B2 verb 中性

allergy

/ˈælərdʒi/

A medical condition in which the body's immune system reacts abnormally to a foreign substance, such as pollen, pet dander, or food. This reaction can cause various symptoms like sneezing, itching, or swelling, ranging from mild irritation to life-threatening emergencies.

例句

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1

I have a severe nut allergy, so I have to check all food labels carefully.

I have a severe nut allergy, so I have to check all food labels carefully.

2

The patient reported a history of allergy to penicillin during the initial consultation.

The patient reported a history of allergy to penicillin during the initial consultation.

3

Ugh, my pollen allergy is killing me today; I can't stop sneezing!

Ugh, my pollen allergy is killing me today; I can't stop sneezing!

词族

名词
allergy
副词
allergically
形容词
allergic
相关
allergen
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记忆技巧

Think of 'allergy' as 'all-urgent'—your body thinks a tiny bit of dust is an urgent emergency and starts attacking it!

快速测验

Sarah cannot eat strawberries because she has a severe _______ to them.

正确!

正确答案是: allergy

例句

1

I have a severe nut allergy, so I have to check all food labels carefully.

everyday

I have a severe nut allergy, so I have to check all food labels carefully.

2

The patient reported a history of allergy to penicillin during the initial consultation.

formal

The patient reported a history of allergy to penicillin during the initial consultation.

3

Ugh, my pollen allergy is killing me today; I can't stop sneezing!

informal

Ugh, my pollen allergy is killing me today; I can't stop sneezing!

4

The study examines the rising prevalence of food allergy among children in urban environments.

academic

The study examines the rising prevalence of food allergy among children in urban environments.

5

We need to update our catering menu to include options for guests with a gluten allergy.

business

We need to update our catering menu to include options for guests with a gluten allergy.

词族

名词
allergy
副词
allergically
形容词
allergic
相关
allergen

常见搭配

develop an allergy develop an allergy
severe allergy severe allergy
food allergy food allergy
seasonal allergy seasonal allergy
allergy symptoms allergy symptoms

常用短语

allergy season

allergy season

allergy test

allergy test

have an allergy to

have an allergy to

容易混淆的词

allergy vs intolerance

An allergy involves an immune system response, whereas an intolerance (like lactose) is typically a digestive issue.

allergy vs infection

An allergy is an overreaction to a harmless substance, while an infection is caused by pathogens like bacteria or viruses.

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使用说明

The word is almost always used with the preposition 'to' (e.g., an allergy to cats). Use 'allergic' as the adjective form to describe a person's state.

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常见错误

Learners often forget the article, saying 'I have allergy' instead of 'I have an allergy' or 'I have allergies'.

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记忆技巧

Think of 'allergy' as 'all-urgent'—your body thinks a tiny bit of dust is an urgent emergency and starts attacking it!

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词源

Derived from the Greek words 'allos' (other) and 'ergon' (work/activity), meaning a different or 'other' reaction.

语法模式

Countable noun: an allergy / allergies Followed by the preposition 'to' Used with verbs like 'have', 'develop', or 'suffer from'
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文化背景

In many Western countries, food allergies (especially peanut allergies) are taken very seriously in schools and restaurants with strict labeling requirements.

快速测验

Sarah cannot eat strawberries because she has a severe _______ to them.

正确!

正确答案是: allergy

相关词

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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