length
gb/lˈɛŋθ/ us/lˈɛŋθ/
A2
Englanti
~ 1200
hossz, időtartam, darab, részletesen
SUBSTANTIIVI
A2
1
hossz
A2
Käyttömalli:
the length of [something]
The length of the table is two meters.
Az asztal hossza két méter.
She measured the length of the rope before cutting it.
Megmérte a kötél hosszát, mielőtt elvágta.
This bridge is double the length of the old one.
The snake reached a surprising length.
We need to know the exact length of the fabric.
Oppijaesimerkit
The length of this pen is 15 cm.
Ennek a tollnak a hossza 15 cm.
Please check the length of the bed.
Kérlek, ellenőrizd az ágy hosszát.
The length of the road is very long.
He told me the length of the movie.
The length of the fish is 20 cm.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes confuse 'length' with 'height' or 'width'. 'Length' usually refers to the longest dimension.
Merkitys
measurement from end to end
Kollokaatiot
full length
|exact length
|measuring length
|in length
|length of time
Synonyymit
distance (More general; can refer to space between two points not necessarily along an object.)
|
extent (More formal; refers to the size or scale of something in any dimension.)
Antonyymit
shortness (Refers to having little length or being not long.)
Teemat
measurement
|geometry
|daily life
|space
|core_vocabulary
Määritelmä
How long something is from one end to the other.
The measured distance from one end of something to the other.
SUBSTANTIIVI
B1
2
időtartam
B1
Käyttömalli:
the length of [event/time period]
The length of the meeting surprised everyone.
A megbeszélés időtartama mindenkit meglepett.
We discussed the project at length.
Hosszan megbeszéltük a projektet.
The film's length makes it hard to watch in one sitting.
Consider the length of your stay before booking.
Oppijaesimerkit
The length of the lesson is one hour.
Az óra időtartama egy óra.
We talked about it for a long length.
Hosszú ideig beszéltünk róla.
The length of the game is 90 minutes.
She stayed for a short length.
The length of his speech was too long.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners may overuse 'length' instead of 'time' in casual speech; 'length' sounds more formal for duration.
Merkitys
duration of time
Kollokaatiot
length of time
|considerable length
|entire length
|short length
Synonyymit
duration (Exact synonym in time-related contexts; slightly more formal.)
Antonyymit
brevity (Refers to shortness in time or duration.)
Teemat
time
|events
|core_vocabulary
Määritelmä
How long something continues in time.
The amount of time that something continues or exists.
SUBSTANTIIVI
B1
3
darab
A1
Käyttömalli:
a length of [material/rope/etc.]
He cut a length of pipe for the repair.
Levágott egy darab csövet a javításhoz.
We bought a length of fabric for curtains.
Vettünk egy darab anyagot függönynek.
A short length of cable was missing from the box.
Oppijaesimerkit
I need a length of string.
Szükségem van egy darab madzagra.
He gave me a short length of wood.
Adott nekem egy rövid fadarabot.
She bought a long length of cloth.
We used a length of wire for the project.
Merkitys
piece with certain extent
Kollokaatiot
a length of rope
|a length of wood
|short length
Synonyymit
segment (Refers to a part, but not necessarily long in shape.)
Teemat
materials
|construction
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Määritelmä
A part or piece that is long in shape.
A piece or section of something measured along its longer side.
SUBSTANTIIVI
B2
4
részletesen
B1
She explained her reasons at great length.
Nagyon részletesen elmagyarázta az indokait.
The report goes into considerable length on safety measures.
A jelentés meglehetősen részletesen tárgyalja a biztonsági intézkedéseket.
They discussed the matter at some length.
Oppijaesimerkit
He talked at great length about his trip.
Nagyon részletesen beszélt az útjáról.
She wrote at some length about her family.
Elég részletesen írt a családjáról.
They explained at great length how it works.
Merkitys
degree of thoroughness or detail
Kollokaatiot
at great length
|go to great lengths
Synonyymit
detail (Focuses specifically on fine points rather than overall extent.)
Teemat
communication
|core_vocabulary
Määritelmä
How much detail or thoroughness something has.
The degree to which something is thorough, complete, or detailed, often expressed as 'at length'.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
length
IPA
GB/lˈɛŋθ/
US/lˈɛŋθ/
Tavut ja painotus
length (1 tavu)
Stress on 1st syllable (length)
Taivutusmuodot
Noun
- Base: length
- Plural: length, lengths
Sanaperhe
Ilmaukset
at length
1/ˈæt lˈɛŋθ/
fixed phrase
in detail or for long time
For a long time or with many details.
Esimerkit
- He spoke at length about his travels.
- The topic was discussed at length during the meeting.
full-length
1/fˈʊl lˈɛŋθ/
fixed phrase
covering whole extent in length
As long as possible or covering from top to bottom.
Esimerkit
- She wore a full-length dress to the event.
- The book is now available in full-length form.
go to great lengths
1/ɡˈoʊ tə ɡɹˈeɪt lˈɛŋθs/
idiom
make a lot of effort
To try very hard to do something, often more than is usual or expected.
Esimerkit
- She went to great lengths to make sure the party was perfect.
- They go to great lengths to protect their privacy.