bloc
gb/blˈɑk/ us/blˈɑk/
B2
Inglés
~ 9700
blokk, tömb
SUSTANTIVO
B2
1
blokk
B2
Patrón de uso:
a/the bloc of [countries]
The European Union is often described as a powerful economic bloc.
Az Európai Uniót gyakran erős gazdasági blokknak írják le.
Several African nations formed a regional bloc to negotiate better trade deals.
Több afrikai ország regionális blokkot hozott létre, hogy jobb kereskedelmi megállapodásokat tárgyaljon ki.
During the Cold War, the world was divided into two major military blocs.
The smaller countries joined together as a single bloc in the climate talks.
Oil-producing states acted as a bloc to influence global energy prices.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The countries created a new trading bloc.
Az országok új kereskedelmi blokkot hoztak létre.
This bloc of nations works together on security issues.
Ez az országokból álló blokk biztonsági kérdésekben működik együtt.
Many Asian countries are part of a regional bloc.
The bloc wants lower tariffs on its exports.
Two big blocs of countries disagreed in the meeting.
Error frecuente:
Learners often confuse the spelling of "bloc" with "block." "Bloc" refers to a political or economic group, while "block" usually means a solid piece of material or an obstructed state. Another mistake is using "bloc" for any group; it is most natural for groups of countries or large political groupings, not small team projects.
Significado
group of allied countries
Colocaciones
trading bloc
|economic bloc
|regional bloc
|military bloc
|power bloc
|rival bloc
Sinónimos
alliance (More general; can be between countries or organizations and does not always suggest a long-term, structured grouping like a bloc.)
|
coalition (Often suggests a temporary grouping for a specific purpose, while a bloc can be more stable and long-term.)
Antónimos
rival alliance (Refers to an opposing organized group of countries with competing interests.)
Temas
politics
|economics
|international_relations
|law
|business
Definición
A group of countries that work closely together in world politics or trade because they have similar interests.
A group of countries that coordinate their policies and act together in international politics, economics, or security because they share interests or goals.
SUSTANTIVO
B2
2
tömb
B2
Patrón de uso:
a/the bloc of [voters/parties/states]
A small bloc of rebel lawmakers blocked the budget bill.
A lázadó törvényhozók egy kisebb tömbje megakadályozta a költségvetési törvényjavaslat elfogadását.
The court’s conservative bloc voted against the new regulation.
A bíróság konzervatív tömbje az új szabályozás ellen szavazott.
Latino voters are often treated as a single voting bloc, but their views are diverse.
A bloc of large shareholders forced changes in company leadership.
Several swing states formed a bloc to demand changes to the primary schedule.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The president depends on a loyal bloc of supporters in parliament.
Az elnök a parlamentben egy hűséges támogatói tömbre támaszkodik.
A bloc of young voters helped the candidate win.
A fiatal szavazók egy tömbje segítette győzelemhez a jelöltet.
On the court, there is a strong liberal bloc.
A bloc of workers asked for higher pay.
The party split into two blocs after the debate.
Error frecuente:
Learners may use "bloc" for any random group of people, but it usually implies organized, coordinated action in politics or decisions. Many also write "voting block" instead of the correct spelling "voting bloc."
Significado
organized political group of people
Colocaciones
voting bloc
|conservative bloc
|liberal bloc
|bloc of voters
|bloc of shareholders
|bloc of states
Sinónimos
faction (Often suggests a smaller, sometimes conflict-prone group inside a larger organization; "bloc" is more neutral and strategic.)
|
camp (More informal and vague; does not always suggest the same level of organized, coordinated action as "bloc.")
Antónimos
opposition (Refers to the main group that resists or competes with the bloc in a political context.)
Temas
politics
|society
|business
|relationships
|communication
Definición
A group of people or parties who work and vote together to have more power in politics or decision-making.
A group of people, political parties, legislators, or voters that intentionally act together in order to increase their influence in decisions or elections.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
bloc
AFI
GB/blˈɑk/
US/blˈɑk/
Sílabas y acento
bloc (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (bloc)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: bloc
- Plural: blocs
Familia de palabras
Forms
blocs
noun
Expresiones
Eastern bloc
1/ˈistɚn blˈɑk/
fixed phrase
Cold War communist states in Europe
The group of communist countries in Eastern Europe that were led or strongly influenced by the Soviet Union during the Cold War.
Ejemplos
- Many people fled Eastern bloc countries to the West before the fall of the Berlin Wall.
- Trade between Western nations and the Eastern bloc was tightly controlled.
- After 1989, most Eastern bloc states moved toward democracy and market economies.
power bloc
3/pˈaʊɚ blˈɑk/
fixed phrase
influential political or economic group
A group of countries, parties, or people that act together and have a lot of political or economic power.
Ejemplos
- Environmental groups have formed a new power bloc within the party.
- The company joined a regional power bloc to gain more influence over regulations.
- Two major power blocs are competing for control of the union.
voting bloc
2/vˈoʊtɪŋ blˈɑk/
fixed phrase
group of voters acting together
A group of people who usually vote in the same way and are seen as one unit in politics.
Ejemplos
- Senior citizens are an important voting bloc in many elections.
- Politicians are trying to appeal to the youth voting bloc.
- The party cannot win without the support of the urban voting bloc.