science
gb/sˈaɪəns/ us/sˈaɪəns/
A2
Angličtina
~ 900
Významy
0 významů
Podstatné jméno
A2
entity
1
study of the natural world
The careful study of nature and the world using tests and watching to find out how things work.
Vzorec užití:
[someone] studies science
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'science' (general field) with 'a science' (specific branch like biology or physics).
Synonyma
scientific study (More formal and emphasizes the process or activity of doing science)
Antonyma
ignorance (Lack of knowledge or awareness, especially about the natural world)
Kolokace
science teacher
|science experiment
|science lab
|science project
|science class
Témata
science
|education
|knowledge
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- Science has helped us understand how diseases spread.
- She is studying environmental science at university.
- Modern science relies heavily on advanced technology.
- Science often challenges our everyday assumptions.
- The discovery was a major breakthrough in medical science.
Učební příklady
- I like my science class.
- Science can explain how plants grow.
- He wants to work in science.
- Science uses experiments to find answers.
Podstatné jméno
B1
entity
2
a branch of scientific study
One area of study in science, such as biology or chemistry.
Vzorec užití:
[a/an] [type] science
Častá chyba:
Learners may use 'science' in singular without article when referring to a specific branch, where 'a science' is correct.
Synonyma
discipline (A formal term for a specific area of academic study)
Kolokace
life science
|social science
|political science
Témata
science
|education
Příklady
- Physics is a science that deals with matter and energy.
- Sociology is the science of human society.
- Computer science has grown rapidly in recent decades.
Učební příklady
- Biology is a science.
- Math is not a science, but it uses logic.
- Chemistry is a hard science.
Podstatné jméno
B2
entity
3
organized knowledge about a subject
Knowledge about a subject that is organized and learned by study.
Vzorec užití:
the science of [something]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse this figurative extension with literal natural sciences.
Synonyma
expertise (Emphasizes skill and practical know-how rather than theoretical framework)
Kolokace
the science of cooking
|the science behind marketing
Témata
knowledge
|education
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- The science of linguistics examines how languages develop.
- Cooking is both an art and a science.
- There’s a lot of science behind effective training methods.
Učební příklady
- The science of music is interesting.
- He studies the science of health.
- The science of farming has changed.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
science
IPA
GB/sˈaɪəns/
US/sˈaɪəns/
Slabiky a přízvuk
sci - ence (2 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (sci)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: science
- Plural: science, sciences
Příbuzná slova
Forms
sciences
noun
Core family
scientist
noun A2
scientific
adjective B1
Related words
scientifically
adverb B2
Negative and opposite forms
unscientific
adjective
Advanced or less common
pseudoscience
noun C1
Výrazy
in the interests of science
1/ˈɪn ðə ˈɪntɚˌɛsts əv sˈaɪəns/
fixed phrase
formal
for the sake of scientific progress
To do something to help increase scientific knowledge.
Příklady
- They conducted the risky experiment in the interests of science.
- Some animals are studied in the interests of science.
political science
1/pəlˈɪtɪkəl sˈaɪəns/
fixed phrase
study of politics and government
The study of how governments work and how political decisions are made.
Příklady
- She majored in political science at college.
- Political science examines voting patterns and public policy.
rocket science
1/ɹˈɑkət sˈaɪəns/
idiom
science of rockets and spaceflight
Science and engineering that study how rockets and spacecraft work and fly.
Příklady
- He has a PhD in rocket science.
- Rocket science requires a deep understanding of physics and engineering.
- The book explains rocket science for general readers.
rocket science
2/ɹˈɑkət sˈaɪəns/
idiom
informal
something very difficult to do or understand
Used to say something is not very hard, often in the negative form ‘It’s not rocket science’.
Příklady
- Fixing this computer isn’t rocket science.
- Learning to cook is not rocket science.
science fiction
1/sˈaɪəns fˈɪkʃən/
fixed phrase
fiction about future technology and science
Stories about imaginary future events, often with space travel or new technology.
Příklady
- He loves reading science fiction novels.
- I love science fiction movies about space exploration.
- Many science fiction films imagine life on other planets.
- Science fiction often imagines advanced technology and alien life.