height
gb/hˈaɪt/ us/hˈaɪt/
A2
Inglese
~ 2100
magasság, csúcs, tető, tetőpont, valaminek a dereka, magaslat
SOSTANTIVO
A2
1
magasság
A2
Schema d'uso:
[someone/something]'s height
Her height is above average for her age.
Az életkorához képest átlagon felüli a magassága.
The height of the building makes it visible from miles away.
Az épület magassága miatt mérföldekről is látható.
We measured the height of the tree with a laser tool.
The mountain reaches a height of 3,000 meters.
Esempi per chi studia
My height is 170 centimeters.
170 centiméter magas vagyok.
He is the same height as his brother.
Ugyanolyan magas, mint a fivére.
The table is one meter in height.
We want to know the height of the wall.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'height' with 'high'. 'High' is an adjective, while 'height' is a noun.
Significato
measurement of tallness
Collocazioni
average height
|maximum height
|height measurement
|reach a height
|height limit
Sinonimi
tallness (Less formal and less commonly used; refers specifically to vertical extent.)
Contrari
depth (Refers to downward measurement rather than upward.)
Temi
measurement
|daily life
|sports
|space
|science
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
How tall a person or thing is, from bottom to top.
The distance from the base to the top of something, measured vertically.
SOSTANTIVO
B1
2
Schema d'uso:
the height of [something]
We reached the height of the mountain just before noon.
Nem sokkal dél előtt értük el a hegy csúcsát.
At the height of the tower, you can see the whole city.
A torony tetejéről az egész várost látni lehet.
The balloon rose to a great height before bursting.
Esempi per chi studia
We are at the height of the hill.
A domb tetején vagyunk.
The plane is flying at a great height.
A repülő nagy magasságban repül.
He climbed to the height of the tree.
Significato
highest point or level
Collocazioni
at the height
|reach the height
|height of summer
Sinonimi
summit (Often used for mountains; more formal.)
Contrari
base (The bottom or lowest part of something.)
Temi
geography
|sports
|space
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
The top or highest part of something.
The topmost point or extreme limit of something.
SOSTANTIVO
B2
3
Schema d'uso:
the height of [period/event/state]
She was at the height of her career when she won the award.
Pályája csúcsán volt, amikor elnyerte a díjat.
It happened in the height of summer.
Ez a nyár derekán történt.
The company is enjoying the height of its popularity.
Esempi per chi studia
He is at the height of his job.
Pályája csúcsán van.
It was the height of winter.
A tél dereka volt.
The singer was at the height of her fame.
Significato
peak intensity or success
Collocazioni
height of summer
|height of fashion
|height of power
Sinonimi
peak (Common in both literal and figurative senses; slightly less formal.)
Contrari
decline (Refers to a period when intensity or success is decreasing.)
Temi
time
|culture
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
The time when something is strongest or most active.
The period or state when something is most active, successful, or intense.
SOSTANTIVO
B1
4
He is afraid of heights and avoids tall buildings.
Fél a magasságtól, ezért kerüli a magas épületeket.
From these heights, you can see for miles around.
Ezekről a magaslatokról mérföldekre ellátni.
The bird nested in the dizzying heights of the cliff.
Esempi per chi studia
I am afraid of heights.
Félek a magasságtól.
We can see far from this height.
Ebből a magasságból messzire ellátunk.
The cat climbed to a great height.
Significato
a high place or position
Collocazioni
fear of heights
|dizzying heights
Sinonimi
altitude (More technical, often used in aviation or geography.)
Contrari
low ground (Refers to an area lower than surrounding land.)
Temi
geography
|space
|travel
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
A place that is high above the ground.
An elevated location above ground level.
Grammatica
Forma base
height
IPA
GB/hˈaɪt/
US/hˈaɪt/
Sillabe e accento
height (1 sillaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (height)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: height
- Plural: height, heights
Famiglia di parole
Espressioni
at the height of
1/ˈæt ðə hˈaɪt əv/
fixed phrase
during peak period
During the time when something is most active or strong.
Esempi
- At the height of summer, temperatures can reach 40°C.
- She was at the height of her career when she moved abroad.
fear of heights
1/fˈɪɹ əv hˈaɪts/
fixed phrase
afraid when high up
Being scared when you are in a high place.
Esempi
- She can't climb ladders because she has a fear of heights.
- His fear of heights kept him from going on the ride.
height of fashion
1/hˈaɪt əv fˈæʃən/
fixed phrase
extremely fashionable at a time
Being very fashionable at a certain time.
Esempi
- That dress was the height of fashion in the 1990s.
- These shoes are currently at the height of fashion.
to new heights
1/tə njˈu hˈaɪts/
idiom
to a higher level than before
To make something better, stronger, or more successful than ever before.
Esempi
- The chef's creativity took the restaurant to new heights.
- Her speech took the event to new heights.