bounty
gb/bˈaʊnti/ us/bˈaʊnti/
B2
Angol
~ 7700
vérdíj, fejpénz, nyomravezetői díj, bőség, gazdagság, bőkezűség, nagylelkűség, támogatás, prémium, szubvenció
FŐNÉV
B2
1
Használati minta:
to put a bounty on [someone]; a bounty on [someone]'s head
The government offered a $10,000 bounty for information leading to the suspect's arrest.
A kormány 10 000 dolláros nyomravezetői díjat ajánlott fel olyan információért, amely a gyanúsított letartóztatásához vezet.
In the game, you can earn a bounty by capturing wanted criminals.
A játékban fejpénzt kaphatsz körözött bűnözők elfogásáért.
There is a bounty on his head after he escaped from prison.
Several citizens came forward when the city posted a bounty for tips about the bombing.
She collected the bounty after turning in the fugitive.
Példák tanulóknak
The police put a bounty on the bank robber.
A rendőrség vérdíjat tűzött ki a bankrabló fejére.
There is a big bounty on the thief's head.
Nagy vérdíj van kitűzve a tolvaj fejére.
He wants the bounty for catching the man.
The city offers a bounty for information about the crime.
She got a bounty from the government for her help.
Gyakori hiba:
Learners sometimes use "bounty" to mean any kind of money reward, even small or informal ones (for example, a parent paying a child). In everyday speech, "bounty" is most common for official or serious rewards, especially related to crime, war, or games.
Jelentés
reward for catching a person
Szókapcsolatok
put a bounty on
|offer a bounty
|post a bounty
|claim a bounty
|collect a bounty
|a bounty on his head
Szinonimák
reward (General word for something given in return for help or good behavior; not always connected to crime or capture.)
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prize (Usually something won in a competition or lottery, not typically used for money offered to catch a criminal.)
Antonimák
penalty (A punishment given for doing something wrong, rather than a payment offered for helping the authorities.)
Témák
law
|crime
|government
Definíció
Money that is offered as a reward for catching a person or giving important information to the police or another authority.
A payment, usually money, that is officially offered as a reward for capturing someone or giving information that leads to an arrest or recovery.
FŐNÉV
B2
2
Használati minta:
a bounty of [something]
We were thankful for the bounty of fresh vegetables from the garden.
Hálásak voltunk a kert bőséges friss zöldségterméséért.
The region is known for the bounty of its natural resources.
A térség természeti erőforrásainak gazdagságáról ismert.
The table was covered with the bounty of the fall harvest.
Tourists come here to enjoy the sea's bounty of fish and shellfish.
After months of hard work, the farmers finally enjoyed the bounty of their fields.
Példák tanulóknak
The farm gave us a bounty of apples.
A farmról bőséges mennyiségű almát kaptunk.
We enjoyed the bounty of food at the party.
Élveztük a bőséges ételkínálatot a bulin.
The land provides a bounty of fruit and vegetables.
They thanked nature for its bounty.
The family shared the bounty from their garden with their neighbors.
Gyakori hiba:
Learners sometimes say "many bounty" or "much bounty". "Bounty" is usually used with "a" and often followed by "of" ("a bounty of fresh fruit"), or in fixed phrases like "nature's bounty". It is not normally used in the plural except in specific formal or literary styles.
Jelentés
large and generous abundance
Szókapcsolatok
a bounty of fresh food
|nature's bounty
|autumn bounty
|harvest bounty
|the ocean's bounty
Szinonimák
abundance (Neutral, common word for a large quantity; does not carry the same positive, generous feeling as "bounty".)
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plenty (Informal, everyday word for a more-than-enough amount; less often used in poetic or descriptive writing than "bounty".)
Antonimák
scarcity (Emphasizes that there is not enough of something, the opposite of having a generous amount.)
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shortage (A lack of something that is needed, especially in practical or economic contexts.)
Témák
nature
|food
|daily life
|food_drink
Definíció
A very big amount of good things, often food or things that nature gives us.
A large and generous amount of something, especially good or useful things such as food, crops, or natural resources.
FŐNÉV
C1
LITERARY
3
bőkezűség
B2
nagylelkűség
B2
Használati minta:
[someone]'s bounty toward [someone]
The villagers survived the winter thanks to the merchant's bounty.
A falusiak a kereskedő bőkezűségének köszönhetően élték túl a telet.
They never forgot the bounty she showed them in their time of need.
Sosem felejtették el, milyen nagylelkűséget tanúsított irántuk a szükség idején.
The charity depends on the bounty of private donors.
Stories of the king's bounty spread throughout the land.
He gave from the bounty of his heart, asking nothing in return.
Példák tanulóknak
The family was thankful for his bounty.
A család hálás volt a bőkezűségéért.
They lived because of the bounty of their friends.
A barátaik nagylelkűségének köszönhetően maradtak életben.
People in the town know her for her bounty.
He shared his money with great bounty.
We were touched by their bounty toward us.
Gyakori hiba:
This meaning is less common in modern everyday speech. Learners may overuse it instead of the more natural word "generosity". In normal conversation, say "Thank you for your generosity" rather than "Thank you for your bounty".
Jelentés
quality of generous giving
Szókapcsolatok
show great bounty
|act of bounty
|known for his bounty
|out of sheer bounty
Szinonimák
generosity (The most common word for a kind and giving spirit; more neutral and modern than "bounty" in this sense.)
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kindness (Broader term for warm and caring behavior; not limited to giving things.)
Antonimák
stinginess (Highlights an unwillingness to give or share, the opposite of giving freely.)
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meanness (Can include emotional unkindness as well as a lack of generosity.)
Témák
emotions
|social
|charity
|relationships
Definíció
The quality of giving money, help, or gifts in a kind and generous way.
Generous behavior, especially the willingness to give money, help, or gifts freely and kindly.
FŐNÉV
C1
FORMAL
4
Használati minta:
a bounty for [activity]
The government offered a signing bounty to attract new soldiers.
A kormány belépési prémiumot ajánlott fel, hogy új katonákat vonzzon.
Farmers used to receive a bounty for producing certain crops.
A gazdák régebben támogatást kaptak bizonyos növények termesztéséért.
A special bounty was paid to companies that developed renewable energy technology.
The state introduced a bounty for hunters who reduced the population of invasive animals.
Historically, some sailors enlisted only for the recruitment bounty.
Példák tanulóknak
The army gave a bounty to new soldiers.
A hadsereg belépési prémiumot adott az új katonáknak.
The government paid a bounty for each tree planted.
A kormány minden elültetett fa után támogatást fizetett.
Farmers got a bounty for growing this crop.
The company received a bounty for creating new jobs.
They joined the navy mainly for the bounty.
Gyakori hiba:
Learners may confuse this sense with a general "reward" or with normal pay. A "bounty" here is extra money given to encourage a specific choice or action, not regular salary.
Jelentés
government payment as incentive
Szókapcsolatok
signing bounty
|recruitment bounty
|production bounty
|bounty on exports
Szinonimák
subsidy (General formal term for financial help from a government or organization; not limited to specific actions like enlistment or capture.)
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incentive payment (Neutral phrase focusing on the idea of payment to motivate an action; broader and more descriptive.)
Antonimák
tax (Money taken by the government instead of given, the opposite direction of financial flow.)
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fine (Money paid as punishment, rather than as encouragement or reward.)
Témák
economics
|government
|business
|politics
|finance
Definíció
Money that a government or group gives people to make them do a certain activity, like growing a crop or joining the army.
A payment made by a government or other authority to encourage a particular activity, such as producing a product, joining the military, or catching pests.
Nyelvtan
Szótári alak
bounty
IPA
GB/bˈaʊnti/
US/bˈaʊnti/
Szótagolás és hangsúly
bounty (1 szótag)
Stress on 1st syllable (bounty)
Szóalakok
Noun
- Base: bounty
- Plural: bounties, bounty
Szócsalád
Forms
bounties
noun
Core family
bountiful
adjective
Related words
bountifully
adverb
Advanced or less common
bounteous
adjective
Kifejezések
a bounty on someone's head
1/ə bˈaʊnti ˈɔn sˈʌmwˌʌnz hˈɛd/
idiom
reward for capturing a specific person
Money that is promised as a reward for catching a particular person.
Példák
- There is a huge bounty on his head after the prison escape.
- Once the news spread that there was a bounty on her head, she went into hiding.
- Every hunter in the region knew there was a bounty on the outlaw's head.
bounty hunter
1/bˈaʊnti hˈʌntɚ/
fixed phrase
person paid to catch fugitives
A person who looks for and catches criminals or people who ran away, so they can get the bounty (reward money).
Példák
- The bounty hunter tracked the fugitive across three states.
- She dreams of becoming a famous bounty hunter in the video game world.
- In the movie, a lone bounty hunter is hired to bring the outlaw to justice.
nature's bounty
1/nˈeɪt͡ʃɚz bˈaʊnti/
fixed phrase
literary
abundant gifts provided by nature
The many good things that nature gives us, like food, plants, and other natural products in large amounts.
Példák
- The market stalls were full of nature's bounty: ripe fruit, fresh herbs, and colorful vegetables.
- They thanked the farmer and enjoyed nature's bounty at the long wooden table.
- The documentary celebrates nature's bounty and the people who work the land.
place a bounty on [someone]
1/plˈeɪs ə bˈaʊnti ˈɔn sˈʌmwˌʌn/
fixed phrase
officially offer reward for person
To officially say that money will be given to anyone who catches a person or gives important information about them.
Példák
- The cartel placed a bounty on the journalist after his latest report.
- Authorities placed a bounty on the gang leader to encourage people to come forward with information.
- In the game, you can place a bounty on another player who attacked you.