length
gb/lˈɛŋθ/ us/lˈɛŋθ/
A2
Inglés
~ 1200
hossz, időtartam, darab, részletesen
SUSTANTIVO
A2
1
hossz
A2
Patrón de uso:
the length of [something]
The length of the table is two meters.
Az asztal hossza két méter.
She measured the length of the rope before cutting it.
Megmérte a kötél hosszát, mielőtt elvágta.
This bridge is double the length of the old one.
The snake reached a surprising length.
We need to know the exact length of the fabric.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The length of this pen is 15 cm.
Ennek a tollnak a hossza 15 cm.
Please check the length of the bed.
Kérlek, ellenőrizd az ágy hosszát.
The length of the road is very long.
He told me the length of the movie.
The length of the fish is 20 cm.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'length' with 'height' or 'width'. 'Length' usually refers to the longest dimension.
Significado
measurement from end to end
Colocaciones
full length
|exact length
|measuring length
|in length
|length of time
Sinónimos
distance (More general; can refer to space between two points not necessarily along an object.)
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extent (More formal; refers to the size or scale of something in any dimension.)
Antónimos
shortness (Refers to having little length or being not long.)
Temas
measurement
|geometry
|daily life
|space
|core_vocabulary
Definición
How long something is from one end to the other.
The measured distance from one end of something to the other.
SUSTANTIVO
B1
2
időtartam
B1
Patrón de uso:
the length of [event/time period]
The length of the meeting surprised everyone.
A megbeszélés időtartama mindenkit meglepett.
We discussed the project at length.
Hosszan megbeszéltük a projektet.
The film's length makes it hard to watch in one sitting.
Consider the length of your stay before booking.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The length of the lesson is one hour.
Az óra időtartama egy óra.
We talked about it for a long length.
Hosszú ideig beszéltünk róla.
The length of the game is 90 minutes.
She stayed for a short length.
The length of his speech was too long.
Error frecuente:
Learners may overuse 'length' instead of 'time' in casual speech; 'length' sounds more formal for duration.
Significado
duration of time
Colocaciones
length of time
|considerable length
|entire length
|short length
Sinónimos
duration (Exact synonym in time-related contexts; slightly more formal.)
Antónimos
brevity (Refers to shortness in time or duration.)
Temas
time
|events
|core_vocabulary
Definición
How long something continues in time.
The amount of time that something continues or exists.
SUSTANTIVO
B1
3
darab
A1
Patrón de uso:
a length of [material/rope/etc.]
He cut a length of pipe for the repair.
Levágott egy darab csövet a javításhoz.
We bought a length of fabric for curtains.
Vettünk egy darab anyagot függönynek.
A short length of cable was missing from the box.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I need a length of string.
Szükségem van egy darab madzagra.
He gave me a short length of wood.
Adott nekem egy rövid fadarabot.
She bought a long length of cloth.
We used a length of wire for the project.
Significado
piece with certain extent
Colocaciones
a length of rope
|a length of wood
|short length
Sinónimos
segment (Refers to a part, but not necessarily long in shape.)
Temas
materials
|construction
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definición
A part or piece that is long in shape.
A piece or section of something measured along its longer side.
SUSTANTIVO
B2
4
részletesen
B1
She explained her reasons at great length.
Nagyon részletesen elmagyarázta az indokait.
The report goes into considerable length on safety measures.
A jelentés meglehetősen részletesen tárgyalja a biztonsági intézkedéseket.
They discussed the matter at some length.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
He talked at great length about his trip.
Nagyon részletesen beszélt az útjáról.
She wrote at some length about her family.
Elég részletesen írt a családjáról.
They explained at great length how it works.
Significado
degree of thoroughness or detail
Colocaciones
at great length
|go to great lengths
Sinónimos
detail (Focuses specifically on fine points rather than overall extent.)
Temas
communication
|core_vocabulary
Definición
How much detail or thoroughness something has.
The degree to which something is thorough, complete, or detailed, often expressed as 'at length'.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
length
AFI
GB/lˈɛŋθ/
US/lˈɛŋθ/
Sílabas y acento
length (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (length)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: length
- Plural: length, lengths
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
at length
1/ˈæt lˈɛŋθ/
fixed phrase
in detail or for long time
For a long time or with many details.
Ejemplos
- He spoke at length about his travels.
- The topic was discussed at length during the meeting.
full-length
1/fˈʊl lˈɛŋθ/
fixed phrase
covering whole extent in length
As long as possible or covering from top to bottom.
Ejemplos
- She wore a full-length dress to the event.
- The book is now available in full-length form.
go to great lengths
1/ɡˈoʊ tə ɡɹˈeɪt lˈɛŋθs/
idiom
make a lot of effort
To try very hard to do something, often more than is usual or expected.
Ejemplos
- She went to great lengths to make sure the party was perfect.
- They go to great lengths to protect their privacy.