marine
gb/mɚˈin/ us/mɚˈin/
B1
Engels
~ 2200
Betekenissen
0 betekenissen
adjective
B1
property
1
Related to the sea or ocean
About the sea or ocean, or living in it.
Gebruikspatroon:
[marine] [animal/plant/environment]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse 'marine' with 'maritime'; 'maritime' refers more to human activities related to the sea, while 'marine' refers to the natural sea environment.
Synoniemen
oceanic (More specifically refers to the open ocean, often in scientific contexts.)
Antoniemen
terrestrial (Refers to land rather than the sea.)
Woordcombinaties
marine life
|marine environment
|marine species
|marine biology
|marine ecosystem
Thema's
nature
|science
|geography
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- Marine animals like dolphins are highly intelligent.
- The coral reef is home to a variety of marine species.
- Marine pollution is a growing environmental concern.
- She is studying marine biology at university.
- The submarine explored the deep marine environment.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- Dolphins are marine animals.
- We saw many marine fish in the aquarium.
- Marine life is important for our planet.
- Marine plants grow in the ocean.
Zelfstandig naamwoord
B1
entity
2
A navy's infantry soldier
A soldier who works for a navy and can fight on land and at sea.
Gebruikspatroon:
[a/an] marine
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may confuse 'marine' (soldier) with 'sailor'; sailors mainly work on ships, while marines are trained for combat on both land and sea.
Synoniemen
naval infantryman (More technical military term for a marine.)
Antoniemen
civilian (A person not serving in the armed forces.)
Woordcombinaties
U.S. Marine
|Royal Marine
|Marine Corps
|Marine base
Thema's
military
|security
|work
|politics
Voorbeelden
- The Marines were deployed overseas for a peacekeeping mission.
- He served as a Marine for eight years.
- Marines are trained for both land and sea combat.
- The U.S. Marines landed on the beach at dawn.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- My brother is a Marine.
- The Marines are part of the navy.
- A Marine can fight on land and water.
adjective
technical
B2
property
3
Related to shipping or seafaring
About ships and traveling by sea.
Gebruikspatroon:
[marine] [law/insurance/navigation]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse this with 'maritime', which is more widely used for human-related sea activities; 'marine' here is more technical or formal.
Synoniemen
maritime (More common in reference to legal, commercial, and navigational matters.)
Woordcombinaties
marine navigation
|marine insurance
|marine engineering
Thema's
transportation
|law
|travel
Voorbeelden
- The company specializes in marine insurance policies.
- He studied marine engineering at college.
- Marine navigation has improved greatly with GPS technology.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- Marine law is about ships and the sea.
- He works in marine transport.
- Marine insurance helps ship owners.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
marine
IPA
GB/mɚˈin/
US/mɚˈin/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
mar - ine (2 lettergrepen)
Stress on 1st syllable (mar)
Woordvormen
Adjective
- Base: marine
Noun
- Base: marine
- Plural: marines
Woordfamilie
Uitdrukkingen
marine life
1/mɚˈin lˈaɪf/
fixed phrase
Plants and animals in the sea
Animals and plants that live in the ocean.
Voorbeelden
- Pollution is a major threat to marine life.
- We saw beautiful marine life while snorkeling.
marine biology
1/mɚˈin baɪˈɑləd͡ʒi/
fixed phrase
Study of sea life
The science of studying living things in the ocean.
Voorbeelden
- She is studying marine biology at university.
- She wants to work in marine biology after graduation.
- Marine biology involves research on fish, corals, and other sea creatures.
- Marine biology covers everything from coral reefs to deep-sea fish.
Marine Corps
1/mɚˈin kˈɔɹ/
fixed phrase
Naval infantry branch of military
A part of a country's military that fights on land and at sea, especially in the U.S.
Voorbeelden
- He joined the Marine Corps right after high school.
- He enlisted in the Marine Corps right after high school.
- The Marine Corps celebrated its anniversary with a parade.
- The Marine Corps has a reputation for tough training and high discipline.
- Her grandfather served in the Marine Corps during the war.