과학적 연구나 전시를 목적으로 채집된 동식물 또는 광물의 개별 표본.
An individual animal, plant, or mineral used as an example of its species or type for scientific study or display.
예문:
"The museum features a rare specimen of a prehistoric bird."
"The geologist examined the rock specimen under a microscope."
특정 부류나 집단의 전형적인 특징을 보여주는 견본이나 실례.
An item or instance that is representative of a whole group or category.
예문:
"This building is a fine specimen of Victorian architecture."
"The library holds several specimens of early printed books."
의학적 검사나 분석을 위해 채취한 혈액, 소변 또는 조직 등의 시료.
A sample of body fluid or tissue taken for medical testing or laboratory analysis.
예문:
"The nurse asked the patient to provide a urine specimen."
"All blood specimens are labeled with the patient's ID and time of collection."
특정한 유형의 사람이나 동물을 익살스럽게 또는 비꼬는 투로 이르는 말.
A person or animal of a specific type, often referred to in a humorous or ironic way.
예문:
"He’s a magnificent physical specimen, standing over six feet tall."
"The old man was a rather eccentric specimen of a professor."