dive
gb/dˈaɪv/ us/dˈaɪv/
A2
Angličtina
~ 7200
beleugrik, fejest ugrik, vetődik, fedezékbe veti magát, beleveti magát, ugrás, fejes, zuhanórepülés, zuhanás, lepukkant kocsma, lebuj, zuhan, bezuhan, meredeken csökken, szimulál, feldobja magát, műesés, szimulálás, merülés, búvármerülés
SLOVESO
A2
1
beleugrik
A2
fejest ugrik
B1
Vzorec užití:
to dive into [water] / to dive off [something]
She took a breath and dived into the cold lake.
Mély levegőt vett, és beugrott a hideg tóba.
The children were diving off the rocks into the sea all afternoon.
A gyerekek egész délután a sziklákról ugráltak a tengerbe.
He dived under the waves to avoid getting knocked over.
We watched dolphins diving in and out of the water beside the boat.
Učební příklady
The boy dives into the pool.
A fiú beleugrik a medencébe.
I like to dive into the sea in summer.
Nyáron szeretek a tengerbe ugrani.
She dives under the water and swims to the other side.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes say *"jump in the water"* when they mean a controlled, head-first movement. "Jump in" is more general, while "dive" usually means going under the surface in a smooth way, often head-first.
Význam
Jump into and go under water
Kolokace
dive into the pool
|dive into the water
|dive off the board
|dive to the bottom
|dive under the waves
Synonyma
plunge (Often suggests a more sudden or dramatic entry into water or another substance.)
Antonyma
surface (Means to come up to the top of the water, the opposite direction of movement.)
Témata
sports
|leisure
|travel
|daily_life
Definice
To jump into water so that your body goes under the water.
To jump or fall into water with your head or body going in first, usually so that you go below the surface.
SLOVESO
B1
2
vetődik
B2
Vzorec užití:
to dive behind/under/for [something]
People dived for cover as the shots were fired.
Amikor eldördültek a lövések, az emberek fedezékbe vetették magukat.
He dived behind a parked car to avoid the explosion.
Egy parkoló autó mögé vetette magát, hogy elkerülje a robbanást.
The bird suddenly dived towards the ground to catch an insect.
The plane dived sharply before pulling up again.
Učební příklady
He dives behind the wall when he hears the loud noise.
A fal mögé veti magát, amikor meghallja a hangos zajt.
The cat dives under the bed when it is scared.
A macska az ágy alá veti magát, ha megijed.
They dive to the ground to stay safe.
Častá chyba:
Learners may overuse "fall" instead of "dive". "Fall" does not usually include the idea of choosing to move or trying to protect yourself, while "dive" often suggests a quick, controlled movement.
Význam
Move quickly downward or aside
Kolokace
dive for cover
|dive to the ground
|dive under the table
|dive behind the sofa
|dive out of the way
Synonyma
duck (Usually means quickly bending your head or body down to avoid being hit, often less dramatic than "dive".)
Antonyma
rise (Describes upward movement, the opposite direction to diving down.)
Témata
movement
|safety
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definice
To move very fast down or forward, often to get away from something or to hide.
To move or fall suddenly and quickly downward or forward, often to avoid something or to reach something.
SLOVESO
B1
3
Vzorec užití:
to dive into [task/activity/topic]
She dived into her new job and quickly impressed everyone.
Teljes lendülettel belevetette magát az új munkájába, és gyorsan lenyűgözött mindenkit.
After dinner, he dived into his homework and finished it in an hour.
Vacsora után belevetette magát a házi feladatába, és egy óra alatt befejezte.
The podcast dives into the history of the city in surprising detail.
He loves to dive into a good novel on the weekend.
Učební příklady
She dives into her work every morning.
Minden reggel beleveti magát a munkájába.
I dive into my homework after school.
Iskola után belevetem magam a házi feladatomba.
He dives into the book and forgets the time.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes say *"enter into work"* or *"start work fast"* instead of the natural phrase "dive into work". Also, "dive into" is usually used with activities or topics, not physical places, in this figurative sense.
Význam
Start something eagerly and fully
Kolokace
dive into work
|dive into a project
|dive into a book
|dive into a new hobby
|dive into the details
Synonyma
plunge into (Very close in meaning, but can sound slightly more formal or dramatic than "dive into".)
Antonyma
ease into (Suggests starting something slowly and carefully, the opposite of diving in quickly.)
Témata
work
|education
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definice
To start doing something very fast and with strong interest, without waiting or planning much.
To begin doing something quickly and with a lot of energy or interest, often without much preparation.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
A2
4
Vzorec užití:
to do/take [a dive]
Her final dive earned the highest score of the competition.
Az utolsó ugrásával ő kapta a verseny legmagasabb pontszámát.
He took a quick dive in the lake to cool off.
Gyorsan beugrott egyet a tóba, hogy lehűtse magát.
The video shows his spectacular dive from the cliff.
That was the best dive I've ever seen you do.
Učební příklady
She does a dive into the pool.
Beugrik a medencébe.
His first dive is not very good.
Az első ugrása nem túl jó.
We go to the river for a quick dive.
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse "a dive" with "diving". Use "a dive" for one jump ("That was a great dive"), and "diving" for the general activity or sport ("I like diving").
Význam
An act of jumping into water
Kolokace
take a dive
|do a dive
|a perfect dive
|a shallow dive
|a high dive
Synonyma
plunge (Can mean a similar movement into water, but is less tied to swimming or sport technique.)
Témata
sports
|leisure
|daily_life
Definice
One time when a person jumps into water and goes under the water.
An act of jumping or falling into water, usually headfirst, so that your body goes under the surface.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B2
5
zuhanás
B1
Vzorec užití:
to go into [a dive]
The plane went into a steep dive before leveling out.
A repülő meredek zuhanórepülésbe kezdett, majd vízszintesbe állt.
The pilot managed to pull the aircraft out of its dive just in time.
A pilótának épp időben sikerült kihoznia a gépet a zuhanórepülésből.
From the ground, we watched the jet perform a rapid dive and then shoot back up.
The eagle broke its glide and went into a sudden dive toward its prey.
Učební příklady
The plane is in a fast dive.
A gép gyors zuhanórepülésben van.
The pilot stops the dive and goes up again.
A pilóta megállítja a zuhanást, és újra emelkedni kezd.
The bird makes a quick dive to catch the fish.
Význam
Sudden, steep downward movement
Kolokace
go into a dive
|in a steep dive
|pull out of a dive
|a sudden dive
|a dramatic dive
Synonyma
plunge (Also means a sudden downward movement, but is used more generally, not only for aircraft.)
Antonyma
climb (For aircraft or similar, means to move upward, the opposite of going into a dive.)
Témata
transport
|weather
|transportation
Definice
A fast, strong move down, for example when a plane points down suddenly.
A sudden and steep downward movement, especially of an aircraft or similar object.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B2
INFORMAL
6
lebuj
B2
Vzorec užití:
a [adjective] dive
They ended up drinking in a little dive on the edge of town.
Végül a város szélén lévő kis lebujban kötöttek ki, és ott ittak.
The place looks like a total dive from the outside, but the food is amazing.
A hely kívülről igazi lepukkant helynek tűnik, de az ételek fantasztikusak.
We used to play gigs in smoky dives when we first started the band.
It's a bit of a dive, but it's my favorite bar in the city.
Učební příklady
We have a drink in a small dive near the station.
Megiszunk valamit az állomás közelében lévő kis lebujban.
This bar is a real dive, but it is cheap.
Ez a bár igazi lebuj, de olcsó.
The restaurant looks like a dive, so we do not go in.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes think "dive" here is related to water. In this meaning it only describes a low-quality place, usually to drink or listen to music, and has nothing to do with swimming.
Význam
Cheap, shabby bar or club
Kolokace
a real dive
|a little dive bar
|some smoky dive
|a rundown dive
|a neighborhood dive
Synonyma
hole-in-the-wall (Informal term for a very small, often hidden place; can be negative or affectionate, while "dive" is usually clearly negative or rough.)
Antonyma
upscale bar (Describes a stylish, expensive bar, the opposite kind of place from a dive.)
Témata
nightlife
|places
|daily_life
|arts_entertainment
Definice
A very cheap, often dirty bar or place to drink, usually not nice or fancy.
A small, low-quality bar or club that is cheap, often dark, and sometimes dirty or unsafe.
SLOVESO
B2
7
Vzorec užití:
to dive from [amount] to [amount]
Share prices dived after the disappointing earnings report.
A csalódást keltő gyorsjelentés után bezuhantak a részvényárak.
Temperatures are expected to dive below freezing tonight.
Ma éjjel várhatóan fagypont alá zuhan a hőmérséklet.
Tourist numbers dived during the winter months.
The company's reputation dived after the scandal.
Učební příklady
Last year, sales dived in the winter.
Tavaly télen bezuhantak az eladások.
The price of the stock dives after the bad news.
A részvény ára a rossz hír után bezuhan.
At night the temperature dives and it is very cold.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes say *"go very down"* or *"fall a lot"* instead of verbs like "dive" or "drop". In news or business English, "dive" is a common, natural way to describe strong, sudden decreases.
Význam
Decrease suddenly and sharply
Kolokace
prices dived
|sales dived
|temperatures dived
|profits dived
|the market dived
Synonyma
plummet (Very close in meaning; can sound slightly more formal or dramatic than "dive".)
Antonyma
soar (Means to rise quickly and a lot, the opposite of diving in this financial or numerical sense.)
Témata
business
|economics
|weather
|finance
Definice
To go down very fast and a lot, for example when prices or numbers change.
To fall or decrease suddenly and by a large amount, especially about numbers, prices, or levels.
SLOVESO
C1
INFORMAL
8
szimulál
B2
Vzorec užití:
to dive in/inside [area] / to dive for a penalty
The striker was booked for diving in the penalty area.
A csatár sárga lapot kapott szimulálásért a tizenhatoson belül.
Fans were angry, claiming that he had clearly dived to win the free kick.
A szurkolók dühösek voltak, és azt állították, hogy egyértelműen feldobta magát a szabadrúgásért.
The replay showed that there was no contact and that the player had dived.
The coach said he would not tolerate players diving to cheat the referee.
Učební příklady
The player dives to get a penalty.
A játékos feldobja magát, hogy büntetőt kapjon.
The referee thinks he dives and gives him a yellow card.
A bíró úgy gondolja, hogy szimulál, ezért sárga lapot ad neki.
Some fans hate it when players dive in a game.
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse this with the normal meaning of jumping into water. In sports reporting, "to dive" often means faking a foul, not swimming.
Význam
Pretend to fall in sport
Kolokace
accuse someone of diving
|booked for diving
|caught diving
|a player who always dives
|to dive for a penalty
Synonyma
flop (Common in American sports, especially basketball; used in a similar way for pretending to be fouled.)
Antonyma
stay on your feet (In sports talk, this means not falling down easily; the opposite of diving to the ground.)
Témata
sports
Definice
In a sport game, to fall to the ground on purpose and pretend another player hit you, so the referee gives you a free kick or penalty.
In sports, especially football/soccer, to fall down on purpose and act as if you were fouled, in order to win a free kick or penalty.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
C1
INFORMAL
9
műesés
B2
szimulálás
B2
Vzorec užití:
to take [a dive]
The replay made it clear that the penalty was the result of a blatant dive.
A visszajátszásból egyértelművé vált, hogy a büntető egy nyilvánvaló műesés eredménye volt.
He was criticized in the press for that embarrassing dive in the second half.
A sajtóban bírálták a második félidőben bemutatott kínos műeséséért.
The referee missed the dive and awarded a penalty anyway.
Fans booed when they saw the opposing striker's obvious dive.
Učební příklady
The player gets a penalty after a bad dive.
A játékos egy csúnya műesés után büntetőt kap.
Many people think the goal comes from a dive.
Sokan úgy gondolják, hogy a gól műesésből születik.
The coach is angry about the dive and calls it cheating.
Častá chyba:
The phrase "take a dive" can also mean to lose a fight or game on purpose, especially in boxing. Learners should use context to see if it means a fake foul in sport or a deliberate loss.
Význam
Deliberate fake fall in sport
Kolokace
a blatant dive
|an obvious dive
|to take a dive
|accused of taking a dive
|penalized for a dive
Synonyma
flop (Used in some sports for this same kind of fake fall.)
Antonyma
fair play (Represents honest behavior in sport, the opposite of cheating by taking a dive.)
Témata
sports
Definice
In a sport game, one action when a player falls on purpose and acts like another player hit him.
In sports, a deliberate fall in which a player pretends to have been fouled, in order to win a free kick or penalty.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B2
10
merülés
B1
búvármerülés
B2
Vzorec užití:
to go on [a dive]
We did three dives on the reef during our holiday.
A nyaralásunk alatt három merülést végeztünk a zátonynál.
The visibility on yesterday's dive was amazing.
A tegnapi merülésen elképesztő volt a látótávolság.
She logged her hundredth dive last weekend.
The second dive of the day was to a shipwreck at 30 meters.
Učební příklady
We go for a dive to see the fish.
Merülni megyünk, hogy megnézzük a halakat.
The first dive is easy and not very deep.
Az első merülés könnyű, és nem túl mély.
He wants to do a night dive on vacation.
Častá chyba:
Learners may say *"I did diving"* when they mean one specific time underwater. Use "I did two dives" or "I went for a dive" for a countable event.
Význam
Single underwater (often scuba) trip
Kolokace
a deep dive
|a night dive
|a wreck dive
|go for a dive
|plan a dive
Synonyma
dive trip (More clearly suggests an organized, planned diving activity, often including travel.)
Témata
travel
|sports
|nature
Definice
One time when a person goes under the water, often with special air equipment, to swim or look at things.
A single period of swimming or moving underwater, especially using scuba equipment to explore or work.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
dive
IPA
GB/dˈaɪv/
US/dˈaɪv/
Slabiky a přízvuk
dive (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (dive)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: dive
- Plural: dives
Verb
- Base: dive
- 3rd Person Singular: dives
- Present Participle: diving
- Past: dived, dove
- Past Participle: dived
Příbuzná slova
Výrazy
deep dive into [something]
1/dˈip dˈaɪv ˈɪntu sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Examine something in great detail
To look at or study a subject very carefully and in great detail.
Příklady
- The report includes a deep dive into consumer behavior trends.
- In this episode, we take a deep dive into the history of the internet.
dive bar
1/dˈaɪv bˈɑɹ/
fixed phrase
informal
Cheap, shabby bar
A very cheap, usually small and not nice bar where people drink alcohol.
Příklady
- They spent the evening drinking in a little dive bar downtown.
- This place looks like a dive bar, but the music is great.
dive for cover
1/dˈaɪv fɚ kˈʌvɚ/
fixed phrase
Jump quickly to a safe place
To move very fast to a place where you are safe from something dangerous.
Příklady
- People dived for cover as the storm suddenly hit the beach.
- When the shots rang out, everyone dived for cover behind cars and walls.
dive headfirst into [something]
1/dˈaɪv hˈɛdfˈɚst ˈɪntu sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Start quickly without much planning
To start doing something very fast and with a lot of energy, without thinking carefully first.
Příklady
- He dived headfirst into running his own business.
- Before diving headfirst into a new project, make sure you understand the risks.
dive in
1/dˈaɪv ˈɪn/
phrasal verb
Start something eagerly and immediately
To start doing something at once and with a lot of energy or interest.
Příklady
- As soon as the food arrived, everyone dived in.
- There's a lot to do, so let's just dive in.
- He dived in and started fixing the problem without asking many questions.
dive into [something]
1/dˈaɪv ˈɪntu sˈʌmθɪŋ/
phrasal verb
Begin an activity with strong focus
To start doing an activity or studying a subject with a lot of energy and attention.
Příklady
- She dived into her new role and quickly learned everything she needed.
- The course dives into advanced topics in the second week.
- He loves to dive into complex problems and find simple solutions.
dive into the details
1/dˈaɪv ˈɪntu ðə dˈiteɪlz/
fixed phrase
Begin examining details closely
To start looking at the small, exact parts of something very carefully.
Příklady
- We don't have time to dive into the details today.
- The article dives into the details of how the system actually works.
dive right in
1/dˈaɪv ɹˈaɪt ˈɪn/
phrasal verb
informal
Start immediately with no delay
To begin doing something at once, without waiting or making a long introduction.
Příklady
- We don't have much time, so let's dive right in.
- The speaker dived right in without any small talk.
go for a dive
1/ɡˈoʊ fɚ ə dˈaɪv/
fixed phrase
Go to swim or scuba underwater
To go to a place to swim under the water, often with equipment, for a short time.
Příklady
- We got up early to go for a dive before breakfast.
- If the weather is good tomorrow, let's go for a dive on the reef.
take a dive
1/tˈeɪk ə dˈaɪv/
idiom
informal
Lose or fall on purpose
To lose a fight or game on purpose, or to fall down on purpose in sport, usually to get money or an advantage.
Příklady
- Some fans believed the boxer had taken a dive in the third round.
- The striker was accused of taking a dive to win a penalty.