intensity
gb/ɪntˈɛnsɪti/ us/ɪntˈɛnsɪti/
B1
Αγγλικά
~ 6500
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ουσιαστικό
B2
property
1
strength or extreme degree of something
How strong or extreme something is, especially a feeling or situation.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
the intensity of [feeling/quality/activity]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse "intensity" with "tension". "Intensity" describes how strong a feeling, quality, or situation is, while "tension" is stress or nervousness between people or in a situation.
Συνώνυμα
strength (A general word for how strong something is; less emotional and dramatic than "intensity".)
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fervor (Suggests very strong and passionate feelings, often about beliefs; more formal than "intensity".)
Αντώνυμα
mildness (Suggests a soft or gentle degree of a feeling or quality, the opposite of something intense.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
emotional intensity
|the intensity of his feelings
|the intensity of the debate
|with great intensity
|a new level of intensity
Θέματα
emotions
|general
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- The intensity of her anger surprised everyone in the room.
- As the deadline approached, the intensity of the negotiations increased.
- He speaks with such intensity that people cannot help but listen.
- The movie’s emotional intensity left the audience in silence.
- They were unprepared for the intensity of the winter storm.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The intensity of the heat made it hard to work.
- She did not expect the intensity of her sadness.
- The argument rose in intensity as they both shouted.
- I was nervous because I felt the intensity of the exam pressure.
Ουσιαστικό
B2
quantity
2
strength of light, color, or sound
How bright a light is, how strong a color looks, or how loud a sound is.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
the intensity of [light/color/sound]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may overuse "brightness" and say "the brightness of the sound". Use "intensity" or "loudness" for sound, and "brightness" mainly for light.
Συνώνυμα
brightness (Used mainly for light; does not normally refer to sound, while "intensity" can.)
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loudness (Used specifically for sound; "intensity" is more general and can be more technical.)
Αντώνυμα
dimness (Refers to low light level, opposite of strong light intensity.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
light intensity
|sound intensity
|color intensity
|adjust the intensity
|varying in intensity
Θέματα
science
|technology
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- The intensity of the sunlight made it difficult to see the screen.
- You can change the intensity of the lamp using this dial.
- The siren’s intensity was so high that people covered their ears.
- Artists often play with color intensity to create mood.
- As the storm moved away, the intensity of the thunder gradually decreased.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The intensity of the light hurt my eyes.
- We lowered the intensity of the music.
- The color changes in intensity when it gets dark.
- You can control the intensity of the lamp with a switch.
Ουσιαστικό
B1
quantity
3
level of physical effort
How hard your body works when you exercise or do physical activity.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[low/high] intensity [exercise/activity/workout]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes say "hard level" or "strong level" instead of using "intensity" to describe how difficult exercise feels. Use phrases like "high intensity" or "low intensity" for workouts.
Συνώνυμα
effort (A general word for how hard you try; does not specifically mean exercise level like "intensity" often does.)
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pace (Focuses on speed or rate rather than overall effort, but often overlaps with physical intensity.)
Αντώνυμα
gentleness (Suggests soft, easy movement or exercise, the opposite of high intensity.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
high-intensity workout
|low-intensity exercise
|moderate intensity
|exercise intensity
|training intensity
Θέματα
health
|sports
|fitness
Παραδείγματα
- You should increase the intensity of your workouts slowly to avoid injury.
- This class is designed for people who prefer low-intensity exercise.
- Athletes carefully plan the intensity of their training sessions.
- The match was played at a high intensity from start to finish.
- Monitoring heart rate is one way to measure exercise intensity.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- I started with low-intensity exercise after my injury.
- This is a high-intensity workout, so drink water.
- We changed the intensity of the training this week.
- Walk at a moderate intensity for thirty minutes.
Ουσιαστικό
technical
C1
quantity
4
power per area of radiation
In physics, how much power or energy passes through a certain area in a certain time, for example in a beam of light or sound.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
the intensity of [radiation/field/beam]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may mix the everyday meaning of "intensity" with the strict physical definition. In physics, intensity usually includes the idea of power per unit area, not just "strong" or "weak" in a general sense.
Συνώνυμα
power density (A more technical term used in physics and engineering; usually interchangeable in strict scientific contexts.)
Αντώνυμα
attenuation (Refers to the reduction in intensity as a wave travels through a medium, so it describes an opposite process.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
radiation intensity
|light intensity distribution
|electric field intensity
|intensity of the beam
|intensity of the signal
Θέματα
science
|physics
|engineering
Παραδείγματα
- The intensity of the laser beam must be reduced for safety reasons.
- According to the inverse-square law, light intensity decreases with the square of the distance.
- They measured the intensity of the radiation emitted from the source.
- Signal intensity was too low to produce a clear image.
- The graph shows how the sound intensity changes over time.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The intensity of the light falls as you move away.
- Scientists measured the intensity of the X-rays.
- The sound intensity is highest near the speaker.
- We studied how intensity changes with distance.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
intensity
IPA
GB/ɪntˈɛnsɪti/
US/ɪntˈɛnsɪti/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
in - tens - ity (3 συλλαβές)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tens)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: intensity
- Plural: intensities, intensity
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Εκφράσεις
at full intensity
1/ˈæt fˈʊl ɪntˈɛnsɪti/
fixed phrase
at the maximum level of strength
Working or happening at the highest possible level of strength or effort.
Παραδείγματα
- The heater has been running at full intensity all night.
- The team played at full intensity from the first minute.
- You should not train at full intensity every single day.
build up in intensity
1/bˈɪld ˈʌp ˈɪn ɪntˈɛnsɪti/
fixed phrase
become gradually more intense
To slowly become stronger or more extreme.
Παραδείγματα
- The music began softly and then built up in intensity.
- The pain built up in intensity until he had to lie down.
- As the storm approached, the wind built up in intensity.
high-intensity interval training
1/hˈaɪ ɪntˈɛnsɪti ˈɪntɚvəl tɹˈeɪnɪŋ/
fixed phrase
workout of very hard intervals
A kind of workout where you do very hard exercise for a short time, then rest or go easier, and repeat this several times.
Παραδείγματα
- High-intensity interval training, or HIIT, is popular because it saves time.
- She does high-intensity interval training three times a week at the gym.
- High-intensity interval training can be changed for different fitness levels.
high-intensity training
1/hˈaɪ ɪntˈɛnsɪti tɹˈeɪnɪŋ/
fixed phrase
exercise done with very hard effort
Exercise or sports training where you work your body very hard.
Παραδείγματα
- High-intensity training can improve fitness in a short amount of time.
- If you are new to exercise, do not start with high-intensity training every day.
- Many athletes mix high-intensity training with rest days to avoid injury.
low-intensity exercise
1/lˈoʊ ɪntˈɛnsɪti ˈɛksɚsˌaɪz/
fixed phrase
exercise done with gentle effort
Exercise that does not make your heart beat very fast or make you very tired, like slow walking or easy cycling.
Παραδείγματα
- Low-intensity exercise is recommended for people recovering from illness.
- A long, low-intensity walk can still help you burn calories.
- He prefers low-intensity exercise, such as yoga and stretching.