pacific
gb/pəsˈɪfɪk/ us/pəsˈɪfɪk/
A2
Englanti
~ 1600
békés, békeszerető, nyugodt, csendes-óceáni
B2
1
békés
A2
békeszerető
B2
Käyttömalli:
[someone/something] is pacific
She took a pacific approach to resolving the dispute.
Békés megközelítést választott a vita rendezéséhez.
His pacific nature made him well-suited for diplomatic work.
Békés természete alkalmassá tette a diplomáciai munkára.
The leader promoted pacific solutions to international problems.
Oppijaesimerkit
He is a pacific man.
Békés ember.
The teacher used a pacific way to solve the problem.
A tanár békés módon oldotta meg a problémát.
We need a pacific answer to this issue.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes confuse 'pacific' with 'specific' due to similar pronunciation.
Merkitys
peace-promoting or non-confrontational
Kollokaatiot
pacific nature
|pacific policy
|pacific approach
|pacific settlement
Synonyymit
peaceful (A more common and general term for free from conflict.)
Antonyymit
aggressive (Describes behavior that is confrontational or likely to start conflict.)
Teemat
emotions
|relationships
|politics
Määritelmä
Wanting to keep peace and not fight.
Characterized by a desire to maintain peace and avoid conflict.
B2
2
Käyttömalli:
[something] is pacific
The lake had a pacific surface at dawn.
Hajnalban nyugodt volt a tó felszíne.
Her voice was pacific, soothing the anxious child.
Nyugodt volt a hangja, és megnyugtatta a szorongó gyermeket.
They enjoyed a pacific afternoon in the garden.
Oppijaesimerkit
The sea is pacific today.
Ma nyugodt a tenger.
I like the pacific garden.
Szeretem ezt a békés kertet.
Her face was pacific.
Merkitys
calm and tranquil
Kollokaatiot
pacific waters
|pacific scene
|pacific atmosphere
Synonyymit
tranquil (Emphasizes calmness and absence of disturbance.)
Antonyymit
turbulent (Describes something disturbed, chaotic, or violent.)
Teemat
nature
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Määritelmä
Calm and without noise or trouble.
Calm, peaceful, and without disturbance.
A2
3
Käyttömalli:
[something] is Pacific [noun]
The Pacific coast of the U.S. is known for its beauty.
Az Egyesült Államok csendes-óceáni partvidéke híres a szépségéről.
They visited several Pacific islands on their trip.
Utazásuk során több csendes-óceáni szigetet is felkerestek.
Pacific trade routes are vital for global commerce.
Oppijaesimerkit
The Pacific Ocean is very big.
A Csendes-óceán nagyon nagy.
We live on the Pacific coast.
A csendes-óceáni partvidéken élünk.
He likes Pacific islands.
Merkitys
of the Pacific Ocean
Kollokaatiot
Pacific coast
|Pacific island
|Pacific nations
Synonyymit
oceanic (General term for relating to oceans; less specific.)
Antonyymit
Atlantic (Relating to the Atlantic Ocean; opposite in geographic reference.)
Teemat
geography
|nature
|travel
Määritelmä
About the Pacific Ocean or places near it.
Relating to or situated in the region of the Pacific Ocean.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
pacific
IPA
GB/pəsˈɪfɪk/
US/pəsˈɪfɪk/
Tavut ja painotus
pa - cific (2 tavua)
Stress on 2nd syllable (cific)
Taivutusmuodot
Adjective
- Base: pacific
Sanaperhe
Core family
pacify
verb
pacification
noun
pacifist
noun
pacifism
noun
Related words
Advanced or less common
pacifically
adverb
pacifier
noun
Ilmaukset
Pacific Rim
1/pəsˈɪfɪk ɹˈɪm/
fixed phrase
countries around the Pacific Ocean
Countries that are next to the Pacific Ocean.
Esimerkit
- Trade among Pacific Rim nations has grown rapidly.
- The conference brought together leaders from across the Pacific Rim.
Pacific Northwest
1/pəsˈɪfɪk nˌɔɹθwˈɛst/
fixed phrase
northwest coastal region of North America
The area in the northwest of North America near the Pacific Ocean, usually Washington, Oregon, and British Columbia.
Esimerkit
- The Pacific Northwest is famous for its forests and mountains.
- Many tech companies are based in the Pacific Northwest.
- Rain is common in the Pacific Northwest.
- The Pacific Northwest is known for its rainy climate.