chassis
gb/t͡ʃˈæsi/ us/t͡ʃˈæsi/
B2
English
~ 9000
alváz, ház, készülékház, kasztni, karosszéria
NOUN
B2
TECHNICAL
1
alváz
B2
Usage pattern:
the chassis of [a vehicle]
The sports car has a lightweight chassis made from aluminum.
A sportautónak könnyű, alumíniumból készült alváza van.
Rust on the chassis can make the whole vehicle unsafe to drive.
Az alvázon lévő rozsda miatt veszélyessé válhat az egész jármű használata.
Engineers redesigned the truck’s chassis to carry heavier loads.
The accident bent the front of the chassis beyond repair.
A strong chassis is essential for good handling and safety.
Learner examples
The car’s chassis was damaged in the crash.
Az autó alváza megsérült a balesetben.
This model has a very light chassis, so it is fast.
Ennek a modellnek nagyon könnyű az alváza, ezért gyors.
The mechanic checked the chassis for rust.
They built the new bus on the same chassis as the old one.
A good chassis helps the car stay stable on the road.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes think "chassis" means the whole car. It only means the main frame that supports the other parts. It is also often confused with "body" or "bodywork", which refer to the outer panels and shape, not the internal frame.
Meaning
structural frame of a vehicle
Collocations
car chassis
|vehicle chassis
|truck chassis
|lightweight chassis
|steel chassis
|rigid chassis
Synonyms
frame (General word for the supporting structure of something; not limited to vehicles.)
Antonyms
bodywork (Refers to the outer panels of a vehicle, contrasting with the internal supporting frame (chassis).)
Themes
transport
|technology
|engineering
|transportation
Definition
The strong main frame of a car, truck, or other vehicle that holds the engine, wheels, and body.
The rigid supporting frame of a vehicle, to which the engine, wheels, and body are attached.
NOUN
B2
TECHNICAL
2
ház
B1
készülékház
C1
Usage pattern:
the chassis of [a computer/device]
Dust had built up inside the computer chassis and was blocking the fans.
A számítógépház belsejében felgyülemlett a por, és akadályozta a ventilátorok működését.
The server chassis can hold up to four hot-swappable power supplies.
A szerverházban akár négy, üzem közben cserélhető tápegység is elhelyezhető.
They mounted all the components on a single metal chassis for easier testing.
This PC chassis has good airflow and space for extra drives.
The radio’s chassis was bent, so the internal boards did not fit correctly.
Learner examples
Please clean the inside of the computer chassis carefully.
Kérlek, óvatosan tisztítsd meg a számítógépház belsejét.
The new server chassis is smaller but more powerful.
Az új szerverház kisebb, de nagyobb teljesítményű hardvert tud fogadni.
He bought a new PC chassis with a glass side panel.
All the parts are fixed to the metal chassis.
The chassis protects the electronic parts from damage.
Common mistake:
Learners may use only the word "box" for a computer’s outer part and not realize that "chassis" is the more technical term. They may also confuse the chassis (the frame or case) with the internal parts like the motherboard or power supply.
Meaning
enclosure of an electronic device
Collocations
computer chassis
|server chassis
|metal chassis
|rack-mount chassis
|open-frame chassis
|PC chassis
Synonyms
case (The most common everyday word for the outer box of a computer; slightly less technical than "chassis".)
Antonyms
circuit board (Refers to the internal electronic board, contrasting with the outer supporting frame or enclosure (chassis).)
Themes
technology
|computing
|engineering
Definition
The case or frame of a computer or other electronic device that holds and protects the parts inside.
The metal or plastic frame or enclosure that supports and protects the internal components of an electronic device or computer.
NOUN
C1
SLANG
3
kasztni
B2
karosszéria
B2
Usage pattern:
[someone] has a [adjective] chassis
In the old movie, the mechanic whistles and jokes about the actress’s "great chassis," which sounds rude today.
Abban a régi filmben a szerelő füttyent, és azzal viccelődik, hogy a színésznőnek „jó a kasztnija”, ami ma már sértően hangzik.
Some vintage ads for cars used double meanings, comparing a model’s chassis to the car’s design.
Néhány régi autóreklám kétértelműségekkel élt: a modell „kasztniját” az autó formájával állították párhuzamba.
Calling someone’s body a "chassis" can sound disrespectful and old-fashioned.
The comedian used the word "chassis" as a joke for body, playing on car metaphors.
Writers today usually avoid describing a woman’s chassis because it objectifies her.
Learner examples
He called her body a "chassis," but this sounded rude.
A testére azt mondta, hogy „kasztni”, de ez sértően hangzott.
In this old film, men talk about a woman’s chassis.
Ebben a régi filmben a férfiak egy nő „kasztnijáról” beszélnek.
Do not call a woman’s body a chassis. It is not polite.
The word chassis for body is old slang from the past.
Modern speakers rarely say chassis to mean body.
Common mistake:
Learners might think this slang meaning is modern and widely acceptable because they see it in old films or books. In most real situations today, calling someone’s body a "chassis" sounds dated and objectifying, and should be avoided in polite conversation.
Meaning
slang for a person’s body
Collocations
nice chassis
|great chassis
|killer chassis
|show off her chassis
|admire her chassis
Synonyms
figure (Common word for the shape of a person’s body; less crude and more widely acceptable than this slang use of "chassis".)
Antonyms
personality (Focuses on inner qualities rather than physical shape, contrasting with this looks-only, objectifying use of "chassis".)
Themes
appearance
|people
|slang
|body
|communication
Definition
Slang: a person’s body, usually a woman’s, talked about as something to look at and judge by shape or sex appeal.
Slang: a person’s body, especially a woman’s body, viewed in terms of its physical shape or attractiveness.
Grammar
Dictionary form
chassis
IPA
GB/t͡ʃˈæsi/
US/t͡ʃˈæsi/
Syllables & stress
chassis (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (chassis)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: chassis
- Plural: chassis
Expressions
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