horizon
gb/hɚˈaɪzən/ us/hɚˈaɪzən/
B1
Angličtina
~ 7600
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Podstatné jméno
B1
entity
1
apparent line between earth and sky
The line far away where the land or sea and the sky seem to touch.
Vzorec užití:
the [adjective] horizon
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use *horizon* to mean "view" or "scene" in general, saying things like *The horizon is very beautiful in this city* when they really mean *The view is very beautiful*. Use *horizon* specifically for the line where the land or sea meets the sky.
Synonyma
skyline (Usually refers to the outline of buildings or mountains against the sky, especially in a city, not just the earth–sky line in general.)
Antonyma
zenith (In astronomy, the point in the sky directly above you, conceptually opposite to the low, distant line of the horizon.)
Kolokace
on the horizon
|the distant horizon
|scan the horizon
|disappear over the horizon
|sink below the horizon
|sea horizon
Témata
nature
|travel
|space
Příklady
- A small boat appeared on the horizon as the sun began to set.
- From the top of the hill we could see the mountains rising above the flat horizon.
- Storm clouds were building on the horizon, darkening the late-afternoon sky.
- The city lights glowed faintly on the horizon to the east.
- As the ship sailed away, it slowly vanished beyond the horizon.
Učební příklady
- The sun was low on the horizon.
- We watched a large ship on the horizon.
- Mountains stood high above the flat horizon.
- Dark clouds moved in along the horizon.
- A red glow filled the horizon at sunrise.
unknown
B2
entity
2
limits of knowledge or experience
The amount or range of things a person knows about or has experience with.
Vzorec užití:
to broaden/expand [someone’s] horizons
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes forget that this sense is almost always used in the plural (*horizons*), especially after verbs like *broaden* or *expand*. It is unnatural to say *broaden your horizon* in this meaning; say *broaden your horizons* instead.
Synonyma
outlook (Focuses more on a person’s general way of thinking or attitude, while *horizons* emphasizes the range and variety of their experiences or interests.)
Antonyma
narrow-mindedness (Describes a refusal to accept or consider different ideas or experiences, the opposite of having wide or broad horizons.)
Kolokace
broaden your horizons
|expand her horizons
|open up new horizons
|intellectual horizons
|cultural horizons
|limited horizons
Témata
personal_growth
|education
|work
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- Traveling alone for a year really broadened his horizons.
- Studying art history opened up new horizons for her career.
- Reading widely can expand your horizons far beyond your daily life.
- The program aims to widen students’ horizons beyond their local community.
- Working with an international team completely changed his horizons.
Učební příklady
- Living in another country can broaden your horizons.
- This class will open new horizons for you.
- Reading books in English expands my horizons.
- Meeting new people has widened her horizons.
- The internet gives us very wide horizons.
Podstatné jméno
C1
entity
3
future period used for planning
A set period in the future, such as five or ten years, that you think about when you plan or invest.
Vzorec užití:
a [length]-year horizon
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse *horizon* with *deadline*. A *deadline* is the exact final date when something must be finished, while a *horizon* is the whole period you think about when planning, not a single day.
Synonyma
timeframe (A general word for the period during which something happens; *horizon* is more often used in strategic, financial, or policy contexts.)
Antonyma
instant (Refers to a single moment rather than an extended future period considered for planning.)
Kolokace
time horizon
|investment horizon
|planning horizon
|over a five-year horizon
|long-term horizon
|short-term horizon
Témata
business
|economics
|planning
|time
Příklady
- For most young investors, a thirty-year time horizon is quite realistic.
- We need to decide on the planning horizon before setting our targets.
- The project has a relatively short investment horizon of three to five years.
- On a ten-year horizon, the company expects steady but moderate growth.
- Climate policy must be designed with a very long horizon in mind.
Učební příklady
- They made a business plan with a five-year horizon.
- Your investment horizon should match your goals.
- With a long time horizon, you can take more risk.
- We chose a short horizon for this project.
- On a three-year horizon, costs will go down.
Podstatné jméno
technical
C2
entity
4
distinct layer in soil profile
One of the layers of soil or rock under the ground that looks or behaves differently from the other layers.
Vzorec užití:
the [letter] horizon
Synonyma
layer (A very general word for one thickness of material; *horizon* is a technical term for a natural soil or rock layer with specific properties.)
Antonyma
mass (Suggests a large, undivided body of material without clear layers, the opposite of clearly separated horizons.)
Kolokace
soil horizon
|upper horizon
|B horizon
|organic horizon
|surface horizon
|subsoil horizon
Témata
science
|geography
|environment
|nature
Příklady
- The dark A horizon is rich in organic matter and supports most plant roots.
- In this region the B horizon contains a high concentration of clay.
- Soil scientists described four distinct horizons in the profile.
- The organic horizon was very thin due to frequent forest fires.
- Calcium deposits were found mainly in the lower horizons of the soil.
Učební příklady
- The top horizon of the soil is dark and rich.
- Below the A horizon there is the B horizon.
- Each soil horizon has different materials.
- Scientists study soil horizons to understand the land.
- Tree roots are mostly in the upper horizons.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
horizon
IPA
GB/hɚˈaɪzən/
US/hɚˈaɪzən/
Slabiky a přízvuk
ho - ri - zon (3 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (ho)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: horizon
- Plural: horizons
Příbuzná slova
Forms
horizons
noun
Core family
horizontal
adjective B1
horizontally
adverb
Výrazy
beyond the horizon
1/bɪjˈɔnd ðə hɚˈaɪzən/
idiom
literary
in a distant or unknown future
In a future time or place that you cannot see or know yet.
Příklady
- No one knows what lies beyond the horizon for our planet.
- For now the technology is still beyond the horizon, but researchers are hopeful.
- He dreamed of adventures somewhere far beyond the horizon.
broaden someone's horizons
1/bɹˈɔdən sˈʌmwˌʌnz hɚˈaɪzənz/
idiom
increase someone’s experience or knowledge
To help someone learn about or experience more things, so they are not limited in what they know or do.
Příklady
- Living abroad for a year really broadened her horizons.
- The course is designed to broaden students’ horizons beyond their main subject.
- Reading books from other cultures can broaden your horizons.
expand someone's horizons
1/ɪkspˈænd sˈʌmwˌʌnz hɚˈaɪzənz/
idiom
make someone’s horizons wider
To make someone’s world bigger by giving them new ideas or experiences.
Příklady
- Travel can expand your horizons in unexpected ways.
- The internet has expanded our horizons enormously.
- Volunteering with refugees expanded his horizons and changed his views.
new horizons
1/njˈu hɚˈaɪzənz/
idiom
new areas of possibility
New areas of life, work, or learning that you have not tried before.
Příklady
- Retirement opened up new horizons for her creativity.
- The discovery could lead scientists to new horizons in medicine.
- Learning to code has given him new horizons in his career.
on the horizon
1/ˈɔn ðə hɚˈaɪzən/
idiom
likely to happen soon
Going to happen or appear soon, but not yet here.
Příklady
- With several new projects on the horizon, the company feels optimistic.
- There are major political changes on the horizon.
- A new vaccine may be on the horizon if the trials succeed.