radiation
gb/ɹˌeɪdiˈeɪʃən/ us/ɹˌeɪdiˈeɪʃən/
B1
Англійська
~ 4600
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Іменник
B1
event
1
energy sent out as waves or particles
Energy that comes from a source as waves or tiny particles, often from the sun or dangerous materials.
Модель уживання:
[something] gives off radiation
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'radiation' with 'radio' or 'radiator', but they are unrelated concepts.
Синоніми
emission (A general term for something being sent out, not limited to energy.)
Антоніми
absorption (The process of taking in energy or particles rather than emitting them.)
Словосполучення
radiation exposure
|radiation levels
|radiation therapy
|solar radiation
|ionizing radiation
Теми
science
|environment
|health
|nature
Приклади
- The scientists measured the amount of radiation coming from the reactor.
- Too much exposure to UV radiation can damage your skin.
- The satellite collects data on solar radiation.
- Radiation from the radioactive waste is dangerous to humans.
- Lead shielding can block most types of harmful radiation.
Навчальні приклади
- The sun gives us light and radiation.
- Radiation from the sun can be strong in summer.
- Some machines use radiation to take pictures inside the body.
- Too much radiation is bad for health.
Іменник
technical
B2
action
2
medical use of radiation to treat disease
A medical treatment that uses powerful radiation to kill cancer cells.
Модель уживання:
receive radiation for [an illness]
Поширена помилка:
Learners may confuse 'radiation' (treatment) with 'radiation' as harmful exposure; context is important.
Синоніми
radiotherapy (Technical medical term for this treatment.)
Антоніми
chemotherapy (A different type of cancer treatment using drugs instead of radiation.)
Словосполучення
radiation therapy
|radiation treatment
|undergo radiation
Теми
medicine
|health
|science
Приклади
- She is undergoing radiation for breast cancer.
- Radiation is often combined with chemotherapy for better results.
- The patient completed six weeks of daily radiation treatments.
Навчальні приклади
- He gets radiation to treat his cancer.
- My aunt had radiation after surgery.
- Radiation can help kill cancer cells.
Іменник
B2
event
3
spreading outward from a central point
When something spreads out from the center in all directions.
Синоніми
dispersion (Focuses on scattering, not necessarily from a central point.)
Антоніми
concentration (Gathering together toward a central point.)
Словосполучення
heat radiation
|wave radiation
Теми
science
|space
Приклади
- The design shows the radiation of lines from the center.
- Heat radiation occurs when warmth spreads out from a hot object.
- The explosion caused the radiation of shock waves in all directions.
Навчальні приклади
- The sun makes heat radiation.
- The lines show the radiation from the middle point.
- Radiation happens when heat moves away from something hot.
Граматика
Словникова форма
radiation
IPA
GB/ɹˌeɪdiˈeɪʃən/
US/ɹˌeɪdiˈeɪʃən/
Склади й наголос
ra - di - ation (3 склади)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ation)
Форми слова
Noun
- Base: radiation
- Plural: radiation, radiations
Споріднені слова
Forms
radiations
noun
Core family
Negative and opposite forms
nonradioactive
adjective
Advanced or less common
irradiate
verb
irradiation
noun
radiotherapy
noun
Вирази
radiation sickness
1/ɹˌeɪdiˈeɪʃən sˈɪknəs/
fixed phrase
technical
illness from too much radiation exposure
A serious illness caused by too much exposure to dangerous radiation.
Приклади
- Several workers developed radiation sickness after the accident.
- Radiation sickness can cause vomiting, hair loss, and even death.
radiation therapy
1/ɹˌeɪdiˈeɪʃən θˈɛɹəpi/
fixed phrase
technical
treatment using controlled radiation doses
A medical treatment that uses controlled amounts of radiation to kill cancer cells or other harmful cells.
Приклади
- She is receiving radiation therapy for her lung cancer.
- Radiation therapy is often combined with surgery for better results.
solar radiation
1/sˈoʊlɚ ɹˌeɪdiˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
energy coming from the sun
Energy from the sun that travels as light or other invisible waves.
Приклади
- Solar radiation is stronger at high altitudes.
- Plants use solar radiation to make food through photosynthesis.