Vzorec užití:
to collect [things] [from a place]
She collects coins from different countries.
Különböző országokból származó érméket gyűjt össze.
Please collect all the chairs after the meeting.
Kérlek, a megbeszélés után gyűjtsd össze az összes széket.
We need to collect signatures for the petition.
The teacher collected the homework at the end of class.
Učební příklady
I collect books from the store.
Könyveket gyűjtök össze a boltból.
He collects old photos.
Régi fényképeket gyűjt össze.
They collect flowers from the garden.
Please collect your things before you leave.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'collect' with 'pick up'. 'Pick up' can mean to lift something, while 'collect' means to gather several items together.
Význam
Bring things together
Kolokace
collect stamps
|collect data
|collect garbage
|collect payment
|collect information
Synonyma
gather (Often used for bringing things together, but can sound less formal or deliberate than 'collect'.)
Antonyma
disperse (Means to spread things out rather than bring them together.)
Témata
daily life
|organization
|core_vocabulary
Definice
To bring things or people into one place.
To bring objects or people together into one place or group.
Vzorec užití:
to collect [someone/something] [from a place]
I have to collect my daughter from school at 3 p.m.
Délután háromkor el kell hoznom a lányomat az iskolából.
You can collect your order from the store tomorrow.
A rendelésedet holnap átveheted az üzletben.
She collected her suitcase from the baggage claim.
Učební příklady
I will collect my friend from the airport.
El fogom hozni a barátomat a repülőtérről.
He collects the package from the post office.
Átveszi a csomagot a postán.
They collect their tickets at the desk.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use 'bring' instead of 'collect'. 'Bring' focuses on movement toward the speaker, while 'collect' focuses on going to get something and returning with it.
Kolokace
collect a child from school
|collect luggage
|collect a parcel
Synonyma
pick up ('Pick up' is more common in everyday speech, especially in American English, for collecting people or things.)
Antonyma
drop off (Means to take someone or something to a place, opposite of collecting them.)
Témata
daily life
|transportation
|travel
|core_vocabulary
Definice
To go somewhere to get a person or thing and bring them back.
To go to a place and bring someone or something away from it.
Vzorec užití:
to collect [money/payment/tax]
The landlord collects rent on the first of every month.
A bérbeadó minden hónap elsején szedi be a lakbért.
They collect taxes from all residents.
Minden lakostól beszedik az adót.
She collected her winnings after the game.
Učební příklady
He collects rent every month.
Minden hónapban beszedi a lakbért.
The shop collects money from customers.
A bolt pénzt szed be a vásárlóktól.
They collect payment after the work is done.
Význam
Receive money owed
Kolokace
collect rent
|collect taxes
|collect payment
Synonyma
receive ('Receive' is more general; 'collect' implies an active effort to get the payment.)
Antonyma
pay (The opposite action of giving money rather than receiving it.)
Témata
business
|finance
|core_vocabulary
Definice
To get money that someone must pay you.
To receive money that is owed or due, such as payment for services or debts.
Vzorec užití:
to collect [type of object]
He collects vintage stamps from around the world.
A világ minden tájáról gyűjt régi bélyegeket.
She has been collecting rare books for years.
Évek óta ritka könyveket gyűjt.
Some people collect action figures.
Učební příklady
I collect old coins.
Régi érméket gyűjtök.
She collects dolls.
Babákat gyűjt.
They collect postcards from every city they visit.
Kolokace
collect stamps
|collect coins
|collect art
Synonyma
accumulate ('Accumulate' is more formal and not necessarily for hobbies.)
Antonyma
discard (Means to throw away rather than keep items.)
Témata
hobbies
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definice
To get and keep many things of one kind for fun.
To acquire and keep objects of a particular type over time as a hobby or interest.
Vzorec užití:
to collect oneself/yourself before [doing something]
She paused to collect herself before speaking.
Megállt egy pillanatra, hogy összeszedje magát, mielőtt megszólalt.
He needed a moment to collect his thoughts after hearing the news.
Szüksége volt egy pillanatra, hogy összeszedje a gondolatait, miután meghallotta a hírt.
Take a deep breath and collect yourself.
Učební příklady
I need to collect myself before I talk.
Össze kell szednem magam, mielőtt megszólalok.
He collects his thoughts before he answers.
Összeszedi a gondolatait, mielőtt válaszol.
She stops to collect herself.
Význam
Regain emotional control
Kolokace
collect yourself
|collect my thoughts
Synonyma
compose oneself ('Compose oneself' is slightly more formal but similar in meaning.)
Antonyma
lose control (Means to fail to remain calm or focused.)
Témata
emotions
|health
|core_vocabulary
Definice
To make yourself calm and think clearly again after feeling upset or surprised.
To calm oneself and regain mental focus or emotional control, often after shock or surprise.