trophy
gb/tɹˈoʊfi/ us/tɹˈoʊfi/
B1
Angličtina
~ 8300
trófea, serleg, hadizsákmány, státuszszimbólum
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B1
1
Vzorec užití:
win/receive [a] trophy for [competition or achievement]
He proudly held the trophy above his head after the final whistle.
A végső sípszó után büszkén a feje fölé emelte a trófeát.
The team received a large silver trophy for winning the national championship.
A csapat egy nagy ezüstserleget kapott az országos bajnokság megnyeréséért.
Her science project won first place and a shiny gold trophy at the school fair.
Dusty old trophies lined the shelves of the school gym.
They took a photo with the trophy before it was returned to the display cabinet.
Učební příklady
Our football team won a big trophy last year.
A focicsapatunk tavaly megnyert egy nagy trófeát.
She keeps her swimming trophies in her bedroom.
Az úszóversenyeken nyert trófeáit a hálószobájában tartja.
If we win this game, we will get a trophy.
He showed me the trophy he got for chess.
The trophy is made of metal and looks very expensive.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse the spelling of the plural form and write *trophys* instead of *trophies*. Also, some learners use *trophy* when *award* or *prize* is better, for example saying *a trophy for best employee* when *an award for best employee* is more natural.
Význam
Physical award given for victory
Kolokace
win a trophy
|lift the trophy
|trophy cabinet
|trophy presentation
|trophy ceremony
|trophy winner
Synonyma
award (General term for something given to recognize achievement; not limited to competitions.)
|
prize (Often used for something won in a game or competition; can be money or an object.)
|
cup (A common type of trophy shaped like a cup, especially in sports.)
Antonyma
penalty (Emphasizes being punished or disadvantaged rather than rewarded for performance.)
Témata
sports
|competition
|education
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Definice
A special object, like a cup or medal, that you get when you win or do very well in a game, sport, or other competition.
A decorative object, such as a cup, medal, or plaque, that is given as an award for winning or doing very well in a competition, especially in sports.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B2
2
trófea
B2
hadizsákmány
C1
Vzorec užití:
[a] trophy from [event / war / hunt / success]
The hunters posed with their trophy, the antlers of a massive elk mounted on the wall.
A vadászok a trófeájukkal, egy hatalmas szarvasbika falra szerelt agancsával pózoltak.
The museum displays war trophies taken from enemy ships in the nineteenth century.
A múzeumban tizenkilencedik századi ellenséges hajókról szerzett hadizsákmányokat állítanak ki.
He kept the broken helmet as a trophy from his first serious cycling race.
The police found a box of jewelry that the burglar had kept as trophies from his crimes.
Each scar on his body felt like a trophy from battles he had survived.
Učební příklady
He keeps a shark tooth as a trophy from his diving trip.
Egy cápafogat őriz trófeaként a búvárútjáról.
The king showed visitors many war trophies in his castle.
A király sok háborús trófeát mutatott a látogatóknak a várában.
She still has the old uniform as a trophy from her days in the army.
The hunter put the deer head on the wall as a trophy.
They kept the flag as a trophy after the battle.
Častá chyba:
Learners may not realize that *trophy* in this sense can sound negative or cruel, especially with hunting trophies or trophies from war, because it treats animals or enemies like objects.
Význam
Object kept as sign of victory
Kolokace
war trophy
|trophy room
|hunting trophy
|trophy hunter
|trophy hunting
|trophy animal
Synonyma
souvenir (Any object kept to remember an event; not necessarily connected to victory or killing.)
|
memento (Emotional or personal reminder of a past event, not specifically a symbol of winning.)
|
keepsake (Usually small and sentimental; less associated with triumph or conquest.)
Antonyma
casualty (Refers to someone or something lost or damaged in conflict, highlighting the cost of war or hunting rather than its celebration.)
Témata
war
|hunting
|history
|animals
|nature
|core_vocabulary
Definice
An object that someone keeps to show or remember that they won, succeeded, or killed something, such as a hunting animal or something taken from an enemy.
An object that is kept or displayed as a sign or reminder of a victory, success, or kill, for example an animal’s head from a hunt or property taken from an enemy in war.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
C1
INFORMAL
3
trófea
C1
Vzorec užití:
[someone/something] is [someone’s] trophy
She refuses to be anyone’s trophy and insists on being treated as an equal partner.
Nem hajlandó senki trófeája lenni, és ragaszkodik ahhoz, hogy egyenrangú partnerként bánjanak vele.
Critics say the skyscraper is just a trophy for a billionaire developer who wants attention.
A kritikusok szerint a felhőkarcoló csak egy figyelemre vágyó milliárdos ingatlanfejlesztő trófeája.
He seems more interested in having a trophy beside him at parties than in a real relationship.
Some investors view the football club as a trophy rather than a serious business.
Buying a private island became his ultimate trophy to show he had made it.
Učební příklady
He does not love her; he just wants her as a trophy.
Nem szereti; csak trófeaként akarja maga mellett tudni.
The big house is a trophy to show how rich they are.
A nagy ház csak státuszszimbólum, amellyel azt akarják megmutatni, milyen gazdagok.
She felt like a trophy when he only showed her off at work parties.
For him, the luxury car is a trophy, not something he really needs.
I want a real friend, not a trophy to make me look good.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes think *trophy* in *trophy wife* is positive. In fact, it is usually critical, suggesting that the person is treated like an object or decoration.
Význam
Person or thing as status symbol
Kolokace
trophy wife
|trophy husband
|trophy girlfriend
|trophy partner
|trophy home
|trophy asset
Synonyma
status symbol (Focuses on the object or person as a sign of high social position; less emotionally loaded than *trophy* when used about people.)
|
showpiece (Emphasizes something displayed to impress others; usually used for things, not people.)
|
eye candy (Informal and often sexist; focuses on physical attractiveness with little other value.)
Antonyma
equal partner (Highlights a relationship based on mutual respect and equality, not on one person being used to show off.)
Témata
relationships
|social life
|money
|appearance
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definice
A person or thing that someone shows to other people to make themselves look rich, successful, or attractive, more than because they really care about that person or thing.
A person or thing that someone has mainly in order to show off their success, wealth, or attractiveness, rather than because of genuine affection, respect, or need.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B2
4
trófea
B2
Vzorec užití:
win [a / another] trophy
The club has not won a major trophy in over twenty years.
A klub több mint húsz éve nem nyert jelentős trófeát.
After three seasons without a trophy, the coach was fired.
Három trófea nélküli idény után menesztették az edzőt.
They are still chasing their first European trophy.
This victory gave her the only Grand Slam trophy missing from her collection.
The team ended the year with two domestic trophies and a continental title.
Učební příklady
The team hopes to win a trophy this season.
A csapat abban reménykedik, hogy ebben az idényben trófeát nyer.
He has three trophies with the national team.
A válogatott tagjaként három trófeát nyert.
They finished the year without a single trophy.
She needs one more trophy to complete her set of titles.
The club is hungry for a big trophy.
Častá chyba:
Learners may think *trophy* always means the physical object. In sports news, *trophy* often means the title or win itself, as in *a trophy-less season* where the focus is on results, not the cups.
Význam
Championship title or major win
Kolokace
major trophy
|domestic trophies
|trophy drought
|trophy haul
|trophy-less season
|trophy contender
Synonyma
title (Very common in sports; focuses on being champions rather than on the physical award.)
|
championship (Stresses the official status of being the best in a league or competition.)
Antonyma
defeat (Highlights losing a competition instead of winning a trophy or title.)
Témata
sports
|competition
|core_vocabulary
Definice
A big win in a sports competition, spoken of as a trophy, not just the physical cup or medal.
A major title or competition win, especially in sports, referred to in terms of the trophy that is given for it.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
trophy
IPA
GB/tɹˈoʊfi/
US/tɹˈoʊfi/
Slabiky a přízvuk
trophy (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (trophy)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: trophy
- Plural: trophies
Příbuzná slova
Výrazy
lift the trophy
1/lˈɪft ðə tɹˈoʊfi/
fixed phrase
Win a competition and its trophy
To win a sports competition, especially a final, and receive the trophy for it.
Příklady
- If they win tonight, they will lift the trophy for the first time in their history.
- She dreamed of lifting the trophy on home soil in front of her family.
trophy asset
1/tɹˈoʊfi ˈæsˌɛt/
idiom
formal
High-status business or property asset
A business, building, or other property that a company or rich person owns mainly to show importance or power, not just to make money.
Příklady
- The football club is seen as a trophy asset for the new owner.
- Investors warned that buying trophy assets could put pressure on the company’s finances.
trophy cabinet
1/tɹˈoʊfi kˈæbənət/
fixed phrase
Collection of trophies or titles
The place where trophies are kept, or the total number of trophies or big wins that a person or team has.
Příklady
- The club’s trophy cabinet has been empty for a decade.
- Photos of her trophies filled an entire trophy cabinet in the hallway.
trophy girlfriend
1/tɹˈoʊfi ɡˈɚlfɹˌɛnd/
idiom
informal
Girlfriend as status symbol
A girlfriend that a person has mainly to show other people that they are rich, cool, or successful, usually because she is very attractive.
Příklady
- He seems more interested in having a trophy girlfriend than in finding real love.
- She refuses to play the role of a trophy girlfriend in his social circle.
trophy home
1/tɹˈoʊfi hˈoʊm/
idiom
Luxury house as status symbol
A very large, expensive, and impressive house that rich people buy mainly to show their wealth and success.
Příklady
- The billionaire’s new trophy home overlooks the ocean and has nine bedrooms.
- For many executives, owning a trophy home in the city is part of their image.
trophy husband
1/tɹˈoʊfi hˈʌzbənd/
idiom
informal
Husband kept as status symbol
A husband that someone has mainly to show other people that they are powerful, rich, or attractive, often because he is younger or very good‑looking.
Příklady
- The magazine joked that the movie star now has a trophy husband half her age.
- He hated being described as a trophy husband and wanted people to notice his own work.
trophy partner
1/tɹˈoʊfi pˈɑɹtnɚ/
idiom
informal
Romantic partner as status symbol
A boyfriend, girlfriend, husband, or wife that someone has mainly to show off their success, money, or power.
Příklady
- She is tired of being treated like a trophy partner at business events.
- He doesn’t want a trophy partner; he wants someone who will challenge him.
trophy wife
1/tɹˈoʊfi wˈaɪf/
idiom
informal
Wife kept as status symbol
A wife that a man has mainly to show other people that he is rich or successful, usually because she is much younger or very attractive.
Příklady
- Some people thought she was just a trophy wife, but she proved them wrong.
- People criticized him for treating his much younger partner like a trophy wife.
- The businessman arrived with his trophy wife at the gala.
- The film explores how a so‑called trophy wife feels when she is not taken seriously.
- She rejects the idea that she is just a trophy wife and points to her successful career.