exception
gb/ɪksˈɛpʃən/ us/ɪksˈɛpʃən/
B1
Angličtina
~ 2100
kivétel, kifogás, ellenvetés
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B1
1
kivétel
A2
Vzorec užití:
[someone/something] is an exception to [rule/statement]
All the students passed the exam, with the exception of John.
John kivételével minden diák átment a vizsgán.
This law applies to everyone without exception.
Ez a törvény kivétel nélkül mindenkire vonatkozik.
Her kindness is the exception rather than the rule.
We usually close at 6 p.m., but we’ll make an exception tonight.
There are a few exceptions to this policy.
Učební příklady
Everyone is here, with the exception of Tom.
Tom kivételével mindenki itt van.
This shop is open every day without exception.
Ez a bolt kivétel nélkül minden nap nyitva van.
She is an exception because she works on Sunday.
We will make an exception for you today.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'exception' with 'example'. An 'exception' is something different from the rest, not a typical instance.
Význam
something not following a rule
Kolokace
make an exception
|with the exception of
|take exception to
Synonyma
exemption (Often used for official or legal release from a rule, rather than a single irregular case.)
Antonyma
rule (The standard or general principle that exceptions do not follow.)
Témata
logic
|rules
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definice
A person or thing that is not like others in the group or does not follow the usual rule.
A person or thing that is not included in a general statement or does not follow a rule.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B2
2
kifogás
B1
ellenvetés
B2
Vzorec užití:
take exception to [something]
I take exception to your tone of voice.
Kifogásolom a hangnemét.
She took exception to the way he spoke to her.
Rosszul esett neki, ahogyan a férfi beszélt vele.
They took no exception to the proposal.
Učební příklady
I take exception to that remark.
Kifogásolom ezt a megjegyzést.
He took exception to her comment.
Rosszul esett neki a nő megjegyzése.
She takes exception when people are rude.
Častá chyba:
Learners may think 'take exception' means to make an excuse; it actually means to object or be offended.
Význam
objection to a statement or action
Kolokace
take strong exception
|no exception taken
Synonyma
objection (More formal and legalistic; 'exception' in this sense is often idiomatic.)
Antonyma
acceptance (Showing agreement or approval instead of disagreement.)
Témata
emotions
|conflict
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definice
A way of saying you do not agree with something.
A feeling or expression of disagreement or disapproval about something.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
exception
IPA
GB/ɪksˈɛpʃən/
US/ɪksˈɛpʃən/
Slabiky a přízvuk
ex - cep - tion (3 slabiky)
Stress on 2nd syllable (cep)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: exception
- Plural: exception, exceptions
Příbuzná slova
Výrazy
make an exception
1/mˈeɪk ən ɪksˈɛpʃən/
fixed phrase
allow something outside normal rules
To allow something that is usually not allowed.
Příklady
- We usually don't accept late work, but we'll make an exception this time.
- They made an exception for guests with special needs.
take exception to
1/tˈeɪk ɪksˈɛpʃən tə/
fixed phrase
object to or be offended by something
To feel upset or disagree strongly with something someone says or does.
Příklady
- I take exception to being called lazy.
- She took exception to his comments about her work.
with the exception of
1/wˈɪθ ðə ɪksˈɛpʃən əv/
fixed phrase
excluding one or more items from a group
Used to say that something does not include a particular person or thing.
Příklady
- All rooms are booked, with the exception of one suite.
- With the exception of Sarah, everyone agreed with the plan.