harsh
gb/hˈɑɹʃ/ us/hˈɑɹʃ/
B1
Angličtina
~ 4200
kemény, durva, kíméletlen, bántó, zord, éles, mostoha
B1
1
Vzorec užití:
[someone/something] is harsh [to/with/on someone]
The teacher's harsh comments upset the student.
A tanár durva megjegyzései felzaklatták a diákot.
She faced harsh criticism after the speech.
A beszéd után kemény kritikát kapott.
The new law imposes harsh penalties for littering.
He spoke in a harsh tone that made everyone uncomfortable.
Učební příklady
The boss was harsh to his workers.
A főnök durva volt a dolgozóival.
My father gave me a harsh punishment.
Apám keményen megbüntetett.
The coach's harsh words made the players sad.
His voice sounded harsh when he was angry.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'harsh' with 'hard'. 'Hard' can mean difficult, while 'harsh' refers to severity or unpleasantness.
Význam
Unpleasantly severe or unkind
Kolokace
harsh criticism
|harsh punishment
|harsh words
|harsh reality
|harsh treatment
Synonyma
severe (Implies strictness or seriousness, but can be more neutral depending on context.)
|
cruel (Stronger emotional impact, suggesting intent to cause suffering.)
Antonyma
gentle (Suggests being kind, soft, and not severe.)
|
lenient (Implies being less strict or more forgiving.)
Témata
emotions
|relationships
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definice
Very unkind or strict in what you say or do.
Unpleasantly severe, strict, or unkind in behavior, words, or treatment.
B1
2
The harsh light of the sun made her squint.
A nap éles fénye miatt hunyorognia kellett.
The desert has a harsh climate with extreme temperatures.
A sivatag éghajlata zord, szélsőséges hőmérsékletek jellemzik.
His voice had a harsh, metallic tone.
The fabric felt harsh against my skin.
Učební příklady
The sun was harsh in the afternoon.
Délután bántóan erősen sütött a nap.
The music was harsh and loud.
A zene bántóan éles és hangos volt.
This country has a harsh winter.
The sandpaper is harsh on my hands.
Význam
Unpleasant to the senses
Kolokace
harsh light
|harsh sound
|harsh climate
|harsh surface
Synonyma
grating (Specifically unpleasant to the ear.)
|
glaring (Specifically unpleasant to the eyes due to brightness.)
Antonyma
soft (Gentle and pleasant to the senses.)
|
mild (Not strong or extreme in sensory effect.)
Témata
daily life
|environment
|perception
|core_vocabulary
Definice
Rough, loud, bright, or strong in a way that feels bad to your eyes, ears, skin, or other senses.
Unpleasantly rough, jarring, or uncomfortable to see, hear, taste, or feel.
B1
3
Explorers must adapt to the harsh conditions of Antarctica.
A felfedezőknek alkalmazkodniuk kell az Antarktisz zord körülményeihez.
Life can be harsh in remote mountain villages.
Az élet kemény lehet a távoli hegyi falvakban.
The refugees fled from a harsh and war-torn region.
Učební příklady
The desert is a harsh place.
A sivatag zord vidék.
They live in a harsh climate.
Zord éghajlaton élnek.
Work in the factory is harsh.
Winter is harsh in this city.
Význam
Severely difficult conditions
Kolokace
harsh environment
|harsh conditions
|harsh reality
Synonyma
hostile (Describes environments actively dangerous to life.)
|
unforgiving (Suggests no tolerance for mistakes or weakness.)
Antonyma
favorable (Conditions that are good and supportive.)
|
hospitable (Friendly and welcoming, especially for living beings.)
Témata
environment
|survival
|core_vocabulary
Definice
Very hard to live in or get through because it is too cold, hot, dry, etc., or because life is very hard there.
Extremely difficult to live in or endure due to severity of conditions or circumstances.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
harsh
IPA
GB/hˈɑɹʃ/
US/hˈɑɹʃ/
Slabiky a přízvuk
harsh (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (harsh)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: harsh
- Comparative: harsher
- Superlative: harshest
Příbuzná slova
Výrazy
harsh punishment
1/hˈɑɹʃ pˈʌnɪʃmənt/
fixed phrase
Very severe penalty
A very strong and strict penalty given for doing something wrong.
Příklady
- The thief received a harsh punishment for his crime.
- Some say the law gives too harsh punishments for small offenses.
harsh reality
1/hˈɑɹʃ ɹiˈæləti/
fixed phrase
Unpleasant fact of life
A truth about life that is very unpleasant but must be accepted.
Příklady
- Losing your job is a harsh reality many face today.
- Growing old is a harsh reality we all must accept.
harsh criticism
1/hˈɑɹʃ kɹˈɪtɪsˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase
Severe negative judgment
Very strong and often unkind words about someone or something they did.
Příklady
- The film received harsh criticism from reviewers.
- The movie received harsh criticism from reviewers.
- Her speech drew harsh criticism from opponents.
- She gave him harsh criticism about his report.