insulate
gb/ˈɪnsəlˌeɪt/ us/ˈɪnsəlˌeɪt/
B1
Inglés
~ 7200
szigetel, hőszigetel, megvéd, elszigetel
VERBO
B1
1
szigetel
B1
hőszigetel
B2
Patrón de uso:
to insulate [something] against/from [heat/cold/noise]
They insulated the attic to keep heating costs down in winter.
Leszigetelték a padlást, hogy télen alacsonyabbak legyenek a fűtési költségek.
If you insulate the pipes, they are less likely to freeze in cold weather.
Ha leszigeteled a csöveket, kisebb eséllyel fagynak be hideg időben.
The new windows are designed to insulate the room from traffic noise.
We need to insulate the walls before installing the drywall.
A thick carpet can help insulate the floor and make the room warmer.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
We insulated our house last year.
Tavaly leszigeteltük a házunkat.
This jacket will insulate you from the cold.
Ez a kabát megvéd a hidegtől.
The studio is insulated so we cannot hear the street.
They insulated the ceiling to keep the room warm.
These windows help insulate the room against noise.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse "insulate" with "install" because they sound similar. Remember: you *install* windows or pipes, but you *insulate* them to stop heat or sound from passing. Learners also sometimes say "insulate of"; the natural pattern is "insulate against" or "insulate from" the cold/noise.
Significado
Cover to reduce heat or noise
Colocaciones
insulate a house
|insulate the walls
|insulate the attic
|insulate pipes
|well insulated
|poorly insulated
Sinónimos
soundproof (Focuses only on blocking sound, not heat or cold, and is often used for rooms and studios.)
|
weatherproof (Emphasizes protection from wind, rain, and temperature changes, often for buildings or clothing.)
Antónimos
expose (Means to leave something open to heat, cold, or noise instead of protecting it.)
Temas
construction
|daily life
|science
|housing
Definición
To cover or fill something so that less heat, cold, or noise can pass through it.
To cover, wrap, or fill an object, building, or part with a material that reduces the transfer of heat, cold, or sound.
VERBO
B2
2
megvéd
A2
elszigetel
B2
Patrón de uso:
to insulate [someone/something] from/against [something negative]
We try not to insulate our children from every disappointment, so they can learn to cope.
Igyekszünk nem megóvni a gyerekeinket minden csalódástól, hogy megtanuljanak megbirkózni velük.
Strong savings can help insulate you from sudden changes in the job market.
A jelentős megtakarítások segíthetnek megvédeni az embert a munkaerőpiac hirtelen változásaitól.
The wealthy often live in ways that insulate them from everyday problems.
Regulations are meant to insulate consumers from unsafe products.
The organization cannot completely insulate itself from political pressure.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
Good health insurance can insulate you from high medical costs.
A jó egészségbiztosítás megvédhet a magas egészségügyi költségektől.
Parents sometimes want to insulate their kids from bad news.
A szülők néha meg akarják óvni a gyerekeiket a rossz hírektől.
He lives in a small village, which insulates him from city stress.
The company tried to insulate itself from the crisis.
Money can insulate people from many daily problems.
Error frecuente:
Learners often use only "protect" and do not realize that "insulate" is common in formal or written English when talking about social, economic, or emotional protection. Also, use the prepositions "from" or "against" ("insulate people from reality"), not "insulate people of reality".
Significado
Protect from outside influences
Colocaciones
insulate children from
|insulate yourself from
|insulate the company from risk
|insulate the economy against shocks
|insulate voters from the effects
Sinónimos
shield (Very similar meaning; often slightly more emotional or dramatic, suggesting strong protection.)
|
buffer (Emphasizes softening or reducing the impact rather than completely blocking it.)
Antónimos
expose (Means to leave someone or something open to negative influences or effects instead of protecting them.)
Temas
business
|politics
|psychology
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definición
To protect someone or something so that bad things outside do not affect them much.
To protect a person, group, system, or feeling so that unpleasant outside influences, effects, or changes have little or no impact on them.
VERBO
C1
TECHNICAL
3
szigetel
B1
Patrón de uso:
to insulate [a wire/cable/component] with [material]
Electricians always insulate the wires to prevent short circuits and shocks.
A villanyszerelők mindig leszigetelik a vezetékeket, hogy megelőzzék a rövidzárlatot és az áramütést.
The cable is insulated with a thick layer of plastic.
A kábel vastag műanyagréteggel van szigetelve.
You must carefully insulate all connections before turning the power back on.
Modern power lines are often insulated to improve safety in urban areas.
The myelin sheath insulates nerve fibers and speeds up signal transmission.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The wires are insulated with rubber.
A vezetékek gumival vannak szigetelve.
Please insulate these cables before we use them.
Kérlek, szigeteld le ezeket a kábeleket, mielőtt használjuk őket.
We need to insulate the metal parts so no one gets an electric shock.
This special plastic insulates the copper wire.
All electrical wires in the house are insulated.
Error frecuente:
Learners may not realize that this is a more technical use of the same verb as for heat and sound. In technical writing, it is common to say "insulate the wire with plastic", not "insulate the wire by plastic".
Significado
Prevent unwanted electrical conduction
Colocaciones
insulate the wires
|insulate the cable
|insulate electrical components
|insulate with rubber
|insulate with plastic
Sinónimos
isolate (In technical contexts, "isolate" can mean separating a circuit or component so current cannot flow, but it is broader and less specifically about covering with material.)
Antónimos
conduct (To allow electricity to pass through, which is what insulation is meant to prevent.)
Temas
science
|technology
|engineering
Definición
To cover wires or other electrical parts with a special material so that electricity cannot go through the wrong place.
To cover electrical wires, components, or other conductors with a nonconductive material so that electric current does not pass where it is not wanted.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
insulate
AFI
GB/ˈɪnsəlˌeɪt/
US/ˈɪnsəlˌeɪt/
Sílabas y acento
in - su - late (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (in)
Formas de la palabra
Verb
- Base: insulate
- 3rd Person Singular: insulates
- Present Participle: insulating
- Past: insulated
Familia de palabras
Forms
insulates
verb
insulating
verb
insulated
verb
Core family
insulation
noun B1
insulator
noun
Negative and opposite forms
uninsulated
adjective
Advanced or less common
insulative
adjective
Expresiones
insulate against
1/ˈɪnsəlˌeɪt əɡˈɛnst/
fixed phrase
Protect against something harmful
To protect someone or something so that a bad thing has less or no effect.
Ejemplos
- Regular backups can help insulate against data loss.
- We added extra padding to insulate against road noise.
insulate from
1/ˈɪnsəlˌeɪt fɹˈʌm/
fixed phrase
Protect from outside influence
To stop outside things from having an effect on someone or something.
Ejemplos
- Their wealth insulates them from many everyday worries.
- The mountain range helps insulate the valley from strong winds.