series
gb/sˈɪɹiz/ us/sˈɪɹiz/
A2
Englanti
~ 800
sorozat, soros kapcsolás, soros áramkör, párharc, mérkőzéssorozat
SUBSTANTIIVI
A2
1
sorozat
A2
Käyttömalli:
a series of [things/events/actions]
The BBC has announced a new drama series.
A BBC új drámasorozatot jelentett be.
She gave a series of lectures on modern art.
Előadássorozatot tartott a modern művészetről.
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.
Oppijaesimerkit
I like to watch a TV series every weekend.
Minden hétvégén szeretek tévésorozatot nézni.
This book is the first in a series.
Ez a könyv egy sorozat első kötete.
We saw a series of photos on the wall.
He told a series of funny stories.
Tyypillinen virhe:
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.
Merkitys
A set of related things in order
Kollokaatiot
a television series
|a book series
|a series of events
|a film series
|a lecture series
Synonyymit
sequence (Implies a strict order, often chronological.)
|
set (Less emphasis on order, more on grouping.)
Antonyymit
one-off (Refers to something that happens only once, not as part of a sequence.)
Teemat
media
|science
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|time
Määritelmä
A group of things or events that happen or are placed one after another.
A number of similar or related things, events, or items arranged or occurring in a particular sequence.
SUBSTANTIIVI
B1
TECHNICAL
2
The batteries are connected in series to increase the voltage.
Az elemeket sorosan kapcsolták össze, hogy növeljék a feszültséget.
If one bulb in a series circuit burns out, the whole circuit is broken.
Ha egy soros áramkörben kiég az egyik izzó, az egész áramkör megszakad.
Series connections are common in simple electronic projects.
Oppijaesimerkit
The lights are in series.
A lámpák sorosan vannak kapcsolva.
We connected the batteries in series.
Soros kapcsolásban kötöttük össze az elemeket.
In a series circuit, the power stops if one part breaks.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners may confuse 'series' with 'parallel' in electrical contexts; remember that 'series' means end-to-end.
Merkitys
Electrical components connected end-to-end
Kollokaatiot
wired in series
|series circuit
|connected in series
Synonyymit
series circuit (The standard term in electronics for this connection type.)
Antonyymit
parallel (In parallel circuits, components share the same voltage rather than the same current.)
Teemat
science
|engineering
|technology
Määritelmä
A way to connect electrical parts so the same current goes through each one in turn.
An arrangement of electrical components in which current flows through each component one after another.
SUBSTANTIIVI
B1
3
párharc
B2
The team won the playoff series four games to two.
A csapat 4–2-re megnyerte a rájátszásbeli párharcot.
They are leading the championship series.
Vezetnek a bajnoki döntő párharcában.
The World Series is the highlight of the baseball season.
Oppijaesimerkit
Our team won the final series.
A csapatunk megnyerte a döntő párharcot.
They play a best-of-five series.
Három győzelemig tartó párharcot játszanak.
The World Series is very famous.
Merkitys
Set of sports games between teams
Kollokaatiot
playoff series
|World Series
|best-of-seven series
Synonyymit
matchup (Informal; refers to a meeting between teams, not necessarily multiple games.)
Antonyymit
single match (Only one game instead of multiple games.)
Teemat
sports
Määritelmä
Several games between the same teams to find the winner.
A number of games played between the same teams, often to determine a winner over several matches.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
series
IPA
GB/sˈɪɹiz/
US/sˈɪɹiz/
Tavut ja painotus
series (1 tavu)
Stress on 1st syllable (series)
Taivutusmuodot
Noun
- Base: series
- Plural: series
Sanaperhe
Core family
serial
adjective B1
Related words
serialize
verb
Advanced or less common
serialization
noun
Ilmaukset
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.
Esimerkit
- 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.
Esimerkit
- The batteries are wired in series for higher voltage.
- These machines work best when used in series.