gadget
gb/ɡˈæd͡ʒət/ us/ɡˈæd͡ʒət/
B1
Angličtina
~ 8900
kütyü, eszköz, bigyó, izé, widget, minialkalmazás
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B1
1
Vzorec užití:
a gadget for [doing something]
He always travels with a bag full of electronic gadgets.
Utazáskor mindig van nála egy táska tele elektronikus kütyükkel.
This little gadget chops onions in seconds.
Ez a kis kütyü másodpercek alatt felaprítja a hagymát.
The company showed off its latest fitness gadget at the trade fair.
I bought a handy gadget that charges all my devices at once.
Her kitchen drawer is full of strange gadgets she never uses.
Učební příklady
My brother loves buying new gadgets.
A bátyám imád új kütyüket venni.
This gadget helps you open jars easily.
Ezzel a kütyüvel könnyen ki tudod nyitni a befőttesüvegeket.
I use a small gadget to clean my phone screen.
She showed me a gadget that can find lost keys.
He got a new gadget for his car.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use *gadget* when *equipment* or *machine* is better for large things (e.g. saying *a big gadget* for an oven). *Gadget* usually suggests something small. They may also say *gadget for cook* instead of *gadget for cooking* or *gadget to cook with*.
Význam
small useful device or tool
Kolokace
electronic gadget
|high-tech gadget
|latest gadget
|kitchen gadget
|handy gadget
|cool gadget
Synonyma
device (More general and slightly more formal; does not always suggest being small or trendy.)
|
gizmo (Informal and playful; often emphasizes that the item is a clever or unusual little thing.)
Antonyma
low-tech (Describes tools or methods that are simple and not electronic, contrasting with the modern, often electronic feel of many gadgets.)
Témata
technology
|daily life
|home
|work
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definice
A small tool or machine that does a specific job, often electronic or modern-looking.
A small, often clever device or piece of equipment designed to perform a particular practical function, frequently electronic or mechanical.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B2
INFORMAL
2
Vzorec užití:
that gadget on/with [something]
Can you pass me that little gadget on the table?
Ideadnád azt a kis bigyót az asztalról?
The mechanic said some plastic gadget under the hood had cracked.
A szerelő azt mondta, hogy megrepedt valami műanyag bigyó a motorháztető alatt.
I don’t know what this gadget is for, but it came with the shelf.
Just press that metal gadget on the side to release the door.
There’s a small gadget on the cable that keeps it from tangling.
Učební příklady
What does this gadget do?
Mire való ez a bigyó?
She gave me a gadget, but I don’t know its name.
Adott nekem egy bigyót, de nem tudom a nevét.
There is a small gadget on the key ring.
He showed me a gadget on the back of the chair.
Please move that gadget so I can close the window.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes think *gadget* always sounds positive or clever. In this sense it can be neutral and simply mean “thing,” and may sound slightly dismissive. It should not be used where the exact name is important, for example in technical instructions.
Význam
vague name for small object
Kolokace
that little gadget
|that gadget over there
|some kind of gadget
|funny-looking gadget
Synonyma
thingamajig (Very informal and playful; used almost only when the real name is unknown or forgotten.)
Antonyma
component (Uses a specific technical word for a part, instead of a vague label like *gadget*.)
Témata
daily life
|conversation
|daily_life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definice
A general word you use for a small thing or part when you do not know or remember its real name.
A vague or general word for a small object, tool, or mechanical part when the speaker does not know or does not want to use its exact name.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
C1
TECHNICAL
3
widget
C1
Vzorec užití:
a gadget that [shows/does/provides] [something]
I added a weather gadget to my desktop so I can see the forecast at a glance.
Hozzáadtam egy időjárás-widgetet az asztalomhoz, hogy egy pillantással lássam az előrejelzést.
The site lets you embed a search gadget on your own blog.
Az oldal lehetővé teszi, hogy keresőwidgetet ágyazz be a saját blogodba.
This gadget sits in the corner of the screen and shows your CPU usage in real time.
You can customize the sidebar with different gadgets, like a clock or calendar.
Developers can create their own gadgets using simple web technologies.
Učební příklady
I use a clock gadget on my computer screen.
Egy óra-widgetet használok a számítógépem képernyőjén.
You can add a weather gadget to your homepage.
Hozzáadhatsz egy időjárás-widgetet a kezdőlapodhoz.
This gadget shows new emails on the side of the screen.
He wrote a small gadget that shows today’s tasks.
The phone has many gadgets on the main screen.
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse this software sense with the physical-object sense and say things like *download a gadget* when they mean a physical device, or *I bought a gadget* when they mean an app. In computing, *widget* is often the safer, more widely understood term.
Význam
small on-screen software tool
Kolokace
desktop gadget
|sidebar gadget
|weather gadget
|clock gadget
Synonyma
widget (The more standard technical term in computing for a small on-screen tool; *gadget* is sometimes used in product names or older systems.)
Antonyma
application (Refers to a full, larger software program, in contrast to a small, single-purpose gadget.)
Témata
technology
|computing
|communication
Definice
A small program on your screen that does one simple job, like showing the time or the weather.
A small, self-contained software tool that runs on a desktop, web page, or mobile interface to provide a single specific function, such as showing the time or weather.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
gadget
IPA
GB/ɡˈæd͡ʒət/
US/ɡˈæd͡ʒət/
Slabiky a přízvuk
gad - get (2 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (gad)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: gadget
- Plural: gadgets
Příbuzná slova
Výrazy
electronic gadget
1/ɪlˌɛktɹˈɔnɪk ɡˈæd͡ʒət/
fixed phrase
small device with electronic parts
A small device that works with electricity or electronic parts, like a smartphone or MP3 player.
Příklady
- Teenagers today spend a lot of time on electronic gadgets.
- He designs electronic gadgets that connect to your phone.
- Airlines now allow some electronic gadgets during the flight.
gadget freak
1/ɡˈæd͡ʒət fɹˈik/
fixed phrase
informal
person obsessed with gadgets
Someone who really loves gadgets and often buys many of them.
Příklady
- My brother is a real gadget freak and lines up for every new phone.
- If you’re a gadget freak, this store is paradise.
- She used to be a gadget freak, but now she buys only what she needs.
gadget geek
1/ɡˈæd͡ʒət ɡˈik/
fixed phrase
informal
technology and gadgets enthusiast
A person who knows a lot about gadgets and really enjoys technology.
Příklady
- As a gadget geek, he loves reading tech reviews in his free time.
- Only a true gadget geek would care about those tiny performance details.
- She’s the office gadget geek, so everyone asks her for tech advice.
gadgets and gizmos
1/ɡˈæd͡ʒəts ˈænd ɡˈɪzmoʊz/
idiom
informal
many small clever devices
Many small and often new or clever devices, talked about together in a general way.
Příklady
- The market is full of gadgets and gizmos that claim to make your life easier.
- He loves buying random gadgets and gizmos online.
- All these gadgets and gizmos end up gathering dust on the shelf.
high-tech gadget
1/hˈaɪ tˈɛk ɡˈæd͡ʒət/
fixed phrase
modern advanced technological device
A modern and advanced device that uses the newest technology.
Příklady
- The ad showed a high-tech gadget that translates speech in real time.
- He loves giving high-tech gadgets as birthday gifts.
- The office is full of high-tech gadgets that impress visitors.
kitchen gadget
1/kˈɪt͡ʃən ɡˈæd͡ʒət/
fixed phrase
small tool for kitchen tasks
A small tool or device that you use in the kitchen to help cook or prepare food.
Příklady
- Her favorite kitchen gadget is a tool that slices avocados perfectly.
- The store sells all kinds of kitchen gadgets, from garlic presses to egg timers.
- Most of my kitchen gadgets end up sitting in a drawer unused.
labor-saving gadget
1/lˈeɪbɚ sˈeɪvɪŋ ɡˈæd͡ʒət/
fixed phrase
device that makes work easier
A tool or device that helps you do a job with less effort or time.
Příklady
- Dishwashers are one of the most popular labor-saving gadgets in modern homes.
- The catalog is full of labor-saving gadgets for cleaning and cooking.
- Many people buy labor-saving gadgets but still prefer to do things by hand.
latest gadget
1/lˈeɪtɪst ɡˈæd͡ʒət/
fixed phrase
newest device on the market
The newest device that has just come out on the market.
Příklady
- He always has the latest gadget before anyone else.
- Tech blogs review the latest gadgets every week.
- She spent a lot of money on the latest gadget from that brand.
must-have gadget
1/mˈʌst hˈæv ɡˈæd͡ʒət/
fixed phrase
informal
device everyone is urged to buy
A gadget that many people think you really should have right now.
Příklady
- This smartwatch is the must-have gadget of the year.
- Every tech magazine is calling it a must-have gadget for travelers.
- For photographers, a fast memory card is a must-have gadget.