neglect
gb/nɪɡlˈɛkt/ us/nɪɡlˈɛkt/
B1
Anglų
~ 3600
elhanyagol, elhanyagolás, elhanyagoltság
VEIKSMAŽODIS
B1
1
elhanyagol
B2
Vartosenos šablonas:
to neglect [someone/something]
She neglected her garden, and the plants died.
Elhanyagolta a kertjét, és a növények elpusztultak.
The company neglected safety procedures, leading to an accident.
A vállalat nem fordított kellő figyelmet a biztonsági eljárásokra, ami balesethez vezetett.
Parents must not neglect their children's education.
He neglected his own health for years while working long hours.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
She neglected her dog, and it was hungry.
Elhanyagolta a kutyáját, ezért az éhes volt.
He neglected his homework and got a bad grade.
Elhanyagolta a házi feladatát, és rossz jegyet kapott.
The man neglected his car, so it broke.
We must not neglect our friends.
Dažna klaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'neglect' with 'forget'. 'Neglect' means to fail to care for something, often repeatedly or over time, while 'forget' is about not remembering.
Reikšmė
Fail to care for properly
Kolokacijos
neglect duties
|neglect a child
|neglect responsibilities
|neglect health
|neglect a pet
Sinonimai
ignore (Implies not paying attention, but may lack the sense of responsibility present in 'neglect'.)
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overlook (Suggests failing to notice or attend to something, often unintentionally.)
Antonimai
care for (Means to provide necessary attention and support.)
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attend to (Means to give attention and deal with needs or problems.)
Temos
daily life
|responsibility
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Apibrėžimas
To not take care of someone or something when you should.
To not give necessary care, attention, or support to someone or something.
DAIKTAVARDIS
B1
2
elhanyagolás
B2
The building showed signs of neglect.
Az épületen az elhanyagoltság jelei látszottak.
Neglect of duty can lead to dismissal.
A kötelesség elmulasztása elbocsátáshoz vezethet.
Child neglect is a serious crime.
After years of neglect, the park was restored.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
The house was old because of neglect.
A ház az elhanyagoltság miatt tűnt réginek.
Neglect of pets is wrong.
A háziállatok elhanyagolása helytelen.
The park was dirty from neglect.
Neglect of work can cause problems.
Reikšmė
Lack of proper care
Kolokacijos
child neglect
|signs of neglect
|years of neglect
|neglect of duty
Sinonimai
disregard (Focuses more on lack of consideration than lack of care.)
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abandonment (Implies complete leaving behind, often more severe than 'neglect'.)
Antonimai
attention (Giving focus or care.)
|
care (Providing what is needed for well-being.)
Temos
daily life
|responsibility
|core_vocabulary
|relationships
Apibrėžimas
When you do not take care of someone or something as you should.
The state or act of failing to care for something or someone properly.
Gramatika
Pagrindinė forma
neglect
IPA
GB/nɪɡlˈɛkt/
US/nɪɡlˈɛkt/
Skiemenys ir kirčiavimas
neg - lect (2 skiemenys)
Stress on 2nd syllable (lect)
Žodžio formos
Noun
- Base: neglect
- Plural: neglect
Verb
- Base: neglect
- 3rd Person Singular: neglects
- Present Participle: neglecting
- Past: neglected
Žodžių šeima
Forms
neglects
verb
neglecting
verb
neglected
verb
Core family
neglectful
adjective B2
Related words
Advanced or less common
negligible
adjective C1
Posakiai
criminal neglect
1/kɹˈɪmənəl nɪɡlˈɛkt/
fixed phrase
formal
Illegal failure to provide care
When someone does not give needed care and this is against the law.
Pavyzdžiai
- The parent was charged with criminal neglect after leaving the child alone.
- Criminal neglect can result in prison time.
gross neglect
1/ɡɹˈoʊs nɪɡlˈɛkt/
fixed phrase
Extreme lack of care
Very serious failure to take care of something or someone.
Pavyzdžiai
- The collapse was due to gross neglect by the maintenance team.
- Gross neglect of safety measures led to the disaster.
neglect of duty
1/nɪɡlˈɛkt əv dˈuti/
fixed phrase
formal
Failure to do required work
When someone does not do the work or tasks they are supposed to do.
Pavyzdžiai
- The officer was dismissed for neglect of duty.
- Neglect of duty can damage an organization's reputation.