antiquity
gb/æntˈɪkwəti/ us/æntˈɪkwəti/
C1
Angličtina
~ 5200
ókor, ősiség, régiség
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
C1
FORMAL
1
ókor
B1
Vzorec užití:
[something] in antiquity
Many cities of antiquity were built without any modern planning tools.
Az ókor számos városát modern tervezési eszközök nélkül építették.
In antiquity, people explained natural disasters through stories about the gods.
Az ókorban az emberek az istenekről szóló történetekkel magyarázták a természeti katasztrófákat.
The museum’s new exhibition explores trade routes across the Mediterranean in late antiquity.
Scholars of classical antiquity study both Greek and Roman literature.
Laws about citizenship can be traced back to legal codes from antiquity.
Učební příklady
People in antiquity did not have electricity.
Az ókorban az embereknek nem volt áramuk.
In antiquity, many stories were told by word of mouth.
Az ókorban sok történetet szóban adtak tovább.
The book is about life in Roman antiquity.
We can learn about antiquity from old books and objects.
Travel was slow and dangerous in antiquity.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use *antiquity* to mean just 'old times' in general, even for recent centuries. In normal English, *antiquity* almost always refers to very early history, usually before the Middle Ages, and often to Greek and Roman times.
Význam
the ancient past, before the Middle Ages
Kolokace
in antiquity
|since antiquity
|from antiquity to today
|classical antiquity
|late antiquity
|of late antiquity
Synonyma
ancient times (More informal and everyday; less often used in academic writing.)
|
the ancient world (Emphasizes the people and civilizations of that time rather than the time period itself.)
Antonyma
modern times (Refers to the recent historical period, contrasting with the distant past of antiquity.)
|
the present (Focuses on current time, in direct contrast to long-past antiquity.)
Témata
history
|culture
|education
|time
Definice
A very old time in history, especially before the Middle Ages, when the ancient Greeks and Romans lived.
The ancient past, especially the period of human history before the Middle Ages.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
C2
FORMAL
2
ősiség
C1
Vzorec užití:
the antiquity of [something]
The sheer antiquity of the castle makes it difficult to restore.
A vár puszta ősisége megnehezíti a helyreállítását.
Scholars debate the antiquity of this religious ritual.
A tudósok vitatják ennek a vallási szertartásnak az ősiségét.
Its antiquity and fine craftsmanship make the chair especially valuable.
The tree’s great antiquity is clear from its massive trunk.
They were impressed by the antiquity of the city’s narrow streets and stone bridges.
Učební příklady
The antiquity of the church makes it famous.
A templom ősisége miatt híres.
People like the house because of its antiquity and style.
Az emberek szeretik a házat az ősisége és a stílusa miatt.
The village is small but of great antiquity.
The antiquity of this habit is interesting to historians.
Its antiquity makes the watch hard to repair.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes say *“it has a lot of antiquity”* to mean it is very old. Natural English usually uses patterns like *“its antiquity”* or *“of great antiquity”*, not *“a lot of antiquity.”*
Význam
the state of being very old
Kolokace
of great antiquity
|of considerable antiquity
|the antiquity of the building
|the antiquity of the custom
|its sheer antiquity
Synonyma
great age (A more transparent, less formal phrase with similar meaning.)
|
oldness (Very rare in everyday speech; mainly used in explanation, not as a natural choice.)
Antonyma
newness (Highlights that something is recent or newly made, the opposite of having great age.)
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modernity (Emphasizes being modern and up-to-date, which contrasts with very old age.)
Témata
time
|description
|core_vocabulary
Definice
The fact that something is very old.
The quality or state of being very old or of great age.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
C2
FORMAL
3
régiség
B2
Vzorec užití:
[someone] collects antiquities
The gallery specializes in Greek and Roman antiquities.
A galéria görög és római régiségekre szakosodott.
Several priceless antiquities were stolen from the museum during the night.
Az éjszaka folyamán több felbecsülhetetlen értékű régiséget loptak el a múzeumból.
Authorities are working to curb the illegal trade in looted antiquities.
He donated his collection of Egyptian antiquities to the university.
The shop sells reproductions, not genuine antiquities.
Učební příklady
The museum shows many antiquities from Egypt.
A múzeum sok egyiptomi régiséget mutat be.
Police found antiquities that were taken from a tomb.
A rendőrség olyan régiségeket talált meg, amelyeket egy sírból vittek el.
She studies old coins and other antiquities.
Tourists can see Roman antiquities in this city.
They bought a small antiquity in the market.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse *antique* with *antiquity*. *Antique* is usually a relatively old item (for example, 100 years old), while *antiquity* usually refers to things from very early history, such as ancient Greece, Rome, or Egypt, and is often used in the plural *antiquities*.
Význam
an object from ancient times
Kolokace
art and antiquities
|dealer in antiquities
|looted antiquities
|Greek and Roman antiquities
|antiquities market
|collection of antiquities
Synonyma
artifact (Common in archaeology; can refer to objects from any period, not only very ancient times.)
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relic (Suggests something old and surviving from the past, sometimes with religious or emotional value.)
Antonyma
modern object (A general term for something made recently, the opposite of an ancient object.)
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contemporary artwork (Emphasizes present-day art, contrasting with very old art objects classed as antiquities.)
Témata
history
|art
|travel
|arts_entertainment
|education
Definice
An old object from very early history, often kept in a museum.
An object from ancient times, especially one of historical or artistic value; often used in the plural as antiquities.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
antiquity
IPA
GB/æntˈɪkwəti/
US/æntˈɪkwəti/
Slabiky a přízvuk
an - tiquity (2 slabiky)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tiquity)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: antiquity
- Plural: antiquities, antiquity
Příbuzná slova
Forms
antiquities
noun
Core family
antique
adjective B1
Related words
antiquated
adjective C1
Advanced or less common
antiquarian
adjective
Výrazy
classical antiquity
1/klˈæsɪkəl æntˈɪkwəti/
fixed phrase
formal
ancient Greek and Roman period
The time in history when ancient Greece and Rome were powerful and important, and their art and ideas were created.
Příklady
- She specializes in the art of classical antiquity.
- Many political ideas can be traced back to classical antiquity.
- The course offers an introduction to classical antiquity and its literature.
from antiquity
1/fɹˈʌm æntˈɪkwəti/
fixed phrase
formal
originating in ancient times
Starting in very early history.
Příklady
- Many modern languages contain words that come from antiquity.
- These myths from antiquity still influence popular culture.
- The festival has roots from antiquity, though it has changed over time.
in antiquity
1/ˈɪn æntˈɪkwəti/
fixed phrase
formal
during ancient times
At a very early time in history, especially before the Middle Ages.
Příklady
- In antiquity, doctors had very limited tools to treat illness.
- Women in antiquity played important roles that are often overlooked.
- These stories were first told in antiquity and passed down for centuries.
of great antiquity
1/əv ɡɹˈeɪt æntˈɪkwəti/
fixed phrase
formal
having very great age
Very old; existing for a very long time.
Příklady
- The temple is of great antiquity and attracts many visitors.
- They discovered a tradition of great antiquity in the region.
- The manuscript is of great antiquity and must be handled with care.
since antiquity
1/sˈɪns æntˈɪkwəti/
fixed phrase
formal
from ancient times until today
From very early history up to the present time.
Příklady
- People have used olive oil in cooking since antiquity.
- The city has been an important trading center since antiquity.
- This route has connected the two regions since antiquity.