setting
gb/sˈɛtɪŋ/ us/sˈɛtɪŋ/
A2
Engelsk
környezet, közeg, beállítás, fokozat, helyszín, cselekmény ideje és helye, háttér, foglalat, megszilárdulás, dermedés, kötés, meghatározás, kitűzés, megzenésítés, lenyugvó, lemenő
SUBSTANTIV
B1
1
Bruksmønster:
[something] in a [type of] setting
The therapy works best in a group setting.
A terápia csoportos környezetben működik a legjobban.
Children often learn social skills in a classroom setting.
A gyerekek gyakran tantermi környezetben sajátítják el a társas készségeket.
The rule is difficult to apply in an online setting.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
We met in a quiet setting.
Csendes környezetben találkoztunk.
She feels relaxed in a familiar setting.
Ismerős környezetben nyugodtnak érzi magát.
Vanlig feil:
Do not confuse this with scenery only; a setting can include the social situation or context, not just the physical place.
Betydning
environment or social context
Ordkombinasjoner
classroom setting
|clinical setting
|work setting
|social setting
|educational setting
|urban setting
|rural setting
|professional setting
|real-world setting
|group setting
Synonymer
environment (emphasizes the surrounding conditions)
|
context (emphasizes the situation or background)
|
surroundings (emphasizes the physical things around someone or something)
Temaer
daily_life
|society
|education
|work
Definisjon
the place or situation in which something happens
The surroundings, situation, or social context in which something happens or exists.
SUBSTANTIV
A2
2
Bruksmønster:
change/adjust/select a setting; [high/low/default] setting
Change the privacy setting so only friends can see your photos.
Módosítsd az adatvédelmi beállítást, hogy csak az ismerőseid láthassák a fotóidat.
The oven has a fan setting for quicker cooking.
A sütőn van légkeveréses fokozat a gyorsabb sütéshez.
I accidentally used the wrong camera setting, so the picture was too dark.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
Turn the sound setting down.
Állítsd lejjebb a hangerőt.
Check the settings on your phone.
Ellenőrizd a beállításokat a telefonodon.
Vanlig feil:
When referring to the whole menu on a phone or app, English usually uses the plural: Settings.
Betydning
device option or level
Ordkombinasjoner
privacy setting
|security setting
|volume setting
|temperature setting
|heat setting
|default setting
|camera setting
|display setting
|power setting
|highest setting
Synonymer
option (a choice available in a menu or system)
|
configuration (more technical; the way a system is set up)
|
adjustment (emphasizes changing the level or position)
Antonymer
default (the automatic choice before a user changes it)
Temaer
technology
|devices
|daily_life
Definisjon
an option you choose on a phone, machine, or app
A chosen position, level, or option on a machine, device, app, or system.
SUBSTANTIV
B1
3
Bruksmønster:
the setting of [a book/film/story]; [a story] has a [type of] setting
The novel's setting is a small town in the 1950s.
A regény cselekménye az 1950-es években, egy kisvárosban játszódik.
The film uses New York as the setting for a story about ambition.
A filmben New York szolgál egy ambícióról szóló történet helyszínéül.
Students discussed how the dark setting creates tension in the play.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
The story's setting is a castle.
A történet helyszíne egy kastély.
The movie has a modern setting.
A film modern környezetben játszódik.
Vanlig feil:
The setting is not the same as the plot; the plot is what happens, while the setting is where and when it happens.
Betydning
story time and place
Ordkombinasjoner
historical setting
|modern setting
|fictional setting
|urban setting
|rural setting
|fantasy setting
|dramatic setting
|opening setting
|main setting
|novel's setting
Synonymer
backdrop (emphasizes the background against which events happen)
|
locale (more formal; the place where events occur)
|
scene (can mean a particular place or moment in a story)
Temaer
literature
|film
|storytelling
|education
Definisjon
where and when a story happens
The time and place in which the events of a story, film, play, or game happen.
SUBSTANTIV
B2
4
Bruksmønster:
a [beautiful/perfect/dramatic] setting for [an event/activity]
The old farmhouse made a beautiful setting for the wedding.
A régi parasztház gyönyörű helyszín volt az esküvőhöz.
The mountains provide a dramatic setting for the festival.
A hegyek drámai hátteret adnak a fesztiválnak.
The restaurant's garden is a peaceful setting for lunch.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
The beach was a perfect setting for dinner.
A tengerpart tökéletes helyszín volt a vacsorához.
The park is a nice setting for a picnic.
A park kellemes helyszín egy piknikhez.
Vanlig feil:
For the building or site where an event is held, venue is often more specific than setting.
Betydning
attractive event location
Ordkombinasjoner
beautiful setting
|perfect setting
|ideal setting
|dramatic setting
|romantic setting
|peaceful setting
|natural setting
|stunning setting
|picturesque setting
|outdoor setting
Synonymer
location (more general and practical)
|
venue (specifically a place where an organized event is held)
|
backdrop (emphasizes the visual background)
Temaer
places
|events
|travel
|nature
Definisjon
a place that is good or beautiful for an event
A place considered as the physical background for an activity or occasion, especially because it is attractive or suitable.
SUBSTANTIV
B2
5
foglalat
B2
Bruksmønster:
a [gold/silver/platinum] setting; a stone in a setting
The diamond was loose in its setting, so she took the ring to a jeweler.
A gyémánt meglazult a foglalatában, ezért elvitte a gyűrűt egy ékszerészhez.
A simple gold setting made the sapphire look even brighter.
Egy egyszerű aranyfoglalat még ragyogóbbá tette a zafírt.
The jeweler designed a custom setting for the old family stone.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
The ring has a silver setting.
A gyűrűnek ezüstfoglalata van.
The stone fell out of its setting.
A kő kiesett a foglalatából.
Vanlig feil:
The setting is the holder for the stone, not the stone itself.
Betydning
jewelry stone holder
Ordkombinasjoner
gold setting
|silver setting
|platinum setting
|diamond setting
|ring setting
|stone setting
|prong setting
|bezel setting
|custom setting
|delicate setting
Synonymer
mount (technical jewelry term for the holder)
|
mounting (the structure that supports and holds the stone)
Temaer
jewelry
|fashion
|shopping
Definisjon
the metal part of jewelry that holds a stone
The part of a ring or other piece of jewelry that holds a stone in place.
SUBSTANTIV
B2
6
Bruksmønster:
the setting of [concrete/glue/jelly]; setting time
Cold weather can slow the setting of concrete.
A hideg idő lelassíthatja a beton kötését.
Allow enough setting time before you move the glued pieces.
Hagyj elég időt a ragasztó megkötésére, mielőtt elmozdítod az összeragasztott darabokat.
The recipe says the jelly needs four hours of setting in the fridge.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
The glue needs more setting time.
A ragasztónak még több idő kell, hogy megkössön.
Heat can affect the setting of chocolate.
A hő befolyásolhatja a csokoládé dermedését.
Vanlig feil:
In everyday speech, people often use the verb set instead: Let the glue set.
Betydning
becoming hard or firm
Ordkombinasjoner
setting time
|quick setting
|slow setting
|concrete setting
|glue setting
|cement setting
|jelly setting
|initial setting
|final setting
|setting process
Synonymer
hardening (emphasizes becoming hard)
|
solidifying (emphasizes changing from liquid to solid)
|
curing (common for concrete, glue, paint, and similar materials)
Antonymer
melting (becoming liquid rather than firm or solid)
|
softening (becoming less hard or firm)
Temaer
materials
|cooking
|construction
|crafts
Definisjon
the process or time when a wet or soft material becomes hard
The process by which a soft or liquid substance becomes firm, solid, or fixed.
SUBSTANTIV
B2
7
meghatározás
B2
kitűzés
B2
Bruksmønster:
the setting of [standards/prices/goals/deadlines]
The committee is responsible for the setting of safety standards.
A bizottság felelős a biztonsági szabványok meghatározásáért.
Careful goal setting helps the team focus on what matters most.
A célok gondos kitűzése segít a csapatnak abban, hogy arra összpontosítson, ami a legfontosabb.
The setting of interest rates affects the cost of borrowing.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
Goal setting helps me study.
A célkitűzés segít a tanulásban.
The manager is in charge of setting deadlines.
A vezető felel a határidők kitűzéséért.
Vanlig feil:
This noun form can sound formal; in everyday speech, a verb phrase is often simpler: set goals, set prices, set a date.
Betydning
fixing or deciding something
Ordkombinasjoner
goal setting
|standard setting
|price setting
|rate setting
|deadline setting
|agenda setting
|target setting
|budget setting
|policy setting
|priority setting
Synonymer
establishing (emphasizes creating something official or stable)
|
determining (emphasizes deciding after consideration)
|
fixing (emphasizes making something definite)
Temaer
business
|planning
|management
|rules
Definisjon
the act of deciding or fixing something such as a goal, rule, price, or date
The act or process of deciding, fixing, or establishing a value, date, goal, standard, or rule.
SUBSTANTIV
C1
FORMAL
8
megzenésítés
B2
Bruksmønster:
a setting of [a poem/prayer/text] for [voice/choir/instruments]
The choir sang a new setting of the Magnificat.
A kórus a Magnificat egy új megzenésítését énekelte.
Her setting of the poem is simple and haunting.
A vers általa készített megzenésítése egyszerű és megrendítő.
The composer created several settings of the same prayer.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
The song is a setting of an old poem.
A dal egy régi vers megzenésítése.
Vanlig feil:
This meaning is common in music writing but not in everyday conversation.
Betydning
music for written words
Ordkombinasjoner
musical setting
|choral setting
|new setting
|traditional setting
|poem setting
|psalm setting
|text setting
|vocal setting
|orchestral setting
|liturgical setting
Synonymer
arrangement (music adapted for particular voices or instruments)
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composition (a piece of music, especially newly written)
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adaptation (emphasizes making existing words or music fit a new form)
Temaer
music
|arts
|religion
|literature
Definisjon
music written to go with particular words
A piece of music written or arranged for particular words, such as a poem, prayer, or text.
B1
9
Bruksmønster:
the setting sun/moon
The setting sun turned the clouds orange.
A lenyugvó nap narancsszínűre festette a felhőket.
They walked home in the light of the setting moon.
A lenyugvó hold fényénél sétáltak haza.
The fields glowed under the last rays of the setting sun.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
We watched the setting sun.
Néztük a lenyugvó napot.
The setting sun was red.
A lenyugvó nap vörös volt.
Vanlig feil:
This adjective is mostly used before sun or moon; in everyday speech, people often say the sun is setting.
Betydning
going below horizon
Ordkombinasjoner
setting sun
|setting moon
|light of the setting sun
|rays of the setting sun
|glow of the setting sun
Synonymer
sinking (emphasizes downward movement)
|
descending (more formal; moving downward)
Antonymer
rising (coming up above the horizon)
Temaer
nature
|time
|weather
Definisjon
going down at the end of the day or night
Used of the sun or moon: moving down below the horizon.
Grammatikk
Oppslagsform
setting
IPA
GB/sˈɛtɪŋ/
US/sˈɛtɪŋ/
Stavelser og trykk
set - ting (2 stavelser)
Stress on 1st syllable (set)
Bøyingsformer
Noun
- Base: setting
- Plural: settings
Uttrykk
default setting
1/dɪfˈɔlt sˈɛtɪŋ/
fixed phrase
automatic original option
the automatic setting that is already chosen
Eksempler
- The default setting saves photos in high quality.
- You can change the language from the default setting in the app menu.
- For privacy, I never leave my account on the default setting.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- This is the default setting.
- I changed the default setting on my phone.
factory settings
1/fˈæktɚi sˈɛtɪŋz/
fixed phrase
original device configuration
the settings a device had when it was new
Eksempler
- Before selling the tablet, she reset it to factory settings.
- Restoring factory settings fixed the software problem but erased my apps.
- The technician asked whether I had tried returning the router to factory settings.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- I reset my phone to factory settings.
- Factory settings are the original settings.
place setting
1/plˈeɪs sˈɛtɪŋ/
fixed phrase
table items for one person
the dishes and cutlery for one person at a table
Eksempler
- The waiter added an extra place setting for our guest.
- Each place setting included a small card with the guest's name.
- We need twelve place settings for dinner tonight.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- Please add one place setting.
- There are four place settings on the table.
privacy settings
1/pɹˈaɪvəsi sˈɛtɪŋz/
fixed phrase
software controls for information visibility
Options on a website or app that let you choose who can see your information.
Eksempler
- Check your privacy settings before posting online.
- She updated her privacy settings to hide her profile.
privacy settings
1/pɹˈaɪvəsi sˈɛtɪŋz/
fixed phrase
personal information controls
options that control who can see your information online
Eksempler
- Check your privacy settings before you post personal photos.
- The app changed its privacy settings after users complained.
- You can adjust your privacy settings so strangers cannot message you.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- I changed my privacy settings.
- Check your privacy settings often.
scene-setting
1/sˈin sˈɛtɪŋ/
fixed phrase
background before main point
background information given before the main story or discussion
Eksempler
- After a few minutes of scene-setting, the speaker presented the new strategy.
- The report begins with a scene-setting section on recent market changes.
- Her opening chapter does a lot of scene-setting before the plot begins.
setting spray
1/sˈɛtɪŋ spɹˈeɪ/
fixed phrase
makeup-fixing spray
a spray that helps makeup stay on your face
Eksempler
- She finished her makeup with a light mist of setting spray.
- A good setting spray can help makeup last in hot weather.
- I forgot my setting spray, so my foundation wore off quickly.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- I use setting spray after makeup.
- This setting spray keeps my makeup on.
table setting
1/tˈeɪbəl sˈɛtɪŋ/
fixed phrase
arranged dining table
the way a table is arranged for a meal
Eksempler
- The restaurant is known for its elegant table settings.
- She chose a simple table setting with white plates and linen napkins.
- The magazine showed three table settings for a summer dinner party.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- I like the table setting.
- The table setting looked beautiful.