emit
gb/ɪmˈɪt/ us/ɪmˈɪt/
B2
Αγγλικά
~ 7700
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ρήμα
B2
action
1
send out light, heat, gas, etc.
To send out light, heat, gas, a smell, or noise into the air or space around something.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[something] emits [something]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse "emit" with the more common phrasal verb "give off". "Emit" is more formal and is often used in scientific or news contexts, especially about gases, light, and radiation. There is also spelling confusion with "omit" (leave out), which has a completely different meaning.
Συνώνυμα
give off (More informal and common in everyday speech, but usually not used in very technical writing.)
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release (Focuses more on letting something go free; slightly broader and less tied to light/heat/sound.)
Αντώνυμα
absorb (Describes taking in light, heat, or other energy instead of sending it out.)
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contain (Emphasizes keeping gas, smell, or energy inside rather than letting it escape.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
emit light
|emit heat
|emit sound
|emit fumes
|emit radiation
|emit carbon dioxide
Θέματα
science
|environment
|technology
|nature
Παραδείγματα
- Cars and trucks emit large amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
- The new LED screens emit a bright, clear light even in daylight.
- The old factory was found to be emitting toxic fumes into the river.
- Some radioactive materials emit dangerous levels of radiation for many years.
- The speakers emit a high-pitched tone when they are first turned on.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- These lamps emit a soft, yellow light.
- The machine emits a loud noise when it starts.
- Chimneys can emit smoke into the air.
- Burning coal emits a lot of carbon dioxide.
- The heater emits warm air into the room.
Ρήμα
formal
C1
action
2
produce a sound or remark
To make and send out a sound, word, or cry from your mouth or body.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[someone or something] emits [a sound/word/cry]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may try to use "emit" for normal speaking, like *"He emitted that he was tired"*, which is incorrect. For speaking, use "say" or "tell". Use "emit" only for sounds, cries, or very short spoken reactions in more formal or written styles.
Συνώνυμα
utter (A formal word that focuses on speaking sounds or words, often used in similar contexts to this sense of "emit".)
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let out (More informal; common in everyday speech for sounds like a sigh, scream, or cry.)
Αντώνυμα
silence (As a verb, it means to stop sounds or speech from being made, the opposite of producing them.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
emit a sigh
|emit a sound
|emit a low growl
|emit a cry
|emit a high-pitched squeal
Θέματα
communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- She emitted a small sigh of relief when she heard the good news.
- The animal emitted a low growl when we approached the cage.
- He emitted a strange clicking sound as he tried to get our attention.
- The crowd emitted a loud cheer as the team scored.
- The child emitted a sharp cry when he fell.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The baby emitted a loud cry.
- He heard the dog emit a deep bark.
- She emitted a long sigh when she sat down.
- The crowd emitted a strong shout of joy.
- The machine suddenly emitted a sharp beep.
Ρήμα
technical
C2
action
3
officially issue money or securities
To officially create and send out new shares, bonds, or money so that people can buy or use them.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[an organization] emits [shares/bonds/currency]
Συχνό λάθος:
In finance and business, learners should normally use "issue" instead of "emit". Using "emit" in this context can sound overly technical or old-fashioned in everyday business English.
Συνώνυμα
issue (The standard and more common term used in finance and economics; neutral and widely understood.)
Αντώνυμα
withdraw (In finance, refers to taking money, notes, or securities out of circulation, the opposite of putting them into circulation.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
emit shares
|emit bonds
|emit securities
|emit banknotes
|emit currency
Θέματα
business
|finance
Παραδείγματα
- The central bank has the exclusive right to emit the national currency.
- To finance the project, the company decided to emit a new series of bonds.
- Historically, only certain institutions were allowed to emit banknotes.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The bank can emit new money.
- The company emitted new shares to raise cash.
- In some countries, only the central bank may emit notes.
- The government emitted bonds to pay for the new road.
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Λημματική μορφή
emit
IPA
GB/ɪmˈɪt/
US/ɪmˈɪt/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
emit (1 συλλαβή)
Τύποι λέξης
Verb
- Base: emit
- 3rd Person Singular: emits
- Present Participle: emitting
- Past: emitted
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
emits
verb
emitting
verb
emitted
verb
Core family
emission
noun B2
Related words
emitter
noun
Negative and opposite forms
absorb
verb A2
absorption
noun B2
Advanced or less common
emissive
adjective
Κύρια σημεία
- Irregular present participle: emitting Verb
- Irregular past: emitted Verb
Εκφράσεις
emit a sigh
1/ɪmˈɪt ə sˈaɪ/
fixed phrase
formal
let out a sigh
To breathe out loudly in a special way that shows a feeling, such as sadness or relief.
Παραδείγματα
- She emitted a sigh when she saw the long line at the airport.
- He quietly emitted a sigh of relief after the exam ended.
emit a signal
1/ɪmˈɪt ə sˈɪɡnəl/
fixed phrase
technical
send out an electronic signal
To send out an electronic, radio, or other technical signal.
Παραδείγματα
- The satellite emits a signal that can be picked up by ground stations.
- Each sensor emits a signal when the temperature gets too high.
emit a sound
1/ɪmˈɪt ə sˈaʊnd/
fixed phrase
produce and send out a sound
To make a sound that comes out and can be heard.
Παραδείγματα
- The device emits a sound when the timer finishes.
- When pressed, the button emits a soft clicking sound.
emit fumes
1/ɪmˈɪt fjˈumz/
fixed phrase
send out smoke or gas
To send out smoke or gas into the air, usually something that may smell bad or be harmful.
Παραδείγματα
- Old cars often emit fumes that are harmful to health.
- The machine emits fumes when it overheats.
emit light
1/ɪmˈɪt lˈaɪt/
fixed phrase
send out light
To shine or to send out light.
Παραδείγματα
- These tiny insects emit light to attract mates.
- The screen emits a bright blue light in the dark.