boundary
gb/bˈaʊndɚi/ us/bˈaʊndɚi/
B1
Engelsk
~ 2100
határ, személyes határ, határvonal, oldalvonal
NAVNEORD
B1
1
határ
A2
Brugsmønster:
[something] is the boundary between [place/area] and [place/area]
The fence marks the boundary between our garden and the park.
A kerítés jelöli a határt a kertünk és a park között.
The river forms the boundary between the two states.
A folyó alkotja a határt a két állam között.
The treaty set new national boundaries after the war.
The white lines on the field are the boundaries for the game.
He respected her personal boundaries.
Læringseksempler
The wall is the boundary of the school.
A fal az iskola határa.
This road is the boundary between two towns.
Ez az út jelenti a határt a két város között.
The map shows the country’s boundaries.
Do not cross the boundary line.
We must respect each other’s boundaries.
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes confuse 'boundary' with 'border'. 'Border' usually refers to the official line between countries, while 'boundary' can also describe personal limits or sports field edges.
Betydning
Dividing line or limit
Ordforbindelser
cross a boundary
|set boundaries
|national boundary
|property boundary
|push boundaries
Synonymer
border (Often used for political or geographical limits between countries; 'boundary' can be broader.)
Antonymer
center (Represents the middle of an area, as opposed to its outer limit.)
Temaer
geography
|sports
|society
|space
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A line or limit that shows where one area ends and another begins.
A line or point that marks the edge or limit of an area, subject, or activity.
NAVNEORD
B2
2
határ
B1
Brugsmønster:
set/establish/maintain boundaries with [someone]
She set clear boundaries with her coworkers to protect her personal time.
Egyértelmű határokat szabott a munkatársaival szemben, hogy megvédje a magánidejét.
Good teachers establish firm boundaries in the classroom.
A jó tanárok határozott határokat szabnak az osztályteremben.
He felt uncomfortable because his friend kept crossing personal boundaries.
Setting emotional boundaries can improve relationships.
They discussed their boundaries before starting the project.
Læringseksempler
I set a boundary with my friend about calling me late at night.
Határt szabtam a barátomnak: ne hívjon késő este.
You should respect other people’s boundaries.
Tiszteletben kell tartanod mások határait.
He crossed my boundary when he read my messages.
We talked about our boundaries before living together.
She keeps good boundaries with her family.
Typisk fejl:
Learners may think this meaning is only physical, but it often refers to emotional or behavioral limits.
Betydning
Personal behavioral limit
Ordforbindelser
set boundaries
|respect boundaries
|cross boundaries
|establish boundaries
Synonymer
limit (A general term for a point beyond which something cannot go; 'boundary' here is more about personal or emotional space.)
Antonymer
openness (Willingness to share without restrictions, opposite of setting limits.)
Temaer
psychology
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A rule or limit you set to show what is okay and not okay in how people treat you.
A rule, limit, or guideline that someone sets to define acceptable behavior in relationships or interactions.
NAVNEORD
B1
TECHNICAL
3
határvonal
B1
oldalvonal
B1
He hit the cricket ball over the boundary for six runs.
A krikettlabdát a határvonalon túlra ütötte, így hat futást szerzett.
The player stepped over the boundary line and was out of play.
A játékos átlépte a határvonalat, ezért játékon kívülre került.
Spectators stood just beyond the boundary of the field.
Læringseksempler
The ball went over the boundary in cricket.
Krikettben a labda átment a határvonalon.
She kicked the ball outside the boundary line.
A határvonalon kívülre rúgta a labdát.
Fans stood near the boundary of the field.
Betydning
Edge of sports field
Ordforbindelser
hit the boundary
|over the boundary line
Synonymer
sideline (In some sports refers specifically to side edges; 'boundary' is broader and includes all edges.)
Temaer
sports
|space
Definition
The line or edge that shows where the playing area ends in a sport.
The outer edge of a playing field in sports, beyond which the ball is out of play or scores are made depending on the sport.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
boundary
IPA
GB/bˈaʊndɚi/
US/bˈaʊndɚi/
Stavelser og tryk
bound - ary (2 stavelser)
Stress on 1st syllable (bound)
Ordformer
Noun
- Base: boundary
- Plural: boundaries
Ordfamilie
Forms
boundaries
noun
Core family
bound
verb
Related words
bounded
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
boundless
adjective
unbounded
adjective
Udtryk
cross a boundary
1/kɹˈɔs ə bˈaʊndɚi/
fixed phrase
Go past a limit or border
To go over a line that marks an area, rule, or acceptable behavior.
Eksempler
- He crossed a boundary when he looked through her private emails.
- The soldiers crossed into enemy territory, crossing a dangerous boundary.
push the boundaries
1/pˈʊʃ ðə bˈaʊndɚiz/
idiom
Go beyond existing limits
To try to go past what is normal or accepted.
Eksempler
- The artist is known for pushing the boundaries of modern art.
- New technology continues to push the boundaries of what we can achieve.
set boundaries
1/sˈɛt bˈaʊndɚiz/
fixed phrase
Establish limits or rules
To decide and say what is okay and not okay in behavior or activity.
Eksempler
- Parents need to set boundaries for their children early on.
- It’s important to set boundaries at work to avoid burnout.