animation
gb/ˌænəmˈeɪʃən/ us/ˌænəmˈeɪʃən/
B1
English
~ 4200
animáció, lelkesedés, élénkség
NOUN
B1
1
animáció
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone] creates animation
Pixar is famous for its high-quality computer animation.
A Pixar híres a kiváló minőségű számítógépes animációiról.
The movie combines live action with animation.
A film az élőszereplős jeleneteket animációval ötvözi.
She studied animation at art school before working in the film industry.
Stop-motion animation requires photographing each small movement.
Modern animation can be created entirely on a laptop.
Learner examples
I like Japanese animation.
Szeretem a japán animációt.
He makes animation on his computer.
A számítógépén készít animációt.
Animation is used in many movies.
The kids watched an animation about animals.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'animation' with 'anime', which specifically refers to Japanese animated works.
Meaning
Process of making moving images
Collocations
computer animation
|3D animation
|animated film
|stop-motion animation
|traditional animation
Synonyms
cartooning (Usually refers to drawing cartoons, not always animated)
|
motion graphics (Often used for animated graphic design elements, especially in digital media)
Antonyms
live action (Refers to films or videos recorded with real people and objects, not created through animation)
Themes
art
|media
|technology
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A way of making pictures or objects move in a video by showing many images quickly one after another.
The process of creating the illusion of movement in a sequence of drawings, computer graphics, or photographs of objects.
NOUN
B2
2
lelkesedés
B1
élénkség
B2
Usage pattern:
[someone] shows animation
She spoke with great animation about her travels.
Nagy lelkesedéssel mesélt az utazásairól.
His face lit up with animation when he saw his friends.
Az arca felragyogott a lelkesedéstől, amikor meglátta a barátait.
The teacher's animation kept the students engaged.
He told the story with unusual animation.
Learner examples
She talked with animation about her trip.
Lelkesedéssel beszélt az útjáról.
He showed animation when he met his old friend.
Lelkesedést mutatott, amikor találkozott a régi barátjával.
The class liked the teacher's animation.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this meaning with the 'moving pictures' sense; context about people’s behavior helps clarify.
Meaning
Liveliness and energy in manner
Collocations
speak with animation
|show animation
|full of animation
Synonyms
liveliness (More general term for energetic manner)
|
vivacity (Slightly more formal or literary)
Antonyms
apathy (Lack of interest or enthusiasm)
Themes
emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A happy and active way of speaking or acting that shows energy and excitement.
The quality of being full of life, energy, and enthusiasm.
Grammar
Dictionary form
animation
IPA
GB/ˌænəmˈeɪʃən/
US/ˌænəmˈeɪʃən/
Syllables & stress
an - im - a - tion (4 syllables)
Stress on 3rd syllable (a)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: animation
- Plural: animation, animations
Word family
Forms
animations
noun
Core family
Related words
animatedly
adverb C1
Negative and opposite forms
inanimate
adjective C1
Advanced or less common
reanimate
verb
Expressions
come to life
1/kˈʌm tə lˈaɪf/
idiom
Become lively or active
To start being full of activity, energy, or excitement.
Examples
- The city comes to life at night.
- The cartoon characters came to life on screen.
come to life
2/kˈʌm tə lˈaɪf/
idiom
Become active or exciting
To become full of energy, activity, or excitement.
Examples
- The city comes to life at night with music and lights.
- Her face came to life when she saw her friends.
bring to life
1/bɹˈɪŋ tə lˈaɪf/
idiom
Make more lively or realistic
To make something more interesting, lively, or realistic.
Examples
- The teacher used pictures to bring the lesson to life.
- The actor's performance brought the character to life.
- Her voice brings the character to life.
- Her descriptions brought the story to life for the children.
bring to life
2/bɹˈɪŋ tə lˈaɪf/
idiom
Make something seem real or lively
To make something feel real, interesting, or full of energy.
Examples
- The director used animation to bring the characters to life.
- Her storytelling really brought the history lesson to life.