static
gb/stˈætɪk/ us/stˈætɪk/
B1
Αγγλικά
~ 2800
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
adjective
B2
property
1
Not moving or changing
Not moving or changing in any way.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[something] is static
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'static' with 'stationary'. 'Static' can also mean 'unchanging' in a non-physical sense, unlike 'stationary', which is mostly physical.
Συνώνυμα
stationary (Emphasizes being still, often for physical objects.)
Αντώνυμα
dynamic (Emphasizes movement, change, or activity.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
static position
|static display
|static image
|static posture
Θέματα
science
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- The economy has been static for the past year.
- The statue remained static despite the strong wind.
- Her expression was static, revealing no emotion.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The car is static in the parking lot.
- The picture on the wall is static.
- He sat static in his chair.
Ουσιαστικό
B1
event
2
Radio or TV interference noise
A crackling sound on a radio or TV caused by a weak signal or interference.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
hear static on [a device]
Συχνό λάθος:
Some learners confuse 'static' with 'silence', but it refers to unwanted noise, not absence of sound.
Συνώνυμα
interference (More technical and general term for disruption of a signal.)
Αντώνυμα
clear signal (Refers to audio or video without distortion or noise.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
radio static
|TV static
|background static
Θέματα
technology
|communication
Παραδείγματα
- I could barely hear the announcement over the static.
- The old TV showed nothing but static.
- Static filled the airwaves during the storm.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- There is static on my radio.
- I hear static on the phone.
- The TV has static when it rains.
adjective
technical
B2
property
3
Without electrical current flow
Describes electricity that is not moving through wires.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
static [electricity/charge]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may confuse 'static electricity' with 'electric shock', but static electricity is a buildup, not continuous flow.
Συνώνυμα
stationary (electric) (Technical usage referring specifically to electric charges at rest.)
Αντώνυμα
current electricity (Electricity in motion through a conductor.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
static electricity
|static charge
Θέματα
science
|technology
Παραδείγματα
- Static electricity can cause small shocks when you touch metal.
- The experiment measured the effects of a static charge.
- Static buildup can damage computer components.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- Static electricity makes my hair stand up.
- You can get a shock from static charge.
- Static can hurt electronics.
Ουσιαστικό
informal
C1
entity
4
Criticism or complaints from others
Complaints or negative comments from people about what you do or say.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
get static from [someone]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may think 'static' here refers to sound, but it’s figurative for criticism.
Συνώνυμα
flak (Informal term for criticism, often more colloquial.)
Αντώνυμα
praise (Positive feedback instead of criticism.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
get static
|take static
Θέματα
emotions
|communication
Παραδείγματα
- She got a lot of static from her boss for missing the deadline.
- He’s been taking static from his neighbors about the noise.
- I don’t need any more static from you today.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- I get static from my parents about my grades.
- He takes static from his team for being late.
- She does not like to get static from friends.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
static
IPA
GB/stˈætɪk/
US/stˈætɪk/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
stat - ic (2 συλλαβές)
Stress on 1st syllable (stat)
Τύποι λέξης
Adjective
- Base: static
Noun
- Base: static
- Plural: static
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Core family
statically
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
dynamic
adjective B1
Advanced or less common
statics
noun
Εκφράσεις
get static from someone
1/ɡˈɛt stˈætɪk fɹˈʌm sˈʌmwˌʌn/
fixed phrase
informal
Receive criticism from someone
To be criticized or complained at by someone.
Παραδείγματα
- I got some static from my boss for being late.
- She’s getting static from her neighbors about the party noise.
static electricity
1/stˈætɪk ɪlˌɛktɹˈɪsəti/
fixed phrase
Electric charge at rest on an object’s surface
Electricity that stays in one place and can cause small shocks when you touch things.
Παραδείγματα
- Static electricity can make your clothes stick together.
- You might feel a zap of static electricity after walking on carpet.