Engelsk

formation

gb/fɔɹmˈeɪʃən/ us/fɔɹmˈeɪʃən/
B1 Engelsk
~ 2100
Betydninger
0 betydninger
Navneord B1 action
1

process of creation or arrangement

The act of making or putting things into a certain shape or group.

Brugsmønster: the formation of [something]
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes confuse 'formation' with 'form'. 'Form' can mean the shape itself, while 'formation' refers to the process or result of creating that shape or structure.
Synonymer
creation (Emphasizes bringing something into existence, not necessarily its arrangement.) | development (Focuses more on gradual growth or progress rather than initial structuring.)
Antonymer
destruction (The act of breaking down or ending something that has been formed.) | disorganization (The state of lacking order or arrangement.)
Ordforbindelser
formation of a team |formation of ideas |rock formation |cloud formation |military formation
Temaer
general |organization |development |core_vocabulary
Eksempler
  • The formation of the new government took several weeks.
  • We watched the formation of storm clouds over the mountains.
  • The company announced the formation of a new research division.
  • Geologists studied the unusual rock formation along the coast.
Læringseksempler
  • The formation of the club happened last year.
  • We saw the formation of big clouds.
  • There was a rock formation near the river.
  • The teacher explained the formation of the team.
Navneord technical B2 entity
2

natural geological structure

A layer or shape of rock found in nature.

Synonymer
structure (General term for an arrangement; less specific to geology.)
Ordforbindelser
limestone formation |sandstone formation |mountain formation
Temaer
science |geography |nature
Eksempler
  • The Grand Canyon reveals many different rock formations.
  • Scientists are studying the formation's mineral content.
  • This limestone formation dates back millions of years.
Læringseksempler
  • We saw a strange rock formation in the desert.
  • This mountain is part of an old formation.
  • The cave was inside a big rock formation.
Navneord B1 entity
3

organized group arrangement

A group arranged in a planned way, often for marching, flying, or playing sports.

Synonymer
arrangement (General term for positioning; less formal and not necessarily organized for action.) | alignment (Emphasizes straightness or order rather than group movement.)
Antonymer
disarray (Lack of order or organization.)
Ordforbindelser
fly in formation |marching formation |battle formation
Temaer
military |sports |transportation |core_vocabulary
Eksempler
  • The jets flew in tight formation over the city.
  • The soldiers stood in formation for inspection.
  • The football team took its offensive formation.
Læringseksempler
  • The planes flew in formation.
  • The players stood in their game formation.
  • The soldiers walked in formation.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
formation
IPA
GB/fɔɹmˈeɪʃən/
US/fɔɹmˈeɪʃən/
Stavelser og tryk
form - a - tion (3 stavelser)
Stress on 2nd syllable (a)
Ordformer
Noun
  • Base: formation
  • Plural: formation, formations
Ordfamilie
Forms
formations noun
Core family
form verb A2
Related words
formal adjective B1 formally adverb B1 format noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
informal adjective B1 informally adverb formless adjective
Advanced or less common
formative adjective formalize verb formality noun B2
Udtryk

fly in formation

1
/flˈaɪ ˈɪn fɔɹmˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase

fly together in an organized pattern

To fly in a set pattern with other aircraft or birds.

Eksempler
  • The fighter jets flew in formation during the parade.
  • Birds often fly in formation to save energy.

in formation

1
/ˈɪn fɔɹmˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase

arranged in an ordered group

In a planned and organized line or shape, especially when moving.

Eksempler
  • The geese flew south in formation.
  • Troops marched down the street in formation.

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