marine
gb/mɚˈin/ us/mɚˈin/
B1
English
~ 2200
tengeri, tengerészgyalogos, tengerészeti, hajózási
B1
1
tengeri
A2
Usage pattern:
[marine] [animal/plant/environment]
Marine animals like dolphins are highly intelligent.
Az olyan tengeri állatok, mint a delfinek, rendkívül intelligensek.
The coral reef is home to a variety of marine species.
A korallzátony számos tengeri fajnak ad otthont.
Marine pollution is a growing environmental concern.
She is studying marine biology at university.
The submarine explored the deep marine environment.
Learner examples
Dolphins are marine animals.
A delfinek tengeri állatok.
We saw many marine fish in the aquarium.
Sok tengeri halat láttunk az akváriumban.
Marine life is important for our planet.
Marine plants grow in the ocean.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'marine' with 'maritime'; 'maritime' refers more to human activities related to the sea, while 'marine' refers to the natural sea environment.
Meaning
Related to the sea or ocean
Collocations
marine life
|marine environment
|marine species
|marine biology
|marine ecosystem
Synonyms
oceanic (More specifically refers to the open ocean, often in scientific contexts.)
Antonyms
terrestrial (Refers to land rather than the sea.)
Themes
nature
|science
|geography
|core_vocabulary
Definition
About the sea or ocean, or living in it.
Relating to, found in, or produced by the sea or ocean.
NOUN
B1
2
Usage pattern:
[a/an] marine
The Marines were deployed overseas for a peacekeeping mission.
A tengerészgyalogosokat külföldre vezényelték egy békefenntartó misszióra.
He served as a Marine for eight years.
Nyolc évig tengerészgyalogosként szolgált.
Marines are trained for both land and sea combat.
The U.S. Marines landed on the beach at dawn.
Learner examples
My brother is a Marine.
A fivérem tengerészgyalogos.
The Marines are part of the navy.
A tengerészgyalogosok a haditengerészethez tartoznak.
A Marine can fight on land and water.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'marine' (soldier) with 'sailor'; sailors mainly work on ships, while marines are trained for combat on both land and sea.
Meaning
A navy's infantry soldier
Collocations
U.S. Marine
|Royal Marine
|Marine Corps
|Marine base
Synonyms
naval infantryman (More technical military term for a marine.)
Antonyms
civilian (A person not serving in the armed forces.)
Themes
military
|security
|work
|politics
Definition
A soldier who works for a navy and can fight on land and at sea.
A member of a military force trained to serve on ships and fight on land and sea, especially in the U.S. Marine Corps or similar units in other countries.
B2
TECHNICAL
3
Usage pattern:
[marine] [law/insurance/navigation]
The company specializes in marine insurance policies.
A cég tengeri biztosításokra szakosodott.
He studied marine engineering at college.
A főiskolán hajógépészetet tanult.
Marine navigation has improved greatly with GPS technology.
Learner examples
Marine law is about ships and the sea.
A tengerészeti jog a hajókkal és a tengerrel foglalkozik.
He works in marine transport.
A tengeri szállításban dolgozik.
Marine insurance helps ship owners.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse this with 'maritime', which is more widely used for human-related sea activities; 'marine' here is more technical or formal.
Meaning
Related to shipping or seafaring
Collocations
marine navigation
|marine insurance
|marine engineering
Synonyms
maritime (More common in reference to legal, commercial, and navigational matters.)
Themes
transportation
|law
|travel
Definition
About ships and traveling by sea.
Relating to ships, shipping, or navigation by sea, often used in technical or legal contexts.
Grammar
Dictionary form
marine
IPA
GB/mɚˈin/
US/mɚˈin/
Syllables & stress
mar - ine (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (mar)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: marine
Noun
- Base: marine
- Plural: marines
Word family
Expressions
marine life
1/mɚˈin lˈaɪf/
fixed phrase
Plants and animals in the sea
Animals and plants that live in the ocean.
Examples
- Pollution is a major threat to marine life.
- We saw beautiful marine life while snorkeling.
marine biology
1/mɚˈin baɪˈɑləd͡ʒi/
fixed phrase
Study of sea life
The science of studying living things in the ocean.
Examples
- She is studying marine biology at university.
- She wants to work in marine biology after graduation.
- Marine biology involves research on fish, corals, and other sea creatures.
- Marine biology covers everything from coral reefs to deep-sea fish.
Marine Corps
1/mɚˈin kˈɔɹ/
fixed phrase
Naval infantry branch of military
A part of a country's military that fights on land and at sea, especially in the U.S.
Examples
- He joined the Marine Corps right after high school.
- He enlisted in the Marine Corps right after high school.
- The Marine Corps celebrated its anniversary with a parade.
- The Marine Corps has a reputation for tough training and high discipline.
- Her grandfather served in the Marine Corps during the war.