science
gb/sˈaɪəns/ us/sˈaɪəns/
A2
Anglų
~ 900
Reikšmės
0 reikšmių
Daiktavardis
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.
Vartosenos šablonas:
[someone] studies science
Dažna klaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'science' (general field) with 'a science' (specific branch like biology or physics).
Sinonimai
scientific study (More formal and emphasizes the process or activity of doing science)
Antonimai
ignorance (Lack of knowledge or awareness, especially about the natural world)
Kolokacijos
science teacher
|science experiment
|science lab
|science project
|science class
Temos
science
|education
|knowledge
|core_vocabulary
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- I like my science class.
- Science can explain how plants grow.
- He wants to work in science.
- Science uses experiments to find answers.
Daiktavardis
B1
entity
2
a branch of scientific study
One area of study in science, such as biology or chemistry.
Vartosenos šablonas:
[a/an] [type] science
Dažna klaida:
Learners may use 'science' in singular without article when referring to a specific branch, where 'a science' is correct.
Sinonimai
discipline (A formal term for a specific area of academic study)
Kolokacijos
life science
|social science
|political science
Temos
science
|education
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- Biology is a science.
- Math is not a science, but it uses logic.
- Chemistry is a hard science.
Daiktavardis
B2
entity
3
organized knowledge about a subject
Knowledge about a subject that is organized and learned by study.
Vartosenos šablonas:
the science of [something]
Dažna klaida:
Learners sometimes confuse this figurative extension with literal natural sciences.
Sinonimai
expertise (Emphasizes skill and practical know-how rather than theoretical framework)
Kolokacijos
the science of cooking
|the science behind marketing
Temos
knowledge
|education
|core_vocabulary
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- The science of music is interesting.
- He studies the science of health.
- The science of farming has changed.
Gramatika
Pagrindinė forma
science
IPA
GB/sˈaɪəns/
US/sˈaɪəns/
Skiemenys ir kirčiavimas
sci - ence (2 skiemenys)
Stress on 1st syllable (sci)
Žodžio formos
Noun
- Base: science
- Plural: science, sciences
Žodžių šeima
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
Posakiai
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.
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Pavyzdžiai
- 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’.
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.