perfection
gb/pɚfˈɛkʃən/ us/pɚfˈɛkʃən/
B2
Английски
~ 3100
tökéletesség, megtestesítő, tökéletes példa
СЪЩЕСТВИТЕЛНО
B2
1
tökéletesség
B1
Модел на употреба:
[something] reaches perfection
Her performance was perfection from start to finish.
Az előadása az elejétől a végéig maga volt a tökéletesség.
The chef worked for years to bring his recipe to perfection.
A séf évekig dolgozott azon, hogy tökéletesre csiszolja a receptjét.
Many artists strive for perfection in their work.
The symmetry of the design was close to perfection.
He believes there is no such thing as human perfection.
Примери за учащи
Her song was perfection.
A dala maga volt a tökéletesség.
He wants perfection in his work.
Tökéletességre törekszik a munkájában.
The cake was close to perfection.
We try for perfection every day.
She thinks perfection is not possible.
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'perfection' with 'perfect'. 'Perfection' is a noun, while 'perfect' is an adjective.
Значение
The condition of being perfect
Колокации
absolute perfection
|seek perfection
|achieve perfection
|near perfection
Синоними
flawlessness (More formal and focuses strictly on the absence of flaws.)
|
excellence (Implies very high quality but may allow minor imperfections.)
Антоними
imperfection (Direct opposite, meaning a fault or flaw.)
|
defect (A specific problem or fault in something.)
Теми
quality
|evaluation
|achievement
|core_vocabulary
Определение
The state of being completely good, with no mistakes or problems.
The state or quality of being free from any flaw, defect, or shortcoming.
СЪЩЕСТВИТЕЛНО
C1
2
megtestesítő
B2
Модел на употреба:
[someone/something] is the perfection of [quality]
She was the very perfection of grace and beauty.
A kecsesség és a szépség tökéletes megtestesítője volt.
This dish is the perfection of French cuisine.
Ez az étel a francia konyha tökéletes megtestesítője.
He is the perfection of kindness and patience.
Примери за учащи
She is the perfection of beauty.
Ő a szépség tökéletes megtestesítője.
This cake is the perfection of taste.
Ez a torta a tökéletes íz megtestesítője.
He is the perfection of honesty.
Значение
A perfect example of something
Колокации
the very perfection of
|embody perfection
Синоними
ideal (Represents the best possible standard, not necessarily flawless.)
|
paragon (A formal term for someone who is a model of excellence.)
Антоними
poor example (Something that shows the opposite of the desired quality.)
Теми
description
|comparison
|core_vocabulary
Определение
Someone or something that shows the best example of a quality.
A person or thing that is considered the perfect example of a particular quality.
Граматика
Речникова форма
perfection
IPA
GB/pɚfˈɛkʃən/
US/pɚfˈɛkʃən/
Срички и ударение
per - fec - tion (3 срички)
Stress on 1st syllable (per)
Форми на думата
Noun
- Base: perfection
- Plural: perfection
Семейство думи
Изрази
picture of perfection
1/pˈɪkt͡ʃɚ əv pɚfˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
Looks completely perfect
Looks perfect in every way.
Примери
- She stood there, the picture of perfection in her wedding dress.
- The garden in spring was the picture of perfection.
to a T
1/tə ə tˈi/
idiom
informal
Exactly right or perfect
When something is done exactly right, with no mistakes.
Примери
- The plan worked to a T.
- That dress suits you to a T.
practice makes perfect
1/pɹˈæktɪs mˈeɪks pˈɚfɛkt/
idiom
Practice leads to excellence
If you do something many times, you will get very good at it.
Примери
- Keep playing — practice makes perfect.
- She believes practice makes perfect in cooking.
practice makes perfect
2/pɹˈæktɪs mˈeɪks pˈɚfɛkt/
idiom
repeating leads to improvement
If you do something many times, you will get better at it.
Примери
- Keep trying—practice makes perfect!
- He plays the song every day because he knows that practice makes perfect.