sensitive
gb/sˈɛnsɪtɪv/ us/sˈɛnsɪtɪv/
B1
Αγγλικά
~ 2400
érzékeny, sértődékeny, kényes, bizalmas, éles, kifinomult
B1
1
érzékeny
B1
sértődékeny
B2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[someone] is sensitive to [something]
She’s very sensitive to criticism and takes it personally.
Nagyon érzékeny a kritikára, és mindent magára vesz.
He’s sensitive about his appearance.
Érzékeny a külsejével kapcsolatban.
Some people are more sensitive to rejection than others.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
I am sensitive to loud voices.
Érzékeny vagyok a hangos beszédre.
She is sensitive about her weight.
Érzékeny a súlyával kapcsolatban.
He is sensitive to jokes about his job.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'sensitive' with 'sensible', but 'sensible' means 'showing good judgment'.
Σημασία
Easily hurt or upset emotionally
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
emotionally sensitive
|highly sensitive
|sensitive to criticism
|overly sensitive
Συνώνυμα
touchy (Informal; more likely to react negatively to small things)
Αντώνυμα
thick-skinned (Able to take criticism without being upset)
Θέματα
emotions
|personality
|daily life
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
Becoming upset or hurt easily because of what other people say or do.
Easily affected by the feelings or attitudes of others, often becoming upset or hurt.
B2
2
érzékeny
B1
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[something] is sensitive to [something]
This camera is very sensitive to low light.
Ez a kamera nagyon érzékeny a gyenge fényre.
The device is sensitive enough to pick up tiny movements.
Az eszköz elég érzékeny ahhoz, hogy az apró mozgásokat is érzékelje.
Our skin is sensitive to touch.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
My eyes are sensitive to bright light.
A szemem érzékeny az erős fényre.
The machine is sensitive to heat.
A gép érzékeny a hőre.
His skin is sensitive to cold.
Σημασία
Quick to notice or react to small changes
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
light-sensitive
|temperature-sensitive
|sensitive equipment
Συνώνυμα
responsive (General term for reacting quickly; may not imply delicacy)
Αντώνυμα
insensitive (Unable to detect or respond to changes)
Θέματα
science
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
Able to notice or react quickly to small changes or differences.
Able to detect or respond to very small changes, signals, or influences.
B2
3
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[something] is sensitive information/matter/issue
They discussed sensitive matters behind closed doors.
Zárt ajtók mögött kényes ügyekről tárgyaltak.
This is highly sensitive information that cannot be shared.
Ez rendkívül bizalmas információ, amelyet nem lehet megosztani.
The negotiations involve sensitive political issues.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
This is sensitive information. Do not tell anyone.
Ez bizalmas információ. Ne mondd el senkinek.
We talked about a sensitive topic.
Egy kényes témáról beszélgettünk.
The manager handled the sensitive issue well.
Σημασία
Needing careful treatment due to secrecy or importance
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
sensitive information
|sensitive matter
|sensitive issue
Συνώνυμα
confidential (Specifically refers to information meant to be kept secret)
Αντώνυμα
public (Open and available for everyone; not secret)
Θέματα
business
|politics
|law
|communication
Ορισμός
Important or secret, so it must be dealt with carefully.
Requiring careful handling because it is important, confidential, or could cause problems if mishandled.
B2
4
Dogs have a highly sensitive sense of smell.
A kutyáknak rendkívül kifinomult a szaglásuk.
Her ears are very sensitive and can pick up faint sounds.
Nagyon éles a hallása, és a halk hangokat is meghallja.
He has a sensitive palate for fine wines.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
Cats have a sensitive nose.
A macskáknak érzékeny az orruk.
Her ears are very sensitive.
Nagyon éles a hallása.
He has a sensitive tongue for taste.
Σημασία
Having sharp physical senses
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
sensitive hearing
|sensitive nose
Συνώνυμα
acute (Often used for senses like hearing or smell; implies sharpness)
Αντώνυμα
dull (Not having sharp senses)
Θέματα
biology
|daily life
|body
|health
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
Able to notice very small changes through seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, or feeling.
Having a high ability to perceive stimuli through the senses, such as sight, hearing, smell, taste, or touch.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
sensitive
IPA
GB/sˈɛnsɪtɪv/
US/sˈɛnsɪtɪv/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
sens - it - ive (3 συλλαβές)
Stress on 1st syllable (sens)
Τύποι λέξης
Adjective
- Base: sensitive
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Core family
Related words
sensible
adjective B1
sensibly
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
sensitize
verb
desensitize
verb
Εκφράσεις
highly sensitive person
1/hˈaɪli sˈɛnsɪtɪv pˈɚsən/
fixed phrase
A person who feels emotions strongly and reacts deeply to situations
Someone who feels emotions very strongly and reacts a lot to things around them.
Παραδείγματα
- As a highly sensitive person, she prefers quiet environments.
- Being a highly sensitive person can be both a challenge and a gift.
sensitive information
1/sˈɛnsɪtɪv ˌɪnfɔɹmˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Important and private data that must be protected
Information that must be kept secret because it is important and could cause problems if told.
Παραδείγματα
- The company stores all sensitive information on secure servers.
- Never share your password—it’s sensitive information.
sensitive issue
1/sˈɛnsɪtɪv ˈɪʃu/
fixed phrase
A topic likely to upset people if discussed openly
A topic that can make people upset or angry if you talk about it.
Παραδείγματα
- Politics can be a sensitive issue at family gatherings.
- They avoided the sensitive issue during the meeting.