plastic
gb/plˈæstɪk/ us/plˈæstɪk/
A2
Inglés
~ 2100
műanyag, bankkártya, kártya, képlékeny, művi, hamis, őszintétlen
SUSTANTIVO
A2
1
műanyag
A2
Patrón de uso:
[something] made of plastic
This toy is made of durable plastic.
Ez a játék tartós műanyagból készült.
Plastic waste is a major environmental problem.
A műanyaghulladék súlyos környezeti probléma.
She poured the juice into a plastic cup.
The chair is lightweight because it's plastic.
They recycle all their plastic bottles.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
This bag is plastic.
Ez a táska műanyagból van.
I drink from a plastic cup.
Műanyag pohárból iszom.
The table is plastic.
Plastic bottles are in the bin.
We use plastic for many things.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'plastic' with 'rubber' or 'silicone' when describing materials.
Significado
Synthetic polymer material
Colocaciones
plastic bag
|plastic bottle
|plastic container
|plastic waste
|plastic packaging
Sinónimos
polymer (More technical term for certain types of plastics; not all polymers are plastics.)
|
synthetic material (Broader term that includes plastic and other man-made substances.)
Antónimos
natural material (Opposite in origin, coming from nature rather than being man-made.)
Temas
materials
|manufacturing
|daily life
|science
|technology
Definición
A man-made material that can be shaped and is used to make many things.
A synthetic material made from a wide range of organic polymers that can be molded into shape while soft and then set into a rigid or slightly elastic form.
SUSTANTIVO
B1
2
bankkártya
A2
kártya
A2
Patrón de uso:
to pay with plastic
Many travelers prefer to use plastic instead of carrying cash.
Sok utazó inkább bankkártyát használ, mint hogy készpénzt vigyen magával.
I never carry much cash; I just use plastic.
Sosem hordok magamnál sok készpénzt; egyszerűen kártyával fizetek.
The store accepts plastic for all purchases.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I pay with plastic at the shop.
A boltban kártyával fizetek.
She uses plastic to buy food.
Bankkártyával vesz élelmiszert.
We can use plastic instead of cash.
Error frecuente:
Learners may not realize this meaning is informal and metaphorical, not about actual material.
Significado
Credit or debit card
Colocaciones
pay with plastic
|use plastic
|carry plastic
Sinónimos
card (General term for a payment card; less specific about material or slang.)
Antónimos
cash (Physical money, the alternative to paying with a card.)
Temas
finance
|shopping
|daily_life
Definición
A bank card you use to pay instead of money.
A credit or debit card, especially when used as a means of payment instead of cash.
B2
3
képlékeny
B2
Clay is more plastic when wet.
Az agyag nedvesen képlékenyebb.
The metal becomes plastic at high temperatures.
A fém magas hőmérsékleten képlékennyé válik.
This substance remains plastic for hours after mixing.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
Clay is plastic when it is wet.
Az agyag képlékeny, amikor nedves.
The hot metal is plastic and easy to shape.
A forró fém képlékeny, és könnyű formálni.
This material is plastic when warm.
Significado
Easily shaped or molded
Colocaciones
plastic material
|plastic quality
Sinónimos
malleable (Often used for metals; implies easy shaping.)
|
flexible (Can mean bendable rather than moldable; broader use.)
Antónimos
brittle (Breaks easily when bent or shaped; opposite property.)
Temas
materials
|manufacturing
|science
|technology
Definición
Able to be shaped without breaking.
Capable of being shaped or molded without breaking, often when heated or under pressure.
B2
4
She gave him a plastic smile and walked away.
Művi mosolyt villantott rá, aztán elsétált.
The performance felt plastic and lacked emotion.
Az előadás művinek hatott, és hiányzott belőle az érzelem.
His charm seemed plastic to those who knew him well.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
She has a plastic smile.
Hamis a mosolya.
His words are plastic and not true.
A szavai őszintétlenek, és nem igazak.
The show feels plastic and fake.
Significado
Artificial or insincere appearance
Colocaciones
plastic smile
|plastic personality
Sinónimos
phony (Informal; strongly negative connotation of fakeness.)
|
insincere (Focuses on lack of genuine feeling rather than physical appearance.)
Antónimos
genuine (Real and sincere in feeling or appearance.)
Temas
emotions
|character
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Looking or feeling fake, not real or natural.
Appearing artificial, fake, or lacking genuine emotion or quality, especially in manner, style, or appearance.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
plastic
AFI
GB/plˈæstɪk/
US/plˈæstɪk/
Sílabas y acento
plastic (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (plastic)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: plastic
Noun
- Base: plastic
- Plural: plastic, plastics
Familia de palabras
Forms
plastics
noun
Advanced or less common
plasticity
noun
plasticize
verb
plasticizer
noun
Expresiones
pay with plastic
1/pˈeɪ wˈɪθ plˈæstɪk/
fixed phrase
Use a card for payment
To pay for something using a bank card instead of money.
Ejemplos
- We rarely carry cash now; we just pay with plastic.
- Tourists often pay with plastic when shopping abroad.
plastic bag ban
1/plˈæstɪk bˈæɡ bˈæn/
fixed phrase
Law against single-use bags
A rule that stops people from using throwaway plastic bags.
Ejemplos
- The city introduced a plastic bag ban last year.
- Many countries have a plastic bag ban to reduce waste.
plastic surgery
1/plˈæstɪk sˈɚd͡ʒɚi/
fixed phrase
Surgery to repair or change appearance
Medical operations to fix or change how part of the body looks.
Ejemplos
- She had plastic surgery to fix her broken nose.
- Plastic surgery is common in the entertainment industry.