appeal
gb/əpˈil/ us/əpˈil/
B1
Englanti
~ 2000
fellebbez, megfellebbez, vonzerő, segítséget kér, felhív, fellebbezés, vonz, tetszik
VERBI
B2
1
fellebbez
B2
megfellebbez
B2
Käyttömalli:
to appeal [decision/verdict]
The company plans to appeal the court's ruling.
A cég fellebbezni készül a bíróság döntése ellen.
She decided to appeal the decision to the higher committee.
Úgy döntött, hogy a felsőbb bizottsághoz fellebbez a döntés ellen.
They will appeal the conviction next month.
Oppijaesimerkit
I want to appeal the decision.
Fellebbezni szeretnék a döntés ellen.
He will appeal the court ruling.
Fellebbezni fog a bírósági döntés ellen.
They appeal the fine.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes confuse 'appeal' with 'apply', but 'appeal' is about changing an existing decision, not asking for something new.
Merkitys
Formally ask to change a decision
Kollokaatiot
appeal a decision
|appeal a verdict
|appeal a ruling
|appeal a conviction
Synonyymit
challenge (More general; can be less formal than 'appeal'.)
Antonyymit
accept (Means to agree with or not contest the decision.)
Teemat
law
|justice
|government
Määritelmä
To ask an authority to change a decision.
To make a formal request to a higher authority to change or reverse a decision.
SUBSTANTIIVI
B1
2
vonzerő
B2
The new design has great appeal for younger customers.
Az új dizájnnak nagy a vonzereje a fiatalabb vásárlók körében.
Her natural charm is part of her appeal.
Természetes bája is része a vonzerejének.
The movie's appeal lies in its humor.
Oppijaesimerkit
The park has great appeal.
A parknak nagy a vonzereje.
His smile has much appeal.
Nagyon megnyerő a mosolya.
The book lost its appeal.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners may confuse 'appeal' (noun) with 'appearance', but 'appeal' is about attraction, not just looks.
Merkitys
Attractive or interesting quality
Kollokaatiot
widespread appeal
|emotional appeal
|mass appeal
|broad appeal
Synonyymit
attractiveness (Focuses more on physical beauty; 'appeal' can be broader.)
Antonyymit
repulsion (The quality of being unpleasant or unattractive.)
Teemat
emotions
|arts
|marketing
|core_vocabulary
Määritelmä
A quality that makes people like something or someone.
The quality of being attractive, interesting, or pleasing.
VERBI
B1
3
felhív
B1
Käyttömalli:
to appeal for [help/support/donations]
The mayor appealed for calm after the protest.
A polgármester a tüntetés után nyugalomra szólított fel.
They appealed for donations to help the victims.
Adományokat kértek az áldozatok megsegítésére.
He appealed for witnesses to come forward.
Oppijaesimerkit
We appeal for help.
Segítséget kérünk.
They appeal for food.
Élelmet kérnek.
She appeals for peace.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes mix up 'appeal for' and 'apply for'; the first is about asking urgently, the second is about requesting something formally like a job.
Merkitys
Ask seriously for help or support
Kollokaatiot
appeal for help
|appeal for calm
|appeal for donations
Synonyymit
plead ('Plead' can sound more emotional or desperate.)
Antonyymit
demand (A forceful request without politeness or persuasion.)
Teemat
charity
|emotions
|communication
|relationships
Määritelmä
To ask people in a serious way to help you.
To make an earnest or urgent request for help, support, or sympathy.
SUBSTANTIIVI
B2
4
fellebbezés
B2
The lawyer filed an appeal immediately after the verdict.
Az ügyvéd közvetlenül az ítélet után fellebbezést nyújtott be.
His appeal was denied by the court.
A bíróság elutasította a fellebbezését.
They lodged an appeal against the tax ruling.
Oppijaesimerkit
He made an appeal to the court.
Fellebbezést nyújtott be a bírósághoz.
The appeal was denied.
A fellebbezést elutasították.
She will file an appeal.
Merkitys
Formal request to change decision
Kollokaatiot
file an appeal
|lodge an appeal
|deny an appeal
Synonyymit
petition ('Petition' can be broader and less legal-specific.)
Antonyymit
acceptance (Agreeing with a decision without challenging it.)
Teemat
law
|justice
Määritelmä
An official request to change a decision.
A formal request made to a higher authority to review and possibly change a decision.
VERBI
B1
5
Käyttömalli:
to appeal to [someone]
The idea of living abroad appeals to me.
Vonz a külföldön élés gondolata.
This style of music appeals mainly to teenagers.
Ez a zenei stílus főleg a tizenéveseket vonzza.
The product appeals to environmentally conscious buyers.
Oppijaesimerkit
That movie appeals to me.
Tetszik nekem az a film.
The game appeals to kids.
A játék tetszik a gyerekeknek.
This car appeals to many people.
Merkitys
Be attractive or interesting to someone
Kollokaatiot
appeal to customers
|appeal to children
|appeal to voters
Synonyymit
attract ('Attract' focuses more on drawing attention; 'appeal' implies suitability or charm.)
Antonyymit
repel (To cause dislike or avoidance.)
Teemat
emotions
|arts
|core_vocabulary
Määritelmä
To make someone like or enjoy something.
To be pleasing, interesting, or attractive to someone.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
appeal
IPA
GB/əpˈil/
US/əpˈil/
Tavut ja painotus
ap - peal (2 tavua)
Stress on 2nd syllable (peal)
Taivutusmuodot
Noun
- Base: appeal
- Plural: appeal, appeals
Verb
- Base: appeal
- 3rd Person Singular: appeals
- Present Participle: appealing
- Past: appealed
Sanaperhe
Ilmaukset
appeal for mercy
1/əpˈil fɚ mˈɚsi/
fixed phrase
Urgently ask for kindness over punishment
To beg someone in power not to punish you harshly.
Esimerkit
- The prisoner appealed for mercy before sentencing.
- They appealed for mercy, hoping for a lighter punishment.
file an appeal
1/fˈaɪl ən əpˈil/
fixed phrase
Submit formal request for review of decision
To officially ask a higher court or authority to change a decision.
Esimerkit
- His lawyer filed an appeal immediately after the trial.
- They plan to file an appeal against the tax increase.
have mass appeal
1/hˈæv mˈæs əpˈil/
fixed phrase
Attractive to many people at once
To be liked by a very large number of people.
Esimerkit
- The singer's music has mass appeal across generations.
- This product has mass appeal due to its simplicity.
make an appeal
1/mˈeɪk ən əpˈil/
fixed phrase
Issue a formal or urgent request
To ask people in an official or serious way for help or support.
Esimerkit
- The charity made an appeal for more volunteers.
- She made an appeal for calm after the incident.
appeal to authority
1/əpˈil tə əθˈɔɹɪti/
fixed phrase
Use authority as argument support
To say something is true because an important person says it is true.
Esimerkit
- He tried to win the debate by appealing to authority instead of giving evidence.
- Appealing to authority is not always a strong argument.
appeal to authority
2/əpˈil tə əθˈɔɹɪti/
fixed phrase
Use expert opinion as evidence
To support your opinion by saying that an expert agrees with you.
Esimerkit
- He made an appeal to authority by quoting a famous scientist.
- Appealing to authority can be persuasive but not always correct.