Betydningsordbog
Engelsk
Mile
maɪl
Ekstremt Almindelig
700 - 800
700 - 800
Ordfrekvens- og betydningsindekset angiver, hvor ofte et ord optræder i et givet sprog. Jo mindre tallet er, jo oftere bruges ordet. De mest anvendte ord spænder typisk fra cirka 1 til 4000. Dette vigtighedsindeks hjælper dig med at fokusere på de mest nyttige ord under din sprogindlæringsproces.
Ordfrekvens- og betydningsindekset angiver, hvor ofte et ord optræder i et givet sprog. Jo mindre tallet er, jo oftere bruges ordet. De mest anvendte ord spænder typisk fra cirka 1 til 4000. Dette vigtighedsindeks hjælper dig med at fokusere på de mest nyttige ord under din sprogindlæringsproces.
Mile -
Unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet
Eksempel: The town is located just a few miles away.
Brug: formalSammenhæng: directions, distances
Bemærk: Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to indicate distance.
A great distance or a long way
Eksempel: We still have a mile to go before we reach the summit.
Brug: informalSammenhæng: expressing distance figuratively
Bemærk: Used informally to describe a significant distance or effort.
Synonymer for Mile
kilometer
A kilometer is a unit of length equal to 1,000 meters, which is used in the metric system. It is approximately equal to 0.621 miles.
Eksempel: The next town is about 5 kilometers away.
Bemærk: Kilometer is a metric unit of length, whereas mile is an imperial unit of length.
league
A league is an old unit of distance that was commonly used in sea navigation, equal to about 3 miles or 4.8 kilometers.
Eksempel: The ship sailed for many leagues before reaching the shore.
Bemærk: League is an archaic unit of measurement primarily used in historical contexts, while mile is a modern unit of length.
nautical mile
A nautical mile is a unit of distance used in sea and air navigation, equal to approximately 1.15 statute miles or 1.85 kilometers.
Eksempel: The lighthouse is located 2 nautical miles from the harbor.
Bemærk: Nautical mile is specifically used in marine and aviation contexts, while mile is a general unit of length.
click
In military jargon, a click is slang for a kilometer, derived from the sound of the odometer in a military vehicle.
Eksempel: The target is 2 clicks to the east.
Bemærk: Click is an informal term used in military contexts, while mile is a standard unit of measurement.
Miles udtryk og almindelige sætninger
Milestone
A significant event or achievement that marks a point of progress.
Eksempel: Her graduation was a major milestone in her life.
Bemærk: Derived from 'mile' but used metaphorically to indicate a significant point in a journey or development.
Miles away
To be lost in thought or daydreaming, not paying attention to the current situation.
Eksempel: Her mind was miles away during the meeting.
Bemærk: Uses 'miles' as a measure of distance to convey being mentally far from the present.
Make a mile
To cover a distance quickly or efficiently.
Eksempel: With her quick pace, she could make a mile in no time.
Bemærk: Refers to covering a physical distance, emphasizing speed or efficiency.
A mile a minute
Speaking very fast or at a rapid pace.
Eksempel: He talks a mile a minute; it's hard to keep up with him.
Bemærk: Uses 'mile' as a measure of speed, suggesting speaking quickly.
Go the extra mile
To make additional effort or do more than what is expected.
Eksempel: She always goes the extra mile to help her friends.
Bemærk: Derived from 'mile' but used figuratively to mean putting in extra effort or going beyond what is required.
Stone's throw away
Very close in distance; a short distance away.
Eksempel: The beach is just a stone's throw away from our hotel.
Bemærk: Uses 'stone's throw' instead of 'mile' to indicate a short distance, emphasizing proximity.
Mile a minute
At a very fast pace or speed.
Eksempel: The roller coaster was going a mile a minute; it was thrilling!
Bemærk: Similar to 'a mile a minute,' emphasizing rapid movement or speed.
Miles dagligdags (slang) udtryk
On the same wavelength
This slang term means to be in agreement or understanding with someone.
Eksempel: I feel like we're on the same wavelength when it comes to our music taste.
Bemærk: This term is used figuratively to express rapport or compatibility, unlike the literal measurement of a mile.
Hit the ground running
This slang term means to begin a new activity or job with maximum effort and energy.
Eksempel: She started her new job and hit the ground running, quickly adapting to her tasks.
Bemærk: The emphasis here is on starting strong and maintaining momentum, similar to the distance covered when running a mile.
Pound the pavement
This slang term means to actively seek something, usually employment or opportunities, by going out and physically looking for it.
Eksempel: In order to find a job, you have to pound the pavement and distribute your resume to various places.
Bemærk: It reflects the physical act of walking or traveling on foot, similar to covering a distance commonly associated with a mile.
Crying mile
This slang term means crying a lot or crying intensely.
Eksempel: When she saw the surprise her friends prepared for her birthday, she was crying mile.
Bemærk: This term exaggerates the amount of tears shed, comparing it to the distance of a mile for dramatic effect.
Give someone an inch and they’ll take a mile
This saying means that if you give someone a small opportunity or freedom, they will try to take advantage of it by taking more than what was originally offered.
Eksempel: I let him borrow my car once, and now he's asking to borrow it every weekend. Give someone an inch and they’ll take a mile, right?
Bemærk: The comparison of giving an inch and taking a mile reflects the concept of taking advantage of a situation beyond what was initially permitted, resembling the idea of exploiting a small concession.
Move the goalposts
This slang term means changing the terms of an agreement or setting new conditions after the initial ones were already agreed upon.
Eksempel: Every time we agree on a deadline, he tends to move the goalposts and ask for more time.
Bemærk: The term originates from sports where the goalposts mark the scoring area; moving them shifts the target, akin to altering the terms of an agreement.
Mile - Eksempler
The next town is 10 miles away.
The milestone marks the halfway point of the journey.
The signpost shows the distance in miles.
Miles grammatik
Mile - Navneord (Noun) / Substantiv, ental eller masse (Noun, singular or mass)
Opslagsform: mile
Bøjninger
Substantiv, flertal (Noun, plural): miles
Substantiv, ental eller masse (Noun, singular or mass): mile
Stavelser, Opdeling og Betoning
mile indeholder 1 stavelser: mile
Fonetisk transkription: ˈmī(-ə)l
mile , ˈmī( ə)l (Den røde stavelse er trykbetonet)
Mile - Betydning og brugsfrekvens
Ordfrekvens- og betydningsindekset angiver, hvor ofte et ord optræder i et givet sprog. Jo mindre tallet er, jo oftere bruges ordet. De mest anvendte ord spænder typisk fra cirka 1 til 4000.
mile: 700 - 800 (Ekstremt Almindelig).
Dette vigtighedsindeks hjælper dig med at fokusere på de mest nyttige ord under din sprogindlæringsproces.
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