slave
gb/slˈeɪv/ us/slˈeɪv/
B2
Inglés
~ 5900
rabszolga, valaminek a rabja, gürcöl, alárendelt eszköz, szolgaeszköz
SUSTANTIVO
B2
1
rabszolga
B1
Patrón de uso:
a slave of [someone]; a slave in [a place/time]
Millions of Africans were taken from their homes and sold as slaves in the Americas.
Afrikaiak millióit hurcolták el az otthonukból, és adták el rabszolgának Amerikában.
The law at that time allowed people to buy and sell slaves as property.
Az akkori törvények megengedték, hogy az emberek tulajdonként vásároljanak és adjanak el rabszolgákat.
Former slaves faced long struggles to gain equal rights after slavery was ended.
He was born a slave on a plantation and spent his early life working in the fields.
The museum tells the story of the lives of enslaved people, not just the owners of slaves.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
In the past, many people were slaves and had no freedom.
Régen sokan rabszolgák voltak, és nem voltak szabadok.
A slave had to work all day and did not get paid.
A rabszolgának egész nap dolgoznia kellett, és nem kapott fizetést.
The slaves were treated very badly by their owners.
The government passed a new law to free all the slaves.
We read a book in class about a boy who was born as a slave.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use "slave" to describe any very hard-working employee. This can sound disrespectful or insensitive because the word is strongly connected with real historical and modern slavery. Use it carefully, and avoid using it jokingly about normal work situations.
Significado
person owned and forced to work
Colocaciones
own slaves
|free the slaves
|slave owner
|slave trade
|slave labor
|sex slave
Sinónimos
enslaved person (More modern, people-first and respectful term; focuses on the person rather than defining them only by their legal status.)
Antónimos
free person (Emphasizes having legal and personal freedom, the opposite of being owned and controlled.)
Temas
society
|history
|law
|human_rights
|relationships
Definición
A person who is owned by another person and must work for them without pay or freedom.
A person who is legally owned and completely controlled by another person, is forced to work without pay, and has no freedom to leave or make independent life choices.
SUSTANTIVO
B2
2
Patrón de uso:
a slave to [something]
He’s a slave to his phone and checks it every few minutes.
A telefonja rabja, pár percenként ránéz.
She refuses to be a slave to fashion and wears what she likes.
Nem hajlandó a divat rabja lenni, és azt visel, amihez kedve van.
Don’t become a slave to work; make time for your family and friends.
I used to be a slave to my daily routine, but now I try to be more flexible.
If you are a slave to sugar, it can be very hard to change your diet.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
He is a slave to coffee and drinks it all day.
A kávé rabja, és egész nap azt issza.
She is a slave to her job and works every night.
A munkája rabja, és minden este dolgozik.
I don’t want to be a slave to my phone.
My uncle is a slave to money and only thinks about work.
Do not be a slave to your bad habits.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes think this meaning is always joking or light, but it can sound quite strong or dramatic. Because of the connection to real slavery, some speakers avoid this figurative use in serious or sensitive contexts.
Significado
person controlled by habit or influence
Colocaciones
a slave to fashion
|a slave to work
|a slave to routine
|a slave to his phone
|a slave to her desires
|a slave to social media
Sinónimos
addict (Often used for strong physical or psychological dependence (for example, drugs or gambling); can sound more medical or serious than "slave" in some contexts.)
Antónimos
self-disciplined (Describes someone who controls their own behavior well, which is the opposite of being ruled by a habit or influence.)
Temas
emotions
|daily_life
|health
|core_vocabulary
Definición
A person who lets a habit or thing control them so much that they feel they cannot stop.
Someone who allows a habit, activity, or influence to control their behavior so much that they feel they cannot easily change it.
B2
INFORMAL
3
gürcöl
B2
Patrón de uso:
to slave away at [something]; to slave away over [something]
I’ve been slaving away at this report all weekend.
Egész hétvégén ezen a jelentésen gürcöltem.
She slaved away over a hot stove to prepare the holiday meal.
Sokat gürcölt a forró tűzhely mellett, hogy elkészítse az ünnepi vacsorát.
They slaved away for years to build up their small business.
He’s been slaving away at his desk since early this morning.
We slaved away on the project, but the boss barely noticed.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I slaved away on my homework last night.
Tegnap este a házi feladatomon gürcöltem.
She slaved away in the kitchen for three hours.
Három órán át gürcölt a konyhában.
They slaved away at the factory all day.
He is slaving away to finish the project.
We slaved away all weekend to clean the house.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use this verb in very formal writing, where it can sound too casual or emotional. It is better in conversation or informal texts. Because of its link to real slavery, avoid using it in serious discussions about forced labor.
Significado
work extremely hard for long time
Colocaciones
slave away
|slave away at work
|slave away over a hot stove
|slave away at his desk
|slave away all night
Sinónimos
toil (More formal or literary; often used for hard physical work.)
Antónimos
relax (Means to rest and not work hard, the opposite of "slave" in this sense.)
Temas
work
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definición
To work very, very hard for a long time, often doing difficult or boring work.
To work extremely hard for a long period, especially at boring or tiring tasks or for little reward.
SUSTANTIVO
C1
TECHNICAL
4
Patrón de uso:
a slave device; a slave server; a slave cylinder
The controller sends commands to each slave device on the bus.
A vezérlő parancsokat küld a buszon lévő minden alárendelt eszköznek.
In the old master-slave setup, the slave server simply copied data from the main server.
A régi mester–szolga felállásban az alárendelt szerver egyszerűen átmásolta az adatokat a fő szerverről.
Many projects are replacing the terms "master" and "slave" with more neutral labels like "primary" and "replica."
This cylinder acts as the slave and moves only when the master cylinder applies pressure.
The slave node receives tasks from the master node and reports the results back.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The main computer controls the slave device.
A fő számítógép vezérli az alárendelt eszközt.
In this system, one server is the master and the other is the slave.
Ebben a rendszerben az egyik szerver a vezérlő, a másik pedig az alárendelt.
The master sends a signal and the slave moves.
Some companies now use other words instead of "master" and "slave" for devices.
The slave unit does what the main unit tells it to do.
Error frecuente:
Learners may not realize that this technical use is being replaced because of its negative social connotations. Modern documentation often uses words like "primary/secondary" or "leader/follower" instead.
Significado
device controlled by another device
Colocaciones
slave device
|master-slave
|slave server
|slave drive
|slave cylinder
|slave node
Sinónimos
secondary device (More neutral and modern term that avoids the "master/slave" metaphor; emphasizes its supporting role.)
Antónimos
master (In this technical pairing, the controlling device or process, opposite to the controlled "slave.")
Temas
technology
|engineering
Definición
In technology, a machine or program that is controlled by another main machine or program.
In computing and engineering, a device, process, or program that operates under the control of another device, process, or program, traditionally called the "master."
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
slave
AFI
GB/slˈeɪv/
US/slˈeɪv/
Sílabas y acento
slave (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (slave)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: slave
- Plural: slaves
Familia de palabras
Forms
slaves
noun
Core family
slavery
noun B1
enslave
verb
Related words
slavish
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
anti-slavery
adjective
Advanced or less common
enslavement
noun
slavishly
adverb
Expresiones
a slave to fashion
1/ə slˈeɪv tə fˈæʃən/
idiom
person ruled by fashion trends
Someone who always follows the newest clothes and styles, even when it is expensive or not practical.
Ejemplos
- She’s such a slave to fashion that she buys a new coat every season.
- I used to be a slave to fashion, but now I just wear what is comfortable.
- He doesn’t want to be a slave to fashion and prefers simple clothes.
be a slave to
1/bˈi ə slˈeɪv tə/
idiom
be strongly controlled by something
To let a habit, activity, or thing control you so much that you feel you cannot stop or change it.
Ejemplos
- Don’t be a slave to your phone; turn it off sometimes.
- He’s a slave to his schedule and never does anything spontaneous.
- Many people feel they are slaves to their inbox at work.
master and slave
1/mˈæstɚ ˈænd slˈeɪv/
fixed phrase
technical
controlling and controlled devices
A technical setup where one main device or program (the master) controls another device or program (the slave).
Ejemplos
- Older documentation often describes a master and slave arrangement between the two drives.
- Many engineers now avoid the phrase "master and slave" and use terms like "primary and secondary" instead.
- In the master and slave system, the slave only acts when the master sends a command.
sex slave
1/sˈɛks slˈeɪv/
fixed phrase
person forced into sexual slavery
A person who is forced to have sex and is controlled like an object or property, often as part of human trafficking.
Ejemplos
- Police rescued several women who had been kept as sex slaves.
- The documentary tells the story of a young man sold as a sex slave.
- International groups work to free sex slaves and support survivors.
slave away
1/slˈeɪv əwˈeɪ/
phrasal verb
informal
work very hard for long time
To work very hard for a long time, often doing boring or tiring work and not getting much thanks or money.
Ejemplos
- She’s been slaving away in the kitchen all afternoon.
- We slaved away on that presentation, and it was over in ten minutes.
- I don’t want to slave away in an office for the rest of my life.
slave driver
1/slˈeɪv dɹˈaɪvɚ/
fixed phrase
informal
person who makes others overwork
A person, especially a boss or leader, who makes other people work very hard and gives them little rest or thanks.
Ejemplos
- My new boss is a real slave driver.
- Don’t be such a slave driver; let the team take a break.
- He has a reputation as a slave driver who always demands overtime.
slave labor
1/slˈeɪv lˈeɪbɚ/
fixed phrase
forced unpaid or very unfair work
Work done by people who are forced to work and are not paid, or are paid very little and treated very badly.
Ejemplos
- The report exposed the use of slave labor in the factory.
- Buying very cheap clothes can sometimes support slave labor.
- They protested against what they called modern slave labor on the farms.
slave market
1/slˈeɪv mˈɑɹkɪt/
fixed phrase
place for buying and selling slaves
A place where slaves are bought and sold as property.
Ejemplos
- The city was once a major slave market.
- Families were often separated at slave markets.
- The guide pointed out the square that had been used as a slave market.
slave over a hot stove
1/slˈeɪv ˈoʊvɚ ə hˈɑt stˈoʊv/
idiom
informal
work very hard cooking
To cook for a long time and work very hard, often in a hot kitchen, usually said in a slightly joking way.
Ejemplos
- I spent all day slaving over a hot stove for this dinner.
- She’s not going to slave over a hot stove every weekend for ungrateful guests.
- After slaving over a hot stove for hours, he was too tired to eat.
slave owner
1/slˈeɪv ˈoʊnɚ/
fixed phrase
person who owns slaves
A person who owns one or more slaves as their property.
Ejemplos
- He is a descendant of both slaves and slave owners.
- Many slave owners grew rich from unpaid labor.
- The film shows the life of a cruel slave owner on a plantation.
slave ship
1/slˈeɪv ʃˈɪp/
fixed phrase
ship used to carry slaves
A ship used to carry slaves, especially across the sea during the slave trade.
Ejemplos
- The slaves were packed tightly into the hold of the slave ship.
- Many people died on the long journeys of the slave ships.
- The novel describes the horrors of life on a slave ship.
slave trade
1/slˈeɪv tɹˈeɪd/
fixed phrase
system of buying and selling slaves
The business of buying and selling people as slaves and moving them from place to place.
Ejemplos
- The transatlantic slave trade lasted for hundreds of years.
- Many ports grew rich from the slave trade.
- The museum has an exhibit about the history of the slave trade.
treated like a slave
1/tɹˈitɪd lˈaɪk ə slˈeɪv/
fixed phrase
be made to work without respect
To be made to work very hard and be given little freedom or respect, as if you were a slave.
Ejemplos
- He said he was treated like a slave at his last job.
- Many migrant workers complain that they are treated like slaves.
- She refuses to be treated like a slave in her own home.
work like a slave
1/wˈɚk lˈaɪk ə slˈeɪv/
idiom
informal
work extremely hard under pressure
To work extremely hard, often for a long time and with little rest or thanks.
Ejemplos
- We worked like slaves to finish the project on time.
- He works like a slave for that company and still gets no respect.
- I’m tired of working like a slave for such low pay.