circuit
gb/sˈɚkɪt/ us/sˈɚkɪt/
B1
Inglés
~ 2600
áramkör, kör, körútvonal, rendezvénysorozat, fellépéssorozat, versenysorozat, elektronikus áramkör
SUSTANTIVO
B1
TECHNICAL
1
áramkör
B2
Patrón de uso:
an electrical circuit
The engineer tested the circuit for any faults.
A mérnök ellenőrizte az áramkört, hogy nincs-e benne hiba.
A short circuit can cause serious damage to electrical devices.
A rövidzárlat súlyos károkat okozhat az elektromos készülékekben.
They designed a new circuit for the smartphone's processor.
The electrician drew a diagram of the circuit before starting work.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The light will not work if the circuit is open.
A lámpa nem fog működni, ha az áramkör nyitott.
This simple circuit uses a battery and a bulb.
Ez az egyszerű áramkör egy elemet és egy izzót használ.
I learned how to make a circuit in science class.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'circuit' with 'circular', but 'circuit' in this sense refers to an electrical path, not a shape.
Significado
Closed loop for electricity
Colocaciones
electrical circuit
|circuit board
|short circuit
|circuit diagram
|circuit breaker
Sinónimos
electrical loop (A less common term but directly describes the path of current.)
Antónimos
open circuit (A break in the path that stops the flow of electricity.)
Temas
science
|technology
Definición
A path that lets electricity move in a circle from one point back to the start.
A complete, closed path through which electric current can flow.
SUSTANTIVO
B1
2
kör
A2
körútvonal
B2
Patrón de uso:
to complete [a/the] circuit
The runners completed three circuits of the track.
A futók három kört teljesítettek a pályán.
We followed the tourist circuit around the city.
Követtük a város körüli turisztikai körútvonalat.
The hiking trail forms a circuit through the forest.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The bus makes a circuit of the town.
A busz tesz egy kört a városban.
We walked a circuit around the park.
Sétáltunk egy kört a park körül.
The race is on a five-kilometer circuit.
Error frecuente:
Some learners mix this with 'circle', but 'circuit' refers to a route, not just a shape.
Significado
Route returning to start point
Colocaciones
race circuit
|tourist circuit
|walking circuit
Sinónimos
loop (More informal and commonly used for walking or driving routes.)
Antónimos
one-way route (A path that does not return to the starting point.)
Temas
travel
|sports
|core_vocabulary
Definición
A path that goes around and comes back to where it started.
A route or path that begins and ends at the same location, often used for races or tours.
SUSTANTIVO
B2
3
Patrón de uso:
to be on [the] circuit
She has been on the professional tennis circuit for ten years.
Tíz éve szerepel a profi teniszkörversenyek világában.
The band is popular on the local club circuit.
A zenekar népszerű a helyi klubszíntéren.
He is well known on the lecture circuit.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
He plays on the golf circuit.
A golfversenysorozatban játszik.
They travel together on the music circuit.
Együtt járják a zenei fellépéseket.
She speaks often on the conference circuit.
Significado
Series of events in rotation
Colocaciones
tennis circuit
|lecture circuit
|nightclub circuit
Sinónimos
tour (Often used for performers or sports teams traveling between locations.)
Antónimos
single event (One-time occasion rather than part of a recurring series.)
Temas
entertainment
|sports
|arts_entertainment
Definición
A group of events or shows that happen in different places regularly.
A set of events, performances, or competitions held regularly in different locations as part of an organized schedule.
SUSTANTIVO
B2
TECHNICAL
4
áramkör
B2
The processor contains millions of tiny circuits.
A processzor több millió apró áramkört tartalmaz.
An integrated circuit can perform complex tasks quickly.
Egy integrált áramkör gyorsan képes összetett feladatokat végrehajtani.
They repaired the logic circuit in the control unit.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
My phone has many small circuits inside.
A telefonom belsejében sok kis áramkör van.
The computer chip has an integrated circuit.
A számítógépes chipben integrált áramkör van.
Circuits help computers work fast.
Significado
Path for electronic signals
Colocaciones
integrated circuit
|logic circuit
Sinónimos
chip circuitry (Refers specifically to small-scale integrated circuits on chips.)
Temas
technology
|computing
|communication
Definición
A path that electronic signals follow inside a computer or device.
A pathway or system through which electronic signals are transmitted in computing or telecommunications.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
circuit
AFI
GB/sˈɚkɪt/
US/sˈɚkɪt/
Sílabas y acento
cir - cuit (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (cir)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: circuit
- Plural: circuit, circuits
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
circuit breaker
1/sˈɚkɪt bɹˈeɪkɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
Device to stop electricity flow when overloaded
A safety device that stops electricity when there is too much current.
Ejemplos
- The circuit breaker tripped during the storm.
- You should replace the old circuit breaker in your house.
on the lecture circuit
1/ˈɔn ðə lˈɛkt͡ʃɚ sˈɚkɪt/
fixed phrase
Regularly giving talks in many places
To often give talks at different events or places as part of your work.
Ejemplos
- He is well known on the lecture circuit for his speeches about climate change.
- She spent years traveling on the lecture circuit.
short circuit
1/ʃˈɔɹt sˈɚkɪt/
fixed phrase
technical
Unintended electrical connection
An electrical problem where current takes a wrong path and can cause danger or damage.
Ejemplos
- The fire was caused by a short circuit in the wiring.
- A short circuit can happen if wires touch accidentally.