bacterium
/bækˈtɪəriəm/ · /bækˈtɪriəm/
CEFR level B2Topic ScienceWord #5097 in the learning path
细菌
Definitions
n. A microscopic single-celled organism, sometimes responsible for disease.
细菌
Example
Under the microscope, a single bacterium moved slowly.
显微镜下，一个细菌缓缓移动。
Scientists identified a bacterium that could help remove harmful chemicals from polluted soil without damaging nearby plants.
科学家发现了一种细菌，可帮助去除受污染土壤中的有害化学物质，同时不伤害附近的植物。
Collocations
- a harmful bacterium
- disease-causing bacteria
- beneficial bacteria
Word family
- bacteria (n.)
- bacterial (adj.)
- antibacterial (adj.)
Usage tip
单数bacterium，复数bacteria；复数作主语用are。
FAQ
- What does bacterium mean?
- A microscopic single-celled organism, sometimes responsible for disease.
- How is bacterium pronounced?
- UK /bækˈtɪəriəm/, US /bækˈtɪriəm/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
