cellular
cellular — 形容詞
1. relating to the tiny structural units that all living things — plants, animals,
細胞的
與生物細胞有關的
relating to the tiny structural units that all living things — plants, animals, and humans — are built from.
The biology class examined the cellular structure of a single leaf under a microscope.
生物課用顯微鏡觀察一片葉子的細胞結構。
attributive: cellular + noun (structure, biology)
Dr. Aiko Yamamoto published a new study on the cellular changes that happen during sleep.
Aiko 山本博士發表了一項關於睡眠期間細胞變化的新研究。
The dermatologist told Amara that the sun had caused cellular damage to the skin on her shoulders.
皮膚科醫生告訴 Amara，陽光對她肩膀上的皮膚造成了細胞損傷。
Dr. Okafor explained that the new cream fights wrinkles by boosting cellular repair in the deeper layers of skin.
Okafor 醫生解釋說，這種新款乳霜透過促進皮膚深層的細胞修復來對抗皺紋。
As people get older, their muscle cells produce energy less efficiently and cellular processes start to slow down.
人年紀越大，肌肉細胞產生能量的效率就越低，細胞運作也開始減慢。
- biological
broader — covers all aspects of living organisms, not just the cell level
- microscopic
refers to scale rather than biological structure; not interchangeable
文法句型
cellular + noun
用法筆記
This sense is almost always used attributively (before a noun), especially with scientific terms like 'structure,' 'biology,' 'damage,' 'level,' and 'process.'
2. built from or divided into many small sections or compartments that fit together
分格狀的
分隔成許多小單元的
built from or divided into many small sections or compartments that fit together to create a larger whole.
The old blanket had a cellular pattern of small squares and a soft, bumpy feel.
那條舊毯子有分格狀的小方格圖案，摸起來柔軟而有凹凸感。
attributive: cellular pattern (textile)
A cellular prison layout divides the space into many separate units for individual inmates.
分格式監獄的設計將空間劃分為許多獨立的囚室。
collocation: cellular layout / cellular prison
The architects designed a cellular office with many small rooms instead of one open floor.
建築師設計了分格式辦公室，用許多小房間取代一個大型開放空間。
Some foam materials have a cellular structure that traps air and provides good insulation.
有些泡棉材料具有蜂巢狀結構，能留住空氣，提供良好的隔熱效果。
The organisation adopted a cellular model where each team operates as its own small unit.
該組織採用了小單元模式，每個團隊獨立運作。
- compartmental
more specific — emphasises the division into sections; 'compartmental layout'
- honeycomb
describes a specific hexagonal pattern of compartments; 'honeycomb structure'
- segmented
broader — divided into segments, not necessarily small cells
文法句型
cellular + noun
用法筆記
This sense is much less common than the biology sense (adj/1) and is mostly found in technical descriptions of materials, textiles, prison layouts, or organisational structures. Do not confuse with the biological meaning — 'cellular structure' in a biology context refers to living cells, while in material science it refers to compartments.
常見錯誤
3. relating to a telephone network that sends and receives calls through radio sign
行動電話的
透過無線電訊號通話的
relating to a telephone network that sends and receives calls through radio signals rather than through wires connected to individual buildings.
Priya put her cellular phone on silent mode before the meeting started.
Priya 在會議開始前把手機調成了靜音模式。
attributive: cellular phone
The cellular network went down during the storm, so no one could make calls.
暴風雨期間行動網路中斷，沒有人能打電話。
collocation: cellular network
Ravi switched to a new provider that offered cheaper cellular data plans.
Ravi 換了一家提供更便宜行動數據方案的新電信商。
In rural areas the cellular signal is often weak because the towers are far apart.
在偏鄉地區，行動訊號通常很弱，因為基地台之間的距離很遠。
Nadia pays about forty dollars a month for her cellular service.
Nadia 每個月支付大約四十美元的行動通訊服務費。
文法句型
cellular + noun (phone, network, service, system)
用法筆記
In American English, 'cellular phone' (often shortened to 'cell phone' or just 'cell') is the standard term. British English prefers 'mobile phone' or simply 'mobile.' This adjective sense is always attributive — it comes before a noun like 'phone,' 'network,' or 'service.'
常見錯誤
cellular — 名詞
1. a portable telephone that connects to a radio network of local transmitters, all
手機
可隨身攜帶的無線電話
a portable telephone that connects to a radio network of local transmitters, allowing people to make and receive calls without being tied to a fixed line.
Leila pulled out her cellular and snapped a photo of the sunset over the lake.
Leila 掏出手機對著湖上的夕陽拍了一張照片。
informal noun usage: 'her cellular'
Can I borrow your cellular for a second? Mine just died.
你的手機可以借我一下嗎？我的沒電了。
The driver kept checking his cellular while waiting at the red light.
司機在等紅燈的時候一直看手機。
Yusuf left his cellular on the bus and had to call the lost-and-found office.
Yusuf 把手機忘在公車上，只好打電話給失物招領處。
Hana dropped her cellular in the pool, and now the screen won't turn on.
Hana 的手機掉進游泳池，現在螢幕打不開了。
- cell phone
the standard full form in American English; more common than 'cellular' as a noun
- mobile phone
standard British term; also understood in US English
- smartphone
a cellular phone with advanced computing features — a subset of cell phones
- landline
a phone connected by a physical wire; opposite of a mobile phone
文法句型
a/the cellular
my/your/his cellular
用法筆記
Using 'cellular' as a noun is informal and is most common in American English. In everyday conversation, 'cell' or 'cell phone' is far more frequent. 'Cellular' as a noun may sound slightly dated or technical to younger speakers.