fearsome
gb/fˈɪɹsəm/ us/fˈɪɹsəm/
B2
Angličtina
ijesztő, félelmetes, iszonyú
B2
1
ijesztő
B1
félelmetes
B2
Vzorec užití:
a fearsome [creature/person/thing]
The cave was guarded by a fearsome creature in the old story.
A régi történetben a barlangot egy ijesztő lény őrizte.
From a distance, the ship looked fearsome in the fog.
Távolról a hajó ijesztőnek látszott a ködben.
He tried to sound fearsome, but everyone could tell he was joking.
Učební příklady
The dog looked fearsome.
A kutya ijesztőnek tűnt.
That sound is fearsome at night.
Az a hang éjszaka ijesztő.
Častá chyba:
Do not confuse with fearful (feeling afraid). Fearsome means causing fear.
Význam
frightening; causing fear
Kolokace
fearsome creature
|fearsome monster
|fearsome animal
|fearsome sight
|fearsome noise
|fearsome appearance
|fearsome threat
|fearsome weapon
|fearsome storm
|fearsome legend
Synonyma
frightening (More general and common; less dramatic.)
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terrifying (Stronger; emphasizes extreme fear.)
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scary (More informal; often less intense.)
Antonyma
harmless (Not likely to cause harm or fear.)
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reassuring (Makes you feel calm rather than afraid.)
Témata
emotions
|danger
Definice
Something fearsome makes you feel afraid.
Causing people to feel fear; frightening.
C1
2
félelmetes
B2
Vzorec užití:
a fearsome [opponent/rival/team/reputation]
They have a fearsome defense this season.
Ebben a szezonban félelmetes a védelmük.
She developed a fearsome reputation for negotiating tough deals.
Félelmetes hírnevet szerzett azzal, hogy kemény üzleteket tárgyalt le.
The champion was a fearsome opponent in the final.
Učební příklady
Our team is fearsome now.
A csapatunk most félelmetes.
He is a fearsome competitor.
Ő félelmetes ellenfél.
Častá chyba:
Fearsome often means 'hard to face' (a fearsome opponent), not only 'scary-looking'.
Význam
very strong or formidable
Kolokace
fearsome opponent
|fearsome rival
|fearsome team
|fearsome competitor
|fearsome fighter
|fearsome reputation
|fearsome defender
|fearsome attack
|fearsome challenge
|fearsome force
Synonyma
formidable (Focuses on being difficult to deal with; often more formal.)
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powerful (Emphasizes strength; not necessarily scary.)
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intimidating (Emphasizes the effect on others (making them nervous).)
Antonyma
weak (Lacking strength or power.)
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easy (Not difficult to face or defeat.)
Témata
sports
|conflict
|power
Definice
Very strong or difficult to beat.
Very strong, powerful, or skilled in a way that makes others cautious or afraid to challenge it.
C1
INFORMAL
3
iszonyú
B2
Vzorec užití:
a fearsome [amount/mess/time/headache]
They made a fearsome mess of the kitchen after the party.
A buli után iszonyú rendetlenséget hagytak a konyhában.
We had a fearsome long walk back in the rain.
Iszonyú hosszú utat kellett visszafelé megtennünk az esőben.
He spent a fearsome amount of money on repairs.
Učební příklady
It was a fearsome mess.
Iszonyú rendetlenség volt.
Častá chyba:
This use is not common in all regions; in general English, prefer huge, terrible, or awful.
Význam
very great; extreme (dialectal)
Kolokace
a fearsome amount
|a fearsome mess
|a fearsome headache
|a fearsome time
|fearsome weather
Synonyma
huge (Common neutral choice for size or amount.)
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awful (Common for very bad experiences; more general.)
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terrible (Standard choice for severity; less regional.)
Antonyma
slight (Small in amount or degree.)
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mild (Not severe or extreme.)
Témata
intensifiers
Definice
Very big or very bad (in some English).
Used in some varieties of English to mean very great, severe, or extreme in degree.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
fearsome
IPA
GB/fˈɪɹsəm/
US/fˈɪɹsəm/
Slabiky a přízvuk
fear - some (2 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (fear)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: fearsome
Příbuzná slova
Výrazy
fearsome critters
1/fˈɪɹsəm kɹˈɪtɚz/
fixed phrase
literary
mythical beasts of folklore
Funny folk stories about made-up wild animals.
Příklady
- The old guidebook describes fearsome critters that supposedly lived in the woods.
- Campfire tales about fearsome critters kept the kids entertained.
fearsome foursome
1/fˈɪɹsəm fˈɔɹsəm/
fixed phrase
powerful group of four
A very strong group of four.
Příklady
- The coach relied on a fearsome foursome of veteran players.
- Their fearsome foursome dominated the tournament from start to finish.
Učební příklady
- They are the fearsome foursome.
fearsome twosome
1/fˈɪɹsəm tˈusəm/
fixed phrase
powerful pair
A very strong pair.
Příklady
- In midfield, they formed a fearsome twosome that controlled the game.
- The detectives made a fearsome twosome, solving cases quickly.
Učební příklady
- They are a fearsome twosome.