sophisticated
gb/səfˈɪstɪkˌeɪtɪd/ us/səfˈɪstɪkˌeɪtɪd/
B2
Angličtina
~ 6700
kifinomult, fejlett, árnyalt, összetett, rafinált, hamisított, felütött
B2
1
kifinomult
B2
Vzorec užití:
[someone]/[something] is sophisticated
She comes across as very sophisticated, but she grew up in a small town.
Nagyon kifinomultnak tűnik, pedig egy kisvárosban nőtt fel.
The restaurant has a sophisticated atmosphere, with soft lighting and modern art on the walls.
Az étteremnek kifinomult hangulata van, lágy fényekkel és modern műalkotásokkal a falakon.
His jokes were too sophisticated for the children to understand.
Paris is known for its sophisticated nightlife and fashion scene.
Their guests were sophisticated travelers who had visited dozens of countries.
Učební příklady
She wears simple but very sophisticated clothes.
Egyszerű, de nagyon kifinomult ruhákat visel.
He is a sophisticated man who enjoys opera and fine wine.
Kifinomult férfi, aki szereti az operát és a jó borokat.
The hotel looks modern and sophisticated.
New York is a big, sophisticated city.
The party was too sophisticated for me, and I felt shy.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use "sophisticated" when they only mean "fancy" or "expensive." "Sophisticated" usually also suggests good taste and world experience, not just a high price. It is also often confused with "complicated"; for people and lifestyles, use "sophisticated," not "complicated."
Význam
refined, worldly, and cultured
Kolokace
a sophisticated person
|a sophisticated audience
|sophisticated taste
|look sophisticated
|socially sophisticated
|sophisticated lifestyle
Synonyma
refined (Emphasizes good taste and polished manners, sometimes without the idea of world experience.)
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cultivated (Stresses education and cultural knowledge, especially in the arts and literature.)
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worldly (Highlights wide experience of life and society, sometimes with a slightly negative tone.)
Antonyma
naive (Suggests a lack of experience and awareness of how the world and people work.)
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unsophisticated (Direct opposite; suggests simple tastes and little knowledge of culture or social rules.)
Témata
people
|culture
|daily life
|appearance
|daily_life
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definice
having rich, modern, and worldly taste and style, and knowing how to act in many social situations
Having refined tastes, habits, and knowledge of culture, fashion, or social life, often showing experience of the world.
B2
2
fejlett
B1
kifinomult
B2
Vzorec užití:
a sophisticated [system/device/method]
The company uses sophisticated software to track customer behavior.
A cég kifinomult szoftvert használ az ügyfelek viselkedésének nyomon követésére.
This security system is so sophisticated that it can detect very small changes in temperature.
Ez a biztonsági rendszer annyira fejlett, hogy a hőmérséklet egészen apró változásait is képes érzékelni.
Modern cars rely on highly sophisticated electronics.
Scientists developed a sophisticated model to predict climate change.
The hackers used a sophisticated tool to break into the network.
Učební příklady
My phone has very sophisticated features.
A telefonomnak nagyon fejlett funkciói vannak.
They built a sophisticated system to find new customers.
Fejlett rendszert hoztak létre új ügyfelek felkutatására.
The machine looks simple, but it is actually sophisticated.
We need more sophisticated tools for this work.
The lab has sophisticated computers and cameras.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes think "sophisticated" always has a negative meaning like "too complicated." In this technical sense, it is usually positive or neutral, meaning advanced and effective, not just difficult to understand.
Význam
advanced and complex (technology, systems)
Kolokace
sophisticated technology
|sophisticated software
|sophisticated systems
|sophisticated methods
|sophisticated weapons
|highly sophisticated equipment
Synonyma
advanced (General word for being ahead in development; does not always suggest complexity.)
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complex (Focuses more on having many parts; may be positive or negative.)
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cutting-edge (Informal; stresses being at the very front of new development and innovation.)
Antonyma
basic (Simple and with few features, often without modern or advanced functions.)
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primitive (Very simple and old-fashioned, far from modern standards.)
Témata
technology
|science
|business
Definice
very advanced and complex, using modern ideas or technology
Technically advanced and complex in structure or design, often using the latest methods or technology.
C1
FORMAL
3
Vzorec užití:
a sophisticated [idea/argument/analysis]
Her book offers a sophisticated analysis of modern political movements.
Könyve árnyalt elemzést nyújt a modern politikai mozgalmakról.
The film's plot is more sophisticated than a typical action movie.
A film cselekménye összetettebb, mint egy tipikus akciófilmé.
To make progress, we need a more sophisticated understanding of the problem.
The study uses a sophisticated statistical model to interpret the data.
He presented a sophisticated argument that changed many minds in the room.
Učební příklady
The article gives a sophisticated view of the issue.
A cikk árnyalt képet ad a kérdésről.
This theory is too sophisticated for beginners.
Ez az elmélet túl összetett a kezdők számára.
We need a more sophisticated plan than this simple idea.
Her story is sophisticated and not easy to follow.
The teacher liked his sophisticated answer to the question.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use "complicated" when they want the positive idea of intelligent complexity. "Complicated" often sounds negative or confusing, while "sophisticated" suggests smart, well-developed ideas.
Význam
complex and subtle (ideas, arguments)
Kolokace
a sophisticated argument
|sophisticated analysis
|a sophisticated theory
|sophisticated understanding
|a sophisticated narrative
|sophisticated critique
Synonyma
nuanced (Highlights many small, careful differences and shades of meaning.)
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complex (Stresses many different parts or aspects, not necessarily subtle or elegant.)
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subtle (Emphasizes fine, delicate details that are not immediately obvious.)
Antonyma
simplistic (Criticizes something as too simple and ignoring important details or complexities.)
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crude (Suggests a rough and basic way of thinking, lacking refinement or detail.)
Témata
education
|science
|culture
|communication
|arts_entertainment
Definice
showing complex and careful thinking, not simple or basic
Showing a high level of complexity, subtlety, and nuance in thinking, argument, or artistic expression.
C1
FORMAL
4
rafinált
B2
kifinomult
B2
Vzorec užití:
sophisticated [propaganda/scheme/fraud]
The regime used sophisticated propaganda to shape public opinion.
A rezsim kifinomult propagandát alkalmazott a közvélemény formálására.
Investigators uncovered a sophisticated scheme to steal customer data.
A nyomozók egy rafinált tervet tártak fel az ügyféladatok ellopására.
These emails are part of a sophisticated phishing campaign targeting large companies.
The scammers ran a highly sophisticated fraud involving fake investment accounts.
The ad uses sophisticated psychological techniques to influence voters.
Učební příklady
The hackers used a sophisticated plan to steal money.
A hackerek rafinált tervet vetettek be, hogy pénzt lopjanak.
It was a sophisticated scam, so many people believed it.
Rafinált csalás volt, ezért sokan bedőltek neki.
They created sophisticated propaganda to control the news.
The fraud was very sophisticated and hard to see.
Police stopped a sophisticated crime group last year.
Častá chyba:
Learners may think "sophisticated" is always positive. In this sense it can be negative, because it describes clever and complex methods used to cheat or control people.
Význam
cleverly designed to mislead
Kolokace
sophisticated propaganda
|a sophisticated scam
|sophisticated phishing attacks
|a sophisticated fraud operation
|sophisticated lobbying efforts
|sophisticated misinformation campaigns
Synonyma
crafty (Informal; stresses being clever in a dishonest way.)
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manipulative (Focuses on secretly controlling people and their feelings, not always on complexity.)
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devious (Emphasizes not being honest and taking indirect, secret paths to a goal.)
Antonyma
transparent (Open and easy to see through, with no attempt to hide or trick.)
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crude (In this context, means simple and easy to recognize as dishonest.)
Témata
politics
|media
|crime
|communication
|law
|business
Definice
clever and complex in a way that makes it easier to trick or control people
Cleverly designed or developed in a complex way in order to influence, trick, or deceive people effectively.
C2
ARCHAIC
5
hamisított
B2
felütött
C1
Vzorec užití:
a sophisticated [substance/mixture/drug]
In older medical texts, the term "sophisticated" sometimes refers to drugs that have been adulterated.
Régebbi orvosi szövegekben a „sophisticated” kifejezés néha hamisított, nem tiszta gyógyszerekre utal.
The wine was found to be sophisticated with cheaper spirits.
Kiderült, hogy a bort olcsóbb szesszel hamisították.
Merchants were punished for selling sophisticated oil as if it were pure.
The chemist warned that sophisticated samples could affect the test results.
Historical records mention sophisticated spices being sold in the market.
Učební příklady
The old book says the drug was sophisticated and not pure.
A régi könyv szerint a gyógyszer hamisított volt, és nem volt tiszta.
They sold sophisticated wine mixed with water.
Hamisított, vízzel kevert bort árultak.
Scientists do not want to test sophisticated samples.
The oil was sophisticated, so it was not good.
Pure milk is better than sophisticated milk.
Častá chyba:
This meaning is rare and mostly historical. Learners should normally ignore it and use "sophisticated" only with the modern meanings of being refined or advanced.
Význam
no longer pure; adulterated
Kolokace
sophisticated wine
|sophisticated drugs
|sophisticated mixture
|sophisticated samples
|sophisticated oils
Synonyma
adulterated (Technical and formal; directly means that something pure has been made worse by adding other substances.)
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impure (General term; less specific about how it became not pure.)
Antonyma
pure (Not mixed with anything else; in its natural, original state.)
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unadulterated (Formal; emphasizes being completely free from added substances.)
Témata
science
|history
|food_drink
|health
Definice
changed from its pure form, usually by adding something, so it is not natural anymore
Altered from a natural or original pure state, especially by adding other substances; adulterated.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
sophisticated
IPA
GB/səfˈɪstɪkˌeɪtɪd/
US/səfˈɪstɪkˌeɪtɪd/
Slabiky a přízvuk
soph - ist - ic - ated (4 slabiky)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ist)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: sophisticated
Příbuzná slova
Core family
sophistication
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unsophisticated
adjective
Advanced or less common
sophisticatedly
adverb
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