depth
gb/dˈɛpθ/ us/dˈɛpθ/
A2
Anglais
~ 2200
mélység, mély, valaminek a mélyén, valaminek a derekán
NOM
A2
1
mélység
B1
Schéma d’usage :
the depth of [something]
The depth of the lake is over 30 meters.
A tó mélysége több mint 30 méter.
Divers measured the depth before entering the water.
A búvárok a vízbe merülés előtt megmérték a mélységet.
The submarine descended to a depth of 500 meters.
This pool has a maximum depth of two meters.
Exemples pédagogiques
The depth of the box is 20 cm.
A doboz mélysége 20 cm.
We measured the depth of the hole.
Megmértük a gödör mélységét.
The sea has great depth here.
The pool has a depth of 1.5 meters.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'depth' with 'height'; 'depth' is measured downward, not upward.
Sens
Distance from top to bottom
Collocations
water depth
|depth of the ocean
|measure depth
|at a depth
|sea depth
Synonymes
thickness (Refers to the distance between two opposite surfaces, but not always vertical like 'depth'.)
|
height (Usually measures upward distance, opposite direction to 'depth'.)
Antonymes
height (Measures from bottom to top, opposite of depth.)
Thèmes
measurement
|geography
|science
|space
|core_vocabulary
Définition
How far it is from the top of something to the bottom.
The measurement of how far something extends downward from its top or surface to its bottom.
NOM
B2
2
Schéma d’usage :
the depth of [emotion/idea]
Her speech revealed great depth of understanding.
Beszéde mély megértésről tanúskodott.
The actor brought emotional depth to the role.
A színész érzelmi mélységet vitt a szerepbe.
This book lacks the depth needed for serious study.
He admired the depth of her compassion.
Exemples pédagogiques
She spoke with great depth of feeling.
Nagy érzelmi mélységgel beszélt.
His painting shows emotional depth.
A festménye érzelmi mélységet mutat.
The teacher has depth in history knowledge.
This movie has no depth in its story.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may confuse 'depth' here with physical distance; in this sense it is abstract.
Sens
Complexity or intensity of ideas or feelings
Collocations
depth of emotion
|depth of knowledge
|emotional depth
|depth of understanding
Synonymes
profoundness (More formal; emphasizes intellectual or emotional seriousness.)
|
intensity (Focuses on strength rather than complexity.)
Antonymes
shallowness (Lack of seriousness or complexity in thought or feeling.)
Thèmes
emotions
|communication
|art
|core_vocabulary
Définition
When something shows strong feeling or deep thinking.
The quality of being intense, detailed, or profound in thought, emotion, or meaning.
NOM
B2
3
Schéma d’usage :
in the depths of [situation]
She was in the depths of grief after his death.
Az ő halála után a gyász legmélyén volt.
In the depths of winter, the village was cut off by snow.
A tél derekán a falut elzárta a hó.
They struggled through the depths of financial crisis.
Exemples pédagogiques
She is in the depths of sadness.
A szomorúság legmélyén van.
We are in the depths of winter now.
Most a tél derekán vagyunk.
They lived in the depths of poverty.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may not realize this is figurative and not about physical measurement.
Sens
Lowest or most extreme point of a condition
Collocations
in the depths of despair
|depths of winter
|depths of poverty
Synonymes
extremity (Formal; emphasizes being at a furthest limit.)
|
low point (Informal; refers to worst stage.)
Antonymes
peak (Highest or best point, opposite in metaphorical sense.)
Thèmes
life
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Définition
A very bad or extreme time or state.
The point or stage that is far into an extreme condition, often negative.
NOM
B1
TECHNICAL
4
The desk has a depth of 60 centimeters.
Az íróasztal mélysége 60 centiméter.
Please check the shelf depth before buying boxes.
Kérlek, ellenőrizd a polc mélységét, mielőtt dobozokat veszel.
The cupboard’s depth allows for large plates.
Exemples pédagogiques
The box has a depth of 30 cm.
A doboz mélysége 30 cm.
I measured the cupboard's depth.
Lemértem a szekrény mélységét.
The table has a depth of one meter.
Sens
Measurement from front to back
Collocations
shelf depth
|cupboard depth
Synonymes
length (General term for measurement; 'depth' is used for front-to-back dimension.)
Thèmes
measurement
|design
|space
|core_vocabulary
Définition
How far it is from the front to the back of something.
The distance between the front and back surfaces of an object or space.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
depth
API
GB/dˈɛpθ/
US/dˈɛpθ/
Syllabes et accentuation
depth (1 syllabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (depth)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: depth
- Plural: depth, depths
Famille de mots
Expressions
in depth
1/ˈɪn dˈɛpθ/
fixed phrase
Detailed and thorough manner
With a lot of detail and care.
Exemples
- The topic will be discussed in depth at the meeting.
- She studied the problem in depth before deciding.
out of one's depth
2/ˈaʊt əv wˈʌnz dˈɛpθ/
idiom
Beyond one's ability or knowledge
In a situation that is too hard for you to manage or understand.
Exemples
- He felt out of his depth in his new job.
- She was out of her depth with advanced math problems.
to the depths of one's soul/being/heart
3/tə ðə dˈɛpθs əv wˈʌnz sˈulbɪŋhˈɛɹt/
fixed phrase
literary
Profoundly and completely emotionally
Very deeply in your feelings or thoughts.
Exemples
- She loved him to the depths of her soul.
- He was moved to the depths of his heart by her words.