thus
gb/ðˈʌs/ us/ðˈʌs/
B2
Engelsk
~ 600
ezért, tehát, így, következőképpen
B2
1
Brugsmønster:
thus, [clause]
The company did not meet its targets; thus, bonuses will be smaller this year.
A cég nem teljesítette a célkitűzéseit, ezért idén kisebbek lesznek a bónuszok.
She was the only candidate with the right experience, and thus she was offered the job.
Ő volt az egyetlen jelölt, akinek megvolt a megfelelő tapasztalata, ezért neki ajánlották fel az állást.
It rained heavily, thus the match was postponed.
Læringseksempler
I was late for work. Thus, I missed the meeting.
Késve értem be a munkahelyemre. Ezért lekéstem a megbeszélést.
He studied hard for the exam. Thus, he got a high score.
Sokat tanult a vizsgára. Ezért magas pontszámot ért el.
The shop was closed. Thus, we went home.
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes confuse 'thus' with 'so'. While both show result, 'thus' is more formal and often used in writing.
Betydning
as a result; therefore
Ordforbindelser
and thus
|thus far
|thus proving
Synonymer
therefore (More common in everyday speech; slightly less formal.)
|
hence (More formal and less common in everyday conversation.)
Antonymer
nevertheless (Indicates contrast or opposition rather than result.)
Temaer
logic
|communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Used to say that what happens next is because of what was said or done before.
Used to show that what follows is the result or conclusion of what has just been mentioned.
C1
2
így
A1
Brugsmønster:
do [something] thus
Fold the paper thus, and then cut along the line.
Így hajtsd össze a papírt, majd vágd el a vonal mentén.
The items were arranged thus: books on the left, clothes on the right.
A tárgyak a következőképpen voltak elrendezve: a könyvek a bal oldalon, a ruhák a jobb oldalon.
He held the cup thus, with both hands.
Læringseksempler
Hold the pen thus, between your fingers.
Így fogd a tollat, az ujjaid között.
Please arrange the chairs thus.
Kérlek, így rendezd el a székeket.
You should fold the napkin thus before placing it on the table.
Typisk fejl:
Some learners confuse 'thus' here with 'therefore'; in this meaning, it describes 'how', not 'why'.
Betydning
in this way or manner
Ordforbindelser
arranged thus
|done thus
|organized thus
Synonymer
like this (Informal equivalent, common in spoken English.)
|
in this way (Neutral phrase with same meaning.)
Antonymer
differently (Indicates a different way or manner.)
Temaer
description
|instruction
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Used to show how something happens or is done.
Used to indicate the manner in which something happens or is done.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
thus
IPA
GB/ðˈʌs/
US/ðˈʌs/
Stavelser og tryk
thus (1 stavelse)
Stress on 1st syllable (thus)
Ordformer
Noun
- Base: thus
- Plural: thuses
Ordfamilie
Forms
thuses
noun
Udtryk
thus far
1/ðˈʌs fˈɑɹ/
fixed phrase
up to now; so far
Until now; until this time.
Eksempler
- Thus far, we have received no complaints.
- The project has gone smoothly thus far.