section
gb/sˈɛkʃən/ us/sˈɛkʃən/
A2
Inglés
~ 500
rész, rovat, szakasz, részleg, szektor, osztály, raj, metszet, keresztmetszet, részekre vág, metszetekre vág, részekre oszt
SUSTANTIVO
A2
1
Patrón de uso:
the [section] of [something]
The newspaper has a separate section for international news.
Az újságban külön rovat van a nemzetközi híreknek.
Please turn to the next section of the report.
Kérem, lapozzon a jelentés következő részéhez.
We sat in the front section of the theater.
This section of the wall needs painting.
The book’s final section contains references.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
This section is about animals.
Ez a rész az állatokról szól.
I read the sports section every day.
Mindennap elolvasom a sportrovatot.
We are in the red section of the park.
The cake has four sections.
That section of the road is closed.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'section' with 'sector', but 'sector' is more often used for areas of activity or economy, not just parts of objects or documents.
Significado
Part of a larger whole
Colocaciones
front section
|sports section
|cross section
|divided into sections
Sinónimos
part (A general term for a portion of something; slightly broader in scope.)
|
division (Emphasizes the act or result of dividing something.)
Antónimos
whole (Refers to the entire thing without division.)
Temas
daily life
|organization
|reading
|core_vocabulary
Definición
A part of something bigger, like a book, building, or group.
One of the parts into which something is divided or from which it is made up.
SUSTANTIVO
A2
2
Patrón de uso:
the [section] of [a place/building]
We were seated in the non-smoking section.
A nemdohányzó részen kaptunk helyet.
The museum’s modern art section is on the third floor.
A múzeum modern művészeti részlege a harmadik emeleten van.
The beach has a section reserved for water sports.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
We are in the green section of the stadium.
A stadion zöld szektorában vagyunk.
This section is for students only.
Ez a rész csak diákoknak van fenntartva.
The park has a play section for kids.
Significado
Specific area in a space
Colocaciones
smoking section
|VIP section
|reserved section
Sinónimos
zone (Often used for designated areas with specific rules or uses.)
|
area (A general term for a physical space; less formal than 'section'.)
Antónimos
entire area (Refers to the whole space without division.)
Temas
daily life
|travel
|architecture
|space
|housing
Definición
A clearly marked area inside a bigger space.
A distinct area within a larger space, building, or piece of land.
SUSTANTIVO
B1
TECHNICAL
3
Patrón de uso:
the [section] of [an organization/service]
She works in the marketing section of the company.
A cég marketingrészlegén dolgozik.
The infantry section advanced at dawn.
A gyalogsági raj hajnalban előrenyomult.
Our library’s children’s section is expanding.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
He is in the music section at school.
Az iskolában a zenei részleg tagja.
My brother works in the IT section.
A fiútestvérem az informatikai részlegen dolgozik.
The army has a special medical section.
Significado
Organizational subdivision
Colocaciones
finance section
|research section
|infantry section
Sinónimos
unit (Common in military contexts for a small operational group.)
|
department (Larger or more formal division in organizations; not always interchangeable.)
Antónimos
organization as a whole (Refers to the full entity without subdivisions.)
Temas
business
|military
|work
Definición
A small group that is part of a bigger organization.
A subdivision of an organization, department, or military unit.
SUSTANTIVO
B2
TECHNICAL
4
metszet
C1
The textbook includes a cross section of the human heart.
A tankönyvben van egy ábra az emberi szív keresztmetszetéről.
A longitudinal section shows the full length of the building’s interior.
A hosszmetszet az épület belsejének teljes hosszát mutatja.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The book shows a cross section of a tree.
A könyv egy fa keresztmetszetét mutatja.
We saw a cross section of a rock in science class.
Természettudomány-órán egy kőzet keresztmetszetét láttuk.
This diagram is a cross section of the bridge.
Significado
Cut-through diagram or slice view
Colocaciones
cross section
|longitudinal section
Sinónimos
cross-section (Specifically refers to a cut made across an object to show internal features.)
Temas
science
|engineering
|education
Definición
A picture or slice that shows what is inside something.
A drawing, diagram, or physical slice that shows the inside structure of something as if cut through.
VERBO
B2
TECHNICAL
5
Patrón de uso:
to section [something] into [parts]
The scientist carefully sectioned the sample for analysis.
A tudós gondosan metszetekre vágta a mintát az elemzéshez.
They sectioned the cake into equal pieces.
A tortát egyenlő darabokra vágták.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
We sectioned the paper into four parts.
A papírt négy részre osztottuk.
The teacher asked us to section the page.
A tanár arra kért minket, hogy osszuk részekre az oldalt.
They will section the fruit for lunch.
Significado
Cut something into parts
Colocaciones
section off
Sinónimos
divide (General term for separating into parts; may not involve physical cutting.)
|
slice (Usually refers to cutting into thin pieces.)
Antónimos
assemble (To put parts together into a whole.)
Temas
science
|medicine
|health
Definición
To cut something into smaller parts.
To cut something into parts or segments, especially for study or surgery.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
section
AFI
GB/sˈɛkʃən/
US/sˈɛkʃən/
Sílabas y acento
sec - tion (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (sec)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: section
- Plural: section, sections
Verb
- Base: section
- 3rd Person Singular: sections
- Present Participle: sectioning
- Past: sectioned
Familia de palabras
Forms
sections
noun
sectioning
verb
sectioned
verb
Related words
subsection
noun B1
sectional
adjective
Expresiones
section off
1/sˈɛkʃən ˈɔf/
phrasal verb
Separate an area with barriers
To close part of a place so people cannot enter it.
Ejemplos
- They sectioned off part of the street for repairs.
- The police have sectioned off the crime scene.