urge
gb/ˈɚd͡ʒ/ us/ˈɚd͡ʒ/
B1
Englisch
~ 2400
sürget, felszólít, nyomatékosan tanácsol, késztetés, inger, vágy, hajt, buzdít, ösztökél
VERB
B1
1
Verwendungsmuster:
to urge [someone] to [do something]
The doctor urged him to quit smoking immediately.
Az orvos nyomatékosan azt tanácsolta neki, hogy azonnal hagyja abba a dohányzást.
Environmental groups are urging the government to take stronger action on climate change.
A környezetvédelmi csoportok sürgetik a kormányt, hogy lépjen fel határozottabban az éghajlatváltozás ellen.
She urged her friend to apply for the job before the deadline.
Police are urging witnesses to come forward.
He urged the team to keep going despite the setback.
Beispiele für Lernende
My teacher urged me to study for the test.
A tanárom nyomatékosan azt tanácsolta nekem, hogy tanuljak a dolgozatra.
The man urged his son to be careful.
A férfi nyomatékosan kérte a fiát, hogy legyen óvatos.
She urged me to eat more vegetables.
They urged people to stay inside during the storm.
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners sometimes confuse 'urge' with 'order'; 'urge' is a strong recommendation, not a command.
Bedeutung
strongly encourage someone
Wortverbindungen
urge caution
|urge action
|urge restraint
|urge reform
|urge someone forward
Synonyme
encourage (Less forceful or insistent than 'urge'.)
|
press (Implies persistent persuasion, sometimes with pressure.)
Antonyme
dissuade (Means to try to stop someone from doing something.)
Themen
communication
|persuasion
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To try hard to make someone do something because you think it is important.
To strongly advise, recommend, or try to persuade someone to do something.
NOMEN
B1
2
Verwendungsmuster:
feel an urge to [do something]
I had an irresistible urge to laugh during the meeting.
Az értekezlet alatt ellenállhatatlan nevetési ingerem támadt.
She felt a sudden urge to call her mother.
Hirtelen késztetést érzett arra, hogy felhívja az édesanyját.
He was fighting the urge to check his phone.
The urge to help was overwhelming.
Travelers often feel the urge to explore new places.
Beispiele für Lernende
I have an urge to eat ice cream.
Nagyon vágyom egy fagyira.
He felt an urge to run.
Úgy érezte, futnia kell.
She has an urge to travel.
I feel an urge to read a book.
Häufiger Fehler:
Some learners confuse 'urge' (countable noun) with 'urgency' (uncountable noun meaning importance or need for quick action).
Bedeutung
strong desire or impulse
Wortverbindungen
strong urge
|sudden urge
|irresistible urge
|urge to act
Synonyme
desire (A general wish for something; may be weaker or more abstract than 'urge'.)
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impulse (A sudden and often unplanned wish to act.)
Antonyme
aversion (A strong feeling of dislike that makes one avoid something.)
Themen
emotions
|psychology
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A strong feeling that makes you want to do something.
A strong inner feeling that pushes someone to act in a certain way.
VERB
B2
3
Verwendungsmuster:
to urge [someone/something] forward/on
The crowd urged the runners on toward the finish line.
A tömeg a célvonal felé buzdította a futókat.
He urged his horse forward through the rain.
Előre hajtotta a lovát az esőben.
Her ambition urged her on despite the difficulties.
Beispiele für Lernende
The coach urged the players on.
Az edző tovább buzdította a játékosokat.
I urged my bike forward up the hill.
Minden erőmmel előre hajtottam a biciklimet a dombon felfelé.
She urged the dog on with treats.
Bedeutung
push or drive forward
Wortverbindungen
urge forward
|urge on
|urge ahead
Synonyme
spur (Often used figuratively for giving encouragement or motivation.)
|
push (More general; can refer to physical or figurative pushing.)
Antonyme
hold back (To prevent movement or progress.)
Themen
movement
|motivation
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To push a person, animal, or thing forward, or encourage it to go faster.
To move or cause someone or something to move forward with determination or effort, either physically or figuratively.
Grammatik
Grundform
urge
IPA
GB/ˈɚd͡ʒ/
US/ˈɚd͡ʒ/
Silben & Betonung
urge (1 Silbe)
Stress on 1st syllable (urge)
Wortformen
Noun
- Base: urge
- Plural: urges
Verb
- Base: urge
- 3rd Person Singular: urges
- Present Participle: urging
- Past: urged
Wortfamilie
Ausdrücke
fight the urge
1/fˈaɪt ðə ˈɚd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
resist a strong desire
To try hard not to do something you strongly want to do.
Beispiele
- He fought the urge to check his phone during the meeting.
- She fought the urge to laugh at the wrong moment.
resist the urge
1/ɹɪzˈɪst ðə ˈɚd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
refuse a strong desire
To not do something even though you really want to do it.
Beispiele
- I resisted the urge to eat another slice of cake.
- They resisted the urge to argue back.
urge on
1/ˈɚd͡ʒ ˈɔn/
phrasal verb
encourage to keep going
To encourage a person or animal to keep moving or trying harder.
Beispiele
- The fans urged on their team during the final minutes of the match.
- She urged on her friend as they climbed the steep hill.