height
gb/hˈaɪt/ us/hˈaɪt/
A2
Engelsk
~ 2100
magasság, csúcs, tető, tetőpont, valaminek a dereka, magaslat
NAVNEORD
A2
1
magasság
A2
Brugsmønster:
[someone/something]'s height
Her height is above average for her age.
Az életkorához képest átlagon felüli a magassága.
The height of the building makes it visible from miles away.
Az épület magassága miatt mérföldekről is látható.
We measured the height of the tree with a laser tool.
The mountain reaches a height of 3,000 meters.
Læringseksempler
My height is 170 centimeters.
170 centiméter magas vagyok.
He is the same height as his brother.
Ugyanolyan magas, mint a fivére.
The table is one meter in height.
We want to know the height of the wall.
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes confuse 'height' with 'high'. 'High' is an adjective, while 'height' is a noun.
Betydning
measurement of tallness
Ordforbindelser
average height
|maximum height
|height measurement
|reach a height
|height limit
Synonymer
tallness (Less formal and less commonly used; refers specifically to vertical extent.)
Antonymer
depth (Refers to downward measurement rather than upward.)
Temaer
measurement
|daily life
|sports
|space
|science
|core_vocabulary
Definition
How tall a person or thing is, from bottom to top.
The distance from the base to the top of something, measured vertically.
NAVNEORD
B1
2
Brugsmønster:
the height of [something]
We reached the height of the mountain just before noon.
Nem sokkal dél előtt értük el a hegy csúcsát.
At the height of the tower, you can see the whole city.
A torony tetejéről az egész várost látni lehet.
The balloon rose to a great height before bursting.
Læringseksempler
We are at the height of the hill.
A domb tetején vagyunk.
The plane is flying at a great height.
A repülő nagy magasságban repül.
He climbed to the height of the tree.
Betydning
highest point or level
Ordforbindelser
at the height
|reach the height
|height of summer
Synonymer
summit (Often used for mountains; more formal.)
Antonymer
base (The bottom or lowest part of something.)
Temaer
geography
|sports
|space
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The top or highest part of something.
The topmost point or extreme limit of something.
NAVNEORD
B2
3
Brugsmønster:
the height of [period/event/state]
She was at the height of her career when she won the award.
Pályája csúcsán volt, amikor elnyerte a díjat.
It happened in the height of summer.
Ez a nyár derekán történt.
The company is enjoying the height of its popularity.
Læringseksempler
He is at the height of his job.
Pályája csúcsán van.
It was the height of winter.
A tél dereka volt.
The singer was at the height of her fame.
Betydning
peak intensity or success
Ordforbindelser
height of summer
|height of fashion
|height of power
Synonymer
peak (Common in both literal and figurative senses; slightly less formal.)
Antonymer
decline (Refers to a period when intensity or success is decreasing.)
Temaer
time
|culture
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The time when something is strongest or most active.
The period or state when something is most active, successful, or intense.
NAVNEORD
B1
4
He is afraid of heights and avoids tall buildings.
Fél a magasságtól, ezért kerüli a magas épületeket.
From these heights, you can see for miles around.
Ezekről a magaslatokról mérföldekre ellátni.
The bird nested in the dizzying heights of the cliff.
Læringseksempler
I am afraid of heights.
Félek a magasságtól.
We can see far from this height.
Ebből a magasságból messzire ellátunk.
The cat climbed to a great height.
Betydning
a high place or position
Ordforbindelser
fear of heights
|dizzying heights
Synonymer
altitude (More technical, often used in aviation or geography.)
Antonymer
low ground (Refers to an area lower than surrounding land.)
Temaer
geography
|space
|travel
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A place that is high above the ground.
An elevated location above ground level.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
height
IPA
GB/hˈaɪt/
US/hˈaɪt/
Stavelser og tryk
height (1 stavelse)
Stress on 1st syllable (height)
Ordformer
Noun
- Base: height
- Plural: height, heights
Ordfamilie
Udtryk
at the height of
1/ˈæt ðə hˈaɪt əv/
fixed phrase
during peak period
During the time when something is most active or strong.
Eksempler
- At the height of summer, temperatures can reach 40°C.
- She was at the height of her career when she moved abroad.
fear of heights
1/fˈɪɹ əv hˈaɪts/
fixed phrase
afraid when high up
Being scared when you are in a high place.
Eksempler
- She can't climb ladders because she has a fear of heights.
- His fear of heights kept him from going on the ride.
height of fashion
1/hˈaɪt əv fˈæʃən/
fixed phrase
extremely fashionable at a time
Being very fashionable at a certain time.
Eksempler
- That dress was the height of fashion in the 1990s.
- These shoes are currently at the height of fashion.
to new heights
1/tə njˈu hˈaɪts/
idiom
to a higher level than before
To make something better, stronger, or more successful than ever before.
Eksempler
- The chef's creativity took the restaurant to new heights.
- Her speech took the event to new heights.