lead
gb/lˈɛd/ us/lˈɛd/
A2
Inglés
~ 1400
vezet, vezetés, előny, ólom, főszerep, főszereplő, ceruzabél, grafitbél
VERBO
A2
1
vezet
A2
Patrón de uso:
to lead [someone/something] [somewhere]
She will lead the team through the new project.
Ő vezeti majd a csapatot az új projekt során.
The guide will lead us to the waterfall.
Az idegenvezető elvezet minket a vízeséshez.
He was chosen to lead the discussion at the conference.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
She will lead the group to the park.
Ő vezeti majd a csoportot a parkba.
Our teacher will lead the class trip.
A tanárunk vezeti majd az osztálykirándulást.
He will lead the meeting today.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'lead' with 'leave' because they sound similar in some accents.
Significado
to guide or direct
Colocaciones
lead a team
|lead a meeting
|lead the way
|lead a project
Sinónimos
direct (Emphasizes giving instructions rather than inspiring or guiding.)
|
guide (Often implies physically showing the way or offering advice rather than managing.)
Antónimos
follow (Implies being guided by someone else instead of guiding them.)
Temas
leadership
|business
|daily life
|work
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definición
To show the way or be in charge of a group or activity.
To be in control of or give direction to a person, group, or activity.
SUSTANTIVO
A2
2
She took the lead in the final lap.
Az utolsó körben átvette a vezetést.
He has a two-point lead over his opponent.
Kétpontos előnye van az ellenfelével szemben.
Our company has a strong lead in the market.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
She is in the lead now.
Most ő vezet.
He has a big lead in the game.
Nagy előnye van a játékban.
Our team took the lead early.
Significado
position ahead or in control
Colocaciones
take the lead
|hold the lead
|lose the lead
Sinónimos
advantage (A broader term that can include non-competitive contexts.)
Antónimos
deficit (Specifically refers to being behind in points or position.)
Temas
sports
|competition
|core_vocabulary
Definición
The first position in a race or competition.
The state of being ahead of others in a race, competition, or situation.
SUSTANTIVO
B1
3
ólom
B2
Lead is toxic if swallowed.
Az ólom mérgező, ha lenyelik.
The old water pipes were made of lead.
A régi vízvezetékcsövek ólomból készültek.
Lead is used in car batteries.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
Lead is a heavy metal.
Az ólom nehézfém.
Old pipes can have lead.
A régi csövekben lehet ólom.
Lead is used in some batteries.
Significado
a soft heavy metal
Colocaciones
lead poisoning
|lead pipe
|lead battery
Sinónimos
Pb (The chemical symbol for lead used in scientific contexts.)
Temas
science
|materials
Definición
A heavy gray metal used in some products and batteries.
A soft, heavy, bluish-gray metal chemical element (symbol Pb), often used in batteries and formerly in pipes and paints.
SUSTANTIVO
B1
4
főszerep
B1
főszereplő
B1
She played the lead in the new drama.
Ő játszotta a főszerepet az új drámában.
The male lead gave an outstanding performance.
A férfi főszereplő kiemelkedő alakítást nyújtott.
He auditioned for the lead role.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
She plays the lead in the movie.
Ő játssza a főszerepet a filmben.
He got the lead role in the play.
Megkapta a főszerepet a darabban.
The lead is very good in this show.
Significado
main role in performance
Colocaciones
play the lead
|leading role
|female lead
Sinónimos
star role (Informal; emphasizes fame as well as importance.)
Temas
entertainment
|arts_entertainment
Definición
The most important part played by an actor in a show or movie.
The principal acting role in a play, film, or television show.
SUSTANTIVO
A2
5
I need to replace the lead in my mechanical pencil.
Ki kell cserélnem a ceruzabelet a töltőceruzámban.
The pencil's lead broke while I was writing.
Írás közben eltört a ceruza hegye.
She sharpened her pencil to expose more lead.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The pencil has soft lead.
A ceruzának puha a bele.
I need new lead for my pen.
Új ceruzabél kell a töltőceruzámba.
My pencil lead broke.
Significado
pencil writing core (graphite)
Colocaciones
pencil lead
|mechanical pencil lead
Sinónimos
graphite core (More technically accurate term for pencil 'lead'.)
Temas
education
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definición
The dark part inside a pencil that writes on paper.
The thin core inside a pencil that makes marks on paper, commonly called 'lead' but actually made of graphite.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
lead
AFI
GB/lˈɛd/
US/lˈɛd/
Sílabas y acento
lead (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (lead)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: lead
- Plural: lead, leads
Verb
- Base: lead
- 3rd Person Singular: leads
- Present Participle: leading
- Past: led
- Past Participle: led
Familia de palabras
Forms
leads
noun
leading
verb
led
verb
Core family
leader
noun A2
leadership
noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
misleadingly
adverb
Aspectos destacados
- Irregular past: led Verb
- Irregular past participle: led Verb
Expresiones
lead someone on
1/lˈid sˈʌmwˌʌn ˈɔn/
phrasal verb
deceive about romantic interest
To make someone believe you like them when you do not really mean it.
Ejemplos
- He felt she had led him on by flirting with no real interest.
- Don’t lead him on if you’re not serious.
lead the way
1/lˈid ðə wˈeɪ/
fixed phrase
go first to show direction
To go before others to show them where to go.
Ejemplos
- Please lead the way to the meeting room.
- She led the way through the crowded street.
lead up to something
1/lˈid ˈʌp tə sˈʌmθɪŋ/
phrasal verb
happen before an event and prepare for it
To happen before and help cause an event.
Ejemplos
- The weeks leading up to the wedding were very busy.
- Several mistakes led up to his resignation.
in the lead
1/ˈɪn ðə lˈɛd/
fixed phrase
ahead in competition or comparison
To be ahead of others in a race or contest.
Ejemplos
- He is currently in the lead by two points.
- Our team is in the lead at halftime.
- They stayed in the lead until the end of the match.
- He stayed in the lead until the finish line.
take the lead
1/tˈeɪk ðə lˈɛd/
fixed phrase
move into first place or control
To become first or start being in control.
Ejemplos
- Our team took the lead after halftime.
- She decided to take the lead during the project.
- She took the lead in organizing the project.
- If no one speaks up, I'll take the lead.