B2 noun 中性

additive

/ˈæd.ɪ.tɪv/

A substance added to something in small quantities to improve, strengthen, or preserve it. It is most commonly used in the context of food processing, fuel production, and industrial manufacturing to enhance specific qualities like flavor, shelf life, or performance.

例句

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1

Many processed snacks contain a food additive to keep them fresh for several months.

Many processed snacks contain a food additive to keep them fresh for several months.

2

The government has introduced stricter regulations regarding the use of every chemical additive in consumer products.

The government has introduced stricter regulations regarding the use of every chemical additive in consumer products.

3

I'm trying to cut down on treats that have a lot of artificial additives in them.

I'm trying to cut down on treats that have a lot of artificial additives in them.

词族

名词
additive
Verb
add
副词
additively
形容词
additive
相关
addition
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记忆技巧

Think of the word 'add' + 'it' + 'ive'. It is something you 'add' to 'it' (the product) to make 'it' better or last longer.

快速测验

The manufacturer claims that this juice contains no artificial _______ or preservatives.

正确!

正确答案是: additives

例句

1

Many processed snacks contain a food additive to keep them fresh for several months.

everyday

Many processed snacks contain a food additive to keep them fresh for several months.

2

The government has introduced stricter regulations regarding the use of every chemical additive in consumer products.

formal

The government has introduced stricter regulations regarding the use of every chemical additive in consumer products.

3

I'm trying to cut down on treats that have a lot of artificial additives in them.

informal

I'm trying to cut down on treats that have a lot of artificial additives in them.

4

The study analyzes how the specific fuel additive influences the combustion efficiency of the engine.

academic

The study analyzes how the specific fuel additive influences the combustion efficiency of the engine.

5

Our latest product line features a unique additive that prevents paint from fading in direct sunlight.

business

Our latest product line features a unique additive that prevents paint from fading in direct sunlight.

词族

名词
additive
Verb
add
副词
additively
形容词
additive
相关
addition

常见搭配

food additive food additive
chemical additive chemical additive
fuel additive fuel additive
artificial additive artificial additive
color additive color additive

常用短语

harmful additive

harmful additive

additive-free

additive-free

natural additive

natural additive

容易混淆的词

additive vs addition

'Addition' refers to the general act of adding or something added to a set, while 'additive' specifically refers to a substance added to a mixture to change its properties.

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使用说明

Use this word when discussing technical or chemical components added to a base product. In health and nutrition contexts, it often refers to synthetic chemicals, though natural additives also exist.

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常见错误

Learners often use 'addition' when they should use 'additive' (e.g., saying 'this food has many additions' instead of 'additives').

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记忆技巧

Think of the word 'add' + 'it' + 'ive'. It is something you 'add' to 'it' (the product) to make 'it' better or last longer.

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词源

From the Latin 'additicius', meaning 'added' or 'additional', derived from 'addere' (to add).

语法模式

countable noun can be used as an adjective (e.g., additive manufacturing) often pluralized as 'additives'
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文化背景

In many Western countries, there is a growing consumer trend toward 'clean labels' and 'additive-free' foods due to health concerns regarding synthetic chemicals.

快速测验

The manufacturer claims that this juice contains no artificial _______ or preservatives.

正确!

正确答案是: additives

相关词

proceed

C1

The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.

individual

C1

Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.

appropriately

B2

To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.

region

B2

A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.

resource

B2

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.

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.

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