series
gb/sˈɪɹiz/ us/sˈɪɹiz/
A2
انگلیسی
~ 800
معنیها
۰ معنی
اسم
A2
entity
1
A set of related things in order
A group of things or events that happen or are placed one after another.
الگوی کاربرد:
a series of [things/events/actions]
اشتباه رایج:
Learners sometimes confuse 'series' (singular) with 'serial' (which can be an adjective or noun for a story told in parts). Remember 'series' can be singular or plural in form.
هممعنیها
sequence (Implies a strict order, often chronological.)
|
set (Less emphasis on order, more on grouping.)
متضادها
one-off (Refers to something that happens only once, not as part of a sequence.)
ترکیبهای رایج
a television series
|a book series
|a series of events
|a film series
|a lecture series
موضوعها
media
|science
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|time
نمونهها
- The BBC has announced a new drama series.
- She gave a series of lectures on modern art.
- A series of strange events led to his resignation.
- The novels are part of a popular fantasy series.
- The company is hosting a series of workshops this summer.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- I like to watch a TV series every weekend.
- This book is the first in a series.
- We saw a series of photos on the wall.
- He told a series of funny stories.
اسم
technical
B1
entity
2
Electrical components connected end-to-end
A way to connect electrical parts so the same current goes through each one in turn.
اشتباه رایج:
Learners may confuse 'series' with 'parallel' in electrical contexts; remember that 'series' means end-to-end.
هممعنیها
series circuit (The standard term in electronics for this connection type.)
متضادها
parallel (In parallel circuits, components share the same voltage rather than the same current.)
ترکیبهای رایج
wired in series
|series circuit
|connected in series
موضوعها
science
|engineering
|technology
نمونهها
- The batteries are connected in series to increase the voltage.
- If one bulb in a series circuit burns out, the whole circuit is broken.
- Series connections are common in simple electronic projects.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- The lights are in series.
- We connected the batteries in series.
- In a series circuit, the power stops if one part breaks.
اسم
B1
event
3
Set of sports games between teams
Several games between the same teams to find the winner.
هممعنیها
matchup (Informal; refers to a meeting between teams, not necessarily multiple games.)
متضادها
single match (Only one game instead of multiple games.)
ترکیبهای رایج
playoff series
|World Series
|best-of-seven series
موضوعها
sports
نمونهها
- The team won the playoff series four games to two.
- They are leading the championship series.
- The World Series is the highlight of the baseball season.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- Our team won the final series.
- They play a best-of-five series.
- The World Series is very famous.
دستور زبان
صورت پایه
series
IPA
GB/sˈɪɹiz/
US/sˈɪɹiz/
هجاها و تکیه
series (۱ هجا)
Stress on 1st syllable (series)
صورتهای واژه
Noun
- Base: series
- Plural: series
خانوادهٔ واژه
Core family
serial
adjective B1
Related words
serialize
verb
Advanced or less common
serialization
noun
عبارتها
a series of
1/ə sˈɪɹiz əv/
fixed phrase
Several similar things in order
Used to talk about many similar things happening or placed one after another.
نمونهها
- She experienced a series of delays on her journey.
- The project faced a series of challenges before completion.
in series
1/ˈɪn sˈɪɹiz/
fixed phrase
technical
Connected one after another
When things are connected so each one follows the other directly.
نمونهها
- The batteries are wired in series for higher voltage.
- These machines work best when used in series.