select
gb/səlˈɛkt/ us/səlˈɛkt/
A2
Engelsk
~ 1700
kiválaszt, válogatott, kiválasztott
UDSAGNSORD
A2
1
kiválaszt
A2
Brugsmønster:
to select [something/someone] from [a group]
The committee will select the winner next week.
A bizottság jövő héten választja ki a győztest.
You can select your preferred language from the menu.
A menüből kiválaszthatod a kívánt nyelvet.
She was selected to represent the school in the competition.
Please select the items you want to purchase.
The program allows you to select multiple files at once.
Læringseksempler
I will select a book to read.
Kiválasztok egy könyvet, amit elolvasok.
Please select your favorite color.
Kérlek, válaszd ki a kedvenc színedet.
He will select a seat near the window.
Select the picture you like best.
We must select the right answer.
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes confuse 'select' with 'elect'. 'Elect' is used mainly for choosing people for official positions through voting, while 'select' is more general.
Betydning
choose from a set of options
Ordforbindelser
select a candidate
|select an option
|select text
|select a file
|select a team
Synonymer
choose (Most common general term; 'select' is slightly more formal.)
|
pick (More informal and casual than 'select'.)
Antonymer
reject (Means to not choose something or someone.)
Temaer
decision-making
|daily life
|business
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Definition
To choose one person or thing from a group.
To carefully choose someone or something from a group, usually based on specific criteria.
B2
FORMAL
2
válogatott
B2
kiválasztott
B1
Only a select few were invited to the gala.
Csak néhány kiválasztott kapott meghívást a gálára.
The hotel offers services to a select clientele.
A szálloda válogatott vendégkörnek nyújt szolgáltatásokat.
She belongs to a select group of scientists recognized worldwide.
Læringseksempler
Only a select few can join the club.
Csak néhány kiválasztott csatlakozhat a klubhoz.
This is a select group of friends.
Ez egy szűk, válogatott baráti társaság.
We have a select list of customers.
Typisk fejl:
Learners may confuse 'select' as an adjective with its verb form. As an adjective, it describes something already chosen, not the action of choosing.
Betydning
specially chosen as best
Ordforbindelser
select group
|select few
|select clientele
Synonymer
exclusive (Emphasizes being limited to a privileged group.)
|
elite (Stresses being among the highest quality or status.)
Antonymer
ordinary (Lacking special status or selection.)
Temaer
quality
|status
|core_vocabulary
|business
Definition
Chosen as the best or most special.
Chosen as the best, most suitable, or most exclusive, often implying high quality or limited availability.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
select
IPA
GB/səlˈɛkt/
US/səlˈɛkt/
Stavelser og tryk
se - lect (2 stavelser)
Stress on 2nd syllable (lect)
Ordformer
Verb
- Base: select
- 3rd Person Singular: selects
- Present Participle: selecting
- Past: selected
Ordfamilie
Forms
selects
verb
selecting
verb
selected
verb
Related words
selectively
adverb
selectable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
deselect
verb
Advanced or less common
selectivity
noun C1
Udtryk
select for
1/səlˈɛkt fɚ/
fixed phrase
choose for a purpose or role
To choose someone or something for a special job, role, or reason.
Eksempler
- He was selected for the national team.
- The samples were selected for further testing.
select from
1/səlˈɛkt fɹˈʌm/
fixed phrase
choose from available options
To choose one or more things from a group that is given.
Eksempler
- You can select from over 50 different courses.
- Guests may select from a variety of desserts.