wing
gb/wˈɪŋ/ us/wˈɪŋ/
A2
Angličtina
~ 1900
szárny, épületszárny, szél, takarás, irányzat, rögtönöz, improvizál, menet közben talál ki valamit
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
A2
1
szárny
A2
Vzorec užití:
[bird/animal] spreads its wings
The eagle spread its wings and soared into the sky.
A sas kitárta a szárnyait, és felszállt az égbe.
A butterfly's wings are covered in tiny scales.
A pillangó szárnyait apró pikkelyek borítják.
The injured gull had a broken wing.
Bats have wings made of skin, not feathers.
Učební příklady
The bird opened its wings.
A madár kitárta a szárnyait.
A bee has four wings.
A méhnek négy szárnya van.
I saw a bat with large wings.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'wing' with 'arm' when talking about birds.
Význam
Feathered limb for flying
Kolokace
flap wings
|spread wings
|broken wing
|wing span
|fold wings
Synonyma
flipper (Used for aquatic animals like penguins; not for flying)
Antonyma
fin (A limb-like structure for swimming, not flying)
Témata
animals
|nature
|biology
|core_vocabulary
Definice
A part of a bird or insect that helps it fly.
One of the paired feathered limbs that birds and some insects use to fly.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B1
2
épületszárny
B2
szárny
B1
Vzorec užití:
the [north/east/etc.] wing of [building]
The new hospital wing will open next month.
Az új kórházi szárny a jövő hónapban nyílik meg.
Guests stayed in the east wing of the hotel.
A vendégek a szálloda keleti szárnyában szálltak meg.
The museum's west wing is under renovation.
Učební příklady
The library has a new wing.
A könyvtárnak új szárnya van.
Our room is in the east wing.
A szobánk a keleti szárnyban van.
They built a new wing for offices.
Význam
Part of a building
Kolokace
east wing
|west wing
|hospital wing
|new wing
Synonyma
annex (Separate or additional building space)
Antonyma
core (The central part of a building)
Témata
architecture
|places
|housing
|core_vocabulary
Definice
A part of a building that sticks out from the main part.
A part of a building that extends from the main central section.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B1
3
Vzorec užití:
play on the [left/right] wing
He plays on the right wing in the soccer team.
A focicsapatban a jobb szélen játszik.
The actor waited in the wings before stepping on stage.
A színész a takarásban várakozott, mielőtt színpadra lépett.
The winger passed the ball to the striker.
Učební příklady
She plays on the left wing.
A bal szélen játszik.
The actor stood in the wings.
A színész a takarásban állt.
He is a winger on the team.
Význam
Side position or area
Kolokace
left wing
|right wing
|on the wing
Synonyma
flank (Used in sports to mean side position)
Antonyma
center (The middle position)
Témata
sports
|performing arts
|arts_entertainment
|space
Definice
A place at the side of a field, stage, or other area.
A position or area located at either side of a playing field, stage, or other space.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B2
4
Vzorec užití:
the [left/right] wing of [organization]
The left wing of the party supports higher taxes on the wealthy.
A párt baloldali szárnya támogatja, hogy a gazdagokat magasabb adó terhelje.
The hard-right wing gained more influence this year.
A keményvonalas jobboldali szárny idén nagyobb befolyásra tett szert.
She belongs to the moderate wing of the movement.
Učební příklady
He is part of the left wing.
A baloldali szárnyhoz tartozik.
The right wing won more seats.
A jobboldali szárny több mandátumot szerzett.
She leads the moderate wing.
Význam
Faction within an organization
Kolokace
left wing
|right wing
|moderate wing
Synonyma
faction (Any subgroup with differing views)
Antonyma
mainstream (The dominant or central group)
Témata
politics
|society
|business
Definice
A group inside an organization or party with special ideas.
A group within an organization, especially a political party, that has particular views or purposes.
SLOVESO
B2
INFORMAL
5
Vzorec užití:
wing it to [somewhere] / wing [something]
We didn't have a map, so we just winged it to the festival.
Nem volt térképünk, úgyhogy csak találomra mentünk a fesztiválra.
I forgot my notes, so I had to wing my speech.
Otthon felejtettem a jegyzeteimet, ezért rögtönöznöm kellett a beszédemet.
He decided to wing it and hope for the best.
Učební příklady
I did not study, so I will wing it.
Nem tanultam, úgyhogy majd rögtönzök.
We will just wing it today.
Ma majd csak rögtönzünk.
He forgot his lines but he winged it.
Význam
Go quickly without preparation
Kolokace
wing it
Synonyma
improvise (General term for doing something without preparation)
Antonyma
plan (To prepare in advance)
Témata
travel
|daily life
|daily_life
Definice
To go somewhere fast without making plans first, or to do something without planning it.
To move or travel rapidly without prior preparation; to improvise during movement or performance.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
wing
IPA
GB/wˈɪŋ/
US/wˈɪŋ/
Slabiky a přízvuk
wing (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (wing)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: wing
- Plural: wings
Verb
- Base: wing
- 3rd Person Singular: wings
- Present Participle: winging
- Past: winged
Příbuzná slova
Forms
wings
noun
winging
verb
winged
verb
Related words
winger
noun
wingspan
noun
wingtip
noun
Negative and opposite forms
wingless
adjective
Advanced or less common
winglet
noun
Výrazy
clip someone's wings
1/klˈɪp sˈʌmwˌʌnz wˈɪŋz/
idiom
Limit someone's freedom or power
To take away someone's ability to do what they want.
Příklady
- New rules clipped the company's wings.
- His parents clipped his wings by setting strict rules.
in the wings
1/ˈɪn ðə wˈɪŋz/
fixed phrase
Waiting at side stage
Standing at the side of a stage, ready to perform or take part.
Příklady
- The dancers waited in the wings for their cue.
- He stood in the wings, watching nervously.
on the wing
1/ˈɔn ðə wˈɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Flying in motion
Flying through the air, usually about birds or insects.
Příklady
- We saw swallows on the wing above the lake.
- Geese on the wing form a V-shape.
take someone under your wing
1/tˈeɪk sˈʌmwˌʌn ˈʌndɚ jˈʊɹ wˈɪŋ/
idiom
Protect and guide someone new
To help and teach someone who is new or less experienced.
Příklady
- She took the new employee under her wing and showed him around.
- He took his younger cousin under his wing.
spread your wings
1/spɹˈɛd jˈʊɹ wˈɪŋz/
idiom
start doing new independent activities
To begin doing new and different things by yourself with confidence.
Příklady
- After college, he decided to spread his wings and move abroad.
- It’s time for you to spread your wings and explore new opportunities.
spread your wings
2/spɹˈɛd jˈʊɹ wˈɪŋz/
idiom
Become independent and confident
To try new things and live more freely and independently.
Příklady
- After college, she spread her wings and moved abroad.
- It's time for you to spread your wings and explore.