robust
gb/ɹoʊbˈʌst/ us/ɹoʊbˈʌst/
B2
Anglais
~ 7900
életerős, szívós, stabil, ellenálló, megbízható, erőteljes, testes, határozott, kemény, robusztus
B2
1
Schéma d’usage :
[someone]/[something] is robust; a robust [body/system]
Even in his seventies, he remains remarkably robust and active.
Még a hetvenes éveiben is feltűnően életerős és aktív.
The plant is quite robust and can survive long periods without water.
Ez a növény meglehetősen szívós, és sokáig kibírja víz nélkül.
She made a full recovery and is now in robust health.
These dogs are robust enough to work in very cold conditions.
A more robust frame is needed to support the heavy roof.
Exemples pédagogiques
My grandfather is old but still very robust.
A nagyapám idős, de még mindig nagyon jó erőben van.
This small tree looks weak, but it is actually quite robust.
Ez a kis fa gyengének tűnik, pedig valójában elég szívós.
After the operation, he slowly became robust again.
You need a robust body for this kind of hard work.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes use 'robust' instead of 'muscular' to talk about visible muscles. 'Robust' focuses on general strength and health, not on the size or shape of muscles.
Sens
strong and healthy in body
Collocations
robust health
|a robust child
|physically robust
|a robust constitution
|a robust immune system
|robust bones
Synonymes
strong (more general; can describe physical, emotional, or abstract strength, while 'robust' here focuses on physical health and sturdiness)
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sturdy (emphasizes being solid and hard to break; often used for objects and sometimes for people)
Antonymes
weak (lacking physical strength or health)
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frail (suggests being very delicate and easily hurt, especially for older people)
Thèmes
health
|people
|daily life
|body
Définition
strong and healthy, not weak or easy to hurt
Physically strong, healthy, and not easily harmed or weakened.
B2
2
Schéma d’usage :
a robust [system/plan/solution]; robust [process/measures]
We need a more robust backup system in case the main server goes down.
Megbízhatóbb tartalékrendszerre van szükségünk arra az esetre, ha a központi szerver leáll.
The new software is robust enough to handle millions of users at once.
Az új szoftver elég stabil ahhoz, hogy egyszerre több millió felhasználót kezeljen.
They put in place robust security measures to protect customer data.
A robust legal framework is essential for protecting workers' rights.
The company has built a robust supply chain that can cope with disruptions.
Exemples pédagogiques
The website is very robust and almost never goes down.
A weboldal nagyon stabil, és szinte soha nem áll le.
We must create a robust plan for the next crisis.
A következő válságra olyan tervet kell kidolgoznunk, amely nehéz körülmények között is működik.
This phone is robust and still works after many drops.
The city needs a robust system for clean water.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'robust' with 'complicated' when talking about systems. A 'robust system' is strong and dependable, not necessarily complex. Also, learners may use 'robust' for people’s personalities here; in that case, 'strong' or 'confident' is usually better unless you mean a strong style of action or argument.
Sens
strong and reliable (system, plan)
Collocations
a robust system
|a robust solution
|robust security
|a robust design
|robust processes
|robust infrastructure
Synonymes
reliable (focuses on being dependable; less emphasis on strength under stress than 'robust')
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resilient (emphasizes the ability to recover quickly after damage or problems)
Antonymes
fragile (easily broken or harmed, especially about systems or arrangements that fail under stress)
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weak (not strong or effective; may fail or perform poorly)
Thèmes
business
|technology
|science
|work
Définition
working very well and not breaking or failing easily, even when conditions are hard
Strong, effective, and able to continue working well even under difficult conditions or after problems.
B2
3
Schéma d’usage :
a robust [flavor/taste/coffee/wine]
This cheese has a robust flavor that not everyone will enjoy.
Ennek a sajtnak erőteljes íze van, ami nem mindenkinek fog ízleni.
I prefer a robust cup of coffee in the morning.
Reggelente a testes, erőteljes ízű kávét szeretem.
The stew is rich and robust, perfect for a cold night.
They served a robust red wine with the steak.
The sauce has a robust aroma of garlic and herbs.
Exemples pédagogiques
He likes coffee with a robust taste.
Ő az erőteljes ízű kávét szereti.
The soup has a robust flavor of tomato.
A levesnek erőteljes paradicsomíze van.
This wine is too robust for me.
The restaurant is known for its robust sauces.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes use 'robust' instead of 'spicy'. 'Robust' means strong and full in flavor, but not necessarily hot or spicy.
Sens
having a strong rich flavor
Collocations
a robust flavor
|robust coffee
|a robust red wine
|robust aroma
|robust taste
|robust seasoning
Synonymes
full-bodied (commonly used for wine or coffee; emphasizes richness and depth)
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strong (very general; does not always carry the positive, rich connotation that 'robust' often has in food contexts)
Antonymes
mild (describes a soft, gentle flavor or smell without much strength)
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bland (suggests very weak or boring taste, often with a negative feeling)
Thèmes
food
|drink
|food_drink
|daily_life
Définition
having a strong and full taste or smell
Having a strong, full, and often slightly heavy taste or smell, especially of food or drink.
C1
4
határozott
B1
kemény
A2
Schéma d’usage :
a robust [debate/response/discussion/defense]
There was a robust debate in parliament over the new law.
Kemény vita zajlott a parlamentben az új törvényről.
The company issued a robust response to the accusations.
A vállalat határozott választ adott a vádakra.
She offered a robust defense of her team’s performance.
We welcome robust discussion, but personal attacks are not acceptable.
The coach’s robust criticism pushed the players to improve.
Exemples pédagogiques
The two leaders had a robust discussion about trade.
A két vezető kemény vitát folytatott a kereskedelemről.
He gave a robust answer to the hard question.
Határozott választ adott a nehéz kérdésre.
Teachers want students to have robust debate in class.
Her robust defense of her idea changed some minds.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes think 'robust debate' means a long or polite debate. It actually highlights strong, energetic, and often very direct disagreement.
Sens
strong and forceful in style
Collocations
a robust debate
|a robust response
|robust discussion
|a robust defense
|robust criticism
|a robust exchange of views
Synonymes
vigorous (stresses energy and power, often slightly more formal)
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forceful (emphasizes strong pressure or impact and can sound more aggressive than 'robust')
Antonymes
weak (lacking strength or impact in speech or action)
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timid (shy and not confident; the opposite of the confident strength in 'robust')
Thèmes
communication
|politics
|business
|core_vocabulary
Définition
very strong and direct in speaking or acting, sometimes a bit rough
Strong, direct, and energetic in tone, style, or action, sometimes in a way that feels aggressive or rough.
C2
TECHNICAL
5
robusztus
C1
Schéma d’usage :
a robust [model/method/estimator/result]
Median-based measures are more robust to outliers than the mean.
A mediánon alapuló mérőszámok robusztusabbak a kiugró értékekkel szemben, mint az átlag.
The findings remain robust even when we change the model assumptions.
Az eredmények akkor is robusztusak maradnak, ha megváltoztatjuk a modell feltevéseit.
We applied a robust regression technique to reduce the impact of extreme values.
This algorithm is robust to noise in the input data.
Our conclusions are robust across different sample selections.
Exemples pédagogiques
The scientist used a robust method that was not hurt by a few bad data points.
A tudós olyan robusztus módszert használt, amelyet néhány hibás adatpont nem befolyásolt jelentősen.
Their results are robust even when some numbers are missing.
Az eredményeik akkor is robusztusak, ha néhány adat hiányzik.
A robust model still works well when the data has some errors.
They chose a robust test that is not very sensitive to outliers.
Sens
not affected much by outliers
Collocations
robust statistics
|a robust model
|a robust estimator
|robust regression
|robust results
|robust methods
Synonymes
resistant (general technical term for not being easily changed or damaged by something)
Antonymes
sensitive (easily influenced by small changes or unusual data points)
Thèmes
science
|mathematics
|technology
Définition
in technical use, still giving good results when there are a few errors or unusual values in the data or conditions
In statistics, science, or engineering, not strongly influenced by outliers, errors, or small changes in assumptions or conditions.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
robust
API
GB/ɹoʊbˈʌst/
US/ɹoʊbˈʌst/
Syllabes et accentuation
ro - bust (2 syllabes)
Stress on 2nd syllable (bust)
Formes du mot
Adjective
- Base: robust
Famille de mots
Core family
robustness
noun C1
Related words
robustly
adverb C1
Expressions
robust debate
1/ɹoʊbˈʌst dɪbˈeɪt/
fixed phrase
strong and lively argument
a discussion where people express their different opinions in a strong, very direct, and energetic way
Exemples
- There has been robust debate about the new education policy.
- The conference encouraged robust debate between experts with different views.
robust economy
1/ɹoʊbˈʌst ɪkˈɑnəmi/
fixed phrase
strong and growing economy
an economy that is strong, healthy, and growing well, with few serious problems
Exemples
- A robust economy has led to lower unemployment and higher wages.
- The government claims that its policies have created a more robust economy.
robust flavor
1/ɹoʊbˈʌst flˈeɪvɚ/
fixed phrase
strong and full taste
a taste that is strong, full, and easy to notice
Exemples
- The stew has a robust flavor that comes from slow cooking.
- This cheese offers a robust flavor that pairs well with red wine.
robust health
1/ɹoʊbˈʌst hˈɛlθ/
fixed phrase
very strong and good health
a state of being very strong and healthy, with no serious health problems
Exemples
- Thanks to regular exercise and a good diet, she enjoys robust health in her seventies.
- The doctor said his robust health helped him recover quickly from the surgery.