engineer
gb/ˈɛnd͡ʒənˈɪɹ/ us/ˈɛnd͡ʒənˈɪɹ/
A2
Engelsk
~ 2200
mérnök, megtervez, kifejleszt, műszakilag kidolgoz, kitervel, elintéz, összehoz
SUBSTANTIV
A2
1
mérnök
A2
Bruksmønster:
an engineer [designs/builds/works on] [something]
The company hired a civil engineer to oversee the bridge construction.
A cég egy építőmérnököt vett fel, hogy felügyelje a híd építését.
She works as a software engineer at a major tech firm.
Egy nagy technológiai cégnél dolgozik szoftvermérnökként.
The mechanical engineer inspected the factory's production line.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
My brother is an engineer.
A bátyám mérnök.
The engineer builds roads.
A mérnök utakat épít.
The engineer fixes the machine.
Vanlig feil:
Learners sometimes confuse 'engineer' with 'mechanic'; a mechanic usually repairs machines, while an engineer may design or build them.
Betydning
A person trained in engineering
Ordkombinasjoner
software engineer
|civil engineer
|mechanical engineer
|electrical engineer
|train engineer
Synonymer
technologist (Often used for someone skilled in technology, but less specific to formal engineering qualifications.)
Antonymer
layperson (Refers to someone without technical or specialized knowledge.)
Temaer
science
|technology
|professions
|work
Definisjon
A person who uses science and math to design or build things like machines, roads, or buildings.
A person who designs, builds, or maintains engines, machines, systems, or structures, using scientific and technical knowledge.
VERB
B1
2
Bruksmønster:
to engineer [a system/machine/solution]
The team engineered a new type of battery.
A csapat kifejlesztett egy új típusú akkumulátort.
She engineered the entire irrigation system for the farm.
Ő tervezte meg a gazdaság teljes öntözőrendszerét.
They engineered a safer braking mechanism for trains.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
We will engineer a new car.
Ki fogunk fejleszteni egy új autót.
They engineer better machines.
Jobb gépeket terveznek.
He engineers computer programs.
Vanlig feil:
Some learners use 'engineer' only for physical machines; it can also be used for systems and processes.
Betydning
To design or build technically
Ordkombinasjoner
engineer a solution
|engineer a bridge
|engineer a product
Synonymer
design (Focuses more on the planning stage rather than the full technical creation process.)
Antonymer
destroy (Opposite in the sense of undoing or breaking down what was built.)
Temaer
science
|technology
|work
Definisjon
To plan and make something using skill and knowledge of science or technology.
To design, construct, or arrange something in a skillful or technical way, especially using engineering knowledge.
VERB
B2
3
Bruksmønster:
to engineer [an event/a result]
He engineered his promotion by building strong alliances at work.
Erős munkahelyi szövetségek kiépítésével elintézte magának az előléptetést.
The scandal was engineered to damage the politician's reputation.
A botrányt azért tervelték ki, hogy ártsanak a politikus hírnevének.
They engineered a meeting between the two leaders.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
She engineered the meeting of the two friends.
Ő hozta össze a két barát találkozását.
They engineered his success in the contest.
Ők intézték el, hogy sikeres legyen a versenyen.
He engineered the end of the project.
Vanlig feil:
Learners may think this meaning is only about machines; here it refers to arranging events or outcomes.
Betydning
To arrange or cause something skillfully
Ordkombinasjoner
engineer a deal
|engineer a victory
|engineer a meeting
Synonymer
orchestrate (Often used for complex events with many parts coordinated.)
Antonymer
prevent (Opposite in the sense of stopping an event from happening.)
Temaer
politics
|business
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definisjon
To make something happen by careful and sometimes secret planning.
To plan or bring about an event or situation in a clever and sometimes secretive way.
Grammatikk
Oppslagsform
engineer
IPA
GB/ˈɛnd͡ʒənˈɪɹ/
US/ˈɛnd͡ʒənˈɪɹ/
Stavelser og trykk
en - gin - eer (3 stavelser)
Stress on 1st syllable (en)
Bøyingsformer
Noun
- Base: engineer
- Plural: engineers
Verb
- Base: engineer
- 3rd Person Singular: engineers
- Present Participle: engineering
- Past: engineered
Ordfamilie
Forms
Related words
engine
noun A2
Uttrykk
reverse engineer
1/ɹɪvˈɚs ˈɛnd͡ʒənˈɪɹ/
fixed phrase
technical
Analyze design by dismantling product
To take apart a product to learn how it works and how to make it again.
Eksempler
- The team reverse engineered the device to create their own version.
- They tried to reverse engineer the software to find its security flaws.
- Hackers tried to reverse engineer the software code.
- The company reverse engineered a competitor’s device to create their own version.
social engineering
1/sˈoʊʃəl ˈɛnd͡ʒənˈɪɹɪŋ/
fixed phrase
technical
Tricking people to get private information
Tricking people into telling secrets or private information instead of hacking computers directly.
Eksempler
- The hacker used social engineering to get the password.
- The attack was carried out through social engineering rather than hacking the system directly.
- Social engineering often involves pretending to be someone you trust.
- Social engineering scams are becoming more common online.
genetic engineering
1/d͡ʒənˈɛtɪk ˈɛnd͡ʒənˈɪɹɪŋ/
fixed phrase
technical
Changing an organism's genes on purpose
Changing the genes of a plant, animal, or other living thing on purpose.
Eksempler
- Genetic engineering has created crops that resist pests.
- Genetic engineering has led to crops that resist disease.
- Genetic engineering has produced crops resistant to pests.
- Some people worry about the effects of genetic engineering on nature.
- Scientists are exploring genetic engineering to treat illnesses.
- The debate over genetic engineering includes ethical concerns.