agency
gb/ˈeɪd͡ʒənsi/ us/ˈeɪd͡ʒənsi/
B1
Inggeris
~ 1100
ügynökség, döntési és cselekvési önállóság, ágencia, önrendelkezés, közreműködés, révén, segítség
KATA NAMA
B1
1
ügynökség
B1
Corak penggunaan:
[an] agency [verb] [for/to] [someone/something]
The advertising agency created a new campaign for the product.
A reklámügynökség új kampányt készített a termékhez.
She works at a travel agency that specializes in European tours.
Egy európai utakra szakosodott utazási irodában dolgozik.
The government agency is responsible for enforcing environmental laws.
We hired an employment agency to help us find qualified staff.
The real estate agency showed us three houses in the neighborhood.
Contoh untuk pelajar
I went to a travel agency to book my trip.
Elmentem egy utazási irodába, hogy lefoglaljam az utamat.
She works for an advertising agency.
Egy reklámügynökségnél dolgozik.
The agency found a job for him.
We called an agency to help us sell our house.
Kesilapan biasa:
Learners sometimes confuse 'agency' with 'agent.' An agent is an individual who acts on someone's behalf, while an agency is the organization employing agents.
Maksud
organization providing a service
Kolokasi
travel agency
|advertising agency
|real estate agency
|government agency
|employment agency
Sinonim
firm (Often used for companies in general, not just service providers acting on behalf of clients.)
|
bureau (More common in government contexts, especially in American English.)
Antonim
client (Refers to the person or organization receiving services, rather than the provider.)
Tema
business
|government
|services
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definisi
A company or group that helps people or other companies do something.
An organization or business that provides a specific service for clients or acts on their behalf.
KATA NAMA
B2
2
Corak penggunaan:
[someone] has agency
The new policy aims to give workers more agency in decision-making.
Az új szabályzat célja, hogy nagyobb döntési önállóságot biztosítson a dolgozóknak.
Therapy helped her regain a sense of agency after the accident.
A terápia segített neki, hogy a baleset után újra úgy érezze, képes irányítani a saját életét.
Children should be taught that they have agency over their own bodies.
Contoh untuk pelajar
He has the agency to choose his career.
Szabadon dönthet arról, milyen pályát választ.
She felt she had no agency in the matter.
Úgy érezte, nincs beleszólása az ügybe.
We want students to have more agency in school.
Kesilapan biasa:
Some learners confuse this meaning with 'government agency' or 'company.' Here, it refers to personal power, not an organization.
Maksud
capacity to act independently
Kolokasi
personal agency
|sense of agency
|loss of agency
Sinonim
autonomy (Emphasizes self-governance and independence, often in social or political contexts.)
Antonim
dependence (The state of relying on others, opposite of self-directed action.)
Tema
psychology
|society
|core_vocabulary
Definisi
The power to make your own choices and do things by yourself.
The capacity of a person to act independently and make their own choices.
KATA NAMA
C1
FORMAL
3
Corak penggunaan:
by/through the agency of [something/someone]
The rescue was accomplished through the agency of local volunteers.
A mentést helyi önkéntesek közreműködésével vitték véghez.
Change came about through the agency of grassroots movements.
A változás alulról szerveződő mozgalmak révén következett be.
Justice was served by the agency of the courts.
Contoh untuk pelajar
They solved the problem through the agency of experts.
Szakértők közreműködésével oldották meg a problémát.
The work was done by the agency of machines.
A munkát gépek segítségével végezték el.
Maksud
means of achieving something
Kolokasi
through the agency of
Sinonim
instrumentality (Formal term for something used to achieve an end.)
Tema
formal
|literature
|core_vocabulary
Definisi
A way or tool used to make something happen.
The means or instrumentality through which a result is achieved.
Tatabahasa
Bentuk kamus
agency
IPA
GB/ˈeɪd͡ʒənsi/
US/ˈeɪd͡ʒənsi/
Suku kata dan tekanan
agency (1 suku kata)
Stress on 1st syllable (agency)
Bentuk kata
Noun
- Base: agency
- Plural: agencies
Keluarga kata
Forms
agencies
noun
Core family
agent
noun B1
Advanced or less common
agentic
adjective
interagency
adjective
Ungkapan
advertising agency
1/ˈædvɚtˌaɪzɪŋ ˈeɪd͡ʒənsi/
fixed phrase
company creating advertisements for clients
A company that makes ads for other companies.
Contoh
- The advertising agency came up with a catchy slogan.
- She got a job at a small advertising agency downtown.
travel agency
1/tɹˈævəl ˈeɪd͡ʒənsi/
fixed phrase
business arranging travel services
A company that helps people plan trips and buy tickets.
Contoh
- We booked our vacation through a local travel agency.
- The travel agency offers discounted flights and hotels.
government agency
1/ɡˈʌvɚnmənt ˈeɪd͡ʒənsi/
fixed phrase
Public organization under government control
An office or group that does work for the government.
Contoh
- The Environmental Protection Agency is a well-known government agency in the US.
- The government agency monitors air quality across the country.
- Several government agencies are involved in disaster response.
- Funding will be provided by a government agency focused on education.