stimulant
gb/stˈɪmjələnt/ us/stˈɪmjələnt/
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Englanti
serkentőszer, stimuláns, ösztönző, serkentő
SUBSTANTIIVI
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1
serkentőszer
B2
stimuláns
C1
Käyttömalli:
[a] stimulant; stimulants; a stimulant for [something]
Coffee is a common stimulant that can make it harder to fall asleep.
A kávé gyakori serkentőszer, és megnehezítheti az elalvást.
The doctor warned him not to mix stimulant medication with energy drinks.
Az orvos figyelmeztette, hogy ne keverje a serkentő hatású gyógyszereket energiaitalokkal.
Nicotine is a stimulant, even though smoking can feel relaxing to some people.
Oppijaesimerkit
Caffeine is a stimulant.
A koffein serkentőszer.
I try to avoid stimulants at night.
Este igyekszem kerülni a serkentőszereket.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Don’t confuse stimulant (makes you more alert) with sedative or depressant (makes you calmer or sleepier).
Merkitys
substance that increases alertness
Kollokaatiot
caffeine is a stimulant
|a mild stimulant
|a powerful stimulant
|a stimulant drug
|stimulant medication
|avoid stimulants
|take a stimulant
|stimulant effect
|stimulant properties
|a stimulant for the nervous system
Synonyymit
pick-me-up (More informal; often refers to a drink or small boost of energy.)
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upper (Slang; refers to stimulant drugs specifically.)
Antonyymit
depressant (A substance that slows activity in the brain or body.)
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sedative (A substance that calms you and may make you sleepy.)
Teemat
health
|medicine
|drugs
|food_and_drink
Määritelmä
A substance that makes you feel more awake or active.
A substance, such as caffeine or a drug, that increases activity in the body or brain, making you feel more awake, energetic, or alert.
SUBSTANTIIVI
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2
ösztönző
B2
Käyttömalli:
a stimulant to/for [activity/interest/growth]
The new manager was a stimulant to creativity on the team.
Az új menedzser ösztönzően hatott a csapat kreativitására.
Lower interest rates can act as a stimulant to consumer spending.
Az alacsonyabb kamatlábak ösztönzően hathatnak a fogyasztói költekezésre.
Travel can be a powerful stimulant for learning a language.
Oppijaesimerkit
Music is a stimulant for my work.
A zene jó ösztönző a munkához.
The prize was a stimulant to study harder.
A díj ösztönző volt arra, hogy keményebben tanuljak.
Tyypillinen virhe:
This meaning is about motivation or growth, not necessarily about drugs or chemicals.
Merkitys
thing that encourages activity
Kollokaatiot
a major stimulant
|a strong stimulant
|a stimulant to growth
|a stimulant for innovation
|an economic stimulant
|a stimulant to conversation
|provide a stimulant
|act as a stimulant
|a stimulant to demand
|a stimulant to creativity
Synonyymit
catalyst (Emphasizes causing change or progress to happen faster.)
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spur (Emphasizes pushing someone into action.)
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boost (Emphasizes an increase in strength, activity, or confidence.)
Antonyymit
deterrent (Something that discourages action or makes it less likely.)
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drag (Something that slows progress or reduces enthusiasm.)
Teemat
education
|psychology
|business
|society
Määritelmä
Something that makes a person or situation more active or interested.
Something that encourages activity, interest, or development, especially by making people feel more enthusiastic or motivated.
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FORMAL
3
serkentő
B2
Käyttömalli:
stimulant [effect/action/quality]
The label warns that the product may have a stimulant effect.
A címke figyelmeztet, hogy a terméknek serkentő hatása lehet.
Some cold medicines include stimulant ingredients.
Néhány megfázás elleni gyógyszer serkentő összetevőket tartalmaz.
The researchers measured the stimulant action of the compound.
Oppijaesimerkit
This drink has a stimulant effect.
Ennek az italnak serkentő hatása van.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Often used before a noun (e.g., 'stimulant effect'); in many cases this is similar to saying 'stimulating'.
Merkitys
causing increased activity
Kollokaatiot
stimulant effect
|stimulant action
|stimulant properties
|stimulant dose
|stimulant medication
Synonyymit
stimulating (More common and more general in everyday English.)
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invigorating (Often positive; suggests refreshed energy.)
Antonyymit
sedating (Tending to calm you or make you sleepy.)
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calming (Reducing nervousness or excitement.)
Teemat
health
|science
Määritelmä
Making you feel more awake or active.
Causing increased activity or alertness in the body or mind.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
stimulant
IPA
GB/stˈɪmjələnt/
US/stˈɪmjələnt/
Tavut ja painotus
stim - u - lant (3 tavua)
Stress on 1st syllable (stim)
Taivutusmuodot
Adjective
- Base: stimulant
Noun
- Base: stimulant
- Plural: stimulants
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