多样性正在受到气候变化的威胁。
Biodiversity is being threatened by climate change.
他在大学里学习生物科学。
He is studying biological sciences at the university.
Word Family
Memory Tip
生 (live) + 物 (thing) = Living thing.
Quick Quiz
保护____多样性是环保工作的重要部分。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 生物
Examples
海洋生物对生态系统的平衡至关重要。
academicMarine organisms are vital to the balance of the ecosystem.
生物多样性正在受到气候变化的威胁。
academicBiodiversity is being threatened by climate change.
他在大学里学习生物科学。
everydayHe is studying biological sciences at the university.
生物技术可以用来开发新药。
businessBiotechnology can be used to develop new drugs.
我们需要保护濒危生物。
formalWe need to protect endangered organisms.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
生物钟
biological clock
生物圈
biosphere
生物武器
biological weapon
Often Confused With
Animal (动物) is a subset of Living Organisms (生物), which also includes plants and bacteria.
Usage Notes
Use '生物' for 'living things' and '生物学' for the subject 'Biology'.
Common Mistakes
Sometimes used loosely to mean 'animals' only, but remember it includes plants and microbes.
Memory Tip
生 (live) + 物 (thing) = Living thing.
Word Origin
From '生命' (life) and '物质/物体' (matter/object).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
保护____多样性是环保工作的重要部分。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 生物
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