B2 noun Neutro

immunity

/ɪˈmjuː.nə.ti/

The state of being resistant to a specific disease or infection through the presence of antibodies. It also refers to a legal status where an individual is exempt from certain duties, taxes, or prosecution.

Exemplos

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1

Drinking orange juice and getting enough sleep can help boost your immunity during flu season.

Consuming vitamin C and resting helps strengthen your body's natural defense against the flu.

2

The court ruled that the official was entitled to sovereign immunity regarding his actions in office.

The legal system decided the official was protected from being sued for his professional conduct.

3

I've heard that bad jokes are like a virus, but luckily I've developed a bit of immunity to yours.

I have become used to your bad jokes and they no longer bother me.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
immunity
Verb
immunize
Adjetivo
immune
Relacionado
immunization
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Dica de memorização

Think of the word 'Community'. 'Immunity' is what keeps the 'Community' safe from diseases and outside threats.

Quiz rápido

The witness was granted ______ from prosecution in exchange for providing evidence against the gang leader.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: immunity

Exemplos

1

Drinking orange juice and getting enough sleep can help boost your immunity during flu season.

everyday

Consuming vitamin C and resting helps strengthen your body's natural defense against the flu.

2

The court ruled that the official was entitled to sovereign immunity regarding his actions in office.

formal

The legal system decided the official was protected from being sued for his professional conduct.

3

I've heard that bad jokes are like a virus, but luckily I've developed a bit of immunity to yours.

informal

I have become used to your bad jokes and they no longer bother me.

4

Herd immunity is achieved when a significant percentage of a population has become immune to an infectious disease.

academic

A population is protected when enough individuals are resistant to a pathogen to stop its spread.

5

The contract includes a clause providing the consultant with immunity from liability for indirect losses.

business

The agreement states the consultant cannot be held responsible for secondary financial damages.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
immunity
Verb
immunize
Adjetivo
immune
Relacionado
immunization

Colocações comuns

diplomatic immunity Exemption from local laws for foreign diplomats
herd immunity General resistance to a disease in a population
grant immunity To officially provide legal protection or exemption
natural immunity Resistance to disease developed without medical intervention
build immunity To strengthen the body's defense system over time

Frases Comuns

immunity from prosecution

A promise that someone will not be charged with a crime

acquired immunity

Immunity that develops after exposure to an antigen

judicial immunity

Protection for judges against liability for their judicial acts

Frequentemente confundido com

immunity vs impunity

Immunity is the state of being protected or exempt, while impunity specifically refers to doing something wrong without being punished.

immunity vs immunization

Immunity is the result or state of being resistant, whereas immunization is the process/action of making someone immune.

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Notas de uso

In a biological context, it is usually followed by 'to' (e.g., immunity to measles). In a legal context, it is often followed by 'from' (e.g., immunity from taxes).

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Erros comuns

Learners often use the adjective 'immune' when they need the noun 'immunity', for example, saying 'He has immune' instead of 'He has immunity'.

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Dica de memorização

Think of the word 'Community'. 'Immunity' is what keeps the 'Community' safe from diseases and outside threats.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the Latin 'immunitas', which referred to exemption from public service or taxes.

Padrões gramaticais

Uncountable noun when referring to biological resistance Countable noun when referring to specific legal exemptions (immunities) Commonly followed by the prepositions 'to' or 'from'
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Contexto cultural

The term 'herd immunity' became globally prominent during the COVID-19 pandemic, influencing public health policies worldwide.

Quiz rápido

The witness was granted ______ from prosecution in exchange for providing evidence against the gang leader.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: immunity

Palavras relacionadas

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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