breadth
gb/bɹˈɛdθ/ us/bɹˈɛdθ/
B1
Inglés
~ 4700
szélesség, széles kör, széles körű, sáv
SUSTANTIVO
B1
1
szélesség
A2
Patrón de uso:
the breadth of [something]
The breadth of the table makes it hard to fit through the door.
Az asztal szélessége miatt nehéz átférni vele az ajtón.
The river's breadth was impressive after the heavy rains.
A folyó szélessége lenyűgöző volt a nagy esőzések után.
We measured the breadth of the fabric before cutting it.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The breadth of the road is ten meters.
Az út szélessége tíz méter.
I measured the breadth of the box.
Megmértem a doboz szélességét.
The breadth of the bed is two meters.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'breadth' with 'length' or 'depth'. 'Breadth' is specifically side-to-side measurement.
Significado
width of something
Colocaciones
breadth of experience
|breadth of knowledge
|breadth of view
|full breadth
|considerable breadth
Sinónimos
width (Most common and direct synonym; often interchangeable in physical contexts.)
Antónimos
narrowness (Describes having little distance from side to side, opposite of breadth in physical sense.)
Temas
measurement
|geometry
|daily life
|space
|core_vocabulary
Definición
The size of something from one side to the other side.
The distance or measurement from one side of an object or space to the other side.
SUSTANTIVO
B2
2
széles kör
B2
széles körű
B2
Patrón de uso:
the breadth of [knowledge/experience/view]
Her breadth of knowledge about art is remarkable.
A művészettel kapcsolatos széles körű tudása figyelemre méltó.
The course offers a great breadth of topics for students to explore.
A kurzus a témák széles körét kínálja a hallgatóknak, hogy megismerkedjenek velük.
His writing shows a breadth of experience that comes from years of travel.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
She has a breadth of knowledge about history.
Széles körű történelmi tudása van.
The job requires a breadth of skills.
Az álláshoz sokféle készségre van szükség.
I admire his breadth of experience.
Error frecuente:
Learners may think this only refers to physical size, but it can also mean non-physical extent.
Significado
range or scope of something
Colocaciones
breadth of knowledge
|breadth of experience
|breadth of understanding
Sinónimos
scope (Similar in meaning when referring to range or extent; slightly more formal.)
Antónimos
narrowness (Refers to having a limited range or small extent in non-physical sense.)
Temas
education
|personal development
|core_vocabulary
Definición
How wide or large someone's knowledge, ideas, or experience are.
The extent or range of something, especially knowledge, interests, or experience.
SUSTANTIVO
C1
3
sáv
B1
The tailor cut a breadth of cloth for the suit.
A szabó kiszabott egy sávnyi szövetet az öltönyhöz.
Each breadth of wallpaper must match exactly with the next.
Minden tapétasávnak pontosan illeszkednie kell a következőhöz.
They laid down a breadth of carpet in the hallway.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
He bought a breadth of fabric.
Vett egy sávnyi anyagot.
The painter covered a breadth of wall.
A festő lefestett egy falsávot.
We need one more breadth of cloth.
Significado
a section measured by width
Colocaciones
breadth of cloth
Sinónimos
swath (Refers to a strip or band, often in farming or fabric contexts.)
Temas
measurement
|space
|core_vocabulary
Definición
A part of something that is as wide as it is measured from side to side.
A specific section or piece that is measured across its width.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
breadth
AFI
GB/bɹˈɛdθ/
US/bɹˈɛdθ/
Sílabas y acento
breadth (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (breadth)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: breadth
- Plural: breadth, breadths
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
a hair's breadth
1/ə hˈɛɹz bɹˈɛdθ/
fixed phrase
very small distance or margin
A very small amount or distance, almost nothing.
Ejemplos
- The car missed the wall by a hair's breadth.
- He escaped injury by a hair's breadth.
within a hair's breadth of
1/wɪðˈɪn ə hˈɛɹz bɹˈɛdθ əv/
fixed phrase
extremely close to happening or being reached
Almost doing or achieving something; very near to it.
Ejemplos
- She came within a hair's breadth of winning the championship.
- We were within a hair's breadth of disaster.