agent
gb/ˈeɪd͡ʒənt/ us/ˈeɪd͡ʒənt/
B1
Angličtina
~ 1300
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Podstatné jméno
B1
entity
1
Person representing another
A person who works for someone else to help them in business, law, or other areas.
Vzorec užití:
[someone]'s agent
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'agent' with 'agency'. An 'agent' is a person; an 'agency' is a company or organization.
Synonyma
representative (More general term for someone acting for others, not limited to professional roles.)
Antonyma
principal (The person who is represented by an agent.)
Kolokace
travel agent
|real estate agent
|sports agent
|literary agent
|secret agent
Témata
business
|law
|entertainment
Příklady
- Her literary agent negotiated a better contract for her.
- The sports agent arranged several sponsorship deals for the player.
- You should contact my real estate agent about viewing the house.
- His travel agent booked the entire trip for him.
- The actor met with his agent to discuss future roles.
Učební příklady
- My agent found me a new job.
- The agent helped me buy a house.
- She called her travel agent to change the flight.
- His sports agent got him a big deal.
- I met my agent at the office.
Podstatné jméno
B1
entity
2
Person gathering secret information
A person who works secretly to get information for a government or group.
Synonyma
spy (Informal and common term for someone gathering secret information, often in fiction.)
Antonyma
civilian (An ordinary person not involved in espionage or law enforcement.)
Kolokace
undercover agent
|secret agent
|FBI agent
|double agent
Témata
security
|government
|politics
|law
Příklady
- The undercover agent infiltrated the criminal gang.
- A secret agent was sent abroad to gather intelligence.
- The FBI agent questioned the suspect for hours.
- They discovered he was actually a double agent working for both sides.
Učební příklady
- The secret agent wore dark glasses.
- An FBI agent came to our school.
- The undercover agent took many photos.
- He was a double agent in the war.
Podstatné jméno
technical
B2
entity
3
Substance causing an effect
A substance that causes something to happen or change, often in science or medicine.
Synonyma
substance (General term; does not always imply causing change.)
Antonyma
inert material (A substance that does not cause any change or reaction.)
Kolokace
cleaning agent
|bleaching agent
|thickening agent
|cooling agent
Témata
science
|medicine
|health
Příklady
- Bleach is a powerful cleaning agent.
- The doctor injected a contrast agent before the scan.
- Enzymes act as natural agents in digestion.
- This chemical is used as a thickening agent in sauces.
Učební příklady
- Soap is a cleaning agent.
- Sugar can be a thickening agent in food.
- The medicine has an active agent that kills bacteria.
Podstatné jméno
B2
entity
4
Active cause of change or result
A person or thing that makes something happen or change.
Synonyma
catalyst (Often used metaphorically for someone who causes change quickly.)
Antonyma
bystander (A person who does not take action or influence events.)
Kolokace
agent of change
|free agent of history
Témata
philosophy
|general
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- Education can be an agent of social change.
- She saw herself as an agent of reform within the company.
- Technology has been an important agent in shaping modern life.
Učební příklady
- Teachers can be agents of change.
- Water is an agent in plant growth.
- He was an important agent in the project.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
agent
IPA
GB/ˈeɪd͡ʒənt/
US/ˈeɪd͡ʒənt/
Slabiky a přízvuk
agent (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (agent)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: agent
- Plural: agents
Příbuzná slova
Forms
agents
noun
Core family
agency
noun B1
Výrazy
double agent
1/dˈʌbəl ˈeɪd͡ʒənt/
fixed phrase
Spy serving two sides simultaneously
A spy who works for two different groups at the same time and gives each group information about the other.
Příklady
- They discovered he was actually a double agent feeding secrets to the enemy.
- The novel tells the story of a double agent during the Cold War.
free agent
1/fɹˈi ˈeɪd͡ʒənt/
fixed phrase
Independent person without obligations to others
Someone who is free to do what they want because they are not tied by rules, contracts, or commitments.
Příklady
- After leaving the company, she felt like a free agent ready to start her own business.
- He's a free agent in the sports market this season.
secret agent
1/sˈikɹɪt ˈeɪd͡ʒənt/
fixed phrase
Spy working for government or group
A person who works secretly to get information for a government or group.
Příklady
- In the movie, he plays a secret agent sent to stop the villains.
- She dreamed of becoming a secret agent when she was young.
travel agent
1/tɹˈævəl ˈeɪd͡ʒənt/
fixed phrase
Person arranging travel plans for clients
A person whose job is to plan and book trips for people.
Příklady
- The travel agent found us a great deal on flights.
- I called my travel agent to book a hotel in Rome.