formation
gb/fɔɹmˈeɪʃən/ us/fɔɹmˈeɪʃən/
B1
Anglais
~ 2100
kialakulás, képződés, megalakulás, geológiai képződmény, kőzetképződmény, sziklaalakzat, alakzat, felállás, kötelék
NOM
B1
1
Schéma d’usage :
the formation of [something]
The formation of the new government took several weeks.
Az új kormány megalakulása több hétig tartott.
We watched the formation of storm clouds over the mountains.
Figyeltük, ahogy viharfelhők képződnek a hegyek fölött.
The company announced the formation of a new research division.
Geologists studied the unusual rock formation along the coast.
Exemples pédagogiques
The formation of the club happened last year.
A klub tavaly alakult meg.
We saw the formation of big clouds.
Láttuk, ahogy nagy felhők képződnek.
There was a rock formation near the river.
The teacher explained the formation of the team.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'formation' with 'form'. 'Form' can mean the shape itself, while 'formation' refers to the process or result of creating that shape or structure.
Sens
process of creation or arrangement
Collocations
formation of a team
|formation of ideas
|rock formation
|cloud formation
|military formation
Synonymes
creation (Emphasizes bringing something into existence, not necessarily its arrangement.)
|
development (Focuses more on gradual growth or progress rather than initial structuring.)
Antonymes
destruction (The act of breaking down or ending something that has been formed.)
|
disorganization (The state of lacking order or arrangement.)
Thèmes
general
|organization
|development
|core_vocabulary
Définition
The act of making or putting things into a certain shape or group.
The action or process of creating, developing, or arranging something into a particular shape, structure, or order.
NOM
B2
TECHNICAL
2
The Grand Canyon reveals many different rock formations.
A Grand Canyonban számos különböző kőzetképződmény látható.
Scientists are studying the formation's mineral content.
A tudósok a képződmény ásványi összetételét vizsgálják.
This limestone formation dates back millions of years.
Exemples pédagogiques
We saw a strange rock formation in the desert.
Egy különös sziklaalakzatot láttunk a sivatagban.
This mountain is part of an old formation.
Ez a hegy egy régi geológiai képződmény része.
The cave was inside a big rock formation.
Sens
natural geological structure
Collocations
limestone formation
|sandstone formation
|mountain formation
Synonymes
structure (General term for an arrangement; less specific to geology.)
Thèmes
science
|geography
|nature
Définition
A layer or shape of rock found in nature.
A layer, structure, or mass of rock or minerals with a distinctive composition and origin.
NOM
B1
3
The jets flew in tight formation over the city.
A repülőgépek szoros kötelékben repültek a város felett.
The soldiers stood in formation for inspection.
A katonák alakzatban álltak a szemléhez.
The football team took its offensive formation.
Exemples pédagogiques
The planes flew in formation.
A repülők alakzatban repültek.
The players stood in their game formation.
A játékosok a játékban használt felállásukban álltak fel.
The soldiers walked in formation.
Sens
organized group arrangement
Collocations
fly in formation
|marching formation
|battle formation
Synonymes
arrangement (General term for positioning; less formal and not necessarily organized for action.)
|
alignment (Emphasizes straightness or order rather than group movement.)
Antonymes
disarray (Lack of order or organization.)
Thèmes
military
|sports
|transportation
|core_vocabulary
Définition
A group arranged in a planned way, often for marching, flying, or playing sports.
An organized arrangement of people, vehicles, or aircraft moving or standing together in a planned pattern.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
formation
API
GB/fɔɹmˈeɪʃən/
US/fɔɹmˈeɪʃən/
Syllabes et accentuation
form - a - tion (3 syllabes)
Stress on 2nd syllable (a)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: formation
- Plural: formation, formations
Famille de mots
Expressions
fly in formation
1/flˈaɪ ˈɪn fɔɹmˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
fly together in an organized pattern
To fly in a set pattern with other aircraft or birds.
Exemples
- The fighter jets flew in formation during the parade.
- Birds often fly in formation to save energy.
in formation
1/ˈɪn fɔɹmˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
arranged in an ordered group
In a planned and organized line or shape, especially when moving.
Exemples
- The geese flew south in formation.
- Troops marched down the street in formation.