concentrated
gb/kˈɔnsəntɹˌeɪtɪd/ us/kˈɔnsəntɹˌeɪtɪd/
B2
Inglese
koncentrált, sűrített, tömény, összpontosított, intenzív, tömör
B2
1
Schema d'uso:
concentrated [liquid/substance/product]; highly concentrated
This detergent is highly concentrated, so you only need a spoonful.
Ez a mosószer nagyon koncentrált, ezért csak egy kanálnyi kell belőle.
The recipe uses concentrated tomato paste for a richer flavor.
A recept sűrített paradicsompürét használ a teltebb íz érdekében.
Always follow the safety instructions when handling concentrated acid.
Esempi per chi studia
The juice is concentrated, so add water.
A lé koncentrált, ezért adj hozzá vizet.
Use less soap; it is concentrated.
Kevesebb szappant használj, mert koncentrált.
Errore comune:
Do not confuse concentrated with concentrate as a noun; concentrated juice is usually made from juice concentrate.
Significato
strong because not diluted
Collocazioni
concentrated juice
|concentrated detergent
|concentrated solution
|concentrated acid
|concentrated formula
|concentrated extract
|concentrated liquid
|highly concentrated
|concentrated dose
|concentrated cleaner
Sinonimi
strong (more general and less exact)
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undiluted (emphasizes that water or another liquid has not been added)
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condensed (often means reduced in volume by removing water)
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potent (emphasizes powerful effect)
Contrari
dilute (made weaker by adding liquid)
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weak (low in strength or active ingredient)
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watered-down (informal; weakened by adding water or reducing force)
Temi
food_drink
|products
|chemistry
Definizione
A concentrated liquid or product is very strong and often needs water added before use.
Of a liquid, substance, or product: containing a high proportion of the main ingredient because little water or filler is present, or because water has been removed.
B2
2
intenzív
B1
Schema d'uso:
concentrated [effort/attention/action] on [something]; [attention/effort] is concentrated on [something]
The team made a concentrated effort to finish the project before Friday.
A csapat megfeszített erővel dolgozott, hogy péntek előtt befejezze a projektet.
After two weeks of concentrated study, she passed the exam.
Két hét intenzív tanulás után átment a vizsgán.
The charity launched a concentrated campaign in the worst-hit neighborhoods.
Esempi per chi studia
We need a concentrated effort to solve this problem.
Összpontosított erőfeszítésre van szükségünk, hogy megoldjuk ezt a problémát.
He gave the task his concentrated attention.
Teljes figyelmét a feladatra összpontosította.
Errore comune:
Do not usually say “I am concentrated on my work”; say “I am concentrating on my work” or “I am focused on my work.”
Significato
focused on one aim
Collocazioni
concentrated effort
|concentrated attention
|concentrated study
|concentrated practice
|concentrated work
|concentrated campaign
|concentrated push
|concentrated look
|concentrated expression
|concentrated focus
Sinonimi
focused (more common for a person's attention)
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intensive (emphasizes strong activity over a limited period)
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sustained (emphasizes continuing without stopping)
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deliberate (emphasizes careful intention)
Contrari
unfocused (not clearly directed)
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distracted (unable to give full attention)
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half-hearted (lacking serious effort)
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scattered (spread across too many things)
Temi
work
|study
|attention
Definizione
A concentrated effort or attention is strong and focused on one thing.
Showing, requiring, or involving a lot of attention, effort, or activity directed at one purpose or task.
B2
3
koncentrált
C1
Schema d'uso:
[something] is concentrated in/around/among [place/group]; concentrated [population/resources/etc.]
Most of the country's population is concentrated along the coast.
Az ország lakosságának nagy része a partvidék mentén összpontosul.
Wealth remains highly concentrated among a small number of families.
A vagyon továbbra is erősen koncentrált néhány család kezében.
The storm damage was concentrated in the northern suburbs.
Esempi per chi studia
The shops are concentrated in the city center.
Az üzletek a városközpontban összpontosulnak.
Many jobs are concentrated in large cities.
Sok munkahely a nagyvárosokban koncentrálódik.
Errore comune:
Use concentrated in or around for places, and concentrated among for groups; use concentrated on for attention or effort.
Significato
mainly in one place
Collocazioni
concentrated in urban areas
|concentrated along the coast
|wealth is concentrated
|power is concentrated
|population is concentrated
|resources are concentrated
|jobs are concentrated
|damage was concentrated
|industry is concentrated
|rainfall is concentrated
Sinonimi
clustered (gathered in groups close together)
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localized (limited to a particular area)
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centered (focused around a central place or group)
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confined (stronger; kept within limits)
Contrari
dispersed (spread out over a wider area)
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spread out (simple, everyday opposite)
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evenly distributed (spread in a balanced way)
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scattered (spread irregularly in different places)
Temi
place
|society
|distribution
Definizione
If something is concentrated somewhere, most of it is there.
Present or occurring mainly in a particular place, group, or area rather than spread evenly.
C1
4
Schema d'uso:
a concentrated [dose/form/version/introduction] of [something]
The weekend seminar is a concentrated introduction to negotiation skills.
A hétvégi szeminárium sűrített bevezető a tárgyalási készségekhez.
Her short essay is a concentrated dose of sharp political analysis.
Rövid esszéje sűrített formában ad éles politikai elemzést.
The guide presents the material in a clear, concentrated form.
Esempi per chi studia
This short course is a concentrated lesson in grammar.
Ez a rövid tanfolyam sűrített nyelvtani áttekintést ad.
Errore comune:
This meaning is usually used with nouns such as dose, form, introduction, course, or version, not to describe a person's attention directly.
Significato
packed with content
Collocazioni
concentrated dose
|concentrated form
|concentrated version
|concentrated introduction
|concentrated course
|concentrated burst
|concentrated summary
|concentrated source
|highly concentrated information
|concentrated experience
Sinonimi
compact (small but containing a lot)
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condensed (shortened while keeping the main content)
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compressed (packed into less space or time)
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intensive (emphasizes a lot of activity in a short time)
Contrari
extended (lasting longer or covering more space)
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expanded (made larger or fuller)
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diluted (weakened or made less dense, often figuratively)
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diffuse (spread out and less focused)
Temi
communication
|education
|media
Definizione
It has a lot packed into a small amount or short time.
Containing a lot of information, experience, or effect in a small space, amount, or period of time.
Grammatica
Forma base
concentrated
IPA
GB/kˈɔnsəntɹˌeɪtɪd/
US/kˈɔnsəntɹˌeɪtɪd/
Sillabe e accento
con - cen - trated (3 sillabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (con)
Forme flesse
Adjective
- Base: concentrated
Espressioni
concentrated fire
1/kˈɔnsəntɹˌeɪtɪd fˈaɪɚ/
fixed phrase
focused heavy shooting
Heavy shooting aimed at one target or area.
Esempi
- The soldiers came under concentrated fire as they crossed the bridge.
- Police said the vehicle had been hit by concentrated fire from several directions.
- The defenders directed concentrated fire at the advancing tanks.
Esempi per chi studia
- The troops faced concentrated fire near the gate.
concentrated market
1/kˈɔnsəntɹˌeɪtɪd mˈɑɹkɪt/
fixed phrase
business
market dominated by few
A market with only a few big sellers.
Esempi
- Regulators are concerned that a concentrated market can lead to higher prices.
- The merger would create a highly concentrated market for regional banking services.
- Small firms often struggle to compete in such a concentrated market.
Esempi per chi studia
- A concentrated market has only a few big sellers.
concentrated poverty
1/kˈɔnsəntɹˌeɪtɪd pˈɑvɚti/
fixed phrase
formal
poverty clustered in areas
A situation where many poor people live in the same area.
Esempi
- The new housing policy aims to reduce concentrated poverty in the city.
- Children in areas of concentrated poverty often have fewer local services.
- Researchers studied how concentrated poverty affects health and education.
Esempi per chi studia
- The city is trying to reduce concentrated poverty.
concentrated solar power
1/kˈɔnsəntɹˌeɪtɪd sˈoʊlɚ pˈaʊɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
focused-sunlight power generation
Solar power that uses mirrors to focus sunlight and make heat for electricity.
Esempi
- Concentrated solar power plants can store heat and generate electricity after sunset.
- The desert site is ideal for concentrated solar power because it has strong, reliable sunlight.
- Several countries are investing in concentrated solar power as part of their renewable energy plans.
Esempi per chi studia
- Concentrated solar power uses mirrors to focus sunlight.