satellite
gb/sˈætəlˌaɪt/ us/sˈætəlˌaɪt/
A2
Angličtina
~ 2000
szatellit, hold, műhold, csatlósállam, szatellitállam, bolygóváros, szatellitváros
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
A2
1
Vzorec užití:
[satellite] orbits [a planet]
The company launched a new satellite to improve GPS accuracy.
A cég új műholdat állított pályára, hogy javítsa a GPS pontosságát.
Earth has one natural satellite, the Moon.
A Földnek egyetlen természetes kísérője van: a Hold.
Satellites help scientists track weather patterns.
Učební příklady
The Moon is the Earth's satellite.
A Hold a Föld természetes kísérője.
They put a satellite in space.
Műholdat juttattak az űrbe.
A satellite can send pictures to Earth.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'satellite' with 'space station', but a space station is designed for people to live in, while a satellite is usually unmanned.
Význam
object orbiting a planet
Kolokace
communication satellite
|weather satellite
|launch a satellite
|satellite orbit
Synonyma
spacecraft (More general term for any vehicle designed for travel in space, not only those in orbit.)
Antonyma
space debris (Refers to defunct objects in space, opposite in function to an active satellite.)
Témata
science
|technology
|space
Definice
A machine or moon that goes around a planet.
An artificial or natural object that moves around a planet in space.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B2
2
csatlósállam
C1
Vzorec užití:
[satellite] of [country]
During the Cold War, several Eastern European countries were Soviet satellites.
A hidegháború idején több kelet-európai ország a Szovjetunió csatlósállama volt.
The empire maintained control through its network of satellite states.
A birodalom csatlósállamok hálózatán keresztül tartotta fenn az ellenőrzést.
These nations acted as satellites, following the policies set in the capital.
Učební příklady
Poland was once a Soviet satellite.
Lengyelország egykor szovjet csatlósállam volt.
A satellite state cannot make its own big decisions.
Egy csatlósállam nem hozhat önállóan fontos döntéseket.
That small country is a satellite of its neighbor.
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse 'satellite' in this sense with the space object meaning; context about politics is important.
Význam
dependent country or state
Kolokace
satellite state
|Soviet satellite
|satellite nation
Synonyma
protectorate (Similar meaning but often implies formal protection rather than control.)
Antonyma
sovereign state (A fully independent country with its own control.)
Témata
politics
|international relations
|law
Definice
A country that is under the control of another, stronger country.
A country or region that is controlled by or strongly influenced by a more powerful country.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B2
TECHNICAL
3
bolygóváros
C1
Vzorec užití:
[satellite town/city] of [larger city]
The government plans to develop several satellite towns to ease congestion in the capital.
A kormány több bolygóváros fejlesztését tervezi, hogy tehermentesítse a fővárost.
Many people commute from the satellite city to work in the metropolis.
Sokan a bolygóvárosból ingáznak dolgozni a nagyvárosba.
Housing prices are lower in the satellite towns surrounding the urban core.
Učební příklady
They live in a satellite town outside London.
Egy London melletti bolygóvárosban élnek.
A satellite city is smaller than the main city.
Egy bolygóváros kisebb, mint a központi nagyváros.
Many workers travel from the satellite town each day.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'satellite town' with 'suburb', but suburbs are usually part of the main city area, while satellite towns are separate settlements.
Význam
smaller town near big city
Kolokace
satellite town
|satellite city
Synonyma
suburb (Often refers to residential areas within commuting distance; not always economically distinct like a satellite city.)
Antonyma
metropolis (A large, central city rather than one dependent on another.)
Témata
geography
|urban planning
|housing
|travel
|core_vocabulary
Definice
A small town near a big city that depends on it for jobs and services.
A smaller town or city located near and economically dependent on a larger city.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
satellite
IPA
GB/sˈætəlˌaɪt/
US/sˈætəlˌaɪt/
Slabiky a přízvuk
satel - lite (2 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (satel)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: satellite
- Plural: satellite, satellites
Příbuzná slova
Výrazy
satellite dish
1/sˈætəlˌaɪt dˈɪʃ/
fixed phrase
dish-shaped antenna for satellites
A round antenna that receives TV or other signals from satellites in space.
Příklady
- They installed a new satellite dish to get more channels.
- The storm damaged the satellite dish on the roof.
satellite phone
1/sˈætəlˌaɪt fˈoʊn/
fixed phrase
phone using satellites instead of towers
A phone that works by sending signals to satellites instead of towers on the ground.
Příklady
- The explorers used a satellite phone to call for help.
- Satellite phones are useful in remote areas without cell coverage.
satellite navigation
1/sˈætəlˌaɪt nˌævəɡˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
navigation using satellites
A system that uses satellites to find where you are and help you get to another place.
Příklady
- Modern cars often come with built-in satellite navigation.
- We used satellite navigation to find the hotel.
satellite navigation
2/sˈætəlˌaɪt nˌævəɡˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
GPS-based location guidance
Finding your position and direction using satellites in space.
Příklady
- Satellite navigation helps drivers find the fastest route.
- Modern aircraft rely heavily on satellite navigation systems.