series
gb/sˈɪɹiz/ us/sˈɪɹiz/
A2
Anglų
~ 800
Reikšmės
0 reikšmių
Daiktavardis
A2
entity
1
A set of related things in order
A group of things or events that happen or are placed one after another.
Vartosenos šablonas:
a series of [things/events/actions]
Dažna klaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'series' (singular) with 'serial' (which can be an adjective or noun for a story told in parts). Remember 'series' can be singular or plural in form.
Sinonimai
sequence (Implies a strict order, often chronological.)
|
set (Less emphasis on order, more on grouping.)
Antonimai
one-off (Refers to something that happens only once, not as part of a sequence.)
Kolokacijos
a television series
|a book series
|a series of events
|a film series
|a lecture series
Temos
media
|science
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|time
Pavyzdžiai
- The BBC has announced a new drama series.
- She gave a series of lectures on modern art.
- A series of strange events led to his resignation.
- The novels are part of a popular fantasy series.
- The company is hosting a series of workshops this summer.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- I like to watch a TV series every weekend.
- This book is the first in a series.
- We saw a series of photos on the wall.
- He told a series of funny stories.
Daiktavardis
technical
B1
entity
2
Electrical components connected end-to-end
A way to connect electrical parts so the same current goes through each one in turn.
Dažna klaida:
Learners may confuse 'series' with 'parallel' in electrical contexts; remember that 'series' means end-to-end.
Sinonimai
series circuit (The standard term in electronics for this connection type.)
Antonimai
parallel (In parallel circuits, components share the same voltage rather than the same current.)
Kolokacijos
wired in series
|series circuit
|connected in series
Temos
science
|engineering
|technology
Pavyzdžiai
- The batteries are connected in series to increase the voltage.
- If one bulb in a series circuit burns out, the whole circuit is broken.
- Series connections are common in simple electronic projects.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- The lights are in series.
- We connected the batteries in series.
- In a series circuit, the power stops if one part breaks.
Daiktavardis
B1
event
3
Set of sports games between teams
Several games between the same teams to find the winner.
Sinonimai
matchup (Informal; refers to a meeting between teams, not necessarily multiple games.)
Antonimai
single match (Only one game instead of multiple games.)
Kolokacijos
playoff series
|World Series
|best-of-seven series
Temos
sports
Pavyzdžiai
- The team won the playoff series four games to two.
- They are leading the championship series.
- The World Series is the highlight of the baseball season.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- Our team won the final series.
- They play a best-of-five series.
- The World Series is very famous.
Gramatika
Pagrindinė forma
series
IPA
GB/sˈɪɹiz/
US/sˈɪɹiz/
Skiemenys ir kirčiavimas
series (1 skiemuo)
Stress on 1st syllable (series)
Žodžio formos
Noun
- Base: series
- Plural: series
Žodžių šeima
Core family
serial
adjective B1
Related words
serialize
verb
Advanced or less common
serialization
noun
Posakiai
a series of
1/ə sˈɪɹiz əv/
fixed phrase
Several similar things in order
Used to talk about many similar things happening or placed one after another.
Pavyzdžiai
- She experienced a series of delays on her journey.
- The project faced a series of challenges before completion.
in series
1/ˈɪn sˈɪɹiz/
fixed phrase
technical
Connected one after another
When things are connected so each one follows the other directly.
Pavyzdžiai
- The batteries are wired in series for higher voltage.
- These machines work best when used in series.