Engelsk

energy

gb/ˈɛnɚd͡ʒi/ us/ˈɛnɚd͡ʒi/
A2 Engelsk
~ 800
Betydninger
0 betydninger
Navneord A2 entity
1

capacity for physical or mental activity

The strength or power you need to do things.

Brugsmønster: [someone] has [energy] for [something]
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes confuse 'energy' with 'electricity' in contexts where it means personal strength or liveliness.
Synonymer
vitality (Suggests liveliness and health, often with a positive tone.)
Antonymer
fatigue (Refers to tiredness or lack of energy.)
Ordforbindelser
have energy |lose energy |full of energy |burst of energy |mental energy
Temaer
daily life |health |emotions |daily_life |core_vocabulary
Eksempler
  • She didn’t have enough energy to finish the race.
  • After the long meeting, I felt drained of all my energy.
  • He’s always full of energy, even in the morning.
  • I need to save my energy for the big game.
  • Meditation can help restore your mental energy.
Læringseksempler
  • I have no energy after work.
  • She is full of energy today.
  • He uses a lot of energy at the gym.
  • I need more energy to run.
  • We get energy from food.
Navneord technical B1 entity
2

capacity of a system to do work

In science, the power that makes things move or change, like heat, light, or electricity.

Typisk fejl:
Learners may confuse 'energy' in physics with everyday 'strength'. Clarify context.
Synonymer
power (A general term for the ability to do work; less precise in physics.)
Antonymer
entropy (In physics, a measure of disorder; represents loss of usable energy.)
Ordforbindelser
kinetic energy |potential energy |renewable energy |nuclear energy |energy conservation
Temaer
science |technology
Eksempler
  • Solar panels convert sunlight into usable energy.
  • Kinetic energy increases with the object's speed.
  • The law of conservation of energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed.
  • Wind turbines generate renewable energy.
  • Chemical energy in food fuels our bodies.
Læringseksempler
  • The sun gives us energy.
  • Moving water has a lot of energy.
  • We can save energy by turning off lights.
  • Batteries store energy.
  • Energy can change from one form to another.
Navneord B2 entity
3

enthusiasm and drive to act

A lot of interest and effort to do something well.

Brugsmønster: [someone] puts [energy] into [something]
Typisk fejl:
Sometimes confused with 'power' when referring to influence rather than personal enthusiasm.
Synonymer
drive (Suggests motivation and determination toward goals.)
Antonymer
apathy (Lack of interest or enthusiasm.)
Ordforbindelser
channel your energy |direct energy into |creative energy |political energy
Temaer
emotions |work |core_vocabulary
Eksempler
  • She put all her energy into starting her own business.
  • The campaign was fueled by the volunteers’ energy and passion.
  • We need to channel this energy into productive projects.
  • His creative energy seemed limitless.
  • The team’s energy was contagious.
Læringseksempler
  • He puts his energy into music.
  • She has a lot of creative energy.
  • They use their energy to help people.
  • We must put our energy into study.
  • Her energy makes the work fun.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
energy
IPA
GB/ˈɛnɚd͡ʒi/
US/ˈɛnɚd͡ʒi/
Stavelser og tryk
en - ergy (2 stavelser)
Stress on 1st syllable (en)
Ordformer
Noun
  • Base: energy
  • Plural: energies, energy
Ordfamilie
Forms
energies noun
Core family
energetic adjective A2
Related words
energize verb B2 energetically adverb
Negative and opposite forms
unenergetic adjective
Udtryk

burst of energy

1
/bˈɚst əv ˈɛnɚd͡ʒi/
fixed phrase

short sudden increase in strength/activity

A short time when you suddenly feel very active and strong.

Eksempler
  • I had a sudden burst of energy and finished cleaning the house in an hour.
  • The children had a burst of energy after eating ice cream.

channel your energy into [something]

1
/t͡ʃˈænəl jˈʊɹ ˈɛnɚd͡ʒi ˈɪntu sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase

direct effort toward specific goal/activity

To use your effort and attention for one thing in particular.

Eksempler
  • He channels his energy into helping his community.
  • You should channel your energy into learning new skills.

full of energy

1
/fˈʊl əv ˈɛnɚd͡ʒi/
fixed phrase

very lively and active

Having a lot of strength and liveliness.

Eksempler
  • Even after a long day, he’s still full of energy.
  • The puppy is always full of energy.

run out of energy

1
/ɹˈʌn ˈaʊt əv ˈɛnɚd͡ʒi/
fixed phrase

have no strength left

To use all your strength so you have none left.

Eksempler
  • I ran out of energy halfway through the hike.
  • She ran out of energy before finishing her project.

save your energy

1
/sˈeɪv jˈʊɹ ˈɛnɚd͡ʒi/
fixed phrase

avoid using strength now for later use

Do not use your strength now so you can use it later when needed.

Eksempler
  • Save your energy for the last part of the race.
  • You should save your energy for tomorrow’s big meeting.

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