gem
gb/d͡ʒˈɛm/ us/d͡ʒˈɛm/
B1
Inglés
~ 8800
drágakő, kincs, tündér, angyal, gyöngyszem, gem
SUSTANTIVO
B1
1
drágakő
B1
Patrón de uso:
[someone] buys [a] gem
The necklace was set with a single blue gem that caught the light beautifully.
A nyakláncot egyetlen kék drágakő díszítette, amely gyönyörűen megcsillant a fényben.
He invested in rare gems instead of keeping his money in the bank.
Ritka drágakövekbe fektette a pénzét, ahelyett hogy a bankban tartotta volna.
The crown was decorated with gold and colorful gems from around the world.
Under the microscope, the gem showed no visible flaws.
They visited a market where traders sold loose gems and handmade jewelry.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
She wears a red gem on her ring.
Piros drágakő van a gyűrűjében.
The box was full of small, bright gems.
A doboz tele volt apró, fényes drágakövekkel.
That shop sells gems for making jewelry.
He bought a green gem for his wife.
This gem is very rare and very expensive.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse the spelling and pronunciation of "gem" with "gym"; they are unrelated words. Another mistake is using "gem" to mean any piece of jewelry (e.g., "I bought a gem" when they mean "bracelet"); strictly, a gem is the stone itself, not the whole piece of jewelry.
Significado
precious stone used in jewelry
Colocaciones
precious gem
|sparkling gem
|rare gem
|cut gem
|gem dealer
|gem collection
Sinónimos
jewel (Very close in meaning; often used more generally for valuable stones or pieces of jewelry, while "gem" more strongly suggests a cut stone.)
Antónimos
rock (A general, usually low-value stone; contrasts with a valuable, carefully cut gem.)
Temas
fashion
|objects
|nature
|core_vocabulary
Definición
A small, valuable stone that is cut and shiny, often used in rings, necklaces, and other jewelry.
A precious or semi-precious stone that has been cut and polished, especially for use in jewelry.
SUSTANTIVO
B2
INFORMAL
2
Patrón de uso:
[someone] is a real gem
Thanks for staying late to help me finish this, you're a gem.
Köszönöm, hogy tovább maradtál, hogy segíts ezt befejezni; egy kincs vagy.
Our neighbor is a real gem; she always checks on us when we're sick.
A szomszédunk igazi kincs; mindig érdeklődik felőlünk, amikor betegek vagyunk.
He may be quiet, but he's an absolute gem to work with.
Whoever cleaned the kitchen last night is a gem.
She's a gem, always thinking of others before herself.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
You are a gem for helping me.
Egy kincs vagy, hogy segítesz nekem.
My boss is a real gem to his staff.
A főnököm igazi kincs a beosztottainak.
She is such a gem with the children.
Our coach is a gem; he is very kind.
That nurse was a gem when I was in hospital.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes forget the article and say "He is gem" instead of "He is a gem." Another mistake is using it in very formal writing, where it can sound too casual or emotional.
Significado
very kind or helpful person
Colocaciones
you're a gem
|such a gem
|an absolute gem
|a real gem
|a little gem
Sinónimos
sweetheart (Informal and affectionate; focuses more on emotional warmth or love, while "gem" can be used more broadly for anyone who is especially kind or helpful.)
Antónimos
jerk (Informal; describes someone who behaves badly or selfishly, the opposite of a kind and helpful "gem".)
Temas
character
|relationships
|emotions
|communication
Definición
A person who is very kind and helpful, so other people like and value them a lot.
A person who is considered extremely kind, helpful, or delightful, and therefore especially valued.
SUSTANTIVO
B2
3
gyöngyszem
B2
Patrón de uso:
[something] is a gem
This little restaurant is a gem, with amazing food and friendly staff.
Ez a kis étterem igazi gyöngyszem: fantasztikus az étel, és kedves a személyzet.
Her first novel is a real gem that more people should read.
Az első regénye igazi gyöngyszem, amit több embernek kellene elolvasnia.
The album has a few hidden gems that never became singles.
That joke was a gem; it had everyone laughing for minutes.
Their latest update includes some real gems of new features.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
This film is a gem; I loved it.
Ez a film igazi gyöngyszem; imádtam.
His new song is a real gem.
Az új dala igazi gyöngyszem.
That small café is a gem in our city.
Her speech had some gems of advice.
The book is a hidden gem that few people know.
Error frecuente:
Learners may overuse this sense and call many normal things "gems," which can sound exaggerated. It is usually used when something is surprisingly or unusually good, not just OK.
Significado
thing that is especially good
Colocaciones
hidden gem
|little gem
|a gem of a book
|a gem of a movie
|an overlooked gem
Sinónimos
treasure (Also suggests something very special and valuable, but can sound more emotional or poetic; "gem" is common in reviews and everyday comments about good works or ideas.)
Antónimos
dud (Informal; describes something that is disappointing or of poor quality, the opposite of an excellent "gem".)
Temas
arts
|evaluation
|communication
|core_vocabulary
|arts_entertainment
Definición
A thing, for example a movie, book, or idea, that is very good and that people like a lot.
Something, such as a book, film, idea, or remark, that is considered especially good, beautiful, or well made.
SUSTANTIVO
C1
TECHNICAL
4
gem
C1
Patrón de uso:
[someone] installs [a] gem
You can install this gem with a single command in your terminal.
Ezt a gemet egyetlen paranccsal telepítheted a terminálban.
The application depends on several third-party gems for authentication and logging.
Az alkalmazás a hitelesítéshez és a naplózáshoz több, harmadik féltől származó gemre támaszkodik.
Make sure to update your gems regularly to get security fixes.
They released an open-source gem that simplifies image processing in Ruby.
The Gemfile lists all the gems required by the project.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I used a gem to add login to my Ruby app.
Egy gemet használtam, hogy bejelentkezési funkciót adjak a Ruby-alkalmazásomhoz.
You can install this gem with the bundle command.
A bundle paranccsal telepítheted ezt a gemet.
This project needs three extra gems to run.
He wrote a new gem and put it online.
We must update our gems to the latest version.
Error frecuente:
Learners new to programming may confuse this technical sense with the everyday meanings of "gem." In technical contexts about Ruby, it almost always refers to the software package. It is also easy to forget that "gem" here is countable: programmers say "two gems," not "two gem."
Significado
Ruby programming language package
Colocaciones
Ruby gem
|install a gem
|update gems
|gem repository
|manage gems
|publish a gem
Sinónimos
library (General programming term; a Ruby gem is a specific kind of library that follows Ruby's packaging system.)
Antónimos
built-in (Describes functionality that comes with the language or framework by default, not provided by an external gem.)
Temas
technology
|programming
Definición
In the Ruby computer language, a "gem" is a ready-made set of code that you can install and use in your own programs.
In Ruby programming, a packaged library or component that can be installed and reused in Ruby applications.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
gem
AFI
GB/d͡ʒˈɛm/
US/d͡ʒˈɛm/
Sílabas y acento
gem (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (gem)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: gem
- Plural: gems
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
a gem of a
1/ə d͡ʒˈɛm əv ə/
idiom
an unusually good example
Used before a noun to say that something is a very good example of that thing.
Ejemplos
- It's a gem of a movie, funny and touching at the same time.
- She wrote a gem of a letter that said exactly what we all felt.
- They found a gem of a little hotel right by the sea.
hidden gem
1/hˈɪdən d͡ʒˈɛm/
idiom
excellent but not well-known thing
Something very good, such as a place, book, or film, that not many people know about.
Ejemplos
- This tiny museum is a hidden gem that most tourists never find.
- The restaurant looks plain from the outside, but it's a real hidden gem.
- That indie film is a hidden gem; hardly anyone has seen it, but it's brilliant.
you're a gem
1/jˈʊɹ ə d͡ʒˈɛm/
fixed phrase
informal
direct praise for kindness
A friendly way to say that someone is very kind and helpful.
Ejemplos
- You babysat at the last minute—you're a gem.
- Thanks for bringing me coffee, you're a gem.
- You're a gem for fixing my laptop so quickly.