enlargement
gb/ɪnlˈɑɹd͡ʒmənt/ us/ɪnlˈɑɹd͡ʒmənt/
B2
Angličtina
~ 6900
megnagyobbítás, bővítés, méretnövekedés, nagyítás, fotónagyítás, megnagyobbodás, organomegália, szervmegnagyobbodás, kiterjesztés, nagyobbítás, augmentáció
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B2
1
Vzorec užití:
the enlargement of [something]
The enlargement of the parking area will allow more customers to visit the store.
A parkolóterület bővítése lehetővé teszi majd, hogy több vásárló keresse fel az üzletet.
Microscopic examination showed a slight enlargement of the crystals after heating.
A mikroszkópos vizsgálat a kristályok enyhe méretnövekedését mutatta ki a hevítés után.
They approved the enlargement of the playground to include a new football field.
The map includes an enlargement of the city center for easier reading.
Continuous enlargement of the reservoir could damage the surrounding ecosystem.
Učební příklady
The enlargement of the room gave us more space.
A szoba kibővítésével több helyünk lett.
We planned the enlargement of the garden last year.
Tavaly terveztük meg a kert bővítését.
The diagram shows an enlargement of the main part.
The enlargement of the road will help traffic.
There was a small enlargement of the picture in the book.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use "enlargement" when they should say "increase" for numbers or amounts (for example, "an enlargement in price"). Use "enlargement" mainly for physical size, area, or scale. For numbers, money, or levels, use words like "increase" or "rise".
Význam
the process of becoming larger
Kolokace
the enlargement of the image
|progressive enlargement
|further enlargement
|significant enlargement
|enlargement in size
Synonyma
expansion (Often used for both physical increase and growth in amount or range, not only size.)
|
increase (Very general word for becoming more or bigger, not limited to physical size.)
Antonyma
reduction (Refers to making something smaller or less in size, amount, or degree.)
|
shrinkage (Emphasizes a gradual or undesired process of becoming smaller.)
Témata
science
|daily_life
|measurement
|core_vocabulary
Definice
The process of making something bigger, or the state of being bigger than before.
The act or process of making something larger in physical size, volume, or scale, or the state of having become larger.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B2
2
nagyítás
B1
fotónagyítás
B2
Vzorec užití:
order an enlargement of [a photo]
She ordered a large enlargement of her favorite wedding photo.
Nagy méretű nagyítást rendelt a kedvenc esküvői fotójáról.
The book includes an enlargement of the painting to show the details.
A könyvben szerepel a festmény egy nagyítása, hogy láthatók legyenek a részletek.
They hung an enlargement of the team photo in the office lobby.
The report features an enlargement of the satellite image on the cover.
He framed an enlargement of the old black-and-white family portrait.
Učební příklady
I want an enlargement of this photo, please.
Szeretnék egy nagyítást erről a fotóról, kérem.
The teacher showed an enlargement of the map on the wall.
A tanár a térkép nagyítását mutatta meg a falon.
We put a big enlargement of our baby on the fridge.
This page has an enlargement of the picture so you can see it well.
She made an enlargement of the drawing for the poster.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes say "big photo" when they mean a specifically reprinted larger copy of an original photo. Use "enlargement" when the idea of copying and making the image larger is important, especially in a photo shop or printing context.
Význam
a larger copy of a photo
Kolokace
photo enlargement
|8x10 enlargement
|poster-size enlargement
|close-up enlargement
|color enlargement
Synonyma
blow-up (Informal term mostly used for large photos or images.)
Antonyma
thumbnail (A very small version of an image, often used in digital galleries.)
Témata
media
|art
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Definice
A photo or picture that is printed bigger than the original one.
A photograph or printed image that has been reproduced at a larger size than the original.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
C1
TECHNICAL
3
Vzorec užití:
enlargement of the [organ/tissue]
The X-ray showed a slight enlargement of the heart.
A röntgenfelvétel a szív enyhe megnagyobbodását mutatta.
Liver enlargement can be a sign of several underlying diseases.
A májmegnagyobbodás többféle alapbetegség jele is lehet.
The ultrasound report noted enlargement of the lymph nodes in the neck.
Persistent gland enlargement should be checked by a doctor.
The scan revealed no enlargement of the spleen or other abdominal organs.
Učební příklady
The doctor saw an enlargement of his heart on the X-ray.
Az orvos a röntgenfelvételen látta, hogy meg van nagyobbodva a szíve.
Enlargement of the liver can mean there is a problem.
A máj megnagyobbodása azt jelentheti, hogy valamilyen probléma van.
The test showed enlargement of the glands in her neck.
Kidney enlargement was found during the medical check.
Eye enlargement may happen in some medical conditions.
Častá chyba:
Learners may use everyday words like "big" or "large" instead of the medical noun "enlargement" in formal reports (for example, "the liver is big"). In medical or technical writing, use "enlargement of the liver" or "liver enlargement".
Význam
abnormal increase in organ size
Kolokace
heart enlargement
|thyroid enlargement
|mild enlargement
|marked enlargement
|progressive enlargement
Synonyma
swelling (General term for a body part becoming bigger, often temporary and not always used for internal organs in technical reports.)
|
hypertrophy (Strict medical term for an increase in size of an organ or tissue due to growth of its cells.)
Antonyma
atrophy (A medical term for wasting away or becoming smaller and weaker, often of muscles or organs.)
Témata
medicine
|health
|science
|body
Definice
A medical condition where a body part, such as an organ, becomes bigger than normal.
An abnormal or medically significant increase in the size of a body organ or tissue.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
C1
FORMAL
4
bővítés
B1
kiterjesztés
B2
Vzorec užití:
the enlargement of [an organization/role/scope]
The enlargement of the committee has made decision-making more complex.
A bizottság kibővítése bonyolultabbá tette a döntéshozatalt.
Shareholders voted against further enlargement of the board's powers.
A részvényesek az igazgatótanács hatáskörének további kiterjesztése ellen szavaztak.
The plan includes the enlargement of the program to cover rural areas.
Rapid enlargement of the company led to management problems.
The charity is considering the enlargement of its services to include mental health support.
Učební příklady
The enlargement of the club brought in many new members.
A klub bővítésével sok új tag csatlakozott.
We talked about the enlargement of the project to other cities.
Beszéltünk a projekt más városokra való kiterjesztéséről.
Enlargement of the team will help us finish faster.
The government announced the enlargement of the social program.
The enlargement of the group changed how it worked.
Častá chyba:
Learners may overuse "enlargement" instead of more natural choices like "expansion" or "growth" in business English. "Enlargement" sounds more formal and is less common in modern business talk; in many cases, "expansion of the company" is more idiomatic than "enlargement of the company".
Význam
growth of an organization or scope
Kolokace
enlargement of its role
|enlargement of membership
|enlargement of powers
|institutional enlargement
|territorial enlargement
Synonyma
expansion (Very common term for organizational or business growth; slightly more frequent than "enlargement" in this context.)
|
growth (Broader term that can include financial or qualitative improvement, not just size or scope.)
Antonyma
contraction (Used for organizations, businesses, or economies becoming smaller in size or activity.)
|
reduction (General term for making something smaller or less, including powers or responsibilities.)
Témata
business
|politics
|society
|work
Definice
The process of making a group, organization, or activity bigger or wider in what it does.
The act or process of increasing the size, scope, or capacity of an organization, institution, or area of activity.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
C1
FORMAL
5
bővítés
B1
Vzorec užití:
the enlargement of [organization]
EU enlargement remains a key issue in European politics.
Az EU-bővítés továbbra is kulcskérdés az európai politikában.
The report evaluates the impact of NATO enlargement on regional security.
A jelentés a NATO-bővítés regionális biztonságra gyakorolt hatását értékeli.
Public opinion on further enlargement of the union is deeply divided.
The summit will focus on enlargement and institutional reform.
Debates over enlargement have shaped the organization's long-term strategy.
Učební příklady
EU enlargement brought new countries into the union.
Az EU-bővítés nyomán új országok csatlakoztak az unióhoz.
Some people support further enlargement of NATO.
Vannak, akik támogatják a NATO további bővítését.
The leaders talked about enlargement at the meeting.
Enlargement of the union can change trade rules.
They wrote a paper about EU enlargement and its problems.
Častá chyba:
Learners may think "enlargement" here means only physical size. In political news, "EU enlargement" specifically means adding new member countries, not making the land physically bigger.
Význam
adding countries to an alliance
Kolokace
EU enlargement
|NATO enlargement
|future enlargement
|enlargement policy
|round of enlargement
Synonyma
accession (Technical term used for the formal act of a country joining a treaty or organization.)
|
expansion (More general term; often used in news to describe organizations gaining new members or territory.)
Antonyma
withdrawal (When a country leaves an organization instead of new ones joining.)
|
disintegration (Describes an organization or union breaking apart rather than growing.)
Témata
politics
|international
|european_union
|relationships
Definice
The process of more countries joining a big group of countries, such as the European Union.
The process by which an international organization, especially the European Union or NATO, admits new member states and thereby increases its size.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B2
6
nagyobbítás
B2
augmentáció
C2
Vzorec užití:
[someone] has an enlargement of [a body part]
She decided to have breast enlargement after years of feeling unhappy with her chest.
Úgy döntött, mellnagyobbítást végeztet, miután évek óta elégedetlen volt a mellével.
The clinic offers several types of penis enlargement procedures.
A klinika többféle pénisznagyobbító eljárást kínál.
Demand for cosmetic enlargement surgery has grown in recent years.
He researched the risks of enlargement before booking the operation.
Breast enlargement is one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries worldwide.
Učební příklady
She went to a clinic for breast enlargement.
Elment egy klinikára mellnagyobbításra.
The ad on TV talked about penis enlargement.
A tévéreklám pénisznagyobbításról szólt.
Breast enlargement surgery can be very expensive.
He read about the health risks of enlargement.
Some people want enlargement of a body part for beauty reasons.
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse normal medical "enlargement" (for example, heart enlargement as a disease) with cosmetic "enlargement" (for appearance). Context and collocations such as "breast" or "penis" usually show that it is cosmetic.
Význam
cosmetic operation to increase size
Kolokace
breast enlargement
|penis enlargement
|cosmetic enlargement
|enlargement surgery
|undergo an enlargement
Synonyma
augmentation (Common medical term, especially in "breast augmentation"; sounds more clinical than "enlargement".)
Antonyma
reduction (Used for cosmetic procedures that make a body part smaller, such as breast reduction.)
Témata
health
|body
|lifestyle
Definice
An operation or medical treatment that makes a body part, often the breasts or penis, bigger for appearance or sexual reasons.
A cosmetic medical procedure done to increase the size of a particular part of the body, typically the breasts or penis.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
enlargement
IPA
GB/ɪnlˈɑɹd͡ʒmənt/
US/ɪnlˈɑɹd͡ʒmənt/
Slabiky a přízvuk
en - large - ment (3 slabiky)
Stress on 2nd syllable (large)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: enlargement
- Plural: enlargement, enlargements
Příbuzná slova
Výrazy
breast enlargement
1/bɹˈɛst ɪnlˈɑɹd͡ʒmənt/
fixed phrase
cosmetic surgery to enlarge breasts
An operation or treatment that makes a person’s breasts bigger for cosmetic reasons.
Příklady
- She saved for years to pay for breast enlargement.
- Breast enlargement is often advertised in beauty and fashion magazines.
- The doctor explained the possible side effects of breast enlargement.
EU enlargement
1/ˈi jˈu ɪnlˈɑɹd͡ʒmənt/
fixed phrase
formal
adding countries to the EU
The process of more countries joining the European Union.
Příklady
- EU enlargement has changed the political map of Europe.
- Talks about EU enlargement are often long and difficult.
- Many students wrote essays on the effects of EU enlargement.
heart enlargement
1/hˈɑɹt ɪnlˈɑɹd͡ʒmənt/
fixed phrase
technical
medical increase in heart size
A medical condition where the heart is bigger than normal, usually seen on an X-ray or scan.
Příklady
- The X-ray showed signs of heart enlargement.
- Heart enlargement can be caused by long-term high blood pressure.
- The doctor said they would monitor his heart enlargement over time.
penis enlargement
1/pˈinɪs ɪnlˈɑɹd͡ʒmənt/
fixed phrase
informal
treatment to enlarge the penis
A medical operation or product that promises to make a man’s penis bigger.
Příklady
- He was skeptical about online ads for penis enlargement pills.
- Clinics that offer penis enlargement often charge very high prices.
- Doctors warn that many penis enlargement methods are not tested or safe.
photo enlargement
1/fˈoʊtoʊ ɪnlˈɑɹd͡ʒmənt/
fixed phrase
a larger printed photo
A photo that has been printed at a bigger size than the original picture or file.
Příklady
- I took the digital file to the shop and ordered a photo enlargement.
- We hung a photo enlargement of our wedding over the fireplace.
- The magazine used a photo enlargement on the cover to show the details clearly.