skipper
gb/skˈɪpɚ/ us/skˈɪpɚ/
B2
Inglese
~ 8500
csapatkapitány, kapitány, kapitányként vezet, főnök, busalepke
SOSTANTIVO
B2
1
Schema d'uso:
the skipper of [team]
The skipper lifted the trophy after the final whistle.
A csapatkapitány a lefújás után felemelte a trófeát.
As skipper, she always talks to the referee before the match.
Csapatkapitányként mindig beszél a játékvezetővel a mérkőzés előtt.
The coach named a new skipper for the upcoming season.
Reporters asked the skipper how the team would respond after the loss.
Our skipper is only twenty years old but already a great leader.
Esempi per chi studia
The skipper of the team scored the first goal.
A csapat csapatkapitánya szerezte az első gólt.
Our skipper speaks to the players before every game.
A csapatkapitányunk minden meccs előtt beszél a játékosokkal.
They chose him as the new skipper last year.
The skipper wears an armband during the match.
I think the skipper is the best player on the team.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes use "skipper" for any leader. In sports, "skipper" usually means the official team captain, not just any strong player or coach. In general situations, "leader" or "boss" is more natural.
Significato
captain of a sports team
Collocazioni
team skipper
|club skipper
|new skipper
|national skipper
|the team's skipper
|appointed skipper
Sinonimi
captain (The most common general word; slightly more formal and more widely understood than "skipper".)
|
team leader (Emphasizes leadership role, not the official title in sports.)
Contrari
regular player (A team member without any special leadership role.)
Temi
sports
|people
|jobs
Definizione
The main leader of a sports team, usually called the captain.
The officially designated captain of a sports team, responsible for leading the players on and often off the field.
SOSTANTIVO
B2
2
kapitány
A2
Schema d'uso:
the skipper of [a ship/boat/plane]
The skipper ordered everyone on deck as the storm approached.
A vihar közeledtével a kapitány mindenkit a fedélzetre rendelt.
Our skipper has been sailing these waters for thirty years.
A kapitányunk harminc éve vitorlázik ezeken a vizeken.
Before we left the harbor, the skipper checked all the safety equipment.
The skipper and the first mate discussed the new route.
Passengers were asked to follow the instructions of the skipper at all times.
Esempi per chi studia
The skipper told us to put on life jackets.
A kapitány azt mondta, hogy vegyük fel a mentőmellényt.
Our skipper knows the lake very well.
A kapitányunk nagyon jól ismeri a tavat.
I asked the skipper how long the trip would be.
The skipper stood at the front of the boat.
Everyone listened when the skipper spoke.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes think "skipper" is only for small boats. It is more common for smaller boats and informal situations, but it can also be used informally for larger vessels or aircraft. For formal writing, "captain" is usually better.
Significato
captain of a boat or craft
Collocazioni
ship's skipper
|yacht skipper
|boat skipper
|fishing skipper
|experienced skipper
|the skipper and crew
Sinonimi
captain (Standard and often more formal; used widely for large ships and aircraft.)
|
master (Technical nautical term, mainly used in legal or professional marine contexts.)
Contrari
crew member (Someone working on the vessel who is not in overall command.)
|
passenger (Someone on the vessel who has no responsibility for operating it.)
Temi
travel
|transport
|jobs
|transportation
Definizione
The person who is in charge of a boat, ship, or sometimes a plane.
The person who is in command of a ship, boat, or sometimes an aircraft, and is responsible for its safe operation and crew.
VERBO
B2
3
Schema d'uso:
[someone] skippers [a team/boat]
She will skipper the national team at the World Cup.
Ő vezeti majd csapatkapitányként a válogatottat a világbajnokságon.
He has skippered the yacht across the Atlantic three times.
Háromszor vezette át kapitányként a jachtot az Atlanti-óceánon.
The veteran midfielder will skipper the side in tomorrow's match.
Jackson skippered the vessel through icy waters without incident.
He first skippered his country when he was only twenty-three.
Esempi per chi studia
She will skipper our team in the final.
Ő vezeti majd csapatkapitányként a csapatunkat a döntőben.
He has skippered this boat for many years.
Sok éve vezeti kapitányként ezt a hajót.
Next season, a new player will skipper the side.
My uncle sometimes skippers a small fishing boat.
He skippered the team to an easy win.
Errore comune:
Learners may try to use "skipper" for any kind of leadership, for example "She skippers the company." In business or everyday life, verbs like "lead", "manage", or "run" are more natural; "skipper" is mainly for sports teams and boats/ships.
Significato
to act as captain
Collocazioni
skipper a side
|skipper the team
|skipper the yacht
|skippered the vessel
|skippered his country
|skippered them to victory
Sinonimi
captain (Very close in meaning; slightly more formal and widely understood as both noun and verb.)
|
lead (General word for guiding others; does not always mean having an official captain role.)
Contrari
follow (Describes taking direction from others instead of being in charge.)
Temi
sports
|travel
|jobs
|transportation
Definizione
To be the captain or main leader of a team or a boat, ship, or plane.
To serve as the captain or person in charge of a sports team, ship, boat, or aircraft.
SOSTANTIVO
C1
INFORMAL
4
főnök
A2
Schema d'uso:
[someone's] skipper
Our new skipper is much stricter about safety rules.
Az új főnökünk sokkal szigorúbban veszi a biztonsági szabályokat.
I’ll have to ask the skipper before I can approve your request.
Meg kell kérdeznem a főnököt, mielőtt jóváhagyhatom a kérését.
The soldiers waited for their skipper to give the order to move.
Everyone at the station respects the skipper's experience.
The skipper called the team together for a quick meeting.
Esempi per chi studia
My skipper said I could leave early.
A főnököm azt mondta, hogy korábban elmehetek.
You should talk to the skipper about your hours.
Beszélned kellene a főnökkel a munkaidődről.
The workers like their new skipper.
The skipper told us what to do today.
He became the skipper of the small team last year.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes think "skipper" is neutral like "manager". It is informal and often sounds slangy or very context-specific. In normal business English, "manager", "supervisor", or "boss" are more usual.
Significato
boss or person in charge
Collocazioni
my skipper
|old skipper
|police skipper
|army skipper
|talk to the skipper
|the station skipper
Sinonimi
boss (The most common informal word for the person you work for; not limited to specific fields.)
|
commander (More formal and military; stresses official authority rather than informality.)
Contrari
subordinate (Someone lower in rank who follows orders from the skipper.)
|
employee (A person who works for the skipper rather than managing others.)
Temi
work
|people
Definizione
An informal word for your boss or the person in charge of your group.
An informal term for a boss, supervisor, or commanding officer, especially in workplaces, the military, or emergency services.
SOSTANTIVO
C1
TECHNICAL
5
busalepke
C2
Schema d'uso:
a [type of] skipper
We spotted a small skipper resting on the grass.
Egy apró busalepkét láttunk a fűben pihenni.
Several species of skipper can be found in this meadow during summer.
Nyáron több busalepkefaj is megtalálható ezen a réten.
The guide pointed out the hooked antennae that distinguish a skipper from other butterflies.
This field is an important habitat for the rare marsh skipper.
Skippers are known for their rapid, darting flight.
Esempi per chi studia
I saw a little skipper on the flower.
Láttam egy kis busalepkét a virágon.
The book shows pictures of many skippers.
A könyv sok busalepkéről mutat képeket.
This park is home to a special type of skipper.
The skipper moved very fast from plant to plant.
She studies skippers and other butterflies.
Errore comune:
Learners may think "skipper" always means the captain of a team or boat and not realize it can also name a kind of insect. In science or nature texts, the context usually makes it clear that an insect is meant.
Significato
a type of skipper butterfly
Collocazioni
skipper butterfly
|grass skipper
|small skipper
|clouded skipper
|rare skipper
|skipper species
Sinonimi
skipper butterfly (More specific term often used in field guides; clearly marks it as a butterfly-type insect.)
Temi
nature
|animals
|science
Definizione
A small insect like a butterfly, with a thick body and quick, jumping flight, called a skipper.
A small, fast-flying insect of the family Hesperiidae, resembling a butterfly with a stout body and hooked antennae, commonly called a skipper.
Grammatica
Forma base
skipper
IPA
GB/skˈɪpɚ/
US/skˈɪpɚ/
Sillabe e accento
skip - per (2 sillabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (skip)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: skipper
- Plural: skippers
Verb
- Base: skipper
- 3rd Person Singular: skippers
- Present Participle: skippering
- Past: skippered
Famiglia di parole
Forms
skippers
noun
skippering
verb
skippered
verb
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