depth
gb/dˈɛpθ/ us/dˈɛpθ/
A2
Angličtina
~ 2200
mélység, mély, valaminek a mélyén, valaminek a derekán
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
A2
1
mélység
B1
Vzorec užití:
the depth of [something]
The depth of the lake is over 30 meters.
A tó mélysége több mint 30 méter.
Divers measured the depth before entering the water.
A búvárok a vízbe merülés előtt megmérték a mélységet.
The submarine descended to a depth of 500 meters.
This pool has a maximum depth of two meters.
Učební příklady
The depth of the box is 20 cm.
A doboz mélysége 20 cm.
We measured the depth of the hole.
Megmértük a gödör mélységét.
The sea has great depth here.
The pool has a depth of 1.5 meters.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'depth' with 'height'; 'depth' is measured downward, not upward.
Význam
Distance from top to bottom
Kolokace
water depth
|depth of the ocean
|measure depth
|at a depth
|sea depth
Synonyma
thickness (Refers to the distance between two opposite surfaces, but not always vertical like 'depth'.)
|
height (Usually measures upward distance, opposite direction to 'depth'.)
Antonyma
height (Measures from bottom to top, opposite of depth.)
Témata
measurement
|geography
|science
|space
|core_vocabulary
Definice
How far it is from the top of something to the bottom.
The measurement of how far something extends downward from its top or surface to its bottom.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B2
2
Vzorec užití:
the depth of [emotion/idea]
Her speech revealed great depth of understanding.
Beszéde mély megértésről tanúskodott.
The actor brought emotional depth to the role.
A színész érzelmi mélységet vitt a szerepbe.
This book lacks the depth needed for serious study.
He admired the depth of her compassion.
Učební příklady
She spoke with great depth of feeling.
Nagy érzelmi mélységgel beszélt.
His painting shows emotional depth.
A festménye érzelmi mélységet mutat.
The teacher has depth in history knowledge.
This movie has no depth in its story.
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse 'depth' here with physical distance; in this sense it is abstract.
Význam
Complexity or intensity of ideas or feelings
Kolokace
depth of emotion
|depth of knowledge
|emotional depth
|depth of understanding
Synonyma
profoundness (More formal; emphasizes intellectual or emotional seriousness.)
|
intensity (Focuses on strength rather than complexity.)
Antonyma
shallowness (Lack of seriousness or complexity in thought or feeling.)
Témata
emotions
|communication
|art
|core_vocabulary
Definice
When something shows strong feeling or deep thinking.
The quality of being intense, detailed, or profound in thought, emotion, or meaning.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B2
3
Vzorec užití:
in the depths of [situation]
She was in the depths of grief after his death.
Az ő halála után a gyász legmélyén volt.
In the depths of winter, the village was cut off by snow.
A tél derekán a falut elzárta a hó.
They struggled through the depths of financial crisis.
Učební příklady
She is in the depths of sadness.
A szomorúság legmélyén van.
We are in the depths of winter now.
Most a tél derekán vagyunk.
They lived in the depths of poverty.
Častá chyba:
Learners may not realize this is figurative and not about physical measurement.
Význam
Lowest or most extreme point of a condition
Kolokace
in the depths of despair
|depths of winter
|depths of poverty
Synonyma
extremity (Formal; emphasizes being at a furthest limit.)
|
low point (Informal; refers to worst stage.)
Antonyma
peak (Highest or best point, opposite in metaphorical sense.)
Témata
life
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definice
A very bad or extreme time or state.
The point or stage that is far into an extreme condition, often negative.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B1
TECHNICAL
4
The desk has a depth of 60 centimeters.
Az íróasztal mélysége 60 centiméter.
Please check the shelf depth before buying boxes.
Kérlek, ellenőrizd a polc mélységét, mielőtt dobozokat veszel.
The cupboard’s depth allows for large plates.
Učební příklady
The box has a depth of 30 cm.
A doboz mélysége 30 cm.
I measured the cupboard's depth.
Lemértem a szekrény mélységét.
The table has a depth of one meter.
Význam
Measurement from front to back
Kolokace
shelf depth
|cupboard depth
Synonyma
length (General term for measurement; 'depth' is used for front-to-back dimension.)
Témata
measurement
|design
|space
|core_vocabulary
Definice
How far it is from the front to the back of something.
The distance between the front and back surfaces of an object or space.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
depth
IPA
GB/dˈɛpθ/
US/dˈɛpθ/
Slabiky a přízvuk
depth (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (depth)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: depth
- Plural: depth, depths
Příbuzná slova
Výrazy
in depth
1/ˈɪn dˈɛpθ/
fixed phrase
Detailed and thorough manner
With a lot of detail and care.
Příklady
- The topic will be discussed in depth at the meeting.
- She studied the problem in depth before deciding.
out of one's depth
2/ˈaʊt əv wˈʌnz dˈɛpθ/
idiom
Beyond one's ability or knowledge
In a situation that is too hard for you to manage or understand.
Příklady
- He felt out of his depth in his new job.
- She was out of her depth with advanced math problems.
to the depths of one's soul/being/heart
3/tə ðə dˈɛpθs əv wˈʌnz sˈulbɪŋhˈɛɹt/
fixed phrase
literary
Profoundly and completely emotionally
Very deeply in your feelings or thoughts.
Příklady
- She loved him to the depths of her soul.
- He was moved to the depths of his heart by her words.