agency
gb/ˈeɪd͡ʒənsi/ us/ˈeɪd͡ʒənsi/
B1
Inglés
~ 1100
ügynökség, döntési és cselekvési önállóság, ágencia, önrendelkezés, közreműködés, révén, segítség
SUSTANTIVO
B1
1
ügynökség
B1
Patrón de uso:
[an] agency [verb] [for/to] [someone/something]
The advertising agency created a new campaign for the product.
A reklámügynökség új kampányt készített a termékhez.
She works at a travel agency that specializes in European tours.
Egy európai utakra szakosodott utazási irodában dolgozik.
The government agency is responsible for enforcing environmental laws.
We hired an employment agency to help us find qualified staff.
The real estate agency showed us three houses in the neighborhood.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I went to a travel agency to book my trip.
Elmentem egy utazási irodába, hogy lefoglaljam az utamat.
She works for an advertising agency.
Egy reklámügynökségnél dolgozik.
The agency found a job for him.
We called an agency to help us sell our house.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'agency' with 'agent.' An agent is an individual who acts on someone's behalf, while an agency is the organization employing agents.
Significado
organization providing a service
Colocaciones
travel agency
|advertising agency
|real estate agency
|government agency
|employment agency
Sinónimos
firm (Often used for companies in general, not just service providers acting on behalf of clients.)
|
bureau (More common in government contexts, especially in American English.)
Antónimos
client (Refers to the person or organization receiving services, rather than the provider.)
Temas
business
|government
|services
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definición
A company or group that helps people or other companies do something.
An organization or business that provides a specific service for clients or acts on their behalf.
SUSTANTIVO
B2
2
Patrón de uso:
[someone] has agency
The new policy aims to give workers more agency in decision-making.
Az új szabályzat célja, hogy nagyobb döntési önállóságot biztosítson a dolgozóknak.
Therapy helped her regain a sense of agency after the accident.
A terápia segített neki, hogy a baleset után újra úgy érezze, képes irányítani a saját életét.
Children should be taught that they have agency over their own bodies.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
He has the agency to choose his career.
Szabadon dönthet arról, milyen pályát választ.
She felt she had no agency in the matter.
Úgy érezte, nincs beleszólása az ügybe.
We want students to have more agency in school.
Error frecuente:
Some learners confuse this meaning with 'government agency' or 'company.' Here, it refers to personal power, not an organization.
Significado
capacity to act independently
Colocaciones
personal agency
|sense of agency
|loss of agency
Sinónimos
autonomy (Emphasizes self-governance and independence, often in social or political contexts.)
Antónimos
dependence (The state of relying on others, opposite of self-directed action.)
Temas
psychology
|society
|core_vocabulary
Definición
The power to make your own choices and do things by yourself.
The capacity of a person to act independently and make their own choices.
SUSTANTIVO
C1
FORMAL
3
Patrón de uso:
by/through the agency of [something/someone]
The rescue was accomplished through the agency of local volunteers.
A mentést helyi önkéntesek közreműködésével vitték véghez.
Change came about through the agency of grassroots movements.
A változás alulról szerveződő mozgalmak révén következett be.
Justice was served by the agency of the courts.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
They solved the problem through the agency of experts.
Szakértők közreműködésével oldották meg a problémát.
The work was done by the agency of machines.
A munkát gépek segítségével végezték el.
Significado
means of achieving something
Colocaciones
through the agency of
Sinónimos
instrumentality (Formal term for something used to achieve an end.)
Temas
formal
|literature
|core_vocabulary
Definición
A way or tool used to make something happen.
The means or instrumentality through which a result is achieved.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
agency
AFI
GB/ˈeɪd͡ʒənsi/
US/ˈeɪd͡ʒənsi/
Sílabas y acento
agency (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (agency)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: agency
- Plural: agencies
Familia de palabras
Forms
agencies
noun
Core family
agent
noun B1
Advanced or less common
agentic
adjective
interagency
adjective
Expresiones
advertising agency
1/ˈædvɚtˌaɪzɪŋ ˈeɪd͡ʒənsi/
fixed phrase
company creating advertisements for clients
A company that makes ads for other companies.
Ejemplos
- The advertising agency came up with a catchy slogan.
- She got a job at a small advertising agency downtown.
travel agency
1/tɹˈævəl ˈeɪd͡ʒənsi/
fixed phrase
business arranging travel services
A company that helps people plan trips and buy tickets.
Ejemplos
- We booked our vacation through a local travel agency.
- The travel agency offers discounted flights and hotels.
government agency
1/ɡˈʌvɚnmənt ˈeɪd͡ʒənsi/
fixed phrase
Public organization under government control
An office or group that does work for the government.
Ejemplos
- The Environmental Protection Agency is a well-known government agency in the US.
- The government agency monitors air quality across the country.
- Several government agencies are involved in disaster response.
- Funding will be provided by a government agency focused on education.