B2 verb 中性

botanical

/bəˈtæn.ɪ.kəl/

Relating to the scientific study of plants or derived from plants. It describes things connected to botany, such as research, specific garden types, or natural ingredients in products.

例句

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1

I bought a botanical soap that smells like lavender and mint.

I bought a plant-based soap that smells like lavender and mint.

2

The foundation provides grants for botanical preservation in tropical rainforests.

The foundation provides grants for the preservation of plant life in tropical rainforests.

3

We spent the whole afternoon chilling at the botanical garden.

We spent the whole afternoon relaxing at the plant-focused garden.

词族

名词
botany
副词
botanically
形容词
botanical
相关
botanist
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记忆技巧

Think of 'Botany' (the study of plants) + 'Natural'. If it is green, grows in soil, and is scientific, it is botanical.

快速测验

The city's _____ garden is home to over 5,000 species of rare and exotic plants.

正确!

正确答案是: botanical

例句

1

I bought a botanical soap that smells like lavender and mint.

everyday

I bought a plant-based soap that smells like lavender and mint.

2

The foundation provides grants for botanical preservation in tropical rainforests.

formal

The foundation provides grants for the preservation of plant life in tropical rainforests.

3

We spent the whole afternoon chilling at the botanical garden.

informal

We spent the whole afternoon relaxing at the plant-focused garden.

4

Botanical specimens collected in the 19th century are still used for genetic research.

academic

Plant samples collected in the 1800s are still used for genetic research.

5

Our new beverage line features a unique blend of botanical extracts.

business

Our new drink line features a unique mix of plant-derived substances.

词族

名词
botany
副词
botanically
形容词
botanical
相关
botanist

常见搭配

botanical garden a place where plants are grown for scientific study and public display
botanical extract a substance obtained from a plant for use in medicine or cosmetics
botanical illustration a detailed, scientific drawing of a plant
botanical research the scientific study of plant life
botanical source the specific plant origin of a material

常用短语

botanical garden

a park dedicated to the collection and display of plants

botanical name

the scientific Latin name given to a plant species

botanical origin

coming from a plant source rather than a chemical one

容易混淆的词

botanical vs biological

Biological refers to all living organisms (plants and animals), while botanical refers specifically to plants.

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使用说明

The term is almost always used as an adjective before a noun. While 'botanic' is an alternative, 'botanical' is the much more common form in modern English.

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常见错误

Learners often use 'botanic' when 'botanical garden' is the fixed proper name for a location, and sometimes confuse it with 'herbal', which usually implies medicinal or culinary use.

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记忆技巧

Think of 'Botany' (the study of plants) + 'Natural'. If it is green, grows in soil, and is scientific, it is botanical.

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词源

Derived from the Greek word 'botane', which means 'grass', 'herb', or 'pasture'.

语法模式

Used as an attributive adjective (placed before the noun). It is a non-gradable adjective; something is either botanical or it is not (rarely used with 'very').
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文化背景

Botanical gardens are historically significant institutions in many Western cities, originally founded for medicinal research and now serving as key sites for conservation and public education.

快速测验

The city's _____ garden is home to over 5,000 species of rare and exotic plants.

正确!

正确答案是: botanical

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