Pola penggunaan:
to slate [something/someone] for [time/role]
The film is slated for release in early July.
A film bemutatóját július elejére ütemezték.
She is slated to become the company’s next CEO.
Őt jelölték ki a cég következő vezérigazgatójának.
The old stadium is slated for demolition later this year.
Three new smartphone models are slated for launch before Christmas.
The project was originally slated for completion in 2023, but it has been delayed.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
The new store is slated to open in May.
Az új üzlet megnyitását májusra tervezik.
He is slated for a big promotion next month.
Jövő hónapban nagy előléptetést terveznek neki.
Ten speakers are slated for the conference on Friday.
The team is slated to play three games this weekend.
The bridge was slated for repair after the storm.
Kesalahan umum:
Learners sometimes confuse "slated" with "likely" and use it without the idea of a plan, saying things like "He is slated to win" when there is no schedule or decision involved. Use "slated" when something is planned, arranged, or officially expected, not just possible or probable.
Arti
plan or schedule for future
Kolokasi
slated for release
|slated for demolition
|slated to open
|slated to become
|slated for promotion
|slated for next year
Sinonim
schedule (Very close in meaning, but focuses more on placing something in a timetable, while "slate" often adds a sense of official plan or expectation.)
Antonim
cancel (Opposite because it means to stop something that was planned or scheduled from happening.)
Tema
business
|media
|politics
|work
|time
Definisi
To plan that something will happen at a certain time, or that someone will have a certain job or role.
To plan, schedule, or designate someone or something for a particular time, date, or role, especially in official or public contexts.
Pola penggunaan:
a slate of [candidates/events/products]
Voters will choose from a slate of five mayoral candidates.
A szavazók öt polgármesterjelöltből álló listából választhatnak.
The network announced its fall slate of new TV shows.
A csatorna bejelentette az új tévéműsorok őszi kínálatát.
We have a full slate of meetings this afternoon.
The festival features an impressive slate of international films.
The party presented a unified slate of reform-minded candidates.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
The team has a busy slate of games this month.
A csapatnak ebben a hónapban sűrű a meccsprogramja.
There is a strong slate of candidates for the job.
Erős jelöltlista alakult ki az állásra.
The company showed its new slate of products at the fair.
Our class has a full slate of tests next week.
The channel has a new slate of morning programs.
Kesalahan umum:
Learners sometimes confuse "slate" with "schedule" and say *"I will check my slate"* for personal plans. "Slate" is usually used for an official or public list of candidates, events, or products, not an individual’s private calendar.
Arti
list or set of candidates/items
Kolokasi
a slate of candidates
|a full slate of events
|a strong slate of nominees
|a new slate of shows
|a slate of reforms
|a slate of games
Sinonim
lineup (Informal and often used for entertainment or sports; "slate" is slightly more formal and common in politics and business as well.)
Antonim
single (Opposite in that it refers to only one person or thing, not a group or list.)
Tema
politics
|business
|media
|arts_entertainment
Definisi
A group or list of people or things that are planned or offered at the same time.
A list or set of people, events, or things that are being proposed, offered, or scheduled together at one time, especially in politics, business, or entertainment.
Pola penggunaan:
to slate [someone/something] for [reason]
The new policy was widely slated by opposition leaders.
Az új politikát az ellenzéki vezetők széles körben keményen bírálták.
The play was absolutely slated by the reviewers on opening night.
A kritikusok a premier estéjén teljesen lehúzták a darabot.
Fans slated the team for its poor performance.
He was slated in the press for his insensitive comments.
The restaurant was initially slated online, but later reviews were more positive.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
The movie was slated by many critics.
A filmet sok kritikus lehúzta.
People on social media slated the company for the mistake.
Az emberek a közösségi médiában szétszedték a céget a hiba miatt.
Her first book was slated in the newspapers.
The coach was slated after the team lost again.
Many users slated the app for its slow speed.
Kesalahan umum:
Learners sometimes confuse this sense with the "planned/scheduled" meaning of "slated" and think phrases like "the film was slated" always mean "was planned". In British English, "the film was slated" without "for" usually means it was criticized, not scheduled.
Arti
criticize very strongly
Kolokasi
slated by critics
|slated in the press
|slate a performance
|slate a decision
|slate the government
|slate the film
Sinonim
slam (Very close in informal use; "slam" is more common in American English, while "slate" in this sense is more common in British English.)
Antonim
praise (Opposite because it means to say positive, approving things instead of strong criticism.)
Tema
emotions
|media
|communication
Definisi
To say very strong, very negative things about someone or something.
To criticize someone or something very severely, often in a public or outspoken way.
Pola penggunaan:
a slate [roof/tile/surface]
The cottage had a beautiful dark slate roof.
A házikón gyönyörű sötét palatető volt.
Many traditional homes in the region use slate tiles.
A környéken sok hagyományos házon palacserép van.
The kitchen was renovated with a slate floor and wooden cabinets.
Workers at the slate quarry face tough conditions.
They chose natural slate for the patio to match the house.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
The church has a high slate roof.
A templomnak magas palatetője van.
We put gray slate tiles in the bathroom.
Szürke palalapokat raktunk a fürdőszobába.
The floor is made of slate, not wood.
This old house has a roof of slate.
They buy slate from a local quarry.
Kesalahan umum:
Some learners think "slate" means any roof tile. In English, "slate" is a specific rock and the tiles made from it, not just any roofing material.
Arti
fine-grained gray rock
Kolokasi
slate roof
|slate tiles
|slate quarry
|slate floor
|slate shingles
|slate countertop
Sinonim
stone (More general; "slate" is a specific type of stone used in particular building contexts.)
Antonim
plastic (Opposite in building contexts because it is an artificial, lightweight material, unlike natural heavy slate stone.)
Tema
nature
|construction
|housing
Definisi
A hard gray rock that can be cut into thin flat pieces, often used on roofs and floors.
A fine-grained, dark gray rock that splits easily into thin, flat layers and is commonly used for roofing, tiles, and other building surfaces.
Pola penggunaan:
to write on a slate
In the old classroom, each child had a slate and a piece of chalk.
A régi tanteremben minden gyereknek volt palatáblája és egy krétadarabja.
She copied the sums from the board onto her slate.
A tábláról a palatáblájára másolta a számtanpéldákat.
The museum display includes a Victorian school slate.
He wiped his slate clean and started the exercise again.
They learned to write their names on small slates before using paper.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
The students each used a small slate.
A diákok mindegyike egy kis palatáblát használt.
He wrote the answer on his slate.
A választ a palatáblájára írta.
She cleaned her slate with a cloth.
Children in the past often wrote on slates.
The teacher asked them to show their slates.
Kesalahan umum:
Learners may hear "clean slate" and think "slate" always means a fresh start. In this original sense, a "slate" is a physical board used for writing, not a situation or chance.
Arti
small reusable writing board
Kolokasi
school slate
|writing slate
|child’s slate
|chalk and slate
|slate and pencil
|wipe the slate
Sinonim
tablet (Historically used for similar objects; in modern English, "tablet" more often refers to an electronic device.)
Antonim
notebook (Opposite in the sense that it is paper you write on once and keep, rather than a hard board you wipe and reuse.)
Tema
education
|history
|communication
Definisi
A small board that students can write on with chalk and clean many times, used especially in old schools.
A small, flat board, traditionally made of slate stone, used for writing on with chalk and wiping clean, especially in older or historical classroom settings.
KATA BENDA
C1
TECHNICAL
6
Pola penggunaan:
the slate shows [information]
Make sure the slate is clearly visible before you roll camera.
Ügyelj rá, hogy a csapó jól látszódjon, mielőtt elindítod a kamerát.
The assistant camera marked the slate with the new scene number.
A kameraasszisztens felírta az új jelenetszámot a csapóra.
They used a digital slate that automatically recorded timecode.
The editor relied on the sound of the slate clap to sync audio and video.
The slate was mislabeled, which caused confusion in post-production.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
The camera assistant holds the slate in front of the camera.
A kameraasszisztens a kamera elé tartja a csapót.
The slate shows the name of the film and the scene number.
A csapón a film címe és a jelenetszám látható.
They clap the slate before the actors start to speak.
A digital slate is used on many film sets today.
Without the slate, editing the film would be harder.
Kesalahan umum:
Learners sometimes think this "slate" is related to a schedule of programs. In filmmaking, a "slate" is the physical board shown in front of the camera, not the list of films.
Arti
film board with scene information
Kolokasi
clap the slate
|mark the slate
|call for slate
|digital slate
|slate number
|bring in the slate
Sinonim
clapperboard (More explicit technical term; in many contexts, "slate" and "clapperboard" are interchangeable in film production.)
Antonim
final cut (Opposite stage of production: the finished edited film versus the tool used while shooting to organize raw footage.)
Tema
media
|technology
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Definisi
In film-making, a board that shows the scene and take number and is shown and clapped at the start of a shot.
In film and video production, a board, often with a hinged top that makes a clapping sound, used to display information such as scene and take number at the start of a shot to help with synchronization and editing.
Pola penggunaan:
[something] is slate [in color]
Heavy clouds turned the sea a slate color.
A súlyos felhők palaszürkévé változtatták a tengert.
He wore a sharp slate suit to the interview.
Elegáns palaszürke öltönyt viselt az állásinterjún.
The kitchen cabinets are painted a modern slate shade.
A slate sky hung over the city all afternoon.
They chose slate walls to give the room a cool, industrial look.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
Today the sky is a slate gray.
Ma palaszürke az ég.
She bought a coat in a slate color.
Palaszürke kabátot vett.
The floor tiles are a dark slate shade.
He likes cars in slate blue or black.
The artist used a slate background in the picture.
Kesalahan umum:
Learners may think "slate" as a color always means black. It is usually a dark gray, often with a small blue tone, not pure black.
Arti
dark gray-blue in color
Kolokasi
slate sky
|slate walls
|slate suit
|slate tiles
|slate roofs
|slate-gray water
Sinonim
grayish-blue (Describes a similar color; less specific to the rock and slightly more descriptive.)
Antonim
bright red (Strongly contrasting color, used as a clear opposite in terms of appearance.)
Tema
appearance
|design
|core_vocabulary
Definisi
Dark gray, sometimes a little blue, like the stone used on some roofs.
Dark gray in color, often with a slight blue tone, like the rock slate.
KATA KERJA
C2
TECHNICAL
8
Pola penggunaan:
to slate [a roof/surface]
The church roof was slated in the nineteenth century.
A templom tetejét a 19. században palával fedték.
They decided to slate the extension to match the main house.
Úgy döntöttek, hogy a bővítményt is palával fedik, hogy illeszkedjen a főépülethez.
The cottage is being completely re-slated after the storm damage.
A specialist team was hired to slate the new building.
Most houses on that street are slated rather than tiled with clay.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
They will slate the new roof next month.
Jövő hónapban palával fedik be az új tetőt.
The old house was slated many years ago.
A régi házat sok évvel ezelőtt palázták.
Workers are slating the top of the building.
The church tower is fully slated.
He learned how to slate roofs as a teenager.
Kesalahan umum:
Learners may confuse this with the more common meaning "to plan or schedule" and think a "slated roof" is a planned roof. In construction, "slated" describes a roof that has slate tiles on it.
Arti
cover with slate tiles
Kolokasi
slate a roof
|newly slated roof
|slated with gray tiles
|slated cottage
|slate and tile
|professionally slated
Sinonim
roof (In this context, "roof" used as a verb means to put roofing materials on a building; "slate" is more specific about the type of material.)
Antonim
strip (Opposite action: to remove the covering (such as slate tiles) from a roof or surface.)
Tema
construction
|work
|housing
Definisi
To put slate tiles on a roof or other surface.
To cover a surface, especially a roof, with slate tiles or pieces.