melt
gb/mˈɛlt/ us/mˈɛlt/
A2
Engelsk
~ 1700
olvad, megolvaszt, megolvad, megpuhul, ellágyul, elolvad, meglágyul a szíve, észrevétlenül eltűnik, beleolvad a tömegbe, eloldalog
UDSAGNSORD
A2
1
olvad
A2
Brugsmønster:
to melt [something]
The ice began to melt in the sun.
A jég olvadni kezdett a napon.
She melted the butter before adding it to the recipe.
Megolvasztotta a vajat, mielőtt felhasználta volna a receptben.
The snow melts quickly in spring.
The wax melted when the candle was lit.
Læringseksempler
The ice melts in the sun.
A jég olvad a napon.
Heat melts the butter.
A hő megolvasztja a vajat.
The snow melts in spring.
The wax melts near the fire.
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes confuse 'melt' with 'dissolve'. 'Melt' is for solids becoming liquid due to heat; 'dissolve' is for solids mixing into a liquid.
Betydning
Change from solid to liquid
Ordforbindelser
melt butter
|melt chocolate
|melt ice
Synonymer
liquefy (More formal and technical term for turning into a liquid.)
Antonymer
freeze (Means to change from liquid to solid, the opposite of melting.)
Temaer
science
|daily life
|cooking
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To turn from a solid into a liquid because of heat.
To become liquid through the application of heat.
UDSAGNSORD
A2
2
megolvaszt
B1
Brugsmønster:
to melt [something]
Melt the chocolate before adding it to the cake mixture.
Olvaszd meg a csokoládét, mielőtt hozzáadod a sütemény tésztájához.
He melted the gold to make jewelry.
Megolvasztotta az aranyat, hogy ékszert készítsen belőle.
They melted the ice to get drinking water.
Læringseksempler
Melt the butter for the bread.
Olvaszd meg a vajat a kenyérhez.
She melts cheese on the toast.
Sajtot olvaszt a pirítóson.
We melt ice for water.
Betydning
Make solid become liquid
Ordforbindelser
melt cheese
|melt chocolate
|melt metal
Synonymer
liquefy (More formal; often used in technical or scientific contexts.)
Antonymer
solidify (Means to make something become solid, the opposite process.)
Temaer
science
|daily life
|cooking
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To heat something so it becomes liquid.
To cause something solid to become liquid by applying heat.
UDSAGNSORD
B1
3
Brugsmønster:
to melt [something]
The plastic toy melted when left near the heater.
A műanyag játék megolvadt, amikor a fűtőtest közelében hagyták.
The wax figures melted in the summer heat.
A viaszfigurák megolvadtak a nyári hőségben.
Some materials melt easily when exposed to sunlight.
Læringseksempler
Plastic melts in hot sun.
A műanyag megolvad a tűző napon.
The wax melts in warm air.
A viasz megpuhul a meleg levegőben.
This glue melts when hot.
Betydning
Soften and lose shape from heat
Ordforbindelser
melt plastic
|melt wax
|melt glue
Synonymer
soften (Implies becoming less hard, not necessarily turning into a liquid.)
Antonymer
harden (Means to become firm or rigid, opposite of melting in this sense.)
Temaer
science
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To get soft and lose shape because of heat.
To lose firmness or shape as a result of heat, often without becoming fully liquid.
UDSAGNSORD
B2
4
Brugsmønster:
to melt at [something]
Her smile made him melt instantly.
A mosolyától azonnal elolvadt.
I melted when I saw the puppy's big eyes.
Elolvadtam, amikor megláttam a kiskutya hatalmas szemeit.
His kindness melted her anger away.
Læringseksempler
I melt when I see my baby.
Elolvadok, amikor meglátom a kisbabámat.
Her words melt my heart.
A szavaitól meglágyul a szívem.
The cute dog makes me melt.
Betydning
Become tender or sympathetic
Ordforbindelser
melt with joy
|melt with pity
|melt someone's heart
Synonymer
soften (Can refer both to physical and emotional change; in this context, emotional.)
Antonymer
harden (In emotional sense, means to become less sympathetic or kind.)
Temaer
emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To start feeling soft, kind, or warm emotions.
To be affected emotionally in a way that makes one feel softer, kinder, or more sympathetic.
UDSAGNSORD
B2
INFORMAL
5
Brugsmønster:
to melt away
As soon as the meeting ended, he melted away into the crowd.
Amint véget ért a megbeszélés, észrevétlenül eltűnt a tömegben.
She melted away before anyone could ask questions.
Észrevétlenül eltűnt, mielőtt bárki kérdezhetett volna.
The protesters slowly melted away after the speech.
Læringseksempler
He melted away in the night.
Észrevétlenül eltűnt az éjszakában.
She melted away from the group.
Észrevétlenül eloldalgott a csoporttól.
The man melted away after talking.
Betydning
Disappear quietly and quickly
Ordforbindelser
melt away into the crowd
Synonymer
slip away (Similar meaning but less metaphorical; also used for unnoticed departure.)
Antonymer
appear (Opposite of disappearing; to come into sight.)
Temaer
daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To go away fast and quietly so no one sees you.
To leave or vanish quietly and without attracting attention.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
melt
IPA
GB/mˈɛlt/
US/mˈɛlt/
Stavelser og tryk
melt (1 stavelse)
Stress on 1st syllable (melt)
Ordformer
Verb
- Base: melt
- 3rd Person Singular: melts
- Present Participle: melting
- Past: melted
Ordfamilie
Forms
melts
verb
melting
verb
melted
verb
Related words
meltdown
noun B2
molten
adjective
Advanced or less common
meltable
adjective
Udtryk
melt away
1/mˈɛlt əwˈeɪ/
phrasal verb
Gradually disappear completely
To slowly go away until nothing is left.
Eksempler
- The crowd melted away after the concert ended.
- Her anger melted away when she saw his smile.
melt down
1/mˈɛlt dˈaʊn/
phrasal verb
Heat metal until liquid for reuse/disposal
To heat metal until it becomes liquid so you can use it again or throw it away.
Eksempler
- They melted down old coins to make new ones.
- The factory melts down scrap metal for recycling.
meltdown
1/mˈɛltdˌaʊn/
fixed phrase
informal
Sudden failure or loss of control
A complete loss of control, especially from strong emotions or a big problem in machines or systems.
Eksempler
- The toddler had a meltdown in the supermarket.
- The stock market suffered a major meltdown yesterday.