beacon
gb/bˈikən/ us/bˈikən/
B2
Inglese
~ 8900
jelzőfény, reménysugár, jeladó, rádiójeladó, fényjelzést ad, jelez
SOSTANTIVO
B2
1
jelzőfény
B1
Schema d'uso:
a beacon [on] [a building/structure]
Ships used the coastal beacon to find the entrance to the harbor at night.
A hajók éjszaka a parti jelzőfényt használták, hogy megtalálják a kikötő bejáratát.
An emergency beacon was activated after the plane made a forced landing.
A repülő kényszerleszállása után aktiválták a vészjelzőfényt.
Red beacons on top of tall buildings warn low‑flying aircraft.
The runway beacons were visible from several miles away.
Hikers are required to carry a personal locator beacon in this remote area.
Esempi per chi studia
A lighthouse is a kind of beacon for ships.
A világítótorony a hajók számára egyfajta jelzőfény.
The red beacon on the tower helps pilots at night.
A toronyon lévő piros jelzőfény éjjel segíti a pilótákat.
When the car crashed, the driver turned on the emergency beacon.
We could see the small beacon from the top of the hill.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes use "beacon" to mean any light, but it is usually a strong, special light used for guiding or warning, not just an ordinary lamp or ceiling light.
Significato
Guiding or warning signal light
Collocazioni
beacon light
|navigation beacon
|warning beacon
|emergency beacon
|runway beacon
|radio beacon
Sinonimi
signal light (More descriptive and technical; clearly focuses on the function as a light that sends a signal.)
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warning light (Emphasizes the danger or caution function, not the guiding one.)
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lighthouse (A specific type of beacon beside the sea, not a general word for all guiding lights.)
Contrari
darkness (Represents the absence of light or visibility, so it removes any guiding or warning signal.)
Temi
transport
|safety
|technology
|travel
|transportation
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
A strong light or sign that helps people or vehicles know where to go or warns them of danger.
A strong light or other clearly visible signal, often on a high place, used to guide or warn people or vehicles.
SOSTANTIVO
B2
2
reménysugár
B2
Schema d'uso:
[someone/something] is a beacon of [abstract noun]
Her calm leadership was a beacon of hope during the crisis.
Nyugodt vezetése reménysugár volt a válság idején.
The program has become a beacon for students from low‑income families.
A program a kis jövedelmű családokból származó diákok számára reménysugárrá vált.
The organization is seen as a beacon of integrity in the industry.
For many young players, he is a beacon of what hard work can achieve.
The small community center acts as a beacon of support in the neighborhood.
Esempi per chi studia
She was a beacon of hope for the sick children.
Reménysugár volt a beteg gyerekek számára.
That teacher is a beacon for many poor students.
Az a tanár sok szegény diák számára reménysugár.
This charity is a beacon of kindness in our city.
His story became a beacon of success for others.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes say *"beacon of happiness"* or *"beacon of success"* in contexts where native speakers would more often say "symbol of" or "example of". "Beacon" is most natural with ideas like hope, freedom, democracy, or with people and groups that guide or inspire others.
Significato
Source of hope or guidance
Collocazioni
beacon of hope
|beacon of light
|beacon of freedom
|beacon of democracy
|beacon for change
Sinonimi
inspiration (Focuses on the emotional effect of motivating people, not as strongly on the idea of guidance or example.)
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guiding light (Very close in meaning but slightly more poetic and less commonly used in everyday speech.)
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role model (Usually refers specifically to a person whose behavior should be copied, less about hope in difficult times.)
Contrari
discouragement (Something that makes people lose hope, the opposite emotional effect of a beacon in this sense.)
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bad influence (A person or thing that leads others in a harmful direction, the opposite of a positive guiding example.)
Temi
emotions
|society
|values
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
A person or thing that gives people strong hope or shows them a very good example to follow.
A person, organization, or thing that is seen as a strong example of something positive, especially hope, guidance, or good behavior.
SOSTANTIVO
C1
TECHNICAL
3
jeladó
B2
rádiójeladó
C1
Schema d'uso:
a [type] beacon [tracks/locates] [something]
Each shopping cart is fitted with a Bluetooth beacon that tracks its movement around the store.
Minden bevásárlókocsiba Bluetooth‑jeladót szereltek, amely követi a mozgását az áruházban.
The hikers carried a personal locator beacon in case they needed rescue.
A túrázók személyi helymeghatározó jeladót vittek magukkal, arra az esetre, ha mentésre lenne szükségük.
Aircraft use ground‑based radio beacons to help with navigation in poor visibility.
The app listens for beacons installed around the stadium to deliver location‑based information.
When the collar’s beacon stopped sending signals, they knew the animal had left the area.
Esempi per chi studia
The key ring has a small beacon so you can find your keys with your phone.
A kulcstartón van egy kis jeladó, így a telefonoddal meg tudod találni a kulcsaidat.
A locator beacon can help rescue teams find lost skiers.
Egy helymeghatározó jeladó segíthet a mentőcsapatoknak megtalálni az eltévedt síelőket.
The airport uses radio beacons to help planes land in fog.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes think a technical "beacon" must always be a light, but in technology it is often an invisible radio or Bluetooth signal that devices can detect.
Significato
Radio or electronic signal device
Collocazioni
radio beacon
|GPS beacon
|Bluetooth beacon
|tracking beacon
|locator beacon
|wireless beacon
Sinonimi
transmitter (A general word for anything that sends signals; not all transmitters are beacons because they do not always broadcast simple identifying signals.)
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locator (Focuses on finding the position of something; often used together with "beacon" rather than instead of it.)
Contrari
jammer (A device that blocks or disrupts signals, effectively doing the opposite of what a beacon does.)
Temi
technology
|transport
|science
|communication
Definizione
A small electronic device that sends out a signal again and again so that other devices can find it or know where it is.
An electronic device or radio transmitter that repeatedly sends a signal so that receivers can identify its location, track something, or receive information.
VERBO
C2
LITERARY
4
jelez
B1
Schema d'uso:
to beacon [someone/something] [towards/away from] [a place]
Lanterns beaconed the sailors toward the harbor entrance.
Lámpások fényjelekkel vezették a tengerészeket a kikötő bejárata felé.
A single window beaconed across the frozen lake.
Egyetlen ablak fénye jelzőfényként világított a befagyott tavon át.
The tower lights beaconed them safely through the storm.
In the distance, a campfire beaconed the lost hikers home.
Esempi per chi studia
A bright light beaconed the boat to the shore.
Egy erős fény jelzőfényként mutatta az utat a csónaknak a partra.
The small fire beaconed them through the dark night.
A kis tűz fényjelként vezette őket a sötét éjszakában.
One lamp in the house beaconed across the field.
Errore comune:
This verb form is rare and literary. Learners should normally use "guide" or "signal" instead of "beacon" as a verb in everyday English.
Significato
Send out a guiding light
Collocazioni
beacon the way
|beacon them home
|beacon across the water
Sinonimi
signal (A general word for sending a sign; can be with sound, light, or movement, not specifically with a beacon‑like light.)
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guide (Focuses on leading someone; does not necessarily involve sending a visible signal.)
Contrari
mislead (Means to guide someone in the wrong direction, the opposite of beaconing someone safely.)
Temi
literature
|safety
|communication
|travel
|transportation
Definizione
To shine or send a light like a beacon to guide or warn people.
To send out a light or signal like a beacon, especially to guide or warn.
Grammatica
Forma base
beacon
IPA
GB/bˈikən/
US/bˈikən/
Sillabe e accento
beacon (1 sillaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (beacon)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: beacon
- Plural: beacons
Famiglia di parole
Forms
beacons
noun
Related words
signal
noun B1
lighthouse
noun
Espressioni
a beacon of hope
1/ə bˈikən əv hˈoʊp/
idiom
Source of strong hope
A person, group, or thing that makes people feel hopeful when times are bad.
Esempi
- The clinic has become a beacon of hope for patients who cannot afford private care.
- Her survival story is a beacon of hope for others facing the same illness.
- In a time of war, small acts of kindness can be a beacon of hope.
beacon of democracy
1/bˈikən əv dɪmˈɑkɹəsi/
idiom
Model of democratic government
A country or organization that other people see as a very good and clear example of democracy.
Esempi
- The island was long considered a beacon of democracy in the region.
- They hope the new constitution will turn the country into a beacon of democracy.
- The court has been praised as a beacon of democracy and the rule of law.
beacon of freedom
1/bˈikən əv fɹˈidəm/
idiom
Strong example of freedom
A country, group, or place that people see as a very clear and strong example of freedom.
Esempi
- For many around the world, the city became a beacon of freedom and open debate.
- They described the nation as a beacon of freedom in the region.
- The newspaper saw itself as a beacon of freedom and independent thought.
beacon of light
1/bˈikən əv lˈaɪt/
idiom
Very positive, shining example
A person or thing that is very good and positive in a place or time that is mostly bad or dark, either literally or in feeling.
Esempi
- The school is a beacon of light in a neighborhood with few services.
- During those hard years, her laughter was a beacon of light for the family.
- The project stands as a beacon of light in an otherwise depressing report.
beacon school
1/bˈikən skˈul/
fixed phrase
Model school for others
A school that is known for very good results or methods and is used as an example to help other schools improve.
Esempi
- The government selected it as a beacon school for science education.
- As a beacon school, it shares its teaching methods with neighboring schools.
- Parents are eager to enroll their children in the city’s new beacon school.
light up like a beacon
1/lˈaɪt ˈʌp lˈaɪk ə bˈikən/
idiom
informal
Become very noticeable or bright
To become very easy to see, often because something is very bright, or because a person’s face turns very red or bright.
Esempi
- Her face lit up like a beacon when he walked into the room.
- The sign lights up like a beacon at night, so you can’t miss the store.
- His ears lit up like a beacon when everyone started laughing.