marvel
gb/mˈɑɹvəl/ us/mˈɑɹvəl/
B1
Inglese
~ 9200
Marvel, ámuldozik, csoda
B1
1
Marvel
B1
Schema d'uso:
Marvel [movie/comic/character]
We’re going to see the new Marvel movie this weekend.
A hétvégén megnézzük az új Marvel-filmet.
She has a huge collection of classic Marvel comics from the 1980s.
Hatalmas gyűjteménye van klasszikus, 1980-as évekbeli Marvel-képregényekből.
The success of the Marvel Cinematic Universe changed the film industry.
He dreams of working for Marvel as a concept artist.
That character first appeared in a Marvel comic in the 1960s.
Esempi per chi studia
I like Marvel movies more than other superhero movies.
Jobban szeretem a Marvel-filmeket, mint a többi szuperhősfilmet.
My brother reads a lot of Marvel comics.
A bátyám sok Marvel-képregényt olvas.
They watched a Marvel film on Friday night.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes do not capitalize 'Marvel' when it refers to the company or its universe. In this sense, it is a brand name and should always be written with a capital M.
Significato
US superhero entertainment brand
Collocazioni
Marvel movie
|Marvel Comics
|Marvel Cinematic Universe
|Marvel superhero
|Marvel Studios
|Marvel fan
Sinonimi
Marvel Comics (More specific; refers mainly to the company’s comic book publishing arm rather than the entire brand and film universe.)
|
the MCU (Abbreviation of 'Marvel Cinematic Universe'; focuses on the movies and series, not the comics or company as a whole.)
Temi
entertainment
|pop culture
|media
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Definizione
A big company that makes superhero comics, movies, and shows, and the world where its superhero stories happen.
A US-based entertainment company famous for its superhero comic books, movies, and TV series, and the shared fictional universe where its superhero stories take place.
VERBO
B2
2
ámuldozik
B2
Schema d'uso:
to marvel at [something]; to marvel that [clause]
Tourists stood on the bridge and marveled at the view of the city.
A turisták a hídon álltak, és ámuldoztak a város látványán.
I can’t help but marvel at how quickly this technology has developed.
Nem győzök ámuldozni azon, milyen gyorsan fejlődött ez a technológia.
Historians still marvel that the agreement was ever signed.
As a child, she would marvel at the night sky for hours.
Scientists continue to marvel at the complexity of the human brain.
Esempi per chi studia
We stopped to marvel at the beautiful lake.
Megálltunk, és ámuldoztunk a gyönyörű tó látványán.
I always marvel at how fast she can work.
Mindig ámuldozom azon, milyen gyorsan tud dolgozni.
People around the world marvel that the team won again.
Errore comune:
Learners often use the wrong preposition and say *“marvel of”* or *“marvel about”* when they mean the verb. For the verb, the natural pattern is usually *“marvel at [something]”* or *“marvel that …”*. Also, some learners confuse the verb *“marvel”* with the noun brand name *“Marvel”* and do not realize they are different uses.
Significato
be filled with wonder at
Collocazioni
marvel at
|marvel that
|cannot help but marvel
|pause to marvel
|make [someone] marvel
Sinonimi
wonder (Very close in meaning; 'wonder at' is slightly more common in everyday speech, while 'marvel at' can sound a bit more formal or literary.)
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be amazed (Focuses more on strong surprise; 'marvel' more strongly suggests admiration as well as surprise.)
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be astonished (Often stronger shock or surprise; 'marvel' sounds more positive and appreciative.)
Contrari
take for granted (If you take something for granted, you do not notice or admire it; this is the opposite attitude of marveling at it.)
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ignore (To pay no attention to something, instead of noticing it with surprise and admiration.)
Temi
emotions
|thinking
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
To feel very surprised and full of respect or pleasure because something is so good or unusual.
To feel great surprise and admiration about something, especially when it seems impressive or hard to believe.
SOSTANTIVO
C1
3
csoda
A2
Schema d'uso:
a marvel of [skill/engineering/etc.]
The new bridge is a marvel of modern engineering.
Az új híd a modern mérnöki munka csodája.
Her recovery was a marvel to the medical team.
Felépülése csodaszámba ment az orvosi csapat számára.
This tiny smartphone is a marvel of technology.
The young pianist is a marvel, playing pieces most adults can’t manage.
The museum itself is a marvel, with huge glass walls and a floating staircase.
Esempi per chi studia
That old clock is a marvel of design.
Az a régi óra a formatervezés csodája.
The child is a marvel at the piano.
A gyerek zongorajátéka kész csoda.
For the villagers, clean water from the new well is a marvel.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse this noun sense with the brand name *“Marvel”*. When you mean an amazing thing or person, *“marvel”* is usually not capitalized and often appears in phrases like *“a marvel of engineering”* or *“a marvel to watch”*.
Significato
amazing person or thing
Collocazioni
a marvel of engineering
|a marvel of modern technology
|an absolute marvel
|a marvel to behold
|a real marvel
Sinonimi
wonder (Very close in meaning; 'wonder' is slightly more common in everyday use, while 'marvel' can sound a bit more formal or literary.)
|
miracle (Often suggests something almost impossible or supernatural; 'marvel' does not always have that strong or religious meaning.)
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masterpiece (Highlights artistic or creative perfection; 'marvel' is broader and can refer to any impressive person or thing.)
Contrari
disaster (Describes something that has gone very badly wrong, the opposite of a successful and impressive marvel.)
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eyesore (Something very ugly to look at, the opposite of a visually impressive marvel.)
Temi
evaluation
|daily life
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
Someone or something that is very surprising and very good, so people admire it a lot.
A person or thing that causes great surprise and admiration because it is extremely good, skillful, or unusual.
Grammatica
Forma base
marvel
IPA
GB/mˈɑɹvəl/
US/mˈɑɹvəl/
Sillabe e accento
mar - vel (2 sillabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (mar)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: marvel
- Plural: marvels
Verb
- Base: marvel
- 3rd Person Singular: marvels
- Present Participle: marveling
- Past: marveled, marvelled
Famiglia di parole
Forms
marvels
noun
marveling
verb
marveled
verb
marvelled
verb
Core family
marvelous
adjective B2
Related words
Espressioni
a marvel of [something]
1/ə mˈɑɹvəl əv sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
extremely impressive example of something
Something that shows a very high level of skill, design, or quality in one area, like technology, engineering, or art.
Esempi
- The new train system is a marvel of modern engineering.
- This tiny camera is a marvel of design.
marvel at
1/mˈɑɹvəl ˈæt/
fixed phrase
be very impressed by something
To feel very surprised and full of respect or pleasure when you look at or think about something.
Esempi
- Crowds gathered to marvel at the fireworks.
- Visitors always marvel at how clean the city is.
Marvel character
1/mˈɑɹvəl kˈɛɹɪktɚ/
fixed phrase
fictional person in Marvel stories
A made-up person, superhero, or villain who appears in Marvel comics, movies, or shows.
Esempi
- Iron Man is her favorite Marvel character.
- The game lets you play as many different Marvel characters.
Marvel Cinematic Universe
1/mˈɑɹvəl sˌɪnəmˈætɪk jˈunəvˌɚs/
fixed phrase
Marvel’s shared movie universe
The group of Marvel superhero movies and shows that all take place in the same connected story world.
Esempi
- The Marvel Cinematic Universe now includes more than twenty films.
- Many actors became famous after joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Marvel Comics
1/mˈɑɹvəl kˈɑmɪks/
fixed phrase
Marvel’s comic book publisher
The part of Marvel that makes and sells superhero comic books.
Esempi
- Spider-Man first appeared in a Marvel Comics story in 1962.
- He has been reading Marvel Comics since he was a teenager.
Marvel fan
1/mˈɑɹvəl fˈæn/
fixed phrase
person who loves Marvel
Someone who really likes Marvel comics, movies, or characters.
Esempi
- As a huge Marvel fan, she sees every new film on opening night.
- The convention was full of Marvel fans in costume.
Marvel movie
1/mˈɑɹvəl mˈuvi/
fixed phrase
superhero film from Marvel
A superhero film made by Marvel or set in Marvel’s story world.
Esempi
- They watched a Marvel movie on their first date.
- New Marvel movies almost always do well at the box office.
Marvel superhero
1/mˈɑɹvəl sˌupɚhˈɪɹoʊ/
fixed phrase
superhero character from Marvel
A superhero that is part of Marvel’s stories, comics, or movies.
Esempi
- Spider-Man is probably the most famous Marvel superhero.
- His room is full of posters of different Marvel superheroes.