Corak penggunaan:
in a/the [trench]
The soldiers waited in the trench for the order to advance.
A katonák a lövészárokban várták az előrenyomulási parancsot.
Life in the trenches during the First World War was extremely harsh.
Az élet a lövészárkokban az első világháború idején rendkívül kemény volt.
They moved from one trench to another under heavy enemy fire.
The front-line trenches stretched for miles across the countryside.
The unit dug a new trench to protect the camp from artillery shells.
Contoh untuk pelajar
The soldiers hid in a trench.
A katonák elbújtak egy lövészárokban.
He stood in the trench and looked over the top.
A lövészárokban állt, és átnézett a peremén.
They slept in the trench at night for safety.
Kesilapan biasa:
Learners sometimes confuse this meaning with 'trench coat', which is a type of clothing. A 'trench' by itself usually refers to a long hole in the ground, especially in war contexts.
Maksud
Long defensive ditch in war
Kolokasi
trench warfare
|front-line trenches
|in the trenches
|deep trench
|shallow trench
|enemy trench
Sinonim
defensive ditch (More descriptive and explicit; less commonly used as a fixed term.)
Antonim
open ground (Highlights the lack of cover or protection that a trench provides.)
Tema
war
|history
|safety
|politics
Definisi
A long, narrow hole in the ground where soldiers can stand or hide during a war.
A long, narrow ditch dug in the ground to protect soldiers from enemy fire, especially in ground warfare.
Corak penggunaan:
a [trench] for [pipes/cables/drainage]
Workers dug a trench to lay the new water pipes.
A munkások árkot ástak az új vízcsövek lefektetéséhez.
The cable trench runs along the side of the road.
A kábelárok az út szélén fut.
A shallow trench was dug around the house to improve drainage.
The archaeologists opened a narrow trench to explore the ancient wall.
Floodwater collected in the trench beside the field.
Contoh untuk pelajar
They dug a trench for the new gas pipe.
Árkot ástak az új gázcsőnek.
Rainwater goes into the trench next to the road.
Az esővíz az út melletti árokba folyik.
The man fell into the deep trench by mistake.
Kesilapan biasa:
Learners may think 'trench' is only for war. In everyday and technical English, it is also widely used for construction, drainage, and archaeology.
Maksud
Long narrow excavation in ground
Kolokasi
dig a trench
|drainage trench
|cable trench
|water trench
|irrigation trench
|utility trench
Sinonim
ditch (More general; often used for natural or roadside channels, not only for planned construction work.)
Antonim
embankment (Refers to raised ground instead of a dug-out space.)
Tema
construction
|infrastructure
|environment
|work
|housing
Definisi
A long, narrow hole in the ground, usually made to put in pipes or to move water away.
A long, narrow excavation in the ground, especially one dug to lay pipes or cables, or to carry water away.
Corak penggunaan:
an [ocean/sea] [trench]
The Pacific Ocean contains the deepest known ocean trench.
A Csendes-óceánban található a legmélyebb ismert mélytengeri árok.
The Mariana Trench reaches a depth of nearly 11,000 meters.
A Mariana-árok mélysége csaknem 11 000 méter.
Many strange species live near the bottom of deep-sea trenches.
Ocean trenches often form where one tectonic plate slides under another.
Researchers sent a robotic submersible into the trench to collect samples.
Contoh untuk pelajar
The Mariana Trench is the deepest place in the ocean.
A Mariana-árok az óceán legmélyebb pontja.
Many ocean trenches are found in the Pacific.
Sok mélytengeri árok található a Csendes-óceánban.
Scientists study life in deep-sea trenches.
Kesilapan biasa:
Learners may not realize that 'trench' can refer to an underwater feature, not just a hole on land.
Maksud
Deep, long valley in ocean floor
Kolokasi
ocean trench
|deep-sea trench
|subduction trench
|the Mariana Trench
|tectonic trench
Sinonim
deep-sea valley (More descriptive and informal; not the standard scientific term.)
Antonim
ocean ridge (Refers to a raised underwater mountain chain, the opposite of a deep depression.)
Tema
science
|geography
|environment
|nature
Definisi
A very deep and long valley under the sea.
A very deep, long, narrow depression in the ocean floor.
Corak penggunaan:
a [trench]; a [color] trench
She threw on a beige trench and hurried out the door.
Felkapott egy bézs ballonkabátot, és kisietett az ajtón.
A good trench is a classic piece in any wardrobe.
A jó ballonkabát klasszikus darab minden ruhatárban.
He bought a navy trench for the rainy season.
The model walked down the runway in an oversized trench.
I need a light trench for spring mornings.
Contoh untuk pelajar
She is wearing a long trench.
Hosszú ballonkabátot visel.
I bought a new black trench for the rain.
Vettem egy új fekete ballonkabátot az esős napokra.
His trench is on the chair.
Kesilapan biasa:
Learners may not realize that 'trench' alone can mean 'trench coat' in fashion or casual speech. In most other contexts, 'trench' still means a long hole in the ground.
Maksud
Trench-style overcoat
Kolokasi
wear a trench
|classic trench
|beige trench
|long trench
|lightweight trench
|designer trench
Sinonim
trench coat (Full form; slightly more formal and clear, especially for learners.)
Antonim
T-shirt (Contrasts a heavy outer coat with a light upper-body garment.)
Tema
fashion
|daily life
|clothing
|daily_life
Definisi
A short way to say 'trench coat', a long coat with a belt, usually for rain.
Informal abbreviation for 'trench coat', a long belted coat, typically waterproof and often double-breasted.
Corak penggunaan:
to trench [an area]; to trench around [something]
They plan to trench the entire site before laying the cables.
A kábelek lefektetése előtt árkokat terveznek ásni az egész területen.
Workers trenched around the building to install new drains.
A munkások árkot ástak az épület körül az új vízelvezető csövek lefektetéséhez.
The farmer trenched the field to improve irrigation.
Please mark the gas line before you trench this area.
The contractor will trench a path for the new sewer pipe.
Contoh untuk pelajar
They will trench the road next week.
A jövő héten árkot ásnak az úton.
Workers trenched around the house for new pipes.
A munkások árkot ástak a ház körül az új csöveknek.
The farmer trenched the land for water.
Kesilapan biasa:
Learners may try to use 'trench' for any kind of digging. It is best used when the digging creates a long, narrow space, not a general hole or pit.
Maksud
To dig a long narrow ditch
Kolokasi
trench the field
|trenched around the house
|trenched line
|trenched area
|carefully trench
Sinonim
excavate (More formal and general; not limited to long, narrow shapes.)
Antonim
fill in (Means to put earth back into a hole instead of removing it.)
Tema
construction
|farming
|war
|work
|housing
Definisi
To make a long, narrow hole in the ground by digging.
To dig a long, narrow ditch or excavation in the ground.
Corak penggunaan:
to trench on/upon [something]
The new regulations must not trench on individual freedoms.
Az új szabályozások nem csorbíthatják az egyéni szabadságjogokat.
We should not trench upon his authority in this matter.
Ebben az ügyben nem szabad beavatkoznunk a hatáskörébe.
She felt that the extra meetings trenched on her personal time.
This policy could trench on the responsibilities of local government.
Any attempt to trench upon these rights will be challenged in court.
Contoh untuk pelajar
The rule must not trench on our rights.
Ez a szabály nem csorbíthatja a jogainkat.
He said the new work would trench on his family time.
Azt mondta, az új munka a családi ideje rovására menne.
They do not want to trench upon her power in the team.
Kesilapan biasa:
This use of 'trench' is rare and formal. Learners often try to use it like common verbs such as 'break' or 'take'. In modern English, 'encroach on' or 'infringe on' are usually better choices.
Maksud
To encroach on something
Kolokasi
trench on your rights
|trench upon their freedom
|trench on his time
|trench upon her authority
Sinonim
encroach (More common modern verb with almost the same meaning and use.)
Antonim
respect (Means to avoid infringing on someone’s rights or space.)
Tema
law
|work
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definisi
To slowly take or use something that belongs to another person, usually their rights, time, or power.
To intrude or encroach on someone else’s rights, time, or area of responsibility, usually used with 'on' or 'upon'.