intercourse
gb/ˈɪntɚkˌɔɹs/ us/ˈɪntɚkˌɔɹs/
B2
Engelsk
~ 3200
közösülés, nemi aktus, szexuális együttlét, érintkezés, eszmecsere, kapcsolattartás
NAVNEORD
B2
1
Brugsmønster:
to have intercourse (with [someone])
They were caught having intercourse in a public place.
Rajtakapták őket közösülés közben egy nyilvános helyen.
The law prohibits sexual intercourse with minors.
A törvény tiltja a kiskorúakkal folytatott nemi közösülést.
He admitted to having intercourse with his partner before marriage.
Læringseksempler
They had intercourse last night.
Tegnap este szexuális együttlétük volt.
The doctor asked if she had intercourse recently.
Az orvos megkérdezte tőle, hogy volt-e mostanában szexuális együttléte.
He said they did not have intercourse.
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes confuse 'intercourse' with 'discourse', which means conversation or discussion.
Betydning
Sexual activity between people
Ordforbindelser
sexual intercourse
|have intercourse
|engage in intercourse
Synonymer
sex (More common and less formal term for sexual activity.)
|
copulation (Formal or biological term for sexual activity.)
Antonymer
abstinence (The practice of not engaging in sexual activity.)
Temaer
relationships
|health
|human body
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Sexual activity between two people.
The physical act of sexual activity between people, typically involving penetration.
NAVNEORD
C1
FORMAL
2
Brugsmønster:
intercourse between [people/groups]
There was little social intercourse between the two communities.
Kevés társas érintkezés volt a két közösség között.
Intellectual intercourse is vital for academic progress.
A szellemi eszmecsere létfontosságú a tudományos fejlődéshez.
Diplomatic intercourse between the countries has improved.
Læringseksempler
There is little social intercourse in the small town.
Kevés a társas érintkezés a kisvárosban.
They have regular intercourse with their neighbors.
Rendszeres kapcsolatot tartanak a szomszédaikkal.
The two groups stopped all intercourse after the argument.
Typisk fejl:
Learners may mistakenly think this meaning is always sexual because of the more common modern use.
Betydning
Communication or dealings between people
Ordforbindelser
social intercourse
|intercourse between nations
|intellectual intercourse
Synonymer
communication (More general and common word for sharing information or ideas.)
|
interaction (Focuses on the act of people acting and reacting to each other.)
Antonymer
isolation (The state of being separate from others, without communication or contact.)
Temaer
communication
|society
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Talking or having regular contact with other people or groups.
The exchange of thoughts, feelings, or information between individuals or groups.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
intercourse
IPA
GB/ˈɪntɚkˌɔɹs/
US/ˈɪntɚkˌɔɹs/
Stavelser og tryk
in - ter - course (3 stavelser)
Stress on 1st syllable (in)
Ordformer
Noun
- Base: intercourse
- Plural: intercourse, intercourses
Ordfamilie
Udtryk
intercourse between nations
1/ˈɪntɚkˌɔɹs bɪtwˈin nˈeɪʃənz/
fixed phrase
formal
Communication and relations between countries
Official contact and communication between countries.
Eksempler
- Intercourse between nations can prevent conflicts.
- The treaty improved intercourse between nations.
sexual intercourse
1/sˈɛkʃuəl ˈɪntɚkˌɔɹs/
fixed phrase
The act of sexual activity between people
Sexual activity between two people.
Eksempler
- The law forbids sexual intercourse with anyone under 18.
- They engaged in sexual intercourse after dating for months.
social intercourse
1/sˈoʊʃəl ˈɪntɚkˌɔɹs/
fixed phrase
formal
Regular communication and contact between people or groups
Spending time talking and sharing ideas with other people.
Eksempler
- Social intercourse is important for a healthy community.
- The club encourages social intercourse among members.