anatomy
gb/ənˈætəmi/ us/ənˈætəmi/
B2
Englisch
~ 7900
anatómiai felépítés, anatómia, részletes elemzés, felépítés, test, porhüvely
NOMEN
B2
TECHNICAL
1
anatómia
B2
Verwendungsmuster:
the anatomy of [a body/organ]
A good understanding of human anatomy is essential for all medical students.
Az emberi test anatómiai felépítésének alapos ismerete elengedhetetlen minden orvostanhallgató számára.
The book includes clear diagrams of the anatomy of the heart.
A könyv világos ábrákat tartalmaz a szív anatómiai felépítéséről.
Different species of birds have very similar wing anatomy.
The dentist explained the basic anatomy of a tooth before starting the treatment.
This course focuses on the anatomy of the nervous system.
Beispiele für Lernende
We studied the anatomy of the human hand in class.
Az órán az emberi kéz anatómiai felépítését tanultuk.
She drew a picture to show the anatomy of the eye.
Rajzot készített, hogy bemutassa a szem anatómiai felépítését.
Doctors must know a lot about human anatomy.
The diagram shows the anatomy of a flower.
He is interested in the anatomy of the brain.
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners sometimes confuse 'anatomy' with 'autopsy'. 'Anatomy' is the structure of the body; an 'autopsy' is an examination of a dead body to find the cause of death. Another mistake is using it only for humans; it can also be used for animals and even plants in technical contexts.
Bedeutung
structure of a body or organ
Wortverbindungen
human anatomy
|animal anatomy
|brain anatomy
|muscular anatomy
|internal anatomy
|detailed anatomy
Synonyme
structure (General word for how parts are arranged; not limited to bodies.)
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bodily structure (More explicit, but mainly used in technical or explanatory contexts.)
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morphology (Technical term, often used in biology for the form and structure of organisms.)
Antonyme
physiology (Contrasts with anatomy by focusing on how body parts work rather than how they are shaped and arranged.)
Themen
science
|medicine
|biology
|body
|health
Definition
The way a body or body part is built and how its parts are arranged.
The physical structure of a living body, or of a particular part of it, including its bones, organs, tissues, and how they are arranged.
NOMEN
C1
TECHNICAL
2
anatómia
B2
Verwendungsmuster:
to study/teach [anatomy]
She decided to specialize in anatomy after her first year of medical school.
Az orvosi egyetem első éve után úgy döntött, hogy az anatómia területére szakosodik.
The university offers a challenging anatomy course for pre-med students.
Az egyetem komoly kihívást jelentő anatómia-kurzust kínál az orvosi tanulmányokra készülő hallgatóknak.
Modern anatomy relies heavily on imaging techniques such as MRI and CT scans.
He failed anatomy and had to repeat the class.
Anatomy is one of the basic subjects in veterinary training.
Beispiele für Lernende
I want to study anatomy at university.
Anatómiát szeretnék tanulni az egyetemen.
Our anatomy teacher gave us a test today.
Az anatómiatanárunk ma dolgozatot íratott velünk.
Anatomy is important if you want to be a doctor.
She is reading an anatomy textbook for her class.
He teaches anatomy to first-year students.
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners sometimes think 'anatomy' here is countable and say *'an anatomies class'*. Use it as an uncountable subject: 'an anatomy class', 'I study anatomy'. They may also confuse anatomy with 'physiology'; anatomy is about structure, physiology about function.
Bedeutung
science of body structure
Wortverbindungen
study anatomy
|teach anatomy
|anatomy class
|anatomy course
|anatomy textbook
|department of anatomy
Synonyme
morphology (A related scientific term; more often used in biology generally, not only for human or medical study.)
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anatomical science (More explicit and formal phrase for the same discipline.)
Antonyme
physiology (Often paired with anatomy as the study of body function rather than body structure, so it serves as a conceptual counterpart.)
Themen
science
|medicine
|education
|health
Definition
A field of study where people learn and teach how bodies and body parts are built.
The branch of science that studies the structure of living bodies and their parts.
NOMEN
C1
FORMAL
3
Verwendungsmuster:
the anatomy of [something abstract]
The documentary presents a chilling anatomy of political corruption.
A dokumentumfilm hátborzongató részletességgel mutatja be a politikai korrupció működését.
Her article offers an anatomy of modern online hate campaigns.
Cikke részletesen elemzi a modern online gyűlöletkampányok felépítését és működését.
The book is a fascinating anatomy of how financial crises develop.
He gave a talk on the anatomy of a successful marketing campaign.
The film is an anatomy of a marriage slowly falling apart.
Beispiele für Lernende
The writer gives an anatomy of modern life in big cities.
Az író részletes képet ad a modern nagyvárosi életről.
The report is an anatomy of the company’s problems.
A jelentés részletesen elemzi a vállalat problémáit.
We studied the anatomy of a good speech in class.
The book is an anatomy of how wars start.
The article shows the anatomy of a phishing attack.
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners may translate this sense too literally and think it is always about the human body. When you see 'the anatomy of X' in news or books, it often means 'a detailed look at how X is built or works', not anything medical.
Bedeutung
underlying structure or organization
Wortverbindungen
anatomy of a crime
|anatomy of a disaster
|anatomy of a scandal
|anatomy of a failure
|anatomy of a joke
|anatomy of power
Synonyme
structure (Neutral term for how something is organized; less strongly suggests deep analysis.)
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makeup (Informal; focuses more on what something consists of than on detailed analytical breakdown.)
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analysis (Emphasizes the act or result of examining something; 'anatomy' suggests both structure and careful breakdown.)
Antonyme
overview (An overview is a broad, simple description, while an 'anatomy' is a close, detailed look at all the parts.)
Themen
analysis
|society
|thinking
|core_vocabulary
|education
|technology
Definition
The main parts and inner structure of a complex thing, when you look at it very closely.
The basic parts and internal organization of something complex, often used when giving a detailed examination or explanation of it.
NOMEN
C1
INFORMAL
4
Verwendungsmuster:
[someone]’s anatomy
He slipped on the ice and landed hard on his anatomy.
Elcsúszott a jégen, és jó nagyot huppant a hátsójára.
The doctor told him to get his anatomy in shape with regular exercise.
Az orvos azt mondta neki, hogy rendszeres testmozgással hozza formába a testét.
She was embarrassed to have her entire anatomy on display in the hospital gown.
If you don’t move, you’re going to freeze your anatomy off out there.
He dragged his tired anatomy into bed after the long shift.
Beispiele für Lernende
He fell on the floor and hurt his anatomy.
Elesett a padlón, és megütötte magát.
Grandpa told him to get his lazy anatomy off the sofa.
Nagyapa azt mondta neki, hogy emelje fel a lusta fenekét a kanapéról.
The joke was about the human anatomy, and everyone laughed.
I am cold; my whole anatomy is shaking.
She moved her tired anatomy to the kitchen for coffee.
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners may try to use this sense in serious or medical contexts, where it sounds strange or old-fashioned. In most modern everyday situations, 'body' is better. This usage is mainly humorous, ironic, or used in older books and movies.
Bedeutung
a person’s body (informal)
Wortverbindungen
his bare anatomy
|on his anatomy
|protect your anatomy
|get your anatomy in here
|land on your anatomy
Synonyme
body (The normal, neutral word; 'anatomy' here sounds more humorous or playful.)
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physique (Focuses on the shape and build of the body, not used jokingly in the same way.)
Antonyme
soul (In contrast to the physical body; used when talking about the non-physical part of a person.)
Themen
body
|humor
|daily_life
|communication
Definition
An informal way to say 'body', often used in a joking way.
A humorous or slightly old-fashioned informal word for a person’s body.
Grammatik
Grundform
anatomy
IPA
GB/ənˈætəmi/
US/ənˈætəmi/
Silben & Betonung
ana - tomy (2 Silben)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tomy)
Wortformen
Noun
- Base: anatomy
- Plural: anatomies, anatomy
Wortfamilie
Forms
anatomies
noun
Core family
anatomical
adjective
Related words
anatomist
noun
anatomically
adverb
Advanced or less common
anatomic
adjective
Ausdrücke
the anatomy of [something]
1/ðə ənˈætəmi əv sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
formal
a detailed analysis of something
Used before a noun to mean a very careful, detailed look at all the parts of that thing and how they fit together.
Beispiele
- The podcast series looks at the anatomy of a scam, showing each step in detail.
- Her lecture examined the anatomy of a successful startup from idea to launch.
- The article gives the anatomy of a typical phishing email so readers can learn to spot one.