n · academic
phenomenon
UK/fɪˈnɒmɪnən/US/fəˈnɒmənən/phe·NOM·e·non
a fact, occurrence, or circumstance observed to exist or happen, especially one whose cause is in question
Examples
“The decline of bee populations is a worrying global phenomenon.”
“This social phenomenon has been studied by many sociologists.”
“Seasonal migration is a common phenomenon in rural areas.”
Band 8 sentence
“Globalisation is a multifaceted phenomenon that reshapes labor markets, cultural identities and political institutions.”
Collocations
- social/psychological/natural phenomenon
- a widespread phenomenon
- observe/describe a phenomenon
Word family
Common mistakes
use 'phenomenon' as plural with -s ('phenomenons')→use 'phenomena' as plural
say 'a phenomena'→a phenomenon
translate to 'hiện tượng' then use it too broadly in speaking→use 'phenomenon' cho sự kiện/phép thuật học thuật, tránh dùng cho chuyện giản đơn 'a strange thing'
Say it for a higher band
5occurrence→6event→7+phenomenon
Synonyms
occurrence
Easily confused
occurrence
“Air pollution is an occurrence in many cities, but smog formation is a complex phenomenon.”
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