Word · Frequency #8059
fungus
真菌
A eukaryotic organism of the kingdom Fungi that lacks chlorophyll and typically has chitin cell walls.
- 1.
A eukaryotic organism of the kingdom Fungi typically having chitin cell walls but no chlorophyll or plastids. Fungi may be unicellular or multicellular.
真菌界的一种真核生物,通常具有几丁质细胞壁,但无叶绿素或质体。真菌可为单细胞或多细胞。
- 2.
an organism of the kingdom Fungi lacking chlorophyll and feeding on organic matter; ranging from unicellular or multicellular organisms to spore-bearing syncytia
真菌界的一种生物,缺乏叶绿素,以有机物为食；从单细胞或多细胞生物到产生孢子的合胞体不等。
- 3.
The flesh of such an organism.
此类生物的肉质部分。
菌肉；真菌界的一种真核生物,通常具有几丁质细胞壁,但无叶绿素或质体。真菌可为单细胞或多细胞。；真菌界的一种生物,缺乏叶绿素,以有机物为食；从单细胞或多细胞生物到产生孢子的合胞体不等。；此类生物的肉质部分。；真菌类植物；[医] 真菌
In use
A fungus is a living organism that is neither a plant nor an animal.
There was fungus growing in the corner of the shower.
Some fungi, such as mushrooms, are used in cooking.
cause fungus
Damp conditions can cause fungus to grow on walls.
潮湿的环境会导致墙上长真菌。
treat fungus
The doctor prescribed a cream to treat the fungus.
医生开了一种药膏来治疗真菌。
fungus infection
Athlete's foot is a common fungus infection.
Connections
Collocations
- fungus infection
- 真菌感染
- The patient was diagnosed with a fungus infection on his foot.该患者被诊断出脚部真菌感染。
- skin fungus
- 皮肤真菌
- Skin fungus can be treated with over-the-counter creams.皮肤真菌可以用非处方药膏治疗。
- fungus growth
- 真菌生长
- The damp environment promotes fungus growth on the walls.潮湿的环境促进了墙上真菌的生长。
- fungus species
- 真菌种类
- Scientists have discovered a new fungus species in the rainforest.科学家在雨林中发现了一种新的真菌种类。
- toenail fungus
- 趾甲真菌
- Toenail fungus is a common condition that is difficult to cure.趾甲真菌是一种常见且难以治愈的疾病。
Pop culture & quotes
Learner notes
Memory Tip
拆解记忆：fun（有趣）+ gus（谐音‘格斯’），想象有趣的格斯蘑菇。
Context & Register
正式与日常语境均适用；常见于生物学、医学、食物腐败和园艺。Suitable for both formal and everyday contexts such as biology, medicine, food spoilage, and gardening.
Grammar Note
复数形式为 fungi。
Pronunciation & Spelling
None of these words rhyme with 'fungus' despite sharing the '-us' spelling. Their stressed vowels and consonants differ.
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
Learn the forms together
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
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