counter
gb/kˈaʊntɚ/ us/kˈaʊntɚ/
A2
Inglés
~ 2300
pult, ellensúlyoz, cáfol, szembeszáll, számláló, ellen-, sarokkéreg, sarokmerevítő
SUSTANTIVO
A2
1
pult
A2
Patrón de uso:
[someone] stands at the counter
She placed her groceries on the counter.
A vásárolt élelmiszereket a pultra tette.
The bartender wiped down the counter before serving the next customer.
A csapos letörölte a pultot, mielőtt kiszolgálta a következő vendéget.
He leaned across the counter to speak to the cashier.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I put the bread on the counter.
A kenyeret a pultra tettem.
The man is standing at the counter.
A férfi a pultnál áll.
She works behind the counter in a cafe.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'counter' with 'table'; a counter is often fixed and used for work or service, not general dining.
Significado
Flat surface for work or service
Colocaciones
kitchen counter
|across the counter
|behind the counter
|shop counter
Sinónimos
bar (Often used in places serving drinks; may be narrower in meaning.)
|
bench (Used in Australian/British English for kitchen surfaces.)
Temas
daily life
|food
|shopping
|daily_life
|food_drink
|business
Definición
A long, flat table-like area where you work, serve food, or show things for sale.
A long, flat surface in a shop, restaurant, or kitchen where goods are prepared, served, or displayed.
VERBO
B2
2
Patrón de uso:
to counter [something]
The government introduced measures to counter the rise in prices.
A kormány intézkedéseket vezetett be az áremelkedés ellensúlyozására.
She quickly countered his criticism with evidence.
Gyorsan bizonyítékokkal cáfolta a bírálatát.
They deployed troops to counter the enemy advance.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
He spoke to counter her idea.
Azért szólalt fel, hogy szembeszálljon az ötletével.
We must act to counter the danger.
Cselekednünk kell, hogy szembeszálljunk a veszéllyel.
She gave facts to counter his words.
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse with 'encounter'; 'counter' here means act against, not meet.
Significado
Respond to oppose or reduce effect
Colocaciones
counter an argument
|counter a threat
|counter criticism
|counter a claim
Sinónimos
oppose (General term for resisting; may be stronger in tone.)
|
refute (Specifically means proving something wrong; more formal.)
Antónimos
support (Means to agree with or help instead of opposing.)
Temas
discussion
|conflict
|strategy
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definición
To do something or say something to stop or reduce another action or opinion.
To act in opposition to something or to reduce its effect by taking action or making an argument.
SUSTANTIVO
B1
3
számláló
B1
The website has a visitor counter at the bottom of the page.
A weboldal alján látogatószámláló található.
The machine’s counter showed that 500 bottles had been filled.
A gép számlálója azt mutatta, hogy már 500 palackot megtöltöttek.
He used a handheld counter to track people entering the hall.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The counter shows 100 visitors.
A számláló 100 látogatót mutat.
I used a counter to count cars.
Számlálót használtam az autók megszámolásához.
The machine has a counter for bottles.
Significado
Device that counts things or events
Colocaciones
electric counter
|click counter
|water counter
Sinónimos
tally counter (Specifically refers to handheld manual devices for counting.)
Temas
technology
|measurement
|science
Definición
A small machine that shows a number of times something happens or how many things there are.
A device that records the number of times something happens or the number of items.
B2
4
ellen-
B1
They launched a counter attack at dawn.
Hajnalban ellentámadást indítottak.
The company made a counter offer during negotiations.
A vállalat ellenajánlatot tett a tárgyalások során.
Counter measures were taken to prevent further damage.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The army made a counter attack.
A hadsereg ellentámadást indított.
We gave a counter offer for the house.
Ellenajánlatot tettünk a házra.
They planned counter measures against the virus.
Significado
Opposing or reversing an action
Colocaciones
counter attack
|counter measure
|counter proposal
Sinónimos
opposing (General term for being against something.)
Antónimos
supportive (Means giving help or approval instead of opposing.)
Temas
conflict
|strategy
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Doing the opposite of something else or working against it.
Acting in opposition to or as a reaction against something else.
SUSTANTIVO
C1
TECHNICAL
5
sarokkéreg
C2
The shoe’s counter provides extra support for walking.
A cipő sarokkérge extra tartást ad járás közben.
A damaged heel counter can cause discomfort.
A sérült sarokkéreg kényelmetlenséget okozhat.
High-quality boots have reinforced counters.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The shoe has a strong counter.
A cipőnek erős sarokkérge van.
My heel rests on the shoe’s counter.
A sarkam a cipő sarokkérgének támaszkodik.
A broken counter makes walking hard.
Significado
Raised shoe part supporting heel
Temas
clothing
Definición
The hard part at the back of a shoe that holds your heel in place.
A stiff piece of material at the back of a shoe that supports the heel.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
counter
AFI
GB/kˈaʊntɚ/
US/kˈaʊntɚ/
Sílabas y acento
counter (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (counter)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: counter
Noun
- Base: counter
- Plural: counters
Verb
- Base: counter
- 3rd Person Singular: counters
- Present Participle: countering
- Past: countered
Familia de palabras
Forms
counters
noun
countering
verb
countered
verb
Related words
countertop
noun
Expresiones
counter argument
1/kˈaʊntɚ ˈɑɹɡjəmənt/
fixed phrase
Opposing argument in discussion
A reason you give to show another idea is wrong.
Ejemplos
- Her main counter argument was that the data was outdated.
- He listened carefully before giving his counter argument.
counter attack
1/kˈaʊntɚ ətˈæk/
fixed phrase
Attack made in response to another attack
An attack done after someone attacks you first.
Ejemplos
- They launched a strong counter attack after losing ground.
- The team scored two goals in a quick counter attack.
go to the counter
1/ɡˈoʊ tə ðə kˈaʊntɚ/
fixed phrase
Move toward service surface
Walk to where you pay or get served in a shop or cafe.
Ejemplos
- Please go to the counter to pay for your meal.
- Customers should go to the counter for assistance.
over the counter
1/ˈoʊvɚ ðə kˈaʊntɚ/
fixed phrase
Sold without prescription
You can buy it without a doctor's note.
Ejemplos
- You can buy this medicine over the counter.
- Most vitamins are sold over the counter at pharmacies.