formation
gb/fɔɹmˈeɪʃən/ us/fɔɹmˈeɪʃən/
B1
Inglés
~ 2100
kialakulás, képződés, megalakulás, geológiai képződmény, kőzetképződmény, sziklaalakzat, alakzat, felállás, kötelék
SUSTANTIVO
B1
1
Patrón de uso:
the formation of [something]
The formation of the new government took several weeks.
Az új kormány megalakulása több hétig tartott.
We watched the formation of storm clouds over the mountains.
Figyeltük, ahogy viharfelhők képződnek a hegyek fölött.
The company announced the formation of a new research division.
Geologists studied the unusual rock formation along the coast.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The formation of the club happened last year.
A klub tavaly alakult meg.
We saw the formation of big clouds.
Láttuk, ahogy nagy felhők képződnek.
There was a rock formation near the river.
The teacher explained the formation of the team.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'formation' with 'form'. 'Form' can mean the shape itself, while 'formation' refers to the process or result of creating that shape or structure.
Significado
process of creation or arrangement
Colocaciones
formation of a team
|formation of ideas
|rock formation
|cloud formation
|military formation
Sinónimos
creation (Emphasizes bringing something into existence, not necessarily its arrangement.)
|
development (Focuses more on gradual growth or progress rather than initial structuring.)
Antónimos
destruction (The act of breaking down or ending something that has been formed.)
|
disorganization (The state of lacking order or arrangement.)
Temas
general
|organization
|development
|core_vocabulary
Definición
The act of making or putting things into a certain shape or group.
The action or process of creating, developing, or arranging something into a particular shape, structure, or order.
SUSTANTIVO
B2
TECHNICAL
2
The Grand Canyon reveals many different rock formations.
A Grand Canyonban számos különböző kőzetképződmény látható.
Scientists are studying the formation's mineral content.
A tudósok a képződmény ásványi összetételét vizsgálják.
This limestone formation dates back millions of years.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
We saw a strange rock formation in the desert.
Egy különös sziklaalakzatot láttunk a sivatagban.
This mountain is part of an old formation.
Ez a hegy egy régi geológiai képződmény része.
The cave was inside a big rock formation.
Significado
natural geological structure
Colocaciones
limestone formation
|sandstone formation
|mountain formation
Sinónimos
structure (General term for an arrangement; less specific to geology.)
Temas
science
|geography
|nature
Definición
A layer or shape of rock found in nature.
A layer, structure, or mass of rock or minerals with a distinctive composition and origin.
SUSTANTIVO
B1
3
The jets flew in tight formation over the city.
A repülőgépek szoros kötelékben repültek a város felett.
The soldiers stood in formation for inspection.
A katonák alakzatban álltak a szemléhez.
The football team took its offensive formation.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The planes flew in formation.
A repülők alakzatban repültek.
The players stood in their game formation.
A játékosok a játékban használt felállásukban álltak fel.
The soldiers walked in formation.
Significado
organized group arrangement
Colocaciones
fly in formation
|marching formation
|battle formation
Sinónimos
arrangement (General term for positioning; less formal and not necessarily organized for action.)
|
alignment (Emphasizes straightness or order rather than group movement.)
Antónimos
disarray (Lack of order or organization.)
Temas
military
|sports
|transportation
|core_vocabulary
Definición
A group arranged in a planned way, often for marching, flying, or playing sports.
An organized arrangement of people, vehicles, or aircraft moving or standing together in a planned pattern.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
formation
AFI
GB/fɔɹmˈeɪʃən/
US/fɔɹmˈeɪʃən/
Sílabas y acento
form - a - tion (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (a)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: formation
- Plural: formation, formations
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
fly in formation
1/flˈaɪ ˈɪn fɔɹmˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
fly together in an organized pattern
To fly in a set pattern with other aircraft or birds.
Ejemplos
- The fighter jets flew in formation during the parade.
- Birds often fly in formation to save energy.
in formation
1/ˈɪn fɔɹmˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
arranged in an ordered group
In a planned and organized line or shape, especially when moving.
Ejemplos
- The geese flew south in formation.
- Troops marched down the street in formation.