plastic
gb/plˈæstɪk/ us/plˈæstɪk/
A2
Englanti
~ 2100
műanyag, bankkártya, kártya, képlékeny, művi, hamis, őszintétlen
SUBSTANTIIVI
A2
1
műanyag
A2
Käyttömalli:
[something] made of plastic
This toy is made of durable plastic.
Ez a játék tartós műanyagból készült.
Plastic waste is a major environmental problem.
A műanyaghulladék súlyos környezeti probléma.
She poured the juice into a plastic cup.
The chair is lightweight because it's plastic.
They recycle all their plastic bottles.
Oppijaesimerkit
This bag is plastic.
Ez a táska műanyagból van.
I drink from a plastic cup.
Műanyag pohárból iszom.
The table is plastic.
Plastic bottles are in the bin.
We use plastic for many things.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes confuse 'plastic' with 'rubber' or 'silicone' when describing materials.
Merkitys
Synthetic polymer material
Kollokaatiot
plastic bag
|plastic bottle
|plastic container
|plastic waste
|plastic packaging
Synonyymit
polymer (More technical term for certain types of plastics; not all polymers are plastics.)
|
synthetic material (Broader term that includes plastic and other man-made substances.)
Antonyymit
natural material (Opposite in origin, coming from nature rather than being man-made.)
Teemat
materials
|manufacturing
|daily life
|science
|technology
Määritelmä
A man-made material that can be shaped and is used to make many things.
A synthetic material made from a wide range of organic polymers that can be molded into shape while soft and then set into a rigid or slightly elastic form.
SUBSTANTIIVI
B1
2
bankkártya
A2
kártya
A2
Käyttömalli:
to pay with plastic
Many travelers prefer to use plastic instead of carrying cash.
Sok utazó inkább bankkártyát használ, mint hogy készpénzt vigyen magával.
I never carry much cash; I just use plastic.
Sosem hordok magamnál sok készpénzt; egyszerűen kártyával fizetek.
The store accepts plastic for all purchases.
Oppijaesimerkit
I pay with plastic at the shop.
A boltban kártyával fizetek.
She uses plastic to buy food.
Bankkártyával vesz élelmiszert.
We can use plastic instead of cash.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners may not realize this meaning is informal and metaphorical, not about actual material.
Merkitys
Credit or debit card
Kollokaatiot
pay with plastic
|use plastic
|carry plastic
Synonyymit
card (General term for a payment card; less specific about material or slang.)
Antonyymit
cash (Physical money, the alternative to paying with a card.)
Teemat
finance
|shopping
|daily_life
Määritelmä
A bank card you use to pay instead of money.
A credit or debit card, especially when used as a means of payment instead of cash.
B2
3
képlékeny
B2
Clay is more plastic when wet.
Az agyag nedvesen képlékenyebb.
The metal becomes plastic at high temperatures.
A fém magas hőmérsékleten képlékennyé válik.
This substance remains plastic for hours after mixing.
Oppijaesimerkit
Clay is plastic when it is wet.
Az agyag képlékeny, amikor nedves.
The hot metal is plastic and easy to shape.
A forró fém képlékeny, és könnyű formálni.
This material is plastic when warm.
Merkitys
Easily shaped or molded
Kollokaatiot
plastic material
|plastic quality
Synonyymit
malleable (Often used for metals; implies easy shaping.)
|
flexible (Can mean bendable rather than moldable; broader use.)
Antonyymit
brittle (Breaks easily when bent or shaped; opposite property.)
Teemat
materials
|manufacturing
|science
|technology
Määritelmä
Able to be shaped without breaking.
Capable of being shaped or molded without breaking, often when heated or under pressure.
B2
4
She gave him a plastic smile and walked away.
Művi mosolyt villantott rá, aztán elsétált.
The performance felt plastic and lacked emotion.
Az előadás művinek hatott, és hiányzott belőle az érzelem.
His charm seemed plastic to those who knew him well.
Oppijaesimerkit
She has a plastic smile.
Hamis a mosolya.
His words are plastic and not true.
A szavai őszintétlenek, és nem igazak.
The show feels plastic and fake.
Merkitys
Artificial or insincere appearance
Kollokaatiot
plastic smile
|plastic personality
Synonyymit
phony (Informal; strongly negative connotation of fakeness.)
|
insincere (Focuses on lack of genuine feeling rather than physical appearance.)
Antonyymit
genuine (Real and sincere in feeling or appearance.)
Teemat
emotions
|character
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Määritelmä
Looking or feeling fake, not real or natural.
Appearing artificial, fake, or lacking genuine emotion or quality, especially in manner, style, or appearance.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
plastic
IPA
GB/plˈæstɪk/
US/plˈæstɪk/
Tavut ja painotus
plastic (1 tavu)
Stress on 1st syllable (plastic)
Taivutusmuodot
Adjective
- Base: plastic
Noun
- Base: plastic
- Plural: plastic, plastics
Sanaperhe
Forms
plastics
noun
Advanced or less common
plasticity
noun
plasticize
verb
plasticizer
noun
Ilmaukset
pay with plastic
1/pˈeɪ wˈɪθ plˈæstɪk/
fixed phrase
Use a card for payment
To pay for something using a bank card instead of money.
Esimerkit
- We rarely carry cash now; we just pay with plastic.
- Tourists often pay with plastic when shopping abroad.
plastic bag ban
1/plˈæstɪk bˈæɡ bˈæn/
fixed phrase
Law against single-use bags
A rule that stops people from using throwaway plastic bags.
Esimerkit
- The city introduced a plastic bag ban last year.
- Many countries have a plastic bag ban to reduce waste.
plastic surgery
1/plˈæstɪk sˈɚd͡ʒɚi/
fixed phrase
Surgery to repair or change appearance
Medical operations to fix or change how part of the body looks.
Esimerkit
- She had plastic surgery to fix her broken nose.
- Plastic surgery is common in the entertainment industry.