length
gb/lˈɛŋθ/ us/lˈɛŋθ/
A2
Angličtina
~ 1200
hossz, időtartam, darab, részletesen
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
A2
1
hossz
A2
Vzorec užití:
the length of [something]
The length of the table is two meters.
Az asztal hossza két méter.
She measured the length of the rope before cutting it.
Megmérte a kötél hosszát, mielőtt elvágta.
This bridge is double the length of the old one.
The snake reached a surprising length.
We need to know the exact length of the fabric.
Učební příklady
The length of this pen is 15 cm.
Ennek a tollnak a hossza 15 cm.
Please check the length of the bed.
Kérlek, ellenőrizd az ágy hosszát.
The length of the road is very long.
He told me the length of the movie.
The length of the fish is 20 cm.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'length' with 'height' or 'width'. 'Length' usually refers to the longest dimension.
Význam
measurement from end to end
Kolokace
full length
|exact length
|measuring length
|in length
|length of time
Synonyma
distance (More general; can refer to space between two points not necessarily along an object.)
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extent (More formal; refers to the size or scale of something in any dimension.)
Antonyma
shortness (Refers to having little length or being not long.)
Témata
measurement
|geometry
|daily life
|space
|core_vocabulary
Definice
How long something is from one end to the other.
The measured distance from one end of something to the other.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B1
2
időtartam
B1
Vzorec užití:
the length of [event/time period]
The length of the meeting surprised everyone.
A megbeszélés időtartama mindenkit meglepett.
We discussed the project at length.
Hosszan megbeszéltük a projektet.
The film's length makes it hard to watch in one sitting.
Consider the length of your stay before booking.
Učební příklady
The length of the lesson is one hour.
Az óra időtartama egy óra.
We talked about it for a long length.
Hosszú ideig beszéltünk róla.
The length of the game is 90 minutes.
She stayed for a short length.
The length of his speech was too long.
Častá chyba:
Learners may overuse 'length' instead of 'time' in casual speech; 'length' sounds more formal for duration.
Význam
duration of time
Kolokace
length of time
|considerable length
|entire length
|short length
Synonyma
duration (Exact synonym in time-related contexts; slightly more formal.)
Antonyma
brevity (Refers to shortness in time or duration.)
Témata
time
|events
|core_vocabulary
Definice
How long something continues in time.
The amount of time that something continues or exists.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B1
3
darab
A1
Vzorec užití:
a length of [material/rope/etc.]
He cut a length of pipe for the repair.
Levágott egy darab csövet a javításhoz.
We bought a length of fabric for curtains.
Vettünk egy darab anyagot függönynek.
A short length of cable was missing from the box.
Učební příklady
I need a length of string.
Szükségem van egy darab madzagra.
He gave me a short length of wood.
Adott nekem egy rövid fadarabot.
She bought a long length of cloth.
We used a length of wire for the project.
Význam
piece with certain extent
Kolokace
a length of rope
|a length of wood
|short length
Synonyma
segment (Refers to a part, but not necessarily long in shape.)
Témata
materials
|construction
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definice
A part or piece that is long in shape.
A piece or section of something measured along its longer side.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B2
4
részletesen
B1
She explained her reasons at great length.
Nagyon részletesen elmagyarázta az indokait.
The report goes into considerable length on safety measures.
A jelentés meglehetősen részletesen tárgyalja a biztonsági intézkedéseket.
They discussed the matter at some length.
Učební příklady
He talked at great length about his trip.
Nagyon részletesen beszélt az útjáról.
She wrote at some length about her family.
Elég részletesen írt a családjáról.
They explained at great length how it works.
Význam
degree of thoroughness or detail
Kolokace
at great length
|go to great lengths
Synonyma
detail (Focuses specifically on fine points rather than overall extent.)
Témata
communication
|core_vocabulary
Definice
How much detail or thoroughness something has.
The degree to which something is thorough, complete, or detailed, often expressed as 'at length'.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
length
IPA
GB/lˈɛŋθ/
US/lˈɛŋθ/
Slabiky a přízvuk
length (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (length)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: length
- Plural: length, lengths
Příbuzná slova
Výrazy
at length
1/ˈæt lˈɛŋθ/
fixed phrase
in detail or for long time
For a long time or with many details.
Příklady
- He spoke at length about his travels.
- The topic was discussed at length during the meeting.
full-length
1/fˈʊl lˈɛŋθ/
fixed phrase
covering whole extent in length
As long as possible or covering from top to bottom.
Příklady
- She wore a full-length dress to the event.
- The book is now available in full-length form.
go to great lengths
1/ɡˈoʊ tə ɡɹˈeɪt lˈɛŋθs/
idiom
make a lot of effort
To try very hard to do something, often more than is usual or expected.
Příklady
- She went to great lengths to make sure the party was perfect.
- They go to great lengths to protect their privacy.