ruler
gb/ɹˈulɚ/ us/ɹˈulɚ/
A1
Engelsk
~ 4900
vonalzó, uralkodó
NAVNEORD
A1
1
vonalzó
A2
Brugsmønster:
to use [a ruler] to measure [something]
She used a ruler to draw the table's outline.
Vonalzóval rajzolta meg a táblázat körvonalát.
The teacher asked the students to bring a ruler to class.
A tanár megkérte a diákokat, hogy hozzanak vonalzót az órára.
This ruler has both inches and centimeters on it.
Læringseksempler
I have a ruler in my bag.
Van egy vonalzó a táskámban.
He uses a ruler in math class.
Matekórán vonalzót használ.
Please give me your ruler.
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes confuse 'ruler' with 'rule', which can also mean a regulation or instruction.
Betydning
Straight tool for measuring length
Ordforbindelser
wooden ruler
|plastic ruler
|use a ruler
|draw a line with a ruler
Synonymer
measuring stick (Less common term, usually informal or descriptive.)
Temaer
school
|tools
|geometry
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A flat tool with straight edges used to measure length or make straight lines.
A straight-edged instrument marked with units used to measure distances or draw straight lines.
NAVNEORD
A2
2
uralkodó
B2
Brugsmønster:
[a ruler] of [a country]
The ruler of the small nation was loved by his people.
A kis ország uralkodóját szerette a népe.
Ancient Egypt was governed by powerful rulers.
Az ókori Egyiptomot hatalmas uralkodók kormányozták.
She was considered one of the most influential rulers in history.
Læringseksempler
The king is the ruler of the land.
A király az ország uralkodója.
A ruler makes laws for the people.
Az uralkodó törvényeket hoz a nép számára.
The ruler visited the city.
Typisk fejl:
Learners may confuse 'ruler' (person) with 'rule' (law). Context helps clarify meaning.
Betydning
Person in charge of a country
Ordforbindelser
absolute ruler
|benevolent ruler
|ruler of the kingdom
Synonymer
leader (More general; can refer to any person in charge, not only political heads.)
|
monarch (Specifically refers to a king, queen, or emperor.)
Antonymer
subject (Refers to someone under the authority of a ruler.)
Temaer
politics
|history
|law
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A person who leads and controls a country or area.
A person who governs or has supreme authority over a country or territory.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
ruler
IPA
GB/ɹˈulɚ/
US/ɹˈulɚ/
Stavelser og tryk
ruler (1 stavelse)
Stress on 1st syllable (ruler)
Ordformer
Noun
- Base: ruler
- Plural: rulers
Ordfamilie
Udtryk
the ruler of the roost
1/ðə ɹˈulɚ əv ðə ɹˈust/
idiom
informal
Person in charge in a place
The person who makes decisions and has control in a home or group.
Eksempler
- In our house, Grandma is the ruler of the roost.
- He likes to think he's the ruler of the roost at work.
rule with an iron fist
1/ɹˈul wˈɪθ ən ˈaɪɚn fˈɪst/
idiom
Govern in a harsh, strict way
To control people in a very strict and often cruel way.
Eksempler
- The dictator ruled with an iron fist for over 20 years.
- The dictator ruled with an iron fist for more than thirty years.
- She runs her company with an iron fist, allowing no mistakes.
- Managers who rule with an iron fist often face quiet resistance from their teams.