drive
gb/dɹˈaɪv/ us/dɹˈaɪv/
A1
Engelsk
~ 2000
vezet, hajt, késztet, autózás, autóút, elszántság, hajtóerő, meghajtó, lemezmeghajtó
UDSAGNSORD
A1
1
vezet
A2
Brugsmønster:
to drive [a car/vehicle] [to a place]
I learned to drive when I was sixteen.
Tizenhat éves koromban tanultam meg vezetni.
She drives to the office every morning.
Minden reggel autóval jár be az irodába.
Please drive carefully in the rain.
He drove the truck across the country.
We took turns driving during the long trip.
Læringseksempler
I can drive a car.
Tudok autót vezetni.
My father drives to work.
Apám autóval jár dolgozni.
She drives fast on the highway.
We drive to school every day.
He drives to the store.
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes confuse 'drive' with 'ride'; 'ride' is for being a passenger or controlling bikes/motorcycles, while 'drive' is for controlling cars or similar vehicles.
Betydning
Operate and control a vehicle
Ordforbindelser
drive a car
|drive to work
|drive home
|drive carefully
|drive fast
Synonymer
operate (More general; can refer to running any type of machine, not just vehicles.)
Antonymer
walk (Refers to moving on foot instead of using a vehicle.)
Temaer
transportation
|daily life
|travel
Definition
To make and control a car, bus, or other vehicle move.
To operate and control the movement of a motor vehicle such as a car, truck, or bus.
UDSAGNSORD
B1
2
Brugsmønster:
to drive [someone] to [do something]
Her passion drives her to work long hours.
A szenvedélye hajtja, hogy hosszú órákat dolgozzon.
The noise outside is driving me crazy.
Az őrületbe kerget a kinti zaj.
Poverty drove him to steal.
Curiosity drives scientific discovery.
Their determination drove the project forward.
Læringseksempler
My parents drive me to study hard.
A szüleim arra ösztönöznek, hogy keményen tanuljak.
The loud music drives me crazy.
Az őrületbe kerget a hangos zene.
Hunger drove him to eat quickly.
Her dream drives her to work every day.
The teacher's words drove me to try again.
Typisk fejl:
Learners may confuse this with physical driving of vehicles. Context usually makes it clear, but emotional/causal uses are figurative.
Betydning
Cause someone to act or feel strongly
Ordforbindelser
drive someone crazy
|drive change
|drive success
|drive innovation
Synonymer
motivate (Implies encouragement toward action, often positive; 'drive' can be positive or negative.)
Antonymer
discourage (Means to make someone less willing or motivated to act.)
Temaer
emotions
|motivation
|communication
Definition
To make someone do something or feel something strongly.
To strongly influence or motivate someone to take action or feel a certain way.
NAVNEORD
A2
3
Brugsmønster:
to go for [a/an] drive
We went for a drive along the coast.
Elmentünk autózni a part mentén.
It’s a short drive from here to the city center.
Innen rövid autóút a belváros.
They took a long drive through the countryside.
The drive to work takes about 30 minutes.
Læringseksempler
We go for a drive in the city.
Elmegyünk autózni a városban.
It is a short drive to the park.
Rövid autóút a parkig.
They take a long drive on Sunday.
The drive to school is ten minutes.
Betydning
Journey in a vehicle
Ordforbindelser
go for a drive
|long drive
|scenic drive
Synonymer
ride ('Ride' is similar but also applies to bicycles and motorcycles; 'drive' refers specifically to motor vehicles.)
Antonymer
walk (Travel on foot instead of by vehicle.)
Temaer
transportation
|daily life
|travel
Definition
A trip in a car or other vehicle.
A trip or journey taken in a motor vehicle.
NAVNEORD
B2
4
elszántság
B2
hajtóerő
B2
His drive and dedication impressed everyone.
Az elszántsága és az elkötelezettsége mindenkit lenyűgözött.
You need a lot of drive to run your own business.
Nagy elszántság kell ahhoz, hogy saját vállalkozást vezess.
She has the drive to succeed in any field.
Læringseksempler
He has a strong drive to win.
Erős benne a győzni akarás.
She shows great drive at work.
Nagy elszántságot mutat a munkában.
I need more drive to finish my studies.
Betydning
Strong determination or ambition
Ordforbindelser
personal drive
|show drive
|lack of drive
Synonymer
ambition ('Ambition' often implies wanting success or power; 'drive' emphasizes energy and determination.)
Antonymer
apathy (Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or motivation.)
Temaer
emotions
|motivation
|work
Definition
A strong feeling that makes you want to do something and work hard at it.
A strong desire and determination to achieve something.
NAVNEORD
B1
TECHNICAL
5
meghajtó
B1
I need to replace the hard drive in my laptop.
Ki kell cserélnem a merevlemezt a laptopomban.
She saved the files on an external drive.
Egy külső meghajtóra mentette a fájlokat.
The computer can't find the boot drive.
Læringseksempler
My computer has a big hard drive.
A számítógépemben nagy merevlemez van.
I use a flash drive for my homework.
Pendrive-ot használok a házi feladatomhoz.
The files are on the external drive.
Betydning
Computer data storage device
Ordforbindelser
hard drive
|flash drive
|external drive
Synonymer
disk drive (More specific term referring to devices that use disks as storage media.)
Antonymer
memory card (A different type of portable storage medium, often smaller and without moving parts.)
Temaer
technology
Definition
A part of a computer that keeps information and programs, like a hard disk or SSD.
A device in a computer system used for reading from or writing data to storage media such as hard disks, SSDs, or optical discs.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
drive
IPA
GB/dɹˈaɪv/
US/dɹˈaɪv/
Stavelser og tryk
drive (1 stavelse)
Stress on 1st syllable (drive)
Ordformer
Noun
- Base: drive
- Plural: drive, drives
Verb
- Base: drive
- 3rd Person Singular: drives
- Present Participle: driving
- Past: drove
- Past Participle: driven
Ordfamilie
Forms
drives
noun
driving
verb
drove
verb
driven
verb
Core family
driver
noun A1
Related words
driveway
noun
Negative and opposite forms
driverless
adjective
Advanced or less common
drivable
adjective
Vigtige punkter
- Irregular past: drove Verb
- Irregular past participle: driven Verb
Udtryk
drive home (a point)
1/dɹˈaɪv hˈoʊm ə pˈɔɪnt/
idiom
Emphasize an idea strongly and clearly
To say something in a strong way so people understand it well.
Eksempler
- The teacher drove home the importance of studying every day.
- He used statistics to drive home his argument.
drive up prices
1/dɹˈaɪv ˈʌp pɹˈaɪsɪz/
fixed phrase
Cause prices to rise sharply
To make the cost of something go higher.
Eksempler
- The shortage of goods drove up prices.
- High demand is driving up housing costs.
go for a drive
1/ɡˈoʊ fɚ ə dɹˈaɪv/
fixed phrase
Take a trip in a vehicle for pleasure or travel
To travel in a car or other vehicle for fun or to get somewhere.
Eksempler
- We decided to go for a drive along the coast.
- Let's go for a drive and see the countryside.
Sunday drive
1/sˈʌndˌeɪ dɹˈaɪv/
fixed phrase
Leisurely vehicle trip usually on Sunday for fun
A slow and relaxing trip in a car, often on Sunday, for fun.
Eksempler
- They took a Sunday drive through the countryside.
- A Sunday drive is our weekend tradition.
drive someone crazy
1/dɹˈaɪv sˈʌmwˌʌn kɹˈeɪzi/
idiom
informal
Annoy or upset greatly
To make someone feel very annoyed, upset, or stressed.
Eksempler
- The constant noise from the construction is driving me crazy.
- The constant noise is driving me crazy.
- Her constant complaining drives everyone crazy.
- Her questions were driving him crazy by the end of the day.