formation
gb/fɔɹmˈeɪʃən/ us/fɔɹmˈeɪʃən/
B1
Engels
~ 2100
kialakulás, képződés, megalakulás, geológiai képződmény, kőzetképződmény, sziklaalakzat, alakzat, felállás, kötelék
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
B1
1
Gebruikspatroon:
the formation of [something]
The formation of the new government took several weeks.
Az új kormány megalakulása több hétig tartott.
We watched the formation of storm clouds over the mountains.
Figyeltük, ahogy viharfelhők képződnek a hegyek fölött.
The company announced the formation of a new research division.
Geologists studied the unusual rock formation along the coast.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
The formation of the club happened last year.
A klub tavaly alakult meg.
We saw the formation of big clouds.
Láttuk, ahogy nagy felhők képződnek.
There was a rock formation near the river.
The teacher explained the formation of the team.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse 'formation' with 'form'. 'Form' can mean the shape itself, while 'formation' refers to the process or result of creating that shape or structure.
Betekenis
process of creation or arrangement
Woordcombinaties
formation of a team
|formation of ideas
|rock formation
|cloud formation
|military formation
Synoniemen
creation (Emphasizes bringing something into existence, not necessarily its arrangement.)
|
development (Focuses more on gradual growth or progress rather than initial structuring.)
Antoniemen
destruction (The act of breaking down or ending something that has been formed.)
|
disorganization (The state of lacking order or arrangement.)
Thema's
general
|organization
|development
|core_vocabulary
Definitie
The act of making or putting things into a certain shape or group.
The action or process of creating, developing, or arranging something into a particular shape, structure, or order.
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
B2
TECHNICAL
2
The Grand Canyon reveals many different rock formations.
A Grand Canyonban számos különböző kőzetképződmény látható.
Scientists are studying the formation's mineral content.
A tudósok a képződmény ásványi összetételét vizsgálják.
This limestone formation dates back millions of years.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
We saw a strange rock formation in the desert.
Egy különös sziklaalakzatot láttunk a sivatagban.
This mountain is part of an old formation.
Ez a hegy egy régi geológiai képződmény része.
The cave was inside a big rock formation.
Betekenis
natural geological structure
Woordcombinaties
limestone formation
|sandstone formation
|mountain formation
Synoniemen
structure (General term for an arrangement; less specific to geology.)
Thema's
science
|geography
|nature
Definitie
A layer or shape of rock found in nature.
A layer, structure, or mass of rock or minerals with a distinctive composition and origin.
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
B1
3
The jets flew in tight formation over the city.
A repülőgépek szoros kötelékben repültek a város felett.
The soldiers stood in formation for inspection.
A katonák alakzatban álltak a szemléhez.
The football team took its offensive formation.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
The planes flew in formation.
A repülők alakzatban repültek.
The players stood in their game formation.
A játékosok a játékban használt felállásukban álltak fel.
The soldiers walked in formation.
Betekenis
organized group arrangement
Woordcombinaties
fly in formation
|marching formation
|battle formation
Synoniemen
arrangement (General term for positioning; less formal and not necessarily organized for action.)
|
alignment (Emphasizes straightness or order rather than group movement.)
Antoniemen
disarray (Lack of order or organization.)
Thema's
military
|sports
|transportation
|core_vocabulary
Definitie
A group arranged in a planned way, often for marching, flying, or playing sports.
An organized arrangement of people, vehicles, or aircraft moving or standing together in a planned pattern.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
formation
IPA
GB/fɔɹmˈeɪʃən/
US/fɔɹmˈeɪʃən/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
form - a - tion (3 lettergrepen)
Stress on 2nd syllable (a)
Woordvormen
Noun
- Base: formation
- Plural: formation, formations
Woordfamilie
Uitdrukkingen
fly in formation
1/flˈaɪ ˈɪn fɔɹmˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
fly together in an organized pattern
To fly in a set pattern with other aircraft or birds.
Voorbeelden
- The fighter jets flew in formation during the parade.
- Birds often fly in formation to save energy.
in formation
1/ˈɪn fɔɹmˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
arranged in an ordered group
In a planned and organized line or shape, especially when moving.
Voorbeelden
- The geese flew south in formation.
- Troops marched down the street in formation.