erect
gb/ɪɹˈɛkt/ us/ɪɹˈɛkt/
B1
Angličtina
~ 4200
felállít, épít, egyenesen, függőleges, felmereszt, feláll, merevvé tesz
SLOVESO
B1
1
Vzorec užití:
to erect [something]
The workers will erect a new office tower downtown.
A munkások új irodatornyot fognak építeni a belvárosban.
They erected a fence around the garden to keep animals out.
Kerítést építettek a kert köré, hogy az állatok ne jussanak be.
A statue was erected in honor of the city's founder.
Učební příklady
We will erect a tent for the party.
Sátrat fogunk felállítani a partira.
They erected a wall around the house.
Falat építettek a ház köré.
The city erected a new bridge.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'erect' with 'raise'; 'raise' often means to lift temporarily, while 'erect' means to build something upright and lasting.
Význam
Build or put upright
Kolokace
erect a building
|erect a tent
|erect a fence
|erect a monument
Synonyma
construct (More general; can refer to any kind of building, not just upright structures.)
|
put up (Informal; commonly used for temporary or simple structures.)
Antonyma
demolish (To destroy or take down a structure.)
Témata
construction
|architecture
|daily life
|work
|daily_life
Definice
To build or put something in a standing position.
To construct or assemble something so that it stands upright.
B1
2
egyenesen
A2
függőleges
B1
He stood erect during the national anthem.
A nemzeti himnusz alatt egyenesen állt.
The dog sat erect, watching the door.
A kutya egyenesen ült, és az ajtót figyelte.
The soldier remained erect despite the long ceremony.
Učební příklady
She stood erect in front of the class.
Egyenesen állt az osztály előtt.
The cat sat erect on the wall.
A macska egyenesen ült a fal tetején.
He kept his back erect while walking.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'erect' with 'straight'; 'straight' can describe lines or directions, while 'erect' refers to posture or position.
Význam
Standing straight up
Kolokace
stand erect
|remain erect
|kept erect
Synonyma
upright (Common synonym; can also describe moral character.)
Antonyma
slouched (Leaning forward or downward in a drooping posture.)
Témata
body
|posture
|space
|core_vocabulary
Definice
Standing up straight and tall.
In an upright, vertical position.
SLOVESO
B2
TECHNICAL
3
Vzorec užití:
to erect [body part]
Cold weather can erect tiny hairs on your arms.
A hideg időtől felállhatnak az apró szőrszálak a karodon.
Certain stimuli can cause mammals to erect their fur.
Bizonyos ingerek hatására az emlősök felmereszthetik a szőrüket.
The male bird erected its feathers during the display.
Učební příklady
Cold air can erect hairs on your skin.
A hideg levegőtől felállhatnak a szőrszálak a bőrödön.
The bird erected its feathers when it saw danger.
A madár felmeresztette a tollait, amikor veszélyt érzékelt.
Fear can erect hairs on your neck.
Význam
Cause tissue to become rigid
Kolokace
erect hairs
|erect feathers
Synonyma
stiffen (General term for becoming firm; not always upright.)
Antonyma
relax (To return to a soft or loose state.)
Témata
biology
|health
|body
Definice
To make part of the body stiff and standing up.
(Biology/physiology) To cause a body part, such as hair or the penis, to become stiff and upright due to physiological processes.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
erect
IPA
GB/ɪɹˈɛkt/
US/ɪɹˈɛkt/
Slabiky a přízvuk
erect (1 slabika)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: erect
Verb
- Base: erect
- 3rd Person Singular: erects
- Present Participle: erecting
- Past: erected
Příbuzná slova
Forms
erects
verb
erecting
verb
erected
verb
Core family
erection
noun B2
Related words
erectly
adverb
Advanced or less common
erectile
adjective
Výrazy
keep erect
1/kˈip ɪɹˈɛkt/
fixed phrase
Maintain an upright position
To stay in a straight, tall position without leaning.
Příklady
- He kept erect despite the heavy backpack.
- The pole must be kept erect for safety.
stand erect
1/stˈænd ɪɹˈɛkt/
fixed phrase
Stand in an upright position
To stand up straight and tall.
Příklady
- The soldiers were ordered to stand erect during inspection.
- She stood erect while giving her speech.