cell
A cell is the basic structural and functional unit of all living organisms, often called the building block of life. It can also refer to a small room in a prison or monastery, or a device that converts chemical energy into electricity.
Exemplos
3 de 5The police officer led the suspect back to his holding cell for the night.
The police officer led the suspect back to his holding cell for the night.
Recent breakthroughs in stem cell research have provided hope for treating chronic diseases.
Recent breakthroughs in stem cell research have provided hope for treating chronic diseases.
I'll give you a call on my cell once I get out of the meeting.
I'll give you a call on my cell once I get out of the meeting.
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of a 'cell' as a 'small shell'—it's a small, protective container that holds something important, like DNA or a prisoner.
Quiz rápido
The biologist examined the skin ______ under a powerful microscope to detect abnormalities.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: cells
Exemplos
The police officer led the suspect back to his holding cell for the night.
everydayThe police officer led the suspect back to his holding cell for the night.
Recent breakthroughs in stem cell research have provided hope for treating chronic diseases.
formalRecent breakthroughs in stem cell research have provided hope for treating chronic diseases.
I'll give you a call on my cell once I get out of the meeting.
informalI'll give you a call on my cell once I get out of the meeting.
Under the microscope, the student observed the distinct parts of the plant cell.
academicUnder the microscope, the student observed the distinct parts of the plant cell.
The manufacturing plant uses a work cell layout to increase the efficiency of the assembly line.
businessThe manufacturing plant uses a work cell layout to increase the efficiency of the assembly line.
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
cell phone
cell phone
stem cell
stem cell
fuel cell
fuel cell
Frequentemente confundido com
Sell is a verb meaning to exchange goods for money, while cell is a noun.
Sale is a noun referring to the act of selling, whereas cell refers to a biological unit or a small room.
Notas de uso
When used in biological or scientific contexts, it refers to the microscopic units of life. In common conversation in North America, 'cell' is the standard abbreviation for a mobile phone.
Erros comuns
Learners often confuse 'cell' with the verb 'sell' because they are homophones (sound the same). Always check the context to see if a noun or verb is needed.
Dica de memorização
Think of a 'cell' as a 'small shell'—it's a small, protective container that holds something important, like DNA or a prisoner.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Latin 'cella', meaning a small room, store-closet, or hut.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In American English, 'cell' is the most common way to refer to a mobile phone, whereas 'mobile' is preferred in British English.
Quiz rápido
The biologist examined the skin ______ under a powerful microscope to detect abnormalities.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: cells
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