reptilian
gb/ɹɛptˈɪljən/ us/ɹɛptˈɪljən/
C1
אנגלית
hüllői, hüllőszerű, rideg, hidegvérű, hüllőlény, reptilián
C1
1
hüllői
B2
תבנית שימוש:
reptilian [noun]
The museum has a section on reptilian life from the Jurassic period.
A múzeumban van egy részleg a jura kori hüllővilágról.
Some birds share distant reptilian ancestors.
Egyes madaraknak távoli hüllő ősei vannak.
The vet specializes in reptilian medicine for snakes and lizards.
דוגמאות ללומדים
A snake is a reptilian animal.
A kígyó egy hüllő.
This book is about reptilian species.
Ez a könyv hüllőfajokról szól.
טעות נפוצה:
Learners may confuse reptilian (reptile-related) with amphibian (frog-related).
משמעות
relating to reptiles
צירופים
reptilian species
|reptilian ancestor
|reptilian evolution
|reptilian traits
|reptilian physiology
|reptilian taxonomy
|reptilian habitat
|reptilian fauna
|reptilian brain
|reptilian nervous system
מילים נרדפות
reptile (Often used attributively (e.g., ‘reptile enclosure’); less common than ‘reptilian’ in scientific-style writing.)
הפכים
mammalian (Relating to mammals rather than reptiles.)
נושאים
animals
|biology
|nature
הגדרה
connected with reptiles, like snakes and lizards
Relating to reptiles or characteristic of reptiles as a group.
C1
2
hüllőszerű
B2
תבנית שימוש:
reptilian [features/eyes/skin/movement]
The statue has a reptilian face with narrow eyes and a long jaw.
A szobornak hüllőszerű arca van, keskeny szemekkel és hosszú állkapoccsal.
In the film, the villain’s reptilian skin glints under the lights.
A filmben a gonosztevő hüllőszerű bőre megcsillan a fényekben.
The costume gave the actor a distinctly reptilian silhouette.
דוגמאות ללומדים
The monster has reptilian eyes.
A szörnynek hüllőszerű szemei vannak.
Its skin looks reptilian.
A bőre hüllőszerűnek látszik.
טעות נפוצה:
Reptilian describes a reptile-like look; it does not simply mean ‘dangerous’ or ‘poisonous’.
משמעות
looking like a reptile
צירופים
reptilian eyes
|reptilian skin
|reptilian scales
|reptilian features
|reptilian face
|reptilian movement
|reptilian tail
|reptilian creature
|reptilian monster
|reptilian grin
מילים נרדפות
reptile-like (More explicit and often easier for learners.)
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scaly (Focuses on skin texture; not always implied by ‘reptilian’.)
הפכים
human (Not resembling a reptile in appearance.)
נושאים
appearance
|description
|animals
הגדרה
looking like a reptile
Having features or a look that resembles a reptile, such as scaly skin, slit-like eyes, or a low, creeping movement.
C2
LITERARY
3
תבנית שימוש:
reptilian [calm/stare/smile]
He listened with a reptilian calm that made everyone uneasy.
Olyan rideg nyugalommal hallgatta, hogy mindenki feszengeni kezdett.
Her reptilian stare suggested she felt nothing at all.
Rideg tekintete azt sugallta, hogy egyáltalán semmit sem érez.
The article described the CEO’s response as reptilian and detached.
דוגמאות ללומדים
He gave me a reptilian look.
Rideg pillantást vetett rám.
She sounded reptilian and cold.
Ridegnek és hidegnek hangzott.
טעות נפוצה:
This is figurative and negative; it is not a neutral way to describe someone.
משמעות
cold and lacking emotion
צירופים
reptilian calm
|reptilian stare
|reptilian smile
|reptilian composure
|reptilian coldness
|reptilian gaze
|reptilian self-control
מילים נרדפות
cold (General and common; less vivid than ‘reptilian’.)
|
calculating (Emphasizes planning for advantage; ‘reptilian’ adds a sense of inhuman coldness.)
הפכים
warm (Showing friendly or caring emotion.)
|
compassionate (Showing concern for others’ suffering.)
נושאים
emotions
|personality
|negative_evaluation
הגדרה
showing no warm feelings; cold and unfriendly
Cold, unemotional, and sometimes seen as calculating or inhuman in the way someone looks or behaves.
שם עצם
C2
INFORMAL
4
תבנית שימוש:
a reptilian; reptilians
The novel’s main antagonist is a reptilian disguised as a diplomat.
A regény fő ellenfele egy diplomatának álcázott hüllőlény.
Online forums are full of stories about reptilians living among us.
Az online fórumok tele vannak olyan történetekkel, hogy reptiliánok élnek közöttünk.
The game lets you play as a reptilian from a desert planet.
דוגמאות ללומדים
In the movie, a reptilian attacks the crew.
A filmben egy hüllőlény rátámad a legénységre.
Some stories talk about reptilians.
Egyes történetek reptiliánokról szólnak.
טעות נפוצה:
As a noun, ‘reptilian’ is uncommon in everyday English; learners often only need the adjective.
משמעות
a reptile-like being
צירופים
a reptilian creature
|shape-shifting reptilians
|reptilians in science fiction
|reptilian humanoids
|reptilian aliens
מילים נרדפות
lizard person (Common in internet and conspiracy contexts; more specific and informal.)
|
reptile (The literal animal; broader and not necessarily humanoid.)
הפכים
human (A person; used as a contrast in sci-fi or conspiracy contexts.)
נושאים
science_fiction
|internet_culture
|conspiracy
הגדרה
a creature that looks like a reptile
A reptile-like creature or humanoid, especially in science fiction, fantasy, or conspiracy claims.
דקדוק
צורת המילון
reptilian
IPA
GB/ɹɛptˈɪljən/
US/ɹɛptˈɪljən/
הברות והטעמה
rep - tili - an (3 הברות)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tili)
צורות המילה
Adjective
- Base: reptilian
Noun
- Base: reptilian
- Plural: reptilians
ביטויים
reptilian brain
1/ɹɛptˈɪljən bɹˈeɪn/
fixed phrase
instinctive, primal thinking
the part of your mind that reacts automatically to danger
דוגמאות
- My reptilian brain told me to run, even though I knew I was safe.
- In high-pressure moments, the reptilian brain can override careful reasoning.
- The coach tried to train them to stay calm instead of reacting with their reptilian brain.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- My reptilian brain said, ‘Run!’
- Her reptilian brain reacted fast.
reptilian conspiracy theory
1/ɹɛptˈɪljən kənspˈɪɹəsi θˈiɚi/
fixed phrase
informal
belief in secret lizard rulers
a story that leaders are secretly reptile-like beings
דוגמאות
- He fell down a rabbit hole of reptilian conspiracy theory videos.
- The podcast debunked the reptilian conspiracy theory in detail.
- She mentioned the reptilian conspiracy theory as an example of online misinformation.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- I read about the reptilian conspiracy theory online.
- They shared reptilian conspiracy theories.
reptilian overlords
1/ɹɛptˈɪljən ˈoʊvɚlˌɔɹdz/
fixed phrase
slang
joking secret rulers
a joke about ‘lizard people’ controlling everything
דוגמאות
- Sure, blame the reptilian overlords for the bad Wi‑Fi—classic.
- The comment thread was full of jokes about our reptilian overlords.
- He said it sarcastically, but some people took the ‘reptilian overlords’ line seriously.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- People joke about reptilian overlords online.
- He mentioned the reptilian overlords as a joke.