انگلیسی

concentrated

gb/kˈɔnsəntɹˌeɪtɪd/ us/kˈɔnsəntɹˌeɪtɪd/
B2 انگلیسی
معنی‌ها
۰ معنی
adjective B2 property
1

strong because not diluted

A concentrated liquid or product is very strong and often needs water added before use.

الگوی کاربرد: concentrated [liquid/substance/product]; highly concentrated
اشتباه رایج:
Do not confuse concentrated with concentrate as a noun; concentrated juice is usually made from juice concentrate.
هم‌معنی‌ها
strong (more general and less exact) | undiluted (emphasizes that water or another liquid has not been added) | condensed (often means reduced in volume by removing water) | potent (emphasizes powerful effect)
متضادها
dilute (made weaker by adding liquid) | weak (low in strength or active ingredient) | watered-down (informal; weakened by adding water or reducing force)
ترکیب‌های رایج
concentrated juice |concentrated detergent |concentrated solution |concentrated acid |concentrated formula |concentrated extract |concentrated liquid |highly concentrated |concentrated dose |concentrated cleaner
موضوع‌ها
food_drink |products |chemistry
نمونه‌ها
  • This detergent is highly concentrated, so you only need a spoonful.
  • The recipe uses concentrated tomato paste for a richer flavor.
  • Always follow the safety instructions when handling concentrated acid.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • The juice is concentrated, so add water.
  • Use less soap; it is concentrated.
adjective B2 property
2

focused on one aim

A concentrated effort or attention is strong and focused on one thing.

الگوی کاربرد: concentrated [effort/attention/action] on [something]; [attention/effort] is concentrated on [something]
اشتباه رایج:
Do not usually say “I am concentrated on my work”; say “I am concentrating on my work” or “I am focused on my work.”
هم‌معنی‌ها
focused (more common for a person's attention) | intensive (emphasizes strong activity over a limited period) | sustained (emphasizes continuing without stopping) | deliberate (emphasizes careful intention)
متضادها
unfocused (not clearly directed) | distracted (unable to give full attention) | half-hearted (lacking serious effort) | scattered (spread across too many things)
ترکیب‌های رایج
concentrated effort |concentrated attention |concentrated study |concentrated practice |concentrated work |concentrated campaign |concentrated push |concentrated look |concentrated expression |concentrated focus
موضوع‌ها
work |study |attention
نمونه‌ها
  • The team made a concentrated effort to finish the project before Friday.
  • After two weeks of concentrated study, she passed the exam.
  • The charity launched a concentrated campaign in the worst-hit neighborhoods.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • We need a concentrated effort to solve this problem.
  • He gave the task his concentrated attention.
adjective B2 property
3

mainly in one place

If something is concentrated somewhere, most of it is there.

الگوی کاربرد: [something] is concentrated in/around/among [place/group]; concentrated [population/resources/etc.]
اشتباه رایج:
Use concentrated in or around for places, and concentrated among for groups; use concentrated on for attention or effort.
هم‌معنی‌ها
clustered (gathered in groups close together) | localized (limited to a particular area) | centered (focused around a central place or group) | confined (stronger; kept within limits)
متضادها
dispersed (spread out over a wider area) | spread out (simple, everyday opposite) | evenly distributed (spread in a balanced way) | scattered (spread irregularly in different places)
ترکیب‌های رایج
concentrated in urban areas |concentrated along the coast |wealth is concentrated |power is concentrated |population is concentrated |resources are concentrated |jobs are concentrated |damage was concentrated |industry is concentrated |rainfall is concentrated
موضوع‌ها
place |society |distribution
نمونه‌ها
  • Most of the country's population is concentrated along the coast.
  • Wealth remains highly concentrated among a small number of families.
  • The storm damage was concentrated in the northern suburbs.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • The shops are concentrated in the city center.
  • Many jobs are concentrated in large cities.
adjective C1 property
4

packed with content

It has a lot packed into a small amount or short time.

الگوی کاربرد: a concentrated [dose/form/version/introduction] of [something]
اشتباه رایج:
This meaning is usually used with nouns such as dose, form, introduction, course, or version, not to describe a person's attention directly.
هم‌معنی‌ها
compact (small but containing a lot) | condensed (shortened while keeping the main content) | compressed (packed into less space or time) | intensive (emphasizes a lot of activity in a short time)
متضادها
extended (lasting longer or covering more space) | expanded (made larger or fuller) | diluted (weakened or made less dense, often figuratively) | diffuse (spread out and less focused)
ترکیب‌های رایج
concentrated dose |concentrated form |concentrated version |concentrated introduction |concentrated course |concentrated burst |concentrated summary |concentrated source |highly concentrated information |concentrated experience
موضوع‌ها
communication |education |media
نمونه‌ها
  • The weekend seminar is a concentrated introduction to negotiation skills.
  • Her short essay is a concentrated dose of sharp political analysis.
  • The guide presents the material in a clear, concentrated form.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • This short course is a concentrated lesson in grammar.
دستور زبان
صورت پایه
concentrated
IPA
GB/kˈɔnsəntɹˌeɪtɪd/
US/kˈɔnsəntɹˌeɪtɪd/
هجاها و تکیه
con - cen - trated (۳ هجا)
Stress on 1st syllable (con)
صورت‌های واژه
Adjective
  • Base: concentrated
عبارت‌ها

concentrated fire

1
/kˈɔnsəntɹˌeɪtɪd fˈaɪɚ/
fixed phrase

focused heavy shooting

Heavy shooting aimed at one target or area.

نمونه‌ها
  • The soldiers came under concentrated fire as they crossed the bridge.
  • Police said the vehicle had been hit by concentrated fire from several directions.
  • The defenders directed concentrated fire at the advancing tanks.

concentrated market

1
/kˈɔnsəntɹˌeɪtɪd mˈɑɹkɪt/
fixed phrase business

market dominated by few

A market with only a few big sellers.

نمونه‌ها
  • Regulators are concerned that a concentrated market can lead to higher prices.
  • The merger would create a highly concentrated market for regional banking services.
  • Small firms often struggle to compete in such a concentrated market.

concentrated poverty

1
/kˈɔnsəntɹˌeɪtɪd pˈɑvɚti/
fixed phrase formal

poverty clustered in areas

A situation where many poor people live in the same area.

نمونه‌ها
  • The new housing policy aims to reduce concentrated poverty in the city.
  • Children in areas of concentrated poverty often have fewer local services.
  • Researchers studied how concentrated poverty affects health and education.

concentrated solar power

1
/kˈɔnsəntɹˌeɪtɪd sˈoʊlɚ pˈaʊɚ/
fixed phrase technical

focused-sunlight power generation

Solar power that uses mirrors to focus sunlight and make heat for electricity.

نمونه‌ها
  • Concentrated solar power plants can store heat and generate electricity after sunset.
  • The desert site is ideal for concentrated solar power because it has strong, reliable sunlight.
  • Several countries are investing in concentrated solar power as part of their renewable energy plans.

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