artificial
gb/ˌɑɹtəfˈɪʃəl/ us/ˌɑɹtəfˈɪʃəl/
A2
Angličtina
~ 6000
mesterséges, mű-, mesterkélt, erőltetett, szimulált, protetikai
A2
1
mesterséges
B1
mű-
B1
Vzorec užití:
[artificial + noun]
The room was filled with harsh artificial light from the ceiling panels.
A helyiséget a mennyezeti panelekből áradó éles mesterséges fény töltötte be.
She decorated the table with artificial flowers that looked almost real.
Művirágokkal díszítette az asztalt, amelyek szinte valódinak tűntek.
Many athletes now train on artificial grass instead of natural turf.
The city built an artificial lake to store water during the dry season.
I try to avoid drinks with artificial colors or flavors.
Učební příklady
There is no sun in the room, only artificial light.
Nincs napfény a szobában, csak mesterséges fény.
He bought an artificial tree for Christmas.
Műfenyőt vett karácsonyra.
These flowers are artificial, but they look real.
The team plays on an artificial field.
This candy has an artificial taste.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use *artificial* instead of *fake* for people or news (e.g., *artificial news*). Use *artificial* mainly for man-made objects or substances, and *fake* or *false* for things that pretend to be real, such as *fake news* or *false documents*.
Význam
made by people, not natural
Kolokace
artificial light
|artificial flowers
|artificial grass
|artificial sweetener
|artificial lake
|artificial teeth
Synonyma
man-made (Common everyday word; slightly more informal and concrete.)
|
synthetic (Often used for materials and chemicals rather than general objects.)
Antonyma
natural (Stresses that something comes from nature and is not made by people.)
Témata
science
|daily life
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Definice
Made by people, not by nature.
Made or produced by humans rather than occurring naturally.
B1
2
mesterkélt
B2
erőltetett
B2
Vzorec užití:
[artificial + emotion/behavior/appearance]
He greeted us with an artificial smile that didn’t reach his eyes.
Mesterkélt mosollyal köszöntött minket; a mosolya nem ért el a szeméig.
Her laughter sounded artificial, as if she were trying too hard to impress them.
A nevetése mesterkéltnek hangzott, mintha túlságosan is igyekezne lenyűgözni őket.
The dialogue in the movie felt stiff and artificial.
They complained that the host’s friendliness was polite but a little artificial.
The speech was full of artificial emotion and empty phrases.
Učební příklady
Her smile was artificial, not real.
A mosolya mesterkélt volt, nem őszinte.
His laugh sounded artificial to me.
Nekem erőltetettnek tűnt a nevetése.
The conversation felt artificial and strange.
People do not like artificial feelings.
The movie was good, but the love story was artificial.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse *artificial* with *fake* or *false*. *Fake* often suggests an intention to trick someone (for example, *fake ID*), while *artificial* in this sense often means something just feels unnatural or overdone, even if nobody is trying to cheat.
Význam
not genuine, insincere
Kolokace
artificial smile
|artificial laugh
|artificial charm
|artificial manner
|sound artificial
Synonyma
insincere (Focuses more directly on a lack of honesty or real feeling.)
|
forced (Emphasizes that something does not happen naturally and feels strained.)
Antonyma
genuine (Stresses that feelings or behavior are real and honest.)
Témata
emotions
|communication
Definice
Not real or honest, but made to look or sound that way.
Describing feelings, behavior, or appearance that is not natural or sincere and seems put on or forced.
B2
TECHNICAL
3
mesterséges
B2
szimulált
B2
Vzorec užití:
[artificial + system/process]
Artificial intelligence is already used to recommend videos and songs online.
A mesterséges intelligenciát már most is használják online videók és dalok ajánlására.
The company is developing an artificial neural network to improve image recognition.
A vállalat egy mesterséges neurális hálózatot fejleszt a képfelismerés javítására.
Scientists study artificial life to understand how living systems might emerge.
The experiment was done in an artificial environment that copied conditions on Mars.
He believes artificial general intelligence is still many years away.
Učební příklady
Many phones now use artificial intelligence to edit photos.
Ma már sok telefon használ mesterséges intelligenciát a fényképek szerkesztéséhez.
The program uses an artificial neural network to find patterns.
A program mesterséges neurális hálózatot használ a mintázatok felismerésére.
Some games have strong artificial intelligence for the computer player.
We tested the robot in an artificial environment.
Scientists talk about artificial life in their research.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes think *artificial intelligence* always means a human-like robot. In everyday use, it more often refers to software or systems that can learn, decide, or solve problems, not just robots.
Význam
human-made imitation of natural systems
Kolokace
artificial intelligence
|artificial neural network
|artificial life
|artificial environment
Synonyma
simulated (Highlights that the system copies or models something rather than being the real thing.)
Antonyma
biological (Contrasts human-designed systems with systems made by living organisms.)
Témata
technology
|science
Definice
Made by people, especially with computers, to work like something in nature.
Created by humans, especially in computing or science, to imitate or reproduce the behavior of a natural system.
B2
4
mesterkélt
B2
erőltetett
B2
Vzorec užití:
[artificial + style/arrangement/boundary]
The novel’s ending felt artificial, as if it had been added just to please readers.
A regény befejezése mesterkéltnek hatott, mintha csak azért írták volna bele, hogy az olvasók kedvére tegyenek.
Critics said the film created an artificial sense of tension with loud music.
A kritikusok szerint a film hangos zenével keltett mesterkélt feszültségérzetet.
The border between the two regions is an artificial line drawn on a map.
They opposed what they saw as an artificial distinction between art and entertainment.
The company tried to create an artificial sense of urgency with a countdown timer.
Učební příklady
The story had an artificial happy ending.
A történet boldog befejezése mesterkélt volt.
Their talk created an artificial feeling of drama.
A beszélgetésük mesterkélt drámai hatást keltett.
The line between work and play is sometimes artificial.
The rule makes an artificial difference between two similar things.
The smile in the ad looks artificial and strange.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes overuse *artificial* where *formal*, *unnatural*, or *forced* would sound more natural, especially for language or behavior. For example, say *formal language* more often than *artificial language*.
Význam
unnatural or overly formal
Kolokace
artificial style
|artificial boundary
|artificial distinction
|artificial atmosphere
|artificial separation
Synonyma
unnatural (Broad word showing something does not feel normal or simple.)
|
contrived (Stronger; suggests something is obviously planned and not believable.)
Antonyma
natural (Suggests something feels easy, real, and not forced.)
Témata
communication
|culture
|arts_entertainment
Definice
Not natural or simple, but too formal or planned, so it feels strange.
Describing style, arrangement, or effect that feels unnatural, overly formal, or not arising from real conditions.
C1
TECHNICAL
5
Vzorec užití:
[artificial + body part/function/procedure]
After the accident he was fitted with an artificial limb.
A baleset után művégtaggal látták el.
The patient survived thanks to an artificial heart that kept blood flowing.
A beteg egy műszívnek köszönhetően maradt életben, amely fenntartotta a vérkeringését.
Some patients require artificial ventilation in the intensive care unit.
Doctors performed artificial respiration until the ambulance arrived.
She walks without pain now because of an artificial hip joint.
Učební příklady
He uses an artificial leg after the accident.
A baleset óta műlábat használ.
The man lived for many years with an artificial heart.
A férfi sok éven át műszívvel élt.
The hospital gave her artificial ventilation to help her breathe.
They did artificial respiration on the swimmer.
She has an artificial hip, so she can walk again.
Častá chyba:
Learners may say *robot leg* instead of the more natural *artificial leg* or *artificial limb* in medical contexts. *Robot* is usually for machines that move and act on their own, not for passive replacement body parts.
Význam
man-made replacement in medicine
Kolokace
artificial limb
|artificial heart
|artificial hip
|artificial ventilation
|artificial respiration
Synonyma
prosthetic (Used mainly for replacement body parts, especially limbs.)
Antonyma
natural (Describes body parts or functions that are not replaced by devices or procedures.)
Témata
medicine
|science
|health
|body
Definice
Used to talk about a man-made body part or medical action that does the job of the body.
Referring to a man-made device or procedure that replaces or supports a natural body part or function.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
artificial
IPA
GB/ˌɑɹtəfˈɪʃəl/
US/ˌɑɹtəfˈɪʃəl/
Slabiky a přízvuk
ar - ti - fi - cial (4 slabiky)
Stress on 3rd syllable (fi)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: artificial
Příbuzná slova
Core family
artificially
adverb B2
Negative and opposite forms
natural
adjective A2
Advanced or less common
artificiality
noun
Výrazy
artificial grass
1/ˌɑɹtəfˈɪʃəl ɡɹˈæs/
fixed phrase
synthetic surface like grass
A green plastic surface that looks like real grass and is used on sports fields or in gardens.
Příklady
- The stadium has artificial grass so it can be used in all weather.
- They put artificial grass in the small backyard to avoid cutting the lawn.
artificial heart
1/ˌɑɹtəfˈɪʃəl hˈɑɹt/
fixed phrase
technical
mechanical device replacing the heart
A machine put in the body that moves blood when the person’s real heart cannot work.
Příklady
- Doctors implanted an artificial heart while the patient waited for a transplant.
- Artificial hearts can keep patients alive for months or even years.
artificial insemination
1/ˌɑɹtəfˈɪʃəl ɪnsˌɛmənˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
medical fertilization without intercourse
A medical way to help a woman or animal become pregnant by putting sperm inside her body without sex.
Příklady
- Many farms use artificial insemination to improve the quality of their animals.
- The couple decided to try artificial insemination after years of infertility.
artificial lake
1/ˌɑɹtəfˈɪʃəl lˈeɪk/
fixed phrase
man-made body of water
A lake that people make, for example by building a dam or digging a big hole and filling it with water.
Příklady
- The city built an artificial lake in the park for boating.
- Many artificial lakes are used to store drinking water.
artificial life
1/ˌɑɹtəfˈɪʃəl lˈaɪf/
fixed phrase
technical
man-made systems that mimic life
Computer programs or other things that humans make which act in some ways like living things.
Příklady
- Researchers use artificial life to study how complex behavior can evolve.
- The simulation creates artificial life forms that compete and cooperate.
artificial light
1/ˌɑɹtəfˈɪʃəl lˈaɪt/
fixed phrase
non-natural light from devices
Light that comes from lamps, bulbs, or other man-made things, not from the sun.
Příklady
- Plants in the office are grown under artificial light.
- I prefer natural light to artificial light when I’m reading.
artificial limb
1/ˌɑɹtəfˈɪʃəl lˈɪm/
fixed phrase
man-made replacement arm or leg
An arm or leg made by people that a person uses when they have lost their real arm or leg.
Příklady
- After the surgery he learned to walk again with an artificial limb.
- Modern artificial limbs can move in very natural ways.
artificial reef
1/ˌɑɹtəfˈɪʃəl ɹˈif/
fixed phrase
man-made structure for sea life
A structure that people put under the sea so that fish and plants can live on it, like on a natural reef.
Příklady
- The old ship was sunk to create an artificial reef.
- Artificial reefs can help restore damaged marine ecosystems.
artificial respiration
1/ˌɑɹtəfˈɪʃəl ɹˌɛspɚˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
helping someone breathe artificially
A medical way of pushing air into a person’s lungs when they cannot breathe on their own.
Příklady
- The lifeguard gave artificial respiration to the drowning victim.
- Artificial respiration must be started quickly in an emergency.
artificial respiration
1/ˌɑɹtəfˈɪʃəl ɹˌɛspɚˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
helping someone breathe manually
A way to help a person breathe in an emergency.
Příklady
- The lifeguard gave artificial respiration until the paramedics arrived.
- If the person is not breathing, start artificial respiration immediately.
- Training courses teach when and how to provide artificial respiration safely.
Učební příklady
- He needed artificial respiration.
- She learned artificial respiration in a first-aid class.
artificial selection
1/ˌɑɹtəfˈɪʃəl səlˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
human-controlled breeding for traits
When people choose which animals or plants can have babies so that some features become stronger or more common.
Příklady
- Dog breeds were created through centuries of artificial selection.
- Artificial selection can quickly change the appearance of a plant species.
artificial snow
1/ˌɑɹtəfˈɪʃəl snˈoʊ/
fixed phrase
machine-made snow for slopes
Snow that is made by machines, often used at ski resorts when there is not enough real snow.
Příklady
- The ski resort used artificial snow to keep the slopes open.
- Warm winters mean that many mountains now depend on artificial snow.
artificial sweetener
1/ˌɑɹtəfˈɪʃəl swˈitnɚ/
fixed phrase
man-made sugar substitute
A chemical that is not sugar but makes food or drink taste sweet, often with fewer calories.
Příklady
- She drinks her coffee with an artificial sweetener instead of sugar.
- Some people avoid artificial sweeteners because they do not like the aftertaste.
artificial flavor
1/ˌɑɹtəfˈɪʃəl flˈeɪvɚ/
fixed phrase
man-made taste in food
A chemical that is put in food to make it taste like something, for example strawberry, but does not come from the real fruit.
Příklady
- This yogurt contains no artificial flavors or colors.
- Some people prefer candy with artificial flavor because it tastes stronger.
artificial flavor
2/ˌɑɹtəfˈɪʃəl flˈeɪvɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
man-made flavoring substance
A chemical made by people that is put into food or drink to give it a special taste, not from natural sources.
Příklady
- This candy contains no artificial flavor or color.
- Some people prefer drinks without artificial flavors.
- The label must clearly list any artificial flavors used.
artificial neural network
1/ˌɑɹtəfˈɪʃəl njˈʊɹəl nˈɛtwˌɚk/
fixed phrase
technical
brain-inspired computing model
A kind of computer program with many connected parts that works in a simple way like a brain, and can learn from data.
Příklady
- The image recognition system is based on an artificial neural network.
- The course begins with basic ideas behind artificial neural networks.
- Artificial neural networks are widely used in speech recognition and translation.
- Artificial neural networks have transformed the field of image recognition.
artificial intelligence
1/ˌɑɹtəfˈɪʃəl ɪntˈɛlɪd͡ʒəns/
fixed phrase
technical
Human-like thinking by machines
The ability of computers or robots to think and learn like humans.
Příklady
- Artificial intelligence is used in self-driving cars.
- Artificial intelligence is changing the way we work.
- She is studying artificial intelligence at university.
- Many apps now use artificial intelligence to improve user experience.
artificial intelligence
2/ˌɑɹtəfˈɪʃəl ɪntˈɛlɪd͡ʒəns/
fixed phrase
machine ability to act intelligently
The ability of a computer or machine to do things like learn, solve problems, and make decisions, similar to a human mind.
Příklady
- Artificial intelligence helps websites show you products you might like.
- Many people worry about how artificial intelligence will change jobs in the future.