lethal
gb/lˈiθəl/ us/lˈiθəl/
B2
Anglais
~ 7700
halálos, végzetes, pusztító, gyilkos
B2
1
halálos
B1
Schéma d’usage :
lethal [substance/weapon/dose/blow]
The doctor warned that even a small amount of this chemical could be lethal.
Az orvos figyelmeztetett, hogy ebből a vegyszerből már kis mennyiség is halálos lehet.
He was found guilty of carrying a lethal weapon without a license.
Bűnösnek találták, mert engedély nélkül tartott magánál halálos fegyvert.
Without treatment, the infection can become lethal within a few days.
They used lethal force after shots were fired at the officers.
A single sting is usually not lethal, but many stings can kill.
Exemples pédagogiques
This snake’s bite is lethal to humans.
Ennek a kígyónak a harapása halálos az emberre.
The police found a lethal knife in his bag.
A rendőrség egy halálos fegyvernek számító kést talált a táskájában.
Some drugs are safe in small amounts but lethal in large doses.
The disease was lethal before modern medicine.
The soldier was hit by a lethal bullet.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse "lethal" with "fatal". "Lethal" focuses on the ability to cause death (a lethal weapon, a lethal dose), while "fatal" usually describes something that actually leads to death (a fatal accident, a fatal mistake). Also, avoid using "a lethal" as a noun; say "a lethal weapon" rather than "a lethal".
Sens
able to cause death
Collocations
lethal dose
|lethal weapon
|lethal injection
|lethal force
|potentially lethal
|almost lethal
Synonymes
deadly (Very close in meaning; more common in everyday speech and can sound slightly less technical.)
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fatal (Often used for outcomes that actually result in death, especially accidents and diseases.)
Antonymes
harmless (Describes something that does not cause injury or death.)
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nonlethal (Specifically describes weapons or force designed not to cause death.)
Thèmes
health
|crime
|science
|safety
|core_vocabulary
Définition
Able to kill a person or animal, especially a drug, weapon, or illness.
Capable of causing death, especially of a substance, weapon, disease, or dose.
C1
2
Schéma d’usage :
lethal [combination/mix/cocktail/effect]
The report described the policy as a lethal combination of arrogance and inexperience.
A jelentés az arrogancia és a tapasztalatlanság végzetes kombinációjaként írta le a szakpolitikát.
Stress and lack of sleep can be a lethal mix for your mental health.
A stressz és az alváshiány pusztító kombináció lehet a mentális egészségre nézve.
His comment turned out to be politically lethal and ended his campaign.
The company’s slow response had a lethal effect on customer trust.
For a small business, that kind of debt can be absolutely lethal.
Exemples pédagogiques
Too much stress can be lethal for a relationship.
A túl sok stressz végzetes lehet egy kapcsolat számára.
That mistake was lethal for our plan.
Ez a hiba végzetes volt a tervünkre nézve.
The team had a lethal mix of talent and speed.
Jealousy can be lethal to a friendship.
High prices are lethal for small shops.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes think "lethal" must always involve real death. In modern English it is often used figuratively for very strong negative effects, especially in phrases like "lethal combination" or "politically lethal" where no one actually dies.
Sens
extremely harmful or destructive
Collocations
lethal combination
|lethal mix
|lethal cocktail
|lethal effect
|politically lethal
|socially lethal
Synonymes
devastating (Emphasizes very strong negative impact or damage, often emotional or social rather than physical.)
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disastrous (Focuses on leading to very bad results or failure.)
Antonymes
harmless (Suggests something causes little or no damage or bad effect.)
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benign (Formal; describes something gentle or not harmful in effect.)
Thèmes
danger
|emotions
|social
|core_vocabulary
Définition
Very, very dangerous or harmful, even if it does not really kill someone.
Extremely harmful, powerful, or destructive, often used figuratively for things that do not literally cause death.
B2
SLANG
3
gyilkos
B2
Schéma d’usage :
lethal [shot/move/backhand/smile]
She’s known for her lethal serve on the tennis court.
A teniszpályán gyilkos szervájáról ismert.
The striker has a lethal left foot and rarely misses.
A csatárnak gyilkos bal lába van, és ritkán hibázik.
He gave her a lethal smile that made everyone turn and look.
Their counterattack is absolutely lethal when they find space.
His combination of speed and power makes him a lethal fighter.
Exemples pédagogiques
The player scored again with a lethal shot.
A játékos ismét gólt szerzett egy gyilkos lövéssel.
Her backhand is lethal in every match.
A fonákja minden meccsen gyilkos.
He has a lethal kick and can score from far away.
The team is lethal when the game is fast.
She ended the game with a lethal move.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may misunderstand this slang use as literally about death. In sports and casual speech, "lethal" often just means very strong or effective, not that anyone is killed. It is not appropriate in formal writing.
Sens
extremely good or impressive
Collocations
lethal shot
|lethal strike
|lethal finisher
|lethal backhand
|lethal pace
|lethal smile
Synonymes
killer (Very informal slang with a similar meaning of "excellent" or "very strong".)
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deadly (In some dialects, also slang for "excellent"; overlaps with the literal meaning.)
Antonymes
weak (Describes something that is not strong or effective.)
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harmless (Suggests it does not have a strong or dangerous effect; opposite of being impressively powerful.)
Thèmes
sports
|informal
|evaluation
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Définition
Very informal: extremely good, strong, or effective, especially in sports or competition.
Informal, especially in sports or youth slang: extremely impressive, effective, or powerful in a way that can easily defeat or overwhelm others.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
lethal
API
GB/lˈiθəl/
US/lˈiθəl/
Syllabes et accentuation
leth - al (2 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (leth)
Formes du mot
Adjective
- Base: lethal
Famille de mots
Core family
lethally
adverb
Related words
lethality
noun
Negative and opposite forms
nonlethal
adjective
Expressions
lethal combination
1/lˈiθəl kˌɑmbənˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
very dangerous mix of factors
A mix of two or more things that together are very dangerous or cause very bad results.
Exemples
- High speed and wet roads are a lethal combination.
- Pride and inexperience proved to be a lethal combination for the new CEO.
- For small companies, high costs and low demand can be a lethal combination.
lethal dose
1/lˈiθəl dˈoʊs/
fixed phrase
technical
amount of substance that kills
The amount of a drug or chemical that will kill a person or animal if they take it at one time.
Exemples
- Scientists try to determine the lethal dose of new chemicals in safety tests.
- Even a small mistake in the amount could turn a safe dose into a lethal dose.
- For some medicines, the lethal dose is not much higher than the normal dose.
lethal force
1/lˈiθəl fˈɔɹs/
fixed phrase
formal
force likely to cause death
Physical power used in a way that will probably kill someone.
Exemples
- Officers are trained to use lethal force only as a last resort.
- The new policy sets strict rules on when lethal force is allowed.
- Witnesses questioned whether the use of lethal force was necessary.
lethal injection
1/lˈiθəl ɪnd͡ʒˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
execution by deadly drugs
A way to kill a person, usually as a legal punishment, by putting strong drugs into their body through a needle.
Exemples
- The prisoner was sentenced to death by lethal injection.
- Many people debate whether lethal injection is a humane form of execution.
- Some states have paused the use of lethal injection because of drug shortages.
lethal weapon
1/lˈiθəl wˈɛpən/
fixed phrase
weapon likely to kill
A weapon, such as a gun or a knife, that can easily kill someone.
Exemples
- Carrying a concealed lethal weapon without a permit is illegal here.
- The court had to decide whether the device counted as a lethal weapon.
- Police found several lethal weapons in the suspect’s car.
non-lethal weapon
1/nˈɑn lˈiθəl wˈɛpən/
fixed phrase
technical
weapon not meant to kill
A weapon, like a rubber bullet or tear gas, made to stop people without killing them.
Exemples
- Police used non-lethal weapons to control the crowd.
- The army is testing new non-lethal weapons for peacekeeping missions.
- Some non-lethal weapons can still cause serious injury if misused.