peak
gb/pˈik/ us/pˈik/
A2
إنجليزي
~ 2500
csúcs, tető, maximum, tetőpont, tetőzik, eléri a csúcsát, csúcsformában lévő, csúcson lévő, ereje teljében lévő
اسم
A2
1
نمط الاستخدام:
the peak of [a mountain/hill]
We finally reached the peak after six hours of climbing.
Végül hatórányi mászás után felértünk a csúcsra.
From the peak, you could see for miles in every direction.
A csúcsról kilométerekre el lehetett látni minden irányban.
Snow covered the peak even in summer.
The view from the peak was breathtaking.
Several hikers were resting at the peak.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
We stood on the peak of the hill.
A domb tetején álltunk.
The peak was covered with snow.
A csúcsot hó borította.
They climbed to the peak of the mountain.
We took photos at the peak.
The peak is very high.
غلطة شائعة:
Learners sometimes confuse 'peak' with 'pick' because they sound similar but mean different things.
المعنى
highest point of a mountain
تراكيب شائعة
mountain peak
|snow-capped peak
|reach the peak
|at the peak
|highest peak
مرادفات
summit (Often used interchangeably, but 'summit' can also refer to a formal meeting between leaders.)
أضداد
base (Refers to the bottom part of a mountain, opposite of the top.)
مواضيع
geography
|nature
|travel
|space
التعريف
The very top of a mountain or hill.
The pointed or highest part of a mountain or hill.
اسم
B1
2
نمط الاستخدام:
at the peak of [something]
The athlete was at the peak of her career.
A sportoló pályafutása csúcsán volt.
Electricity demand is highest during peak hours.
Az áramfogyasztás csúcsidőben a legmagasabb.
Tourism reaches its peak in August.
The company's profits hit their peak last year.
He performed at his physical peak.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
She is at the peak of her career.
Pályafutása csúcsán van.
We travel in the peak season.
Csúcsszezonban utazunk.
Traffic is heavy in peak hours.
He is at his physical peak now.
The business was at its peak last year.
غلطة شائعة:
Learners may confuse 'peak' with 'pick' or think it only refers to mountains.
المعنى
highest level or value
تراكيب شائعة
peak performance
|peak hours
|peak season
|at its peak
|peak demand
مرادفات
climax (Often used for dramatic or narrative contexts, whereas 'peak' is more general.)
أضداد
low point (Refers to the time when something is weakest or least successful.)
مواضيع
business
|sports
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
التعريف
The time or level when something is strongest or most successful.
The greatest level, degree, or intensity that something reaches.
فعل
B2
3
tetőzik
B2
نمط الاستخدام:
[something] peaks at [amount/time]
Sales peaked in December before dropping sharply.
Az eladások decemberben tetőztek, majd meredeken visszaestek.
The temperature will peak at 30°C tomorrow.
A hőmérséklet holnap 30 °C-nál tetőzik.
Her popularity peaked in the late 1990s.
The storm's intensity peaked overnight.
Attendance peaked during the opening ceremony.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
Sales peaked last month.
Az eladások a múlt hónapban tetőztek.
The heat will peak at noon.
A hőség délben tetőzik.
Her fame peaked in 2010.
Prices peaked before the holiday.
Attendance peaked yesterday.
غلطة شائعة:
Some learners use 'peak' incorrectly as a continuous verb ('peaking') when describing a past completed event.
المعنى
reach maximum level or value
تراكيب شائعة
sales peaked
|temperature peaked
|peaked at noon
|peaked in 2020
مرادفات
crest ('Crest' is less common and more literary for this context.)
أضداد
decline (Indicates a downward trend after a high point.)
مواضيع
business
|science
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
التعريف
To become the most successful or strong before going down again.
To reach the highest point in value, activity, or intensity before starting to decrease.
B2
INFORMAL
4
نمط الاستخدام:
peak [condition/performance/form]
She is in peak condition for the marathon.
Csúcsformában várja a maratont.
His career is at its peak stage now.
Pályafutása most van a csúcson.
He delivered a peak performance last night.
They are operating at peak efficiency.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
She is in peak form today.
Ma csúcsformában van.
He is in peak health now.
Most ereje teljében van.
The team is playing at peak level.
I am not in peak condition today.
المعنى
at best or most successful point
تراكيب شائعة
peak condition
|peak performance
|peak form
مرادفات
optimal ('Optimal' is more formal and technical.)
أضداد
subpar (Indicates below average condition or performance.)
مواضيع
sports
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|work
التعريف
At your best ability or success level.
Being at the highest stage of ability, performance, or success.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
peak
IPA
GB/pˈik/
US/pˈik/
المقاطع والنبر
peak (١ مقطع)
Stress on 1st syllable (peak)
تصريفات الكلمة
Adjective
- Base: peak
Noun
- Base: peak
- Plural: peaks
Verb
- Base: peak
- 3rd Person Singular: peaks
- Present Participle: peaking
- Past: peaked
عيلة الكلمة
Forms
peaks
noun
peaking
verb
peaked
verb
Related words
summit
noun B1
تعبيرات
at one's peak
3/ˈæt wˈʌnz pˈik/
fixed phrase
at best stage in life or career
When someone is doing their best work or is most successful.
أمثلة
- The singer was at her peak in the 1980s.
- He was at his peak when he won the championship.
peak season
2/pˈik sˈizən/
fixed phrase
time with highest demand or activity
The time of year when most people want something, like going on holiday.
أمثلة
- Hotels are more expensive in peak season.
- We avoid traveling in the summer because it's peak season.
peak time
1/pˈik tˈaɪm/
fixed phrase
busiest period of activity
The time when something is busiest or most active.
أمثلة
- Avoid traveling during peak time to save money.
- The call center is busiest at peak time.
reach a peak
4/ɹˈit͡ʃ ə pˈik/
fixed phrase
get to highest point possible
To get to the top level or point of something before going down again.
أمثلة
- Unemployment reached a peak last year.
- Her performance reached a peak during the final scene.