chamber
gb/t͡ʃˈeɪmbɚ/ us/t͡ʃˈeɪmbɚ/
B1
Engels
~ 2600
terem, szoba, kamra, töltényűr, égéstér, kamara, ház, barlangterem, sírkamra
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
B1
1
Gebruikspatroon:
a chamber for [purpose]
The council met in the main chamber to discuss the new law.
A tanács a főteremben ült össze, hogy megvitassa az új törvényt.
The royal chamber was decorated with gold and silk.
A királyi terem arannyal és selyemmel volt díszítve.
She entered the chamber quietly so as not to disturb the meeting.
The castle had a secret chamber hidden behind the library.
Guests were shown to their private chambers after dinner.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
The king sat in his chamber.
A király a szobájában ült.
We went into the meeting chamber.
Bementünk a tárgyalóterembe.
The hotel has a small sleeping chamber.
The queen’s chamber is very big.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse 'chamber' with 'hall'; 'hall' is usually larger and less private.
Betekenis
room for a special use
Woordcombinaties
bed chamber
|council chamber
|upper chamber
|private chamber
Synoniemen
room (General term for an enclosed space; 'chamber' is more formal or specific.)
Antoniemen
open space (Opposite of an enclosed room.)
Thema's
architecture
|government
|daily life
|housing
|work
Definitie
A room used for a special purpose, like meetings or sleeping.
A room, especially one used for a particular purpose such as meetings, sleeping, or official functions.
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
B2
2
Gebruikspatroon:
the [machine] chamber
The bullet is loaded into the gun’s firing chamber.
A lövedéket a fegyver töltényűrébe töltik.
The combustion chamber mixes fuel and air before ignition.
Az égéstérben a gyújtás előtt keveredik az üzemanyag és a levegő.
Technicians inspected the pressure chamber for leaks.
The spacecraft’s crew chamber was pressurized for safety.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
The bullet is in the gun’s chamber.
A lövedék a fegyver töltényűrében van.
The engine has a hot chamber.
A motornak forró égéstere van.
Water moves through the pump’s chamber.
Air fills the chamber before use.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may confuse 'chamber' with 'container'; a container stores things, while a chamber is part of a system or device.
Betekenis
enclosed part of a machine
Woordcombinaties
engine chamber
|combustion chamber
|air chamber
Synoniemen
compartment (A general enclosed section; 'chamber' often implies a functional role.)
Antoniemen
exterior (The outside of a machine or structure, not enclosed.)
Thema's
engineering
|science
|technology
Definitie
A closed space inside a machine or structure where something happens or is kept.
An enclosed space within a machine, device, or structure, designed to hold or process something.
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
B2
FORMAL
3
Gebruikspatroon:
the [name] Chamber
The bill passed in the lower chamber but failed in the upper chamber.
A törvényjavaslat az alsó kamarában átment, de a felső kamarában megbukott.
The Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses.
A Kereskedelmi Kamara támogatja a helyi vállalkozásokat.
The senators gathered in the legislative chamber.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
The law passed in the upper chamber.
A törvényt a felső kamara fogadta el.
The city has a Chamber of Commerce.
A városnak van kereskedelmi kamarája.
The judges met in the court chamber.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may confuse 'chamber' with 'room'; here it refers to an organization, not just a physical space.
Betekenis
official legislative or judicial body
Woordcombinaties
upper chamber
|lower chamber
|chamber of commerce
Synoniemen
assembly (A general gathering; 'chamber' is more formal and institutional.)
Antoniemen
individual member (Refers to one person rather than the whole body.)
Thema's
government
|law
|politics
Definitie
A group of people who meet to make laws or decisions in government or courts.
An official group or body, often legislative or judicial, that meets to discuss and make decisions.
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
B1
4
Explorers found an ancient burial chamber deep inside the pyramid.
A felfedezők egy ősi sírkamrát találtak mélyen a piramis belsejében.
The cave had several large chambers connected by narrow tunnels.
A barlangban több nagy terem volt, amelyeket keskeny alagutak kötöttek össze.
Miners worked in a small underground chamber.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
The cave has a big chamber.
A barlangnak van egy nagy terme.
We saw a burial chamber in the pyramid.
A piramisban láttunk egy sírkamrát.
They worked in the dark chamber under the ground.
Betekenis
enclosed underground space
Woordcombinaties
cave chamber
|tomb chamber
Synoniemen
cavern room ('Cavern room' is more informal and descriptive; 'chamber' is more formal.)
Antoniemen
open cavern (An unenclosed underground area.)
Thema's
geography
|construction
|nature
|science
Definitie
A closed space under the ground or in rock, made by nature or people.
A naturally occurring or man-made enclosed space underground or inside rock formations.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
chamber
IPA
GB/t͡ʃˈeɪmbɚ/
US/t͡ʃˈeɪmbɚ/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
cham - ber (2 lettergrepen)
Stress on 1st syllable (cham)
Woordvormen
Noun
- Base: chamber
- Plural: chambers
Woordfamilie
Forms
chambers
noun
Related words
chambermaid
noun
Advanced or less common
antechamber
noun
chamberlain
noun
Uitdrukkingen
lower chamber
1/lˈoʊɚ t͡ʃˈeɪmbɚ/
fixed phrase
formal
lower house of legislature
The larger part of a government that makes laws, usually with more members than the upper part.
Voorbeelden
- The lower chamber voted against the proposal.
- Laws must be passed by both the lower and upper chambers.
upper chamber
1/ˈʌpɚ t͡ʃˈeɪmbɚ/
fixed phrase
formal
higher house of legislature
The higher part of a government that makes laws, usually with fewer members than the lower part.
Voorbeelden
- The bill was approved by the upper chamber before being sent to the president.
- Debate in the upper chamber lasted for hours.
Chamber of Commerce
1/t͡ʃˈeɪmbɚ əv kˈɑmɚs/
fixed phrase
local business organization
A local group that helps and supports businesses in an area.
Voorbeelden
- The chamber of commerce is hosting a networking event next week.
- He joined the chamber of commerce to connect with other business owners.
- She joined the Chamber of Commerce to meet other local entrepreneurs.