automobile
gb/ˈɔtoʊmoʊbˌil/ us/ˈɔtoʊmoʊbˌil/
B1
Anglais
~ 5800
autó, gépkocsi, autóipar, autóipari, gépjárművel kapcsolatos
NOM
B1
FORMAL
1
He parked his automobile in the garage before going inside.
Mielőtt bement, beállt az autójával a garázsba.
The new law requires every automobile to pass an emissions test.
Az új törvény előírja, hogy minden gépkocsinak át kell mennie a károsanyag-kibocsátási vizsgálaton.
She prefers a small automobile because it is easier to park in the city.
The classic automobile drew a lot of attention at the show.
Exemples pédagogiques
He bought a new automobile last year.
Tavaly új autót vett.
My father drives an automobile to work every day.
Apám mindennap autóval jár dolgozni.
This automobile is very old but still runs well.
They rented an automobile for their vacation.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners often think 'automobile' and 'car' have different meanings. In modern English, they usually refer to the same thing, but 'car' is much more common in everyday conversation and 'automobile' sounds more formal or technical.
Sens
Motor vehicle used for road travel
Collocations
drive an automobile
|buy an automobile
|own an automobile
|automobile accident
|automobile insurance
|automobile manufacturer
Synonymes
car (More common and less formal in everyday speech.)
|
motor vehicle (More general; can include trucks, buses, and other powered vehicles, not only passenger cars.)
Antonymes
bicycle (A common personal vehicle that does not use a motor and is powered by the rider.)
Thèmes
transportation
|daily life
|technology
|daily_life
Définition
A motor vehicle with four wheels that people use to travel on roads; a car.
A road vehicle with an engine, usually having four wheels, designed to carry a small number of people.
NOM
B2
FORMAL
2
autóipar
B2
The automobile has been a major driver of economic growth in the last century.
Az autóipar az elmúlt évszázadban a gazdasági növekedés egyik fő hajtóereje volt.
Many jobs depend on the health of the automobile in this region.
Ebben a régióban sok munkahely függ az autóipar helyzetétől.
Environmental rules are forcing changes across the global automobile.
Exemples pédagogiques
The automobile is important for this country’s economy.
Az autóipar fontos ennek az országnak a gazdasága szempontjából.
New rules will change the automobile in the next ten years.
Az új szabályok a következő tíz évben át fogják alakítani az autóipart.
Many people in this city work in the automobile.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may not realize that 'the automobile' can mean the whole industry, not just a single car. Context usually makes this clear: if it is used with words like 'industry', 'sector', or in economic discussions, it refers to the business field.
Sens
The automobile industry or sector
Collocations
the automobile industry
|global automobile market
|automobile manufacturers
|automobile sales
|automobile sector
Synonymes
auto industry (Shorter, very common term in business and news writing.)
|
car industry (Informal and clear, but slightly less common in formal business writing than 'auto industry'.)
Thèmes
business
|transportation
|economy
Définition
The group of companies and jobs that make and sell automobiles.
The business sector involved in designing, manufacturing, and selling automobiles.
C1
TECHNICAL
3
She works as an automobile engineer for a major car company.
Autóipari mérnökként dolgozik egy nagy autógyártó vállalatnál.
The new law will tighten automobile safety requirements.
Az új törvény szigorítani fogja a gépjárművek biztonsági követelményeit.
Automobile technology has changed rapidly in the last decade.
Exemples pédagogiques
He reads many magazines about automobile design.
Sok magazint olvas az autótervezésről.
The company makes automobile parts for many brands.
A cég számos márkához gyárt autóalkatrészeket.
There are strict rules for automobile safety in this country.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may confuse 'automobile' and 'automotive' as adjectives. In most modern technical English, 'automotive' is preferred as the adjective, while 'automobile' is more often used as a noun.
Sens
Related to automobiles
Collocations
automobile engineer
|automobile design
|automobile repair
|automobile plant
|automobile safety standards
Synonymes
automotive (More common as a technical adjective; often preferred in industry and engineering contexts.)
Antonymes
non-automotive (Used in industry and business to describe things not related to automobiles.)
Thèmes
transportation
|technology
|business
Définition
About or connected to automobiles, often used in technical or business language.
Relating to automobiles, especially in technical, legal, or business contexts.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
automobile
API
GB/ˈɔtoʊmoʊbˌil/
US/ˈɔtoʊmoʊbˌil/
Syllabes et accentuation
auto - mobile (2 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (auto)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: automobile
- Plural: automobiles
Famille de mots
Forms
automobiles
noun
Core family
automotive
adjective B1
Related words
auto
noun A2
automaker
noun
Expressions
automobile accident
1/ˈɔtoʊmoʊbˌil ˈæksədənt/
fixed phrase
Traffic crash involving an automobile
A crash on the road that involves one or more automobiles.
Exemples
- He hurt his back in an automobile accident last year.
- The police closed the road after a serious automobile accident.
automobile dealership
1/ˈɔtoʊmoʊbˌil dˈilɚʃˌɪp/
fixed phrase
Business that sells automobiles
A business where you can go to look at and buy new or used automobiles.
Exemples
- They visited an automobile dealership to test-drive a few models.
- The new automobile dealership opened near the highway.
automobile industry
1/ˈɔtoʊmoʊbˌil ˈɪndəstɹi/
fixed phrase
The industry that makes automobiles
The business field where companies design, build, and sell automobiles.
Exemples
- The automobile industry is investing heavily in electric cars.
- Jobs in the automobile industry are changing because of new technology.
automobile insurance
1/ˈɔtoʊmoʊbˌil ɪnʃˈʊɹəns/
fixed phrase
Insurance for an automobile
A type of insurance that pays money if your automobile is in an accident, is stolen, or is damaged.
Exemples
- Most states require drivers to have automobile insurance.
- She compared prices before choosing an automobile insurance policy.
automobile manufacturer
1/ˈɔtoʊmoʊbˌil mˌænjəfˈækt͡ʃɚɚ/
fixed phrase
Company that makes automobiles
A company that makes automobiles in factories.
Exemples
- Major automobile manufacturers are developing self-driving cars.
- The country is home to several large automobile manufacturers.
automobile repair shop
1/ˈɔtoʊmoʊbˌil ɹɪpˈɛɹ ʃˈɑp/
fixed phrase
Place where automobiles are repaired
A place where workers fix broken or damaged automobiles.
Exemples
- He took his car to an automobile repair shop after the accident.
- The automobile repair shop promised to finish the work in two days.