Angličtina

unit

gb/jˈunɪt/ us/jˈunɪt/
A2 Angličtina
~ 600
Významy
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Podstatné jméno A2 entity
1

One part of a larger whole

One part of a bigger group or system.

Vzorec užití: a [unit] of [something]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'unit' with 'device' — 'unit' can mean any distinct part, not just machines.
Synonyma
component (Implies a functional or mechanical part of a whole.)
Antonyma
whole (Refers to the entire thing rather than one part of it.)
Kolokace
housing unit |military unit |family unit |unit of measurement |apartment unit
Témata
general |organization |structure |core_vocabulary
Příklady
  • Each apartment is a separate housing unit.
  • The army sent a unit to assist in the rescue.
  • This refrigerator has a freezer unit on top.
  • The family unit is the basic part of society.
  • The hospital has a special cardiac care unit.
Učební příklady
  • Our house has two units.
  • That unit is part of the army.
  • We live in a housing unit.
  • The school has a science unit.
  • The factory makes car units.
Podstatné jméno technical B1 quantity
2

Standard measure quantity

A fixed amount used to measure things.

Vzorec užití: a [unit] of [measurement]
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse 'unit' with 'tool' — but here it refers to an amount, not an object.
Synonyma
measure (General term for a standard amount; less technical.)
Antonyma
variable (Something that changes and is not fixed like a measurement unit.)
Kolokace
unit of length |metric unit |time unit |currency unit
Témata
science |mathematics |education |core_vocabulary
Příklady
  • The meter is a unit of length in the metric system.
  • Seconds are the basic units of time.
  • The dollar is the standard currency unit in the United States.
  • Electricity is billed per kilowatt-hour unit.
  • One liter is the unit for measuring volume.
Učební příklady
  • A meter is a unit of length.
  • An hour is a time unit.
  • A dollar is a money unit.
  • A gram is a small weight unit.
  • A liter is a water unit.
Podstatné jméno B1 entity
3

Group acting as one entity

A group that works together as one.

Vzorec užití: a [unit] of [people/things]
Synonyma
team (Focuses on people working together, often informally.)
Antonyma
individuals (Separate persons rather than acting as one group.)
Kolokace
emergency response unit |special police unit |research unit
Témata
organization |teamwork |work |core_vocabulary
Příklady
  • The special police unit was deployed to the scene.
  • Our research unit focuses on renewable energy.
  • An emergency response unit arrived within minutes.
  • The company formed a new sales unit to handle the region.
  • The military unit trained for months before deployment.
Učební příklady
  • The police unit works together.
  • Our class is one learning unit.
  • The team is part of our sports unit.
  • The army has many units.
  • The fire unit came fast.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
unit
IPA
GB/jˈunɪt/
US/jˈunɪt/
Slabiky a přízvuk
unit (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (unit)
Tvary slova
Noun
  • Base: unit
  • Plural: units
Příbuzná slova
Forms
units noun
Core family
unite verb B2 unity noun B1 united adjective B1
Related words
unify verb B2 unified adjective union noun B1 reunite verb
Negative and opposite forms
disunity noun
Advanced or less common
unification noun B2 unitary adjective
Výrazy

housing unit

1
/hˈaʊzɪŋ jˈunɪt/
fixed phrase

Individual dwelling space

One apartment, house, or room where people live, in a bigger building or area.

Příklady
  • Each housing unit has its own kitchen and bathroom.
  • This building contains 24 housing units.

per unit

1
/pˈɚ jˈunɪt/
fixed phrase

For each single item

For each single thing or piece in a group.

Příklady
  • The price per unit decreases when you buy more.
  • Shipping costs are calculated per unit.

unit price

1
/jˈunɪt pɹˈaɪs/
fixed phrase

Cost for one item or measure

The cost for one thing or one amount of something.

Příklady
  • The unit price is listed next to the product label.
  • Check the unit price to compare products fairly.

intensive care unit

1
/ɪntˈɛnsɪv kˈɛɹ jˈunɪt/
fixed phrase

hospital ward for critical patients

A special part of a hospital where very sick or badly hurt people get intensive care; often called the ICU.

Příklady
  • The hospital's intensive care unit is full after the bus crash.
  • She works as a nurse in the intensive care unit.
  • Visitors are only allowed into the intensive care unit for a short time each day.

intensive care unit

2
/ɪntˈɛnsɪv kˈɛɹ jˈunɪt/
fixed phrase technical

Hospital critical care department

A special part of a hospital for very sick patients who need constant care.

Příklady
  • He was transferred to the intensive care unit after surgery.
  • The hospital's intensive care unit is fully equipped.

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