series
gb/sˈɪɹiz/ us/sˈɪɹiz/
A2
אנגלית
~ 800
משמעויות
0 משמעויות
שם עצם
A2
entity
1
A set of related things in order
A group of things or events that happen or are placed one after another.
תבנית שימוש:
a series of [things/events/actions]
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes confuse 'series' (singular) with 'serial' (which can be an adjective or noun for a story told in parts). Remember 'series' can be singular or plural in form.
מילים נרדפות
sequence (Implies a strict order, often chronological.)
|
set (Less emphasis on order, more on grouping.)
הפכים
one-off (Refers to something that happens only once, not as part of a sequence.)
צירופים
a television series
|a book series
|a series of events
|a film series
|a lecture series
נושאים
media
|science
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|time
דוגמאות
- The BBC has announced a new drama series.
- She gave a series of lectures on modern art.
- A series of strange events led to his resignation.
- The novels are part of a popular fantasy series.
- The company is hosting a series of workshops this summer.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- I like to watch a TV series every weekend.
- This book is the first in a series.
- We saw a series of photos on the wall.
- He told a series of funny stories.
שם עצם
technical
B1
entity
2
Electrical components connected end-to-end
A way to connect electrical parts so the same current goes through each one in turn.
טעות נפוצה:
Learners may confuse 'series' with 'parallel' in electrical contexts; remember that 'series' means end-to-end.
מילים נרדפות
series circuit (The standard term in electronics for this connection type.)
הפכים
parallel (In parallel circuits, components share the same voltage rather than the same current.)
צירופים
wired in series
|series circuit
|connected in series
נושאים
science
|engineering
|technology
דוגמאות
- The batteries are connected in series to increase the voltage.
- If one bulb in a series circuit burns out, the whole circuit is broken.
- Series connections are common in simple electronic projects.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- The lights are in series.
- We connected the batteries in series.
- In a series circuit, the power stops if one part breaks.
שם עצם
B1
event
3
Set of sports games between teams
Several games between the same teams to find the winner.
מילים נרדפות
matchup (Informal; refers to a meeting between teams, not necessarily multiple games.)
הפכים
single match (Only one game instead of multiple games.)
צירופים
playoff series
|World Series
|best-of-seven series
נושאים
sports
דוגמאות
- The team won the playoff series four games to two.
- They are leading the championship series.
- The World Series is the highlight of the baseball season.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- Our team won the final series.
- They play a best-of-five series.
- The World Series is very famous.
דקדוק
צורת המילון
series
IPA
GB/sˈɪɹiz/
US/sˈɪɹiz/
הברות והטעמה
series (1 הברה)
Stress on 1st syllable (series)
צורות המילה
Noun
- Base: series
- Plural: series
משפחת מילים
Core family
serial
adjective B1
Related words
serialize
verb
Advanced or less common
serialization
noun
ביטויים
a series of
1/ə sˈɪɹiz əv/
fixed phrase
Several similar things in order
Used to talk about many similar things happening or placed one after another.
דוגמאות
- She experienced a series of delays on her journey.
- The project faced a series of challenges before completion.
in series
1/ˈɪn sˈɪɹiz/
fixed phrase
technical
Connected one after another
When things are connected so each one follows the other directly.
דוגמאות
- The batteries are wired in series for higher voltage.
- These machines work best when used in series.