exception
gb/ɪksˈɛpʃən/ us/ɪksˈɛpʃən/
B1
Engelsk
~ 2100
kivétel, kifogás, ellenvetés
SUBSTANTIV
B1
1
kivétel
A2
Bruksmønster:
[someone/something] is an exception to [rule/statement]
All the students passed the exam, with the exception of John.
John kivételével minden diák átment a vizsgán.
This law applies to everyone without exception.
Ez a törvény kivétel nélkül mindenkire vonatkozik.
Her kindness is the exception rather than the rule.
We usually close at 6 p.m., but we’ll make an exception tonight.
There are a few exceptions to this policy.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
Everyone is here, with the exception of Tom.
Tom kivételével mindenki itt van.
This shop is open every day without exception.
Ez a bolt kivétel nélkül minden nap nyitva van.
She is an exception because she works on Sunday.
We will make an exception for you today.
Vanlig feil:
Learners sometimes confuse 'exception' with 'example'. An 'exception' is something different from the rest, not a typical instance.
Betydning
something not following a rule
Ordkombinasjoner
make an exception
|with the exception of
|take exception to
Synonymer
exemption (Often used for official or legal release from a rule, rather than a single irregular case.)
Antonymer
rule (The standard or general principle that exceptions do not follow.)
Temaer
logic
|rules
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definisjon
A person or thing that is not like others in the group or does not follow the usual rule.
A person or thing that is not included in a general statement or does not follow a rule.
SUBSTANTIV
B2
2
kifogás
B1
ellenvetés
B2
Bruksmønster:
take exception to [something]
I take exception to your tone of voice.
Kifogásolom a hangnemét.
She took exception to the way he spoke to her.
Rosszul esett neki, ahogyan a férfi beszélt vele.
They took no exception to the proposal.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
I take exception to that remark.
Kifogásolom ezt a megjegyzést.
He took exception to her comment.
Rosszul esett neki a nő megjegyzése.
She takes exception when people are rude.
Vanlig feil:
Learners may think 'take exception' means to make an excuse; it actually means to object or be offended.
Betydning
objection to a statement or action
Ordkombinasjoner
take strong exception
|no exception taken
Synonymer
objection (More formal and legalistic; 'exception' in this sense is often idiomatic.)
Antonymer
acceptance (Showing agreement or approval instead of disagreement.)
Temaer
emotions
|conflict
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definisjon
A way of saying you do not agree with something.
A feeling or expression of disagreement or disapproval about something.
Grammatikk
Oppslagsform
exception
IPA
GB/ɪksˈɛpʃən/
US/ɪksˈɛpʃən/
Stavelser og trykk
ex - cep - tion (3 stavelser)
Stress on 2nd syllable (cep)
Bøyingsformer
Noun
- Base: exception
- Plural: exception, exceptions
Ordfamilie
Uttrykk
make an exception
1/mˈeɪk ən ɪksˈɛpʃən/
fixed phrase
allow something outside normal rules
To allow something that is usually not allowed.
Eksempler
- We usually don't accept late work, but we'll make an exception this time.
- They made an exception for guests with special needs.
take exception to
1/tˈeɪk ɪksˈɛpʃən tə/
fixed phrase
object to or be offended by something
To feel upset or disagree strongly with something someone says or does.
Eksempler
- I take exception to being called lazy.
- She took exception to his comments about her work.
with the exception of
1/wˈɪθ ðə ɪksˈɛpʃən əv/
fixed phrase
excluding one or more items from a group
Used to say that something does not include a particular person or thing.
Eksempler
- All rooms are booked, with the exception of one suite.
- With the exception of Sarah, everyone agreed with the plan.