event
gb/ɪvˈɛnt/ us/ɪvˈɛnt/
A2
Inglés
~ 500
esemény, rendezvény, versenyszám, szám
SUSTANTIVO
A2
1
esemény
B1
rendezvény
B1
Patrón de uso:
an [adjective] event
The wedding was the biggest event of the year.
Az esküvő volt az év legnagyobb eseménye.
The company is hosting a special event for its customers.
A cég különleges rendezvényt szervez az ügyfelei számára.
Winning the award was a life-changing event for her.
The concert turned out to be a major event in the city.
The festival is an annual event that attracts tourists from around the world.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The school has a big event every summer.
Az iskolának minden nyáron van egy nagy rendezvénye.
This is an important event for our town.
Ez fontos esemény a városunk számára.
We went to a music event last night.
The sports event starts at 3 p.m.
It was the happiest event in my life.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'event' with 'activity'. An event is usually bigger or more notable than an activity.
Significado
something that happens
Colocaciones
major event
|special event
|public event
|historic event
|sporting event
Sinónimos
occurrence (A slightly more formal word for something that happens; less emphasis on importance.)
Antónimos
nonoccurrence (Refers to something not happening at all.)
Temas
daily life
|news
|culture
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Something that happens, especially something important.
Something that takes place, especially something important or unusual.
SUSTANTIVO
B2
TECHNICAL
2
esemény
B2
In probability theory, rolling an even number is an example of an event.
A valószínűségszámításban eseménynek számít például, ha páros számot dobunk.
The program waits for a user input event before continuing.
A program a folytatás előtt egy felhasználói beviteli eseményre vár.
Each click of the mouse triggers an event in the software.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
In math, getting heads is an event when you flip a coin.
A matematikában érmefeldobásnál esemény az, ha fejet dobsz.
Clicking the button is an event in the program.
A gombra kattintás eseménynek számít a programban.
Rolling a six is an event in this game.
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse this with the everyday meaning of 'event', not realizing it has a precise technical definition here.
Significado
possible outcome in probability
Colocaciones
event space
|trigger an event
|random event
Sinónimos
incident (Sometimes used in computing contexts, though can imply unexpectedness.)
Antónimos
impossibility (Something that cannot happen in the given context.)
Temas
science
|technology
Definición
In math or computers, something that can happen as part of a process or test.
In mathematics, statistics, or computing, a specific outcome or set of outcomes that can occur within a defined situation or process.
SUSTANTIVO
B1
3
versenyszám
B1
szám
B1
She won gold in the 100-meter sprint event.
Aranyérmet nyert a 100 méteres síkfutás versenyszámában.
The high jump is his best event.
A magasugrás a legjobb száma.
The boxing match was billed as the main event of the evening.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The 100-meter run is my favorite event.
A 100 méteres futás a kedvenc versenyszámom.
He will join the swimming events tomorrow.
Holnap több úszóversenyszámban is indul.
This is the last event of the competition.
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse 'event' with 'sport' — an event is one part of a sport competition, not the whole sport.
Significado
competition or contest segment
Colocaciones
track event
|swimming event
|main event
Sinónimos
contest (General term for a competitive activity; not limited to sports.)
Antónimos
practice (Non-competitive activity meant for training.)
Temas
sports
|arts_entertainment
Definición
One game or activity in a sports competition.
A particular contest or activity that is part of a larger sports competition or program.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
event
AFI
GB/ɪvˈɛnt/
US/ɪvˈɛnt/
Sílabas y acento
event (1 sílaba)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: event
- Plural: events
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
in any event
1/ˈɪn ˈɛni ɪvˈɛnt/
fixed phrase
no matter what happens
Used to say that something will be true or happen no matter what else happens.
Ejemplos
- In any event, we should be prepared for delays.
- The meeting might be canceled, but in any event, we will inform everyone.
in the event
1/ˈɪn ðə ɪvˈɛnt/
fixed phrase
as it actually happened
Used to say what really happened, often different from what was expected.
Ejemplos
- We thought we would lose, but in the event, we won easily.
- I planned to call him, but in the event, he called me first.
in the event of [something]
1/ˈɪn ðə ɪvˈɛnt əv sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
formal
if something happens
Used to say what should be done if something happens.
Ejemplos
- In the event of fire, use the stairs instead of the elevator.
- In the event of heavy rain, the match will be postponed.