rank
gb/ɹˈæŋk/ us/ɹˈæŋk/
B1
Inglés
~ 2500
rang, beosztás, rendfokozat, rangsorol, helyen szerepel, közé tartozik, bűzös, büdös, iszonyúan büdös, egyszerű tagok, közkatonák, sorok
SUSTANTIVO
B1
1
Patrón de uso:
[someone]'s rank in [an organization]
She was promoted to the rank of captain.
Előléptették kapitányi rangra.
His rank in the company is just below the director.
A vállalatnál betöltött beosztása közvetlenül az igazgató alatt van.
The general inspected soldiers of every rank.
He quickly rose through the ranks due to his skills.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
He has the rank of sergeant.
Őrmesteri rendfokozata van.
My rank is higher than hers.
Nekem magasabb a rangom, mint neki.
She moved up one rank last year.
He is proud of his high rank.
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse 'rank' with 'ranking'; 'rank' is the position itself, while 'ranking' is the ordered list.
Significado
Position in an order or hierarchy
Colocaciones
high rank
|low rank
|military rank
|rank and file
|rise in rank
Sinónimos
position (More general; can refer to any place or role, not just in a hierarchy.)
|
status (Focuses more on social standing rather than formal order.)
Antónimos
disorder (Lack of an ordered structure where ranks would exist.)
Temas
military
|work
|status
Definición
A level or position in an order, especially in the army or a group.
A specific level, position, or status in an ordered system, especially in the military or an organization.
VERBO
B1
2
Patrón de uso:
to rank [something/someone] [adverb/number]
The school ranks among the best in the country.
Az iskola az ország legjobb iskolái közé tartozik.
We ranked the hotels from cheapest to most expensive.
A szállodákat a legolcsóbbtól a legdrágábbig rangsoroltuk.
She is ranked number one in tennis this year.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
This movie ranks high on my list.
Ez a film előkelő helyen szerepel a listámon.
I ranked the songs from best to worst.
A dalokat a legjobbtól a legrosszabbig rangsoroltam.
Our team ranks second in the league.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'rank' with 'rate'; 'rate' gives a score, while 'rank' gives a position relative to others.
Significado
Assign a position in order
Colocaciones
rank highly
|rank first
|rank among the best
|rank in the top ten
Sinónimos
rate (Focuses more on giving a score than placing in a hierarchy.)
|
classify (Emphasizes grouping by category rather than position.)
Antónimos
ignore (To not give a position or evaluation at all.)
Temas
evaluation
|organization
|work
|business
Definición
To put people or things in order based on how good, important, or strong they are.
To place someone or something in a particular position within an ordered list or hierarchy based on certain criteria.
B2
INFORMAL
3
The garbage gave off a rank odor.
A szemét bűzös szagot árasztott.
The air was rank with the smell of rotting fish.
A levegő bűzlött a rothadó hal szagától.
He wrinkled his nose at the rank stench from the drain.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The food had a rank smell.
Az ételnek iszonyúan büdös szaga volt.
I could not eat because it was rank.
Nem tudtam megenni, mert iszonyúan büdös volt.
The room was rank after days without cleaning.
Significado
Strong and unpleasant smelling
Colocaciones
rank smell
|rank odor
Sinónimos
foul (General term for unpleasant smell; less intense than 'rank'.)
Antónimos
fragrant (Having a pleasant smell.)
Temas
senses
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Smelling very bad and strong.
Having an extremely strong and offensive smell.
SUSTANTIVO
B2
4
He rose from the ranks to become CEO.
Az egyszerű dolgozók közül emelkedett ki, és vezérigazgató lett.
New recruits joined the ranks of the army.
Az újonnan toborzottak csatlakoztak a hadsereg soraihoz.
She returned to the ranks after stepping down as leader.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
He joined the ranks of workers.
Csatlakozott a munkások soraihoz.
She left the ranks to become a manager.
Kikerült az egyszerű dolgozók sorából, és vezető lett.
I am happy to be in the ranks of this club.
Significado
Ordinary members of a group
Colocaciones
the ranks
|join the ranks
Sinónimos
membership (Refers generally to belonging to a group, not just non-leaders.)
Antónimos
leadership (The group of people who lead an organization.)
Temas
society
|organizations
|work
|business
Definición
People who are not leaders in a group.
The ordinary members of an organization, excluding leaders and officers.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
rank
AFI
GB/ɹˈæŋk/
US/ɹˈæŋk/
Sílabas y acento
rank (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (rank)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: rank
Noun
- Base: rank
- Plural: rank, ranks
Verb
- Base: rank
- 3rd Person Singular: ranks
- Present Participle: ranking
- Past: ranked
Familia de palabras
Forms
Related words
outrank
verb
Negative and opposite forms
unranked
adjective
Expresiones
close ranks
1/klˈoʊs ɹˈæŋks/
idiom
Unite defensively as group
To come together as a group to protect each other from attack or criticism.
Ejemplos
- The party closed ranks around its leader during the scandal.
- When criticized, the team closed ranks and supported their coach.
pull rank
1/pˈʊl ɹˈæŋk/
idiom
informal
Use position for advantage
To use your higher position to make someone do what you want.
Ejemplos
- He pulled rank to get a better hotel room.
- Don't pull rank on me just because you're older.
rank and file
1/ɹˈæŋk ˈænd fˈaɪl/
idiom
Ordinary members of a group
The normal members of a group, not its leaders.
Ejemplos
- The new policy upset both the leaders and the rank and file.
- Support from the rank and file is essential for change.
rise through the ranks
1/ɹˈaɪz θɹˈu ðə ɹˈæŋks/
idiom
Advance within an organization
To get higher positions in an organization by starting at a low level and working up.
Ejemplos
- She rose through the ranks to become editor-in-chief.
- Many CEOs have risen through the ranks from entry-level jobs.