apparition
gb/ˌæpɚˈɪʃən/ us/ˌæpɚˈɪʃən/
C1
Angličtina
~ 8200
kísértet, feltűnés, felbukkanás, jelenés
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
C1
1
kísértet
A2
Vzorec užití:
see [an apparition] of [someone/something]
He woke in the night, convinced that an apparition was standing at the foot of his bed.
Éjszaka felébredt, és meg volt győződve róla, hogy egy kísértet áll az ágya végében.
In the old castle, several guests claimed they saw the apparition of a woman in white.
A régi kastélyban több vendég azt állította, hogy látta egy fehér ruhás nő kísértetét.
The film shows a terrifying apparition rising out of the mist.
She refused to enter the house after locals told her about a ghostly apparition in the hallway.
The children stared in silence at the pale apparition hovering by the window.
Učební příklady
The man saw an apparition in the dark room.
A férfi egy kísértetet látott a sötét szobában.
People say there is an apparition in that old house.
Az emberek azt mondják, hogy kísértet jár abban a régi házban.
In the story, an apparition talks to the young boy.
She dreamed of an apparition that looked like her grandfather.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse "apparition" with general words like "appearance" or "image". "Apparition" almost always suggests a ghost, spirit, or something supernatural, not just how a person looks or the act of coming into view.
Význam
a ghost or ghost-like figure
Kolokace
ghostly apparition
|strange apparition
|white apparition
|see an apparition
|an apparition appears
|frightening apparition
Synonyma
ghost (More common and informal; refers broadly to the spirit of a dead person.)
|
spirit (General term for a non-physical being; less tied to appearing visually.)
Antonyma
living person (Contrasts a supernatural or non-physical being with an actual, physically alive human.)
Témata
supernatural
|religion
|stories
|fear
|core_vocabulary
Definice
A ghost or spirit that someone believes they see in front of them.
A ghost or ghost-like figure that appears to someone, especially in a way that seems real but is not physically present.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
C1
LITERARY
2
feltűnés
B2
felbukkanás
B2
Vzorec užití:
the apparition of [someone/something]
The sudden apparition of a deer on the road forced the driver to brake hard.
Egy szarvas hirtelen feltűnése az úton arra kényszerítette a sofőrt, hogy erősen fékezzen.
We watched the eerie apparition of the ship emerge from the thick fog.
Néztük a hajó kísérteties feltűnését, ahogy előtűnt a sűrű ködből.
His calm smile was like an apparition in the middle of the chaos.
The first apparition of the mountain peak above the clouds took their breath away.
They stood in silence, waiting for the apparition of the first star in the evening sky.
Učební příklady
Everyone was surprised by the sudden apparition of the police car.
Mindenkit meglepett a rendőrautó hirtelen feltűnése.
We watched the slow apparition of the sun through the clouds.
Néztük a nap lassú feltűnését a felhők közül.
The apparition of his name on the list made her very happy.
The apparition of a face at the window scared the child.
Častá chyba:
Learners may think "apparition" can replace "appearance" in all situations. In modern English, this sense is mainly literary and often suggests something strange, dramatic, or almost unreal, not everyday events like someone's regular arrival at work.
Význam
sudden, striking appearance
Kolokace
the sudden apparition of
|the brief apparition of
|an apparition of light
|an apparition in the sky
|a strange apparition of
|the first apparition of
Synonyma
appearance (More general and neutral; lacks the eerie or uncanny tone often suggested by "apparition".)
|
vision (Can imply something seen in the mind or spiritually, not only a physical, sudden appearance.)
Antonyma
disappearance (Opposite event, when something that was visible goes out of sight.)
Témata
perception
|stories
|descriptions
|core_vocabulary
Definice
A sudden and surprising way that a person or thing appears and can be seen.
The sudden or unexpected appearance of someone or something, especially in a way that feels strange or startling.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
C1
FORMAL
3
jelenés
C1
Vzorec užití:
an apparition of [a holy figure]
Thousands of pilgrims visit the town each year to pray at the site of the reported Marian apparition.
Évente zarándokok ezrei látogatnak a városba, hogy az állítólagos Mária-jelenés helyszínén imádkozzanak.
The church took decades to investigate and finally recognize the apparition as worthy of belief.
Az egyháznak évtizedekbe telt kivizsgálni az esetet, és végül hitelre méltónak nyilvánítani a jelenést.
Witnesses described the apparition of the saint as surrounded by bright light.
Scholars debate whether the apparition was a true miracle or a mass psychological event.
The documentary examines several famous apparitions in modern Catholic history.
Učební příklady
Many people came to the village after an apparition of the Virgin Mary.
Sokan érkeztek a faluba a Szűzanya jelenése után.
The church studied the apparition for many years.
Az egyház sok éven át vizsgálta a jelenést.
They built a small chapel where the apparition took place.
Some people believe the apparition was a real miracle.
Častá chyba:
Learners may not realize that in religious writing, "apparition" usually refers to an event accepted or claimed as a miracle, not just any ghost or normal appearance.
Význam
miraculous religious appearance
Kolokace
Marian apparition
|an apparition of the Virgin Mary
|claims of an apparition
|report an apparition
|investigate an apparition
|approved apparition
Synonyma
vision (Common in religious language; can be broader and include inner spiritual experiences, not just an outward, seemingly physical appearance.)
|
manifestation (Formal term for a revealing of a divine presence; less specific to visual appearances.)
Antonyma
ordinary event (Contrasts a claimed miraculous appearance with a normal, non-supernatural occurrence.)
Témata
religion
|supernatural
|history
|core_vocabulary
Definice
A special event when people say they see a holy person, like the Virgin Mary, in a real place.
A reported appearance of a holy figure, such as the Virgin Mary or a saint, understood as a miraculous religious event.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
apparition
IPA
GB/ˌæpɚˈɪʃən/
US/ˌæpɚˈɪʃən/
Slabiky a přízvuk
ap - par - i - tion (4 slabiky)
Stress on 2nd syllable (par)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: apparition
- Plural: apparition, apparitions
Příbuzná slova
Forms
apparitions
noun
Core family
appear
verb A2
appearance
noun A2
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
disappear
verb A2
disappearance
noun B2
Výrazy
like an apparition
1/lˈaɪk ən ˌæpɚˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
literary
suddenly and eerily appearing
Used to say that someone appears very suddenly and quietly, in a way that feels strange or unreal.
Příklady
- She appeared in the doorway like an apparition, making everyone in the room jump.
- Out of the darkness, he came towards us like an apparition.
- The child stood at the end of the hall like an apparition, silent and pale.
Marian apparition
1/mˈɛɹiən ˌæpɚˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
reported appearance of the Virgin Mary
A special event when people say that the Virgin Mary appears in a real place and can be seen.
Příklady
- The most famous Marian apparition at Lourdes attracts millions of visitors each year.
- Church authorities are still studying the alleged Marian apparition before making any judgment.