tolerably
gb/tˈoʊlɚəbli/ us/tˈoʊlɚəbli/
C1
Αγγλικά
~ 6800
elég, meglehetősen, tűrhetően, elviselhetően
C1
FORMAL
1
elég
A1
meglehetősen
B2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
tolerably [adjective/adverb]
She speaks French tolerably well, enough to handle everyday conversations.
Elég jól beszél franciául, annyira, hogy a mindennapi beszélgetéseket is gond nélkül le tudja folytatni.
The instructions were tolerably clear, though a few details were missing.
Az utasítások meglehetősen világosak voltak, bár néhány részlet hiányzott.
His latest novel is tolerably good, but not as strong as his earlier work.
The presentation went tolerably smoothly despite a few technical problems.
I’m tolerably sure we locked the door before leaving.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
He plays the guitar tolerably well.
Elég jól gitározik.
The food in that café is tolerably good.
Abban a kávézóban elég jó az étel.
Her English is tolerably clear when she speaks slowly.
I feel tolerably happy with my exam results.
The movie was tolerably interesting, but I would not watch it again.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'tolerably' with 'tolerantly'. 'Tolerably' means 'fairly' or 'reasonably', while 'tolerantly' means 'in a tolerant or accepting way' toward people or ideas. Learners may also overuse 'tolerably' in casual speech, where 'fairly' or 'pretty' would sound more natural.
Σημασία
to a moderate or fair degree
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
tolerably well
|tolerably good
|tolerably clear
|tolerably accurate
|tolerably happy
|tolerably successful
Συνώνυμα
fairly (More common and neutral in everyday speech.)
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reasonably (Implies that the level meets expectations or a standard.)
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moderately (Slightly more formal and often used with measurements or intensity.)
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somewhat (Can sound more hesitant or weaker than 'tolerably'.)
Αντώνυμα
extremely (Expresses a very high degree, the opposite of moderate degree.)
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barely (Suggests almost not at all, lower than the level implied by 'tolerably'.)
Θέματα
evaluation
|communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
fairly or reasonably, but not very
To a moderate, fairly good, or acceptable degree, though not extremely.
C1
LITERARY
2
tűrhetően
C1
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
tolerably [adjective/adverb]
Despite the heat, the room was kept tolerably cool by the old fan.
A hőség ellenére a szoba a régi ventilátornak köszönhetően tűrhetően hűvös maradt.
The journey was long but tolerably comfortable, thanks to the wide seats.
Az út hosszú volt, de a széles üléseknek köszönhetően tűrhetően kényelmes volt.
Her injury made walking painful but tolerably so, and she refused a wheelchair.
For a city center, the flat is tolerably quiet at night.
Conditions in the camp were harsh but tolerably safe compared with the front line.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
The bed was hard but tolerably comfortable.
Az ágy kemény volt, de tűrhetően kényelmes volt.
The pain in his leg was tolerably strong, so he could still work.
A lábában a fájdalom még elviselhető volt, ezért tudott dolgozni.
The house is old, but it stays tolerably warm in winter.
The room is small, but it is tolerably quiet for study.
The road is bad, but the ride is tolerably smooth in this car.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may think this use means 'with tolerance' toward people. Here, 'tolerably' is about how easy or hard a situation is to endure, not about attitudes toward others. In modern English, speakers more often say 'bearable' or 'not too bad' instead of 'tolerably'.
Σημασία
to a bearable or endurable degree
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
tolerably comfortable
|tolerably warm
|tolerably quiet
|tolerably safe
|tolerably stable
Συνώνυμα
bearably (Focuses directly on the idea that something can be endured.)
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passably (Suggests that something is just good enough, often with mild criticism.)
Αντώνυμα
intolerably (Means that something cannot be endured; it is too painful or unpleasant.)
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unbearably (Strongly emphasizes that the situation causes too much pain or discomfort to continue.)
Θέματα
health
|emotions
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
enough so that something is not too painful or too hard to accept
To a degree that can be endured or borne without great suffering, though not comfortably.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
tolerably
IPA
GB/tˈoʊlɚəbli/
US/tˈoʊlɚəbli/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
tol - er - ably (3 συλλαβές)
Stress on 1st syllable (tol)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: tolerably
- Plural: tolerablies
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
tolerablies
noun
Related words
tolerantly
adverb
toleration
noun C1
Negative and opposite forms
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