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fungus

UK/'fʌŋgәs/US
TOEFLC1

Definitions

n.

A living organism such as a mushroom, mold, or yeast, lacking chlorophyll and feeding on organic matter.

真菌,菌类(如蘑菇、霉菌、酵母菌)

Root Breakdown

Loanword
fungusother
=fungus

Common Collocations

  • 1.fungus infection真菌感染
  • 2.fungus growth真菌生长
  • 3.fungus species真菌物种

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    A fungus infection on her foot required medical treatment.

  • 2.

    Mushrooms are a type of fungus that people consume.

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