immune
gb/ɪmjˈun/ us/ɪmjˈun/
B2
Английски
~ 7100
Значения
0 значения
adjective
B2
state
1
protected from a disease or infection
Not able to get a disease because your body can fight it well, often after having the disease or a vaccine.
Модел на употреба:
become/be [fully] immune to [disease/infection]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes say "immune of" instead of "immune to" when talking about disease (correct: "She is immune to the virus," not "immune of the virus"). They may also confuse the adjective "immune" with the noun phrase "immune system"; "immune" describes a person or animal, while "immune system" is the body's defense system itself.
Синоними
resistant (Often used in medical or scientific contexts; stresses the ability to fight off something harmful.)
Антоними
susceptible (Means likely or easily able to be harmed or infected by something.)
Колокации
immune to infection
|immune to COVID-19
|become immune
|fully immune
|naturally immune
|immune for life
Теми
health
|science
|medicine
|body
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- After two doses of the vaccine, most people are immune to the virus.
- Once you recover from measles, you are usually immune to it for life.
- Some individuals are naturally immune to this type of infection.
- Children are not yet fully immune and should still be careful.
- The study suggests that older adults may become less immune over time.
Примери за учащи
- I got the shot, so now I am immune to that disease.
- After he was sick, his body became immune to the virus.
- People with weak bodies are not very immune to infections.
- The doctor says I will be immune in two weeks.
- These animals are immune to this kind of sickness.
adjective
B2
state
2
not affected by something non-physical
Not changed or hurt by something like criticism, stress, or other people's ideas.
Модел на употреба:
be [completely] immune to [criticism/pressure/change]
Честа грешка:
Learners may think "immune" can only be used for diseases. It is also common in abstract phrases like "immune to criticism" or "immune to stress." Keep the preposition "to" (say "immune to criticism," not "immune from criticism").
Синоними
unaffected (General word meaning not changed or influenced; slightly broader and less strong than "immune".)
Антоними
vulnerable (Suggests being easily hurt, influenced, or affected by something.)
Колокации
immune to criticism
|immune to pressure
|immune to change
|immune to temptation
|seem immune to
|not entirely immune to
Теми
emotions
|behavior
|society
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- He seems completely immune to criticism and keeps doing things his own way.
- No one is immune to stress, even if they look calm on the outside.
- The company is not immune to economic slowdown and may have to cut costs.
- She was strangely immune to his charm.
- Even wealthy countries are not immune to climate-related disasters.
Примери за учащи
- He is not immune to other people's words; they hurt him.
- She acts like she is immune to what other people think.
- No country is immune to big world problems.
- The team is not immune to mistakes.
- I thought I was immune to fear, but I was wrong.
adjective
formal
C1
state
3
legally protected from punishment or suit
Protected by law so you cannot be punished or taken to court for something.
Модел на употреба:
be immune from [prosecution/liability/suit]
Честа грешка:
Learners may mix up "immune to" and "immune from." In legal contexts, "immune from" is much more common ("immune from prosecution"), while "immune to" is used for diseases and general influence ("immune to the virus," "immune to criticism").
Синоними
exempt (Focuses on being officially excused from a duty or rule; used more generally, not only in legal settings.)
Антоними
liable (Legal term meaning responsible under the law and able to be sued or punished.)
Колокации
immune from prosecution
|immune from legal action
|immune from liability
|diplomatically immune
|constitutionally immune
|immune from arrest
Теми
law
|politics
|society
|business
Примери
- As a foreign diplomat, she is immune from prosecution under local law.
- The president is not completely immune from legal action while in office.
- Under this agreement, the company is immune from liability for minor errors.
- Judges are largely immune from being sued for decisions made in court.
- Some officials wrongly believe they are immune from any consequences.
Примери за учащи
- The diplomat is immune from arrest in this country.
- In some cases, the leader is immune from prosecution.
- The company is not immune from legal action if it breaks the law.
- He thinks he is immune from the rules, but he is not.
- These volunteers are immune from paying certain taxes.
Граматика
Речникова форма
immune
IPA
GB/ɪmjˈun/
US/ɪmjˈun/
Срички и ударение
im - mune (2 срички)
Stress on 2nd syllable (mune)
Форми на думата
Adjective
- Base: immune
Семейство думи
Изрази
immune deficiency
1/ɪmjˈun dɪfˈɪʃənsi/
fixed phrase
technical
weak or faulty immune system
A health problem where the immune system is too weak or does not work well.
Примери
- People with immune deficiency are more likely to get serious infections.
- HIV can lead to immune deficiency if it is not treated.
- The child was diagnosed with a rare immune deficiency at an early age.
immune from prosecution
1/ɪmjˈun fɹˈʌm pɹˌɑsəkjˈuʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
legally safe from being tried
Protected by law so that the police and courts cannot officially try to punish you for something.
Примери
- Under the agreement, the witness is immune from prosecution in this case.
- Some officials are immune from prosecution while they hold office.
- The court ruled that the company was not immune from prosecution under the new law.
immune response
1/ɪmjˈun ɹɪspˈɑns/
fixed phrase
technical
immune system's reaction to a threat
The way your immune system reacts when something harmful, like a virus, enters your body.
Примери
- The vaccine triggers an immune response without causing the disease.
- An overactive immune response can lead to allergies.
- Scientists measured the immune response in volunteers after the third dose.
immune system
1/ɪmjˈun sˈɪstəm/
fixed phrase
body's system that fights disease
The parts of your body that work together to fight germs and keep you healthy.
Примери
- Stress can weaken your immune system and make you sick more easily.
- A healthy diet helps support the immune system.
- Certain medicines can damage the immune system if used for a long time.
immune to criticism
1/ɪmjˈun tə kɹˈɪtɪsˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase
not bothered by criticism
Not feeling hurt or changed when people say bad things about you or your work.
Примери
- As a public figure, she has learned to be immune to criticism.
- He acts as if he is immune to criticism and never admits he was wrong.
- You don't need to be completely immune to criticism, but you should not let it control you.