biology
gb/baɪˈɑləd͡ʒi/ us/baɪˈɑləd͡ʒi/
B1
Англійська
~ 3300
Значення
0 значень
Іменник
B1
entity
1
study of living things
The science that studies animals, plants, and other living things.
Модель уживання:
[someone] studies biology
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'biology' with 'biography'; 'biology' is a science, while 'biography' is a life story.
Синоніми
life science (A broader term that includes biology and related fields.)
Антоніми
inanimate science (Refers to sciences not dealing with living things, such as physics or geology.)
Словосполучення
study biology
|biology class
|marine biology
|biology teacher
|biology textbook
Теми
science
|education
|nature
Приклади
- She decided to major in biology at university.
- Biology helps us understand how the human body works.
- Modern biology has made great advances in genetics.
- He is writing a paper on cell biology.
- Biology is required for all first-year science students.
Навчальні приклади
- I am studying biology at school.
- Biology is about plants and animals.
- My friend likes biology.
- We have a biology test tomorrow.
Іменник
B2
entity
2
life processes of organisms
The way the body or a living thing works and grows.
Модель уживання:
the biology of [something]
Поширена помилка:
Learners may confuse this meaning with the academic subject; here it refers to the actual life processes, not the field of study.
Синоніми
physiology (More specifically refers to the functions and processes within living organisms.)
Антоніми
nonliving processes (Processes that occur in nonliving matter, like erosion or crystallization.)
Словосполучення
human biology
|plant biology
|animal biology
|biology of aging
Теми
science
|health
|nature
Приклади
- The biology of dolphins is fascinating to marine scientists.
- Understanding the biology of cancer is key to finding a cure.
- Human biology changes with age.
- The biology of desert plants helps them survive with little water.
Навчальні приклади
- We study the biology of animals.
- The biology of fish is different from birds.
- Human biology changes when we get old.
Граматика
Словникова форма
biology
IPA
GB/baɪˈɑləd͡ʒi/
US/baɪˈɑləd͡ʒi/
Склади й наголос
bio - logy (2 склади)
Stress on 2nd syllable (logy)
Форми слова
Noun
- Base: biology
- Plural: biologies, biology
Споріднені слова
Forms
biologies
noun
Core family
Related words
biodiversity
noun B2
biotechnology
noun C1
Negative and opposite forms
non-biological
adjective
Advanced or less common
microbiology
noun
Вирази
cell biology
1/sˈɛl baɪˈɑləd͡ʒi/
fixed phrase
technical
study of cells
The study of cells and how they work.
Приклади
- Cell biology is essential for understanding many diseases.
- She specializes in cell biology at the research institute.
human biology
1/hjˈumən baɪˈɑləd͡ʒi/
fixed phrase
study of human body
The study of how the human body works and grows.
Приклади
- Human biology is a required course for medical students.
- His research focuses on human biology and disease prevention.
marine biology
1/mɚˈin baɪˈɑləd͡ʒi/
fixed phrase
Study of sea life
The science of studying living things in the ocean.
Приклади
- 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.
molecular biology
1/məlˈɛkjəlɚ baɪˈɑləd͡ʒi/
fixed phrase
technical
Biology at the molecular level
The study of life and living things by looking at their smallest parts (molecules).
Приклади
- Molecular biology has advanced rapidly with new technology.
- She decided to specialize in molecular biology after her undergraduate degree.
- She is studying molecular biology at university.
- He teaches molecular biology at the university.
- Molecular biology has revolutionized our understanding of genetics.
- Molecular biology helps scientists understand diseases at the smallest level.