sensitive
gb/sˈɛnsɪtɪv/ us/sˈɛnsɪtɪv/
B1
Angličtina
~ 2400
érzékeny, sértődékeny, kényes, bizalmas, éles, kifinomult
B1
1
érzékeny
B1
sértődékeny
B2
Vzorec užití:
[someone] is sensitive to [something]
She’s very sensitive to criticism and takes it personally.
Nagyon érzékeny a kritikára, és mindent magára vesz.
He’s sensitive about his appearance.
Érzékeny a külsejével kapcsolatban.
Some people are more sensitive to rejection than others.
Učební příklady
I am sensitive to loud voices.
Érzékeny vagyok a hangos beszédre.
She is sensitive about her weight.
Érzékeny a súlyával kapcsolatban.
He is sensitive to jokes about his job.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'sensitive' with 'sensible', but 'sensible' means 'showing good judgment'.
Význam
Easily hurt or upset emotionally
Kolokace
emotionally sensitive
|highly sensitive
|sensitive to criticism
|overly sensitive
Synonyma
touchy (Informal; more likely to react negatively to small things)
Antonyma
thick-skinned (Able to take criticism without being upset)
Témata
emotions
|personality
|daily life
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definice
Becoming upset or hurt easily because of what other people say or do.
Easily affected by the feelings or attitudes of others, often becoming upset or hurt.
B2
2
érzékeny
B1
Vzorec užití:
[something] is sensitive to [something]
This camera is very sensitive to low light.
Ez a kamera nagyon érzékeny a gyenge fényre.
The device is sensitive enough to pick up tiny movements.
Az eszköz elég érzékeny ahhoz, hogy az apró mozgásokat is érzékelje.
Our skin is sensitive to touch.
Učební příklady
My eyes are sensitive to bright light.
A szemem érzékeny az erős fényre.
The machine is sensitive to heat.
A gép érzékeny a hőre.
His skin is sensitive to cold.
Význam
Quick to notice or react to small changes
Kolokace
light-sensitive
|temperature-sensitive
|sensitive equipment
Synonyma
responsive (General term for reacting quickly; may not imply delicacy)
Antonyma
insensitive (Unable to detect or respond to changes)
Témata
science
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Definice
Able to notice or react quickly to small changes or differences.
Able to detect or respond to very small changes, signals, or influences.
B2
3
Vzorec užití:
[something] is sensitive information/matter/issue
They discussed sensitive matters behind closed doors.
Zárt ajtók mögött kényes ügyekről tárgyaltak.
This is highly sensitive information that cannot be shared.
Ez rendkívül bizalmas információ, amelyet nem lehet megosztani.
The negotiations involve sensitive political issues.
Učební příklady
This is sensitive information. Do not tell anyone.
Ez bizalmas információ. Ne mondd el senkinek.
We talked about a sensitive topic.
Egy kényes témáról beszélgettünk.
The manager handled the sensitive issue well.
Význam
Needing careful treatment due to secrecy or importance
Kolokace
sensitive information
|sensitive matter
|sensitive issue
Synonyma
confidential (Specifically refers to information meant to be kept secret)
Antonyma
public (Open and available for everyone; not secret)
Témata
business
|politics
|law
|communication
Definice
Important or secret, so it must be dealt with carefully.
Requiring careful handling because it is important, confidential, or could cause problems if mishandled.
B2
4
Dogs have a highly sensitive sense of smell.
A kutyáknak rendkívül kifinomult a szaglásuk.
Her ears are very sensitive and can pick up faint sounds.
Nagyon éles a hallása, és a halk hangokat is meghallja.
He has a sensitive palate for fine wines.
Učební příklady
Cats have a sensitive nose.
A macskáknak érzékeny az orruk.
Her ears are very sensitive.
Nagyon éles a hallása.
He has a sensitive tongue for taste.
Význam
Having sharp physical senses
Kolokace
sensitive hearing
|sensitive nose
Synonyma
acute (Often used for senses like hearing or smell; implies sharpness)
Antonyma
dull (Not having sharp senses)
Témata
biology
|daily life
|body
|health
|core_vocabulary
Definice
Able to notice very small changes through seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, or feeling.
Having a high ability to perceive stimuli through the senses, such as sight, hearing, smell, taste, or touch.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
sensitive
IPA
GB/sˈɛnsɪtɪv/
US/sˈɛnsɪtɪv/
Slabiky a přízvuk
sens - it - ive (3 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (sens)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: sensitive
Příbuzná slova
Core family
Related words
sensible
adjective B1
sensibly
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
sensitize
verb
desensitize
verb
Výrazy
highly sensitive person
1/hˈaɪli sˈɛnsɪtɪv pˈɚsən/
fixed phrase
A person who feels emotions strongly and reacts deeply to situations
Someone who feels emotions very strongly and reacts a lot to things around them.
Příklady
- As a highly sensitive person, she prefers quiet environments.
- Being a highly sensitive person can be both a challenge and a gift.
sensitive information
1/sˈɛnsɪtɪv ˌɪnfɔɹmˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Important and private data that must be protected
Information that must be kept secret because it is important and could cause problems if told.
Příklady
- The company stores all sensitive information on secure servers.
- Never share your password—it’s sensitive information.
sensitive issue
1/sˈɛnsɪtɪv ˈɪʃu/
fixed phrase
A topic likely to upset people if discussed openly
A topic that can make people upset or angry if you talk about it.
Příklady
- Politics can be a sensitive issue at family gatherings.
- They avoided the sensitive issue during the meeting.