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{
"term": "structure",
"partOfSpeech": "noun",
"academic": true,
"ox3000": true,
"cefr": "a2",
"definitions": [
{
"senseNumber": 1,
"definition": "the way in which the parts of something are connected together, arranged or organized; a particular arrangement of parts",
"cefr": "a2",
"ox3000": true,
"examples": [
{
"text": "the structure of the building"
},
{
"text": "changes in the economic structure of society"
},
{
"text": "Bees have a complex **social structure**."
},
{
"text": "the grammatical structures of a language"
},
{
"text": "the structure of proteins/DNA"
},
{
"text": "The cell walls of plants are of a fairly rigid structure."
},
{
"text": "The flimsy structure of the vehicle could not withstand even mild impacts."
},
{
"text": "The overall structure of the book is divided into three components."
},
{
"text": "There are weaknesses in the structure of the organization."
},
{
"text": "the US military command structure"
},
{
"text": "A new pay structure was introduced last year."
},
{
"text": "How does your management structure work?"
},
{
"text": "She is studying the structure and dynamics of ecosystems in the country."
},
{
"text": "Students study the structure of human societies throughout history."
},
{
"text": "The country's class structure is dominated by the very wealthy."
},
{
"text": "The old-fashioned family structure is no longer the norm."
},
{
"text": "The organizational structure of our schools should be examined."
},
{
"text": "The usual career structure does not really fit in well with many women's lives."
},
{
"text": "The book will appeal to readers interested in the structure and functions of the English language."
},
{
"text": "They are investigating the composition and structure of governing boards."
},
{
"text": "She vowed to fight back against oppressive power structures."
},
{
"text": "The company was accused of having internal structures and processes which were too rigid."
},
{
"text": "They feel that we should not genetically alter the structure of the food we eat."
},
{
"text": "The organization has decided to change its structure."
},
{
"text": "They are putting structures in place to export high value, high quality products."
}
],
"topics": ["Buildings"],
"collocations": {
"adjective": ["basic", "simple", "complex"],
"verb + structure": ["have", "lack", "need"],
"structure + verb": ["be based on something"],
"preposition": ["of a…structure", "in a/the structure"],
"phrases": [
"a change in the structure",
"a change to the structure",
"a lack of structure"
]
}
},
{
"senseNumber": 2,
"definition": "a thing that is made of several parts, especially a building",
"labels": "(British English)",
"cefr": "b2",
"ox3000": true,
"examples": [
{
"text": "a stone/brick/wooden structure"
},
{
"text": "She used sand and rocks to build elaborate structures on the beach."
},
{
"text": "The library is a magnificent structure."
},
{
"text": "Some administrative buildings and other structures will be removed."
},
{
"text": "They are planning to build a new barn and renovate existing structures."
},
{
"text": "The statue is enclosed within an outer structure of metal and glass."
},
{
"text": "Heavy wooden frames form the basic structure of the windows."
}
],
"topics": ["Buildings"],
"collocations": {
"adjective": ["basic", "simple", "complex"],
"verb + structure": ["have", "lack", "need"],
"structure + verb": ["be based on something"],
"preposition": ["of a…structure", "in a/the structure"],
"phrases": [
"a change in the structure",
"a change to the structure",
"a lack of structure"
]
}
},
{
"senseNumber": 3,
"definition": "the state of being well organized or planned with all the parts linked together; a careful plan",
"cefr": "b2",
"ox3000": true,
"examples": [
{
"text": "Your essay needs (a) structure."
},
{
"text": "Sometimes the play was confusing and lacking in structure."
},
{
"text": "Pattern, structure and order form the basis of her art."
},
{
"text": "In terms of structure the novel has several flaws."
},
{
"text": "Children need structure in their lives."
},
{
"text": "The course gives some structure to their day."
},
{
"text": "Marks will be given for essay structure and content."
}
],
"collocations": {
"adjective": ["basic", "simple", "complex"],
"verb + structure": ["have", "lack", "need"],
"structure + verb": ["be based on something"],
"preposition": ["of a…structure", "in a/the structure"],
"phrases": [
"a change in the structure",
"a change to the structure",
"a lack of structure"
]
}
}
],
"pronunciations": {
"uk": [
{
"pronunciation": "/ˈstrʌktʃə(r)/",
"audio": "st/structure/structure__gb_2.mp3"
}
],
"us": [
{
"pronunciation": "/ˈstrʌktʃər/",
"audio": "st/structure/structure__us_2.mp3"
}
]
},
"wordOrigin": "late Middle English (denoting the process of building): from Old French, or from Latin structura, from struere ‘to build’. The verb is rarely found before the 20th cent."
}