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Body: Meaning, Examples and Usage (3 meaning)
Meaning 1：physical structure (body)
body
/ˈbɑːdi/
n.
The whole physical structure of a person or an animal, including all its parts.
physical structure
➕
/ˈfɪzɪkəl ˈstrʌktʃər/
n.
The entire physical form of a living being, including bones, organs, and tissues.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
Old English 'bodig', meaning 'the trunk of a man or animal'.
💡 Mnemonic
B-O-D-Y: 'Big Old Durable You' - your body is a lasting vessel.
📖 Example
She maintains a healthy body by exercising regularly and eating nutritious food.
She maintains a healthy body by exercising regularly and eating nutritious food.
🔗 Collocations
body language – Non-verbal communication through gestures, posture, and facial expressions.
body image – A person's perception of their own physical appearance.
body heat – The warmth generated by the body's metabolic processes.
🔄 Synonyms
🌱 Derivatives
bodybuilder (n.) – A person who exercises to develop and build up their muscles.
embody (v.) – To be a tangible representation of an idea or quality.
📖 Cultural Story
Derived from Old English 'bodig'. Central to idioms like 'keep body and soul together', reflecting its fundamental role in human existence.
Meaning 2：group of people (body)
body
/ˈbɑːdi/
n.
A group of people who are connected or work together for a particular purpose.
group of people
➕
/ɡruːp əv ˈpiːpəl/
n.
A collection of individuals united for a common purpose, such as a committee or organization.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
The student body voted to organize a charity run for the local children's hospital.
The student body voted to organize a charity run for the local children's hospital.
🔗 Collocations
student body – All the students enrolled at a school or college collectively.
governing body – A group of people who have the authority to make decisions for an organization.
legislative body – A group of elected officials who make laws, such as a parliament.
🔄 Synonyms
organization (n.) – A group of people with a particular purpose.
committee (n.) – A group of people appointed for a specific function.
🚫 Antonyms
individual (n.) – A single person considered separately from a group.
Meaning 3：main part (body)
body
/ˈbɑːdi/
n.
The main or central part of an object, such as a car, a piece of writing, or the universe.
main part
➕
/meɪn pɑːrt/
n.
The central or principal part of an object, as opposed to its attachments or extremities.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
The body of the essay presents strong arguments, but the conclusion needs to be more powerful.
The body of the essay presents strong arguments, but the conclusion needs to be more powerful.
🔗 Collocations
body of the essay – The main content of a written work, excluding the introduction and conclusion.
body of the car – The main structural part of a vehicle that encloses the engine and passenger compartment.
body of water – A large area of water, such as a lake, sea, or ocean.
🔄 Synonyms
🚫 Antonyms
periphery (n.) – The outer boundary or edge of something.
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