admonition
gb/ˌædmənˈɪʃən/ us/ˌædmənˈɪʃən/
C1
Inglés
figyelmeztetés, intés, megrovás, hivatalos figyelmeztetés
SUSTANTIVO
C1
FORMAL
1
intés
C1
Patrón de uso:
an admonition to [do something]; an admonition against [something]
She ignored her mother's admonition to drive more slowly.
Nem hallgatott anyja figyelmeztetésére, hogy lassabban vezessen.
The article ended with an admonition against blaming ordinary workers for the crisis.
A cikk azzal a figyelmeztetéssel zárult, hogy ne a hétköznapi dolgozókat hibáztassák a válságért.
His tone was calm, but the admonition was clear: do not repeat the mistake.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
He gave me a serious admonition about being late.
Komoly figyelmeztetést adott amiatt, hogy késtem.
She listened to the teacher's admonition.
Meghallgatta a tanár figyelmeztetését.
Error frecuente:
Do not use admonition for ordinary friendly advice; it usually sounds formal and disapproving.
Significado
firm warning or rebuke
Colocaciones
stern admonition
|gentle admonition
|sharp admonition
|parental admonition
|verbal admonition
|words of admonition
|heed an admonition
|ignore an admonition
|an admonition to be careful
|an admonition against violence
Sinónimos
warning (more common and less formal)
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reprimand (focuses more on criticism for wrongdoing)
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caution (milder and more focused on preventing danger)
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rebuke (stronger and more directly critical)
Antónimos
praise (expresses approval rather than criticism)
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approval (shows acceptance rather than warning or disapproval)
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encouragement (urges someone on rather than warning them not to act)
Temas
communication
|behavior
|authority
|advice
Definición
a serious warning or criticism, often from someone in authority
a firm warning, piece of advice, or criticism telling someone that they have done something wrong or should avoid doing something
SUSTANTIVO
C2
FORMAL
2
Patrón de uso:
receive an admonition from [an authority]; issue an admonition to [someone]
The committee issued a formal admonition after finding that the lawyer had violated professional rules.
A bizottság hivatalos megrovásban részesítette az ügyvédet, miután megállapította, hogy megszegte a szakmai szabályokat.
He received an admonition from the court but avoided a heavier penalty.
A bíróságtól megrovást kapott, de elkerülte a súlyosabb büntetést.
The employee's file included a written admonition for repeated safety violations.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The board gave him an official admonition.
A testület hivatalos megrovásban részesítette.
She received a written admonition at work.
Írásbeli figyelmeztetést kapott a munkahelyén.
Error frecuente:
In official contexts, admonition often refers to a formal disciplinary action, not just spoken advice.
Significado
official disciplinary warning
Colocaciones
formal admonition
|official admonition
|written admonition
|judicial admonition
|disciplinary admonition
|issue an admonition
|receive an admonition
|an admonition from the court
|an admonition by the board
Sinónimos
reprimand (common term for an official expression of disapproval)
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censure (more formal and often more severe)
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warning (broader and less specifically disciplinary)
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sanction (can mean a penalty or official punishment, often stronger)
Antónimos
commendation (an official expression of praise rather than disapproval)
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exoneration (an official clearing of blame rather than a warning)
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approval (official acceptance rather than official criticism)
Temas
law
|workplace
|institutions
|discipline
Definición
an official warning given when someone has broken a rule
a formal official warning or reprimand issued as a disciplinary measure by an organization, court, or authority
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
admonition
AFI
GB/ˌædmənˈɪʃən/
US/ˌædmənˈɪʃən/
Sílabas y acento
ad - mon - i - tion (4 sílabas)
Stress on 3rd syllable (i)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: admonition
- Plural: admonition, admonitions
Expresiones
letter of admonition
1/lˈɛtɚ əv ˌædmənˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
formal written warning
an official written warning about something someone did wrong
Ejemplos
- The agency sent the contractor a letter of admonition after several missed deadlines.
- She received a letter of admonition from the licensing board.
- The letter of admonition will remain in his personnel file for one year.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- He got a letter of admonition from his employer.
- The school sent a letter of admonition to the coach.