spirit
gb/spˈɪɹɪt/ us/spˈɪɹɪt/
A2
Английски
~ 1300
lélek, kedv, hangulat, tömény ital, párlat, rövidital, szellem, szellemiség
СЪЩЕСТВИТЕЛНО
B1
1
lélek
A2
Модел на употреба:
the spirit of [someone]
She believed that his spirit would live on after his death.
Hitt abban, hogy a lelke a halála után is tovább él.
The team showed great spirit during the final match.
A csapat nagy küzdőszellemről tett tanúbizonyságot a döntő mérkőzésen.
His spirit was broken after the long struggle.
Примери за учащи
She has a kind spirit.
Jó lelke van.
His spirit is strong.
Lelkileg erős.
We must keep our spirit high.
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'spirit' with 'ghost' when referring to someone's personality or inner strength.
Значение
non-physical essence of a person
Колокации
human spirit
|free spirit
|in good spirits
|lift someone's spirits
Синоними
soul (Often used in religious or poetic contexts; slightly more spiritual in tone.)
Антоними
body (Refers to the physical part of a person, the opposite of the non-material part.)
Теми
philosophy
|religion
|emotions
Определение
The part of a person that is not their body, like their mind or soul.
The non-material part of a human, often considered the seat of emotions, character, and consciousness.
СЪЩЕСТВИТЕЛНО
A2
2
Модел на употреба:
in [good/bad/high] spirits
She was in high spirits after hearing the news.
A hír hallatán nagyon jókedvű lett.
His spirits sank when he saw the score.
Leesett a kedve, amikor meglátta az állást.
The music lifted their spirits.
Примери за учащи
I am in good spirits today.
Ma jókedvű vagyok.
Her spirits are low.
Rossz a kedve.
The good news lifted my spirits.
Честа грешка:
Learners may confuse 'spirits' in this sense with alcoholic drinks.
Значение
mood or emotional state
Колокации
in high spirits
|in low spirits
|lift spirits
Синоними
mood (More general term for emotional state; less poetic or figurative.)
Антоними
depression (A prolonged state of low mood, opposite of being in high spirits.)
Теми
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Определение
How someone feels or thinks at a certain time.
A person's mood, attitude, or emotional state at a particular time.
СЪЩЕСТВИТЕЛНО
A2
3
Модел на употреба:
[drink/serve] spirits
He doesn't drink beer, only spirits.
Nem iszik sört, csak töményt.
The bar serves a wide range of spirits.
A bár sokféle tömény italt kínál.
Spirits are taxed at a higher rate than wine.
Примери за учащи
I don't drink spirits.
Nem iszom töményt.
Vodka is a type of spirit.
A vodka a tömény italok egyik fajtája.
They sell beer and spirits.
Честа грешка:
Some learners confuse 'spirit' with 'sprite', which is a brand of soft drink.
Значение
strong alcoholic drink
Колокации
drink spirits
|distilled spirits
|clear spirits
Синоними
liquor (Common in American English; refers to distilled alcoholic beverages.)
Антоними
soft drink (A drink without alcohol.)
Теми
food_and_drink
|food_drink
|daily_life
Определение
A drink with a lot of alcohol, like whiskey or vodka.
A strong alcoholic drink such as whiskey, vodka, or gin.
СЪЩЕСТВИТЕЛНО
B2
4
szellem
B1
szellemiség
C1
Модел на употреба:
the spirit of [something]
We should act in the spirit of cooperation.
Az együttműködés szellemében kell cselekednünk.
The spirit of the 1960s was one of freedom and change.
A hatvanas évek szellemét a szabadság és a változás jellemezte.
They played in the true spirit of the game.
Примери за учащи
We have team spirit.
Jó a csapatszellemünk.
This is against the spirit of the law.
Ez ellentétes a törvény szellemével.
The spirit of the game is fair play.
Значение
typical attitude or principle
Колокации
team spirit
|the spirit of the law
|the Olympic spirit
Синоними
ethos (Formal term for the guiding beliefs or character of a community.)
Антоними
letter (of the law) (Focus on exact wording rather than intended meaning.)
Теми
culture
|society
|core_vocabulary
Определение
The usual way people think and feel in a group or time.
The prevailing attitude, principle, or way of thinking that characterizes a group, period, or activity.
СЪЩЕСТВИТЕЛНО
B1
5
szellem
B1
They say an evil spirit haunts the old house.
Azt mondják, gonosz szellem kísért az öreg házban.
Shamans communicate with spirits in their rituals.
A sámánok a szertartásaik során szellemekkel kommunikálnak.
A guiding spirit appeared to her in a dream.
Примери за учащи
They believe in good and bad spirits.
Hisznek a jó és a rossz szellemekben.
The old house has a spirit.
A régi házban van egy szellem.
The shaman called the spirits.
Значение
supernatural being like ghost or fairy
Колокации
evil spirit
|good spirit
|wandering spirit
Синоними
ghost (Refers specifically to the soul of a dead person appearing to the living.)
Антоними
human being (A living physical person, opposite to an incorporeal entity.)
Теми
mythology
|religion
|arts_entertainment
Определение
A ghost or other magical being that people believe exists without a body.
A supernatural entity, often invisible, such as a ghost, fairy, or other ethereal being.
Граматика
Речникова форма
spirit
IPA
GB/spˈɪɹɪt/
US/spˈɪɹɪt/
Срички и ударение
spir - it (2 срички)
Stress on 1st syllable (spir)
Форми на думата
Noun
- Base: spirit
- Plural: spirit, spirits
Семейство думи
Forms
spirits
noun
Core family
spiritual
adjective B1
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
spiritless
adjective
dispirited
adjective
Advanced or less common
spiritualist
noun
spiritualism
noun
Изрази
free spirit
1/fɹˈi spˈɪɹɪt/
fixed phrase
independent person who avoids strict rules
Someone who likes to live their life their own way without following many rules.
Примери
- She’s always been a free spirit, traveling wherever she likes.
- He’s too much of a free spirit to work in an office.
in high spirits
1/ˈɪn hˈaɪ spˈɪɹɪts/
fixed phrase
feeling very happy and cheerful
Feeling very happy and excited at that moment.
Примери
- She was in high spirits after passing her exam.
- They were all in high spirits at the party.
the letter and the spirit (of the law)
1/ðə lˈɛtɚ ˈænd ðə spˈɪɹɪt əv ðə lˈɔ/
fixed phrase
formal
exact wording and intended meaning of law/rule
Following both what the law says exactly and what it really means.
Примери
- Judges must consider both the letter and the spirit of the law.
- He broke the spirit of the agreement even if not its letter.
lift someone's spirits
1/lˈɪft sˈʌmwˌʌnz spˈɪɹɪts/
fixed phrase
Make someone happier emotionally
To make someone feel better or happier emotionally.
Примери
- The good news really lifted my spirits.
- His joke lifted everyone's spirits during the meeting.
lift someone's spirits
2/lˈɪft sˈʌmwˌʌnz spˈɪɹɪts/
fixed phrase
make someone feel happier again
To make someone feel happier or less sad.
Примери
- The good news lifted his spirits.
- A nice walk can lift your spirits.
team spirit
1/tˈim spˈɪɹɪt/
fixed phrase
Enthusiasm and loyalty in a group
A feeling of support and excitement shared by people in the same group.
Примери
- Good team spirit helped us win the game.
- Good team spirit helped them win the championship.
- The company encourages team spirit among employees.
- Team spirit is important in any workplace.