static
gb/stˈætɪk/ us/stˈætɪk/
B1
Angličtina
~ 2800
Významy
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adjective
B2
property
1
Not moving or changing
Not moving or changing in any way.
Vzorec užití:
[something] is static
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'static' with 'stationary'. 'Static' can also mean 'unchanging' in a non-physical sense, unlike 'stationary', which is mostly physical.
Synonyma
stationary (Emphasizes being still, often for physical objects.)
Antonyma
dynamic (Emphasizes movement, change, or activity.)
Kolokace
static position
|static display
|static image
|static posture
Témata
science
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- The economy has been static for the past year.
- The statue remained static despite the strong wind.
- Her expression was static, revealing no emotion.
Učební příklady
- The car is static in the parking lot.
- The picture on the wall is static.
- He sat static in his chair.
Podstatné jméno
B1
event
2
Radio or TV interference noise
A crackling sound on a radio or TV caused by a weak signal or interference.
Vzorec užití:
hear static on [a device]
Častá chyba:
Some learners confuse 'static' with 'silence', but it refers to unwanted noise, not absence of sound.
Synonyma
interference (More technical and general term for disruption of a signal.)
Antonyma
clear signal (Refers to audio or video without distortion or noise.)
Kolokace
radio static
|TV static
|background static
Témata
technology
|communication
Příklady
- I could barely hear the announcement over the static.
- The old TV showed nothing but static.
- Static filled the airwaves during the storm.
Učební příklady
- There is static on my radio.
- I hear static on the phone.
- The TV has static when it rains.
adjective
technical
B2
property
3
Without electrical current flow
Describes electricity that is not moving through wires.
Vzorec užití:
static [electricity/charge]
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse 'static electricity' with 'electric shock', but static electricity is a buildup, not continuous flow.
Synonyma
stationary (electric) (Technical usage referring specifically to electric charges at rest.)
Antonyma
current electricity (Electricity in motion through a conductor.)
Kolokace
static electricity
|static charge
Témata
science
|technology
Příklady
- Static electricity can cause small shocks when you touch metal.
- The experiment measured the effects of a static charge.
- Static buildup can damage computer components.
Učební příklady
- Static electricity makes my hair stand up.
- You can get a shock from static charge.
- Static can hurt electronics.
Podstatné jméno
informal
C1
entity
4
Criticism or complaints from others
Complaints or negative comments from people about what you do or say.
Vzorec užití:
get static from [someone]
Častá chyba:
Learners may think 'static' here refers to sound, but it’s figurative for criticism.
Synonyma
flak (Informal term for criticism, often more colloquial.)
Antonyma
praise (Positive feedback instead of criticism.)
Kolokace
get static
|take static
Témata
emotions
|communication
Příklady
- She got a lot of static from her boss for missing the deadline.
- He’s been taking static from his neighbors about the noise.
- I don’t need any more static from you today.
Učební příklady
- I get static from my parents about my grades.
- He takes static from his team for being late.
- She does not like to get static from friends.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
static
IPA
GB/stˈætɪk/
US/stˈætɪk/
Slabiky a přízvuk
stat - ic (2 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (stat)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: static
Noun
- Base: static
- Plural: static
Příbuzná slova
Core family
statically
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
dynamic
adjective B1
Advanced or less common
statics
noun
Výrazy
get static from someone
1/ɡˈɛt stˈætɪk fɹˈʌm sˈʌmwˌʌn/
fixed phrase
informal
Receive criticism from someone
To be criticized or complained at by someone.
Příklady
- I got some static from my boss for being late.
- She’s getting static from her neighbors about the party noise.
static electricity
1/stˈætɪk ɪlˌɛktɹˈɪsəti/
fixed phrase
Electric charge at rest on an object’s surface
Electricity that stays in one place and can cause small shocks when you touch things.
Příklady
- Static electricity can make your clothes stick together.
- You might feel a zap of static electricity after walking on carpet.