static
gb/stˈætɪk/ us/stˈætɪk/
B1
Engelsk
~ 2800
Betydninger
0 betydninger
adjective
B2
property
1
Not moving or changing
Not moving or changing in any way.
Brugsmønster:
[something] is static
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes confuse 'static' with 'stationary'. 'Static' can also mean 'unchanging' in a non-physical sense, unlike 'stationary', which is mostly physical.
Synonymer
stationary (Emphasizes being still, often for physical objects.)
Antonymer
dynamic (Emphasizes movement, change, or activity.)
Ordforbindelser
static position
|static display
|static image
|static posture
Temaer
science
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Eksempler
- The economy has been static for the past year.
- The statue remained static despite the strong wind.
- Her expression was static, revealing no emotion.
Læringseksempler
- The car is static in the parking lot.
- The picture on the wall is static.
- He sat static in his chair.
Navneord
B1
event
2
Radio or TV interference noise
A crackling sound on a radio or TV caused by a weak signal or interference.
Brugsmønster:
hear static on [a device]
Typisk fejl:
Some learners confuse 'static' with 'silence', but it refers to unwanted noise, not absence of sound.
Synonymer
interference (More technical and general term for disruption of a signal.)
Antonymer
clear signal (Refers to audio or video without distortion or noise.)
Ordforbindelser
radio static
|TV static
|background static
Temaer
technology
|communication
Eksempler
- I could barely hear the announcement over the static.
- The old TV showed nothing but static.
- Static filled the airwaves during the storm.
Læringseksempler
- There is static on my radio.
- I hear static on the phone.
- The TV has static when it rains.
adjective
technical
B2
property
3
Without electrical current flow
Describes electricity that is not moving through wires.
Brugsmønster:
static [electricity/charge]
Typisk fejl:
Learners may confuse 'static electricity' with 'electric shock', but static electricity is a buildup, not continuous flow.
Synonymer
stationary (electric) (Technical usage referring specifically to electric charges at rest.)
Antonymer
current electricity (Electricity in motion through a conductor.)
Ordforbindelser
static electricity
|static charge
Temaer
science
|technology
Eksempler
- Static electricity can cause small shocks when you touch metal.
- The experiment measured the effects of a static charge.
- Static buildup can damage computer components.
Læringseksempler
- Static electricity makes my hair stand up.
- You can get a shock from static charge.
- Static can hurt electronics.
Navneord
informal
C1
entity
4
Criticism or complaints from others
Complaints or negative comments from people about what you do or say.
Brugsmønster:
get static from [someone]
Typisk fejl:
Learners may think 'static' here refers to sound, but it’s figurative for criticism.
Synonymer
flak (Informal term for criticism, often more colloquial.)
Antonymer
praise (Positive feedback instead of criticism.)
Ordforbindelser
get static
|take static
Temaer
emotions
|communication
Eksempler
- She got a lot of static from her boss for missing the deadline.
- He’s been taking static from his neighbors about the noise.
- I don’t need any more static from you today.
Læringseksempler
- I get static from my parents about my grades.
- He takes static from his team for being late.
- She does not like to get static from friends.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
static
IPA
GB/stˈætɪk/
US/stˈætɪk/
Stavelser og tryk
stat - ic (2 stavelser)
Stress on 1st syllable (stat)
Ordformer
Adjective
- Base: static
Noun
- Base: static
- Plural: static
Ordfamilie
Core family
statically
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
dynamic
adjective B1
Advanced or less common
statics
noun
Udtryk
get static from someone
1/ɡˈɛt stˈætɪk fɹˈʌm sˈʌmwˌʌn/
fixed phrase
informal
Receive criticism from someone
To be criticized or complained at by someone.
Eksempler
- I got some static from my boss for being late.
- She’s getting static from her neighbors about the party noise.
static electricity
1/stˈætɪk ɪlˌɛktɹˈɪsəti/
fixed phrase
Electric charge at rest on an object’s surface
Electricity that stays in one place and can cause small shocks when you touch things.
Eksempler
- Static electricity can make your clothes stick together.
- You might feel a zap of static electricity after walking on carpet.