sector
gb/sˈɛktɚ/ us/sˈɛktɚ/
B1
Anglais
~ 1000
ágazat, szektor, körcikk, lemezszektor
NOM
B1
1
Schéma d’usage :
the [sector] of the economy
The technology sector has grown rapidly in recent years.
A technológiai szektor az utóbbi években gyorsan növekedett.
Job losses have hit the manufacturing sector hardest.
A munkahelyek megszűnése a feldolgozóipari ágazatot érintette a legsúlyosabban.
The government is investing heavily in the health sector.
Tourism is an important sector of the local economy.
The private sector often moves faster than the public sector.
Exemples pédagogiques
The health sector needs more workers.
Az egészségügyi ágazatnak több dolgozóra van szüksége.
I want to work in the education sector.
Az oktatási szektorban szeretnék dolgozni.
The food sector is growing fast.
The private sector is different from the public sector.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'sector' with 'section'. 'Sector' usually refers to a part of an economy or large system, not just any general part or division.
Sens
part of economy or society
Collocations
public sector
|private sector
|manufacturing sector
|service sector
|financial sector
Synonymes
industry (Refers more specifically to a type of business activity, but often overlaps with 'sector' in economic contexts.)
Antonymes
whole economy (Refers to the entire economic system rather than one part of it.)
Thèmes
business
|economy
|society
|finance
Définition
A part of a country's economy, industry, or society.
A distinct area or division of a country's economy, industry, or society.
NOM
B2
TECHNICAL
2
szektor
B2
Schéma d’usage :
[a place] [sector]
Troops were deployed to the northern sector of the city.
Csapatokat vezényeltek a város északi szektorába.
Each sector of the stadium has its own entrance.
A stadion minden szektorának saját bejárata van.
The disaster response team was assigned to the coastal sector.
Fighting broke out in several sectors along the border.
Exemples pédagogiques
We live in the west sector of the city.
A város nyugati szektorában lakunk.
This sector is closed to visitors.
Ez a szektor zárva van a látogatók előtt.
The army controls this sector.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may confuse 'sector' with 'section' when talking about places. 'Sector' is more formal and used for official areas.
Sens
designated area or region
Collocations
combat sector
|urban sector
|north sector
|security sector
Synonymes
zone (Very similar in meaning, but 'zone' is more general and used outside technical contexts.)
Antonymes
whole area (Refers to the entire area rather than one part.)
Thèmes
geography
|military
|space
|politics
Définition
A specific part of a place, often for a special use.
A clearly defined area or region, often for administrative, military, or organizational purposes.
NOM
B2
TECHNICAL
3
körcikk
B2
The chart was divided into six equal sectors.
A diagramot hat egyenlő körcikkre osztották.
Shade the 90-degree sector in the diagram.
Satírozd be a 90 fokos körcikket az ábrán.
We calculated the area of the shaded sector.
Exemples pédagogiques
Draw a 60-degree sector.
Rajzolj egy 60 fokos körcikket.
This pie chart has four sectors.
Ez a kördiagram négy körcikkből áll.
The shaded part is a sector.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may confuse 'sector' with 'segment' when describing parts of circles; their geometric definitions are different.
Sens
part of a circle shape
Collocations
circular sector
Synonymes
segment ('Segment' is different in geometry — it is bounded by a chord and an arc, not two radii.)
Thèmes
mathematics
|education
|science
Définition
A part of a circle made by two lines from the center and the curve between them.
A portion of a circle enclosed by two radii and the arc between them.
NOM
B2
TECHNICAL
4
szektor
C1
lemezszektor
C1
The file spans several sectors on the hard drive.
A fájl több szektort foglal el a merevlemezen.
A bad sector can cause data loss.
Egy hibás szektor adatvesztést okozhat.
The program scans each sector for errors.
Exemples pédagogiques
The disk has bad sectors.
A lemezen hibás szektorok vannak.
Data is saved in sectors on the disk.
Az adatok szektorokban tárolódnak a lemezen.
The computer checks each sector.
Sens
unit on storage disk
Collocations
disk sector
|bad sector
Synonymes
block ('Block' is used in computing but can refer to different data structures beyond physical storage sectors.)
Thèmes
technology
|computing
Définition
A small part of a computer disk where data is stored.
The smallest addressable unit of data storage on a disk or drive.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
sector
API
GB/sˈɛktɚ/
US/sˈɛktɚ/
Syllabes et accentuation
sec - tor (2 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (sec)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: sector
- Plural: sectors
Famille de mots
Forms
sectors
noun
Related words
sectoral
adjective
subsector
noun
Advanced or less common
multisectoral
adjective
intersectoral
adjective
Expressions
manufacturing sector
1/mˌænjəfˈækt͡ʃɚɪŋ sˈɛktɚ/
fixed phrase
goods-producing economic area
The part of the economy that makes products in factories.
Exemples
- The manufacturing sector has suffered due to high energy costs.
- Investment in new technology could boost the manufacturing sector.
private sector
1/pɹˈaɪvɪt sˈɛktɚ/
fixed phrase
business-run part of economy
The part of the economy run by private companies, not the government.
Exemples
- The private sector often adapts quickly to market changes.
- Many jobs have moved from the public to the private sector.
public sector
1/pˈʌblɪk sˈɛktɚ/
fixed phrase
government-run part of economy
The part of the economy run by the government, such as schools and hospitals.
Exemples
- Many people work in the public sector.
- Public sector wages have been frozen for two years.
service sector
1/sˈɚvɪs sˈɛktɚ/
fixed phrase
services-based economic area
The part of the economy that provides services like banking, education, and tourism instead of goods.
Exemples
- The service sector employs more people than manufacturing in most countries.
- Growth in the service sector has been strong this year.