height
gb/hˈaɪt/ us/hˈaɪt/
A2
Engels
~ 2100
magasság, csúcs, tető, tetőpont, valaminek a dereka, magaslat
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
A2
1
magasság
A2
Gebruikspatroon:
[someone/something]'s height
Her height is above average for her age.
Az életkorához képest átlagon felüli a magassága.
The height of the building makes it visible from miles away.
Az épület magassága miatt mérföldekről is látható.
We measured the height of the tree with a laser tool.
The mountain reaches a height of 3,000 meters.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
My height is 170 centimeters.
170 centiméter magas vagyok.
He is the same height as his brother.
Ugyanolyan magas, mint a fivére.
The table is one meter in height.
We want to know the height of the wall.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse 'height' with 'high'. 'High' is an adjective, while 'height' is a noun.
Betekenis
measurement of tallness
Woordcombinaties
average height
|maximum height
|height measurement
|reach a height
|height limit
Synoniemen
tallness (Less formal and less commonly used; refers specifically to vertical extent.)
Antoniemen
depth (Refers to downward measurement rather than upward.)
Thema's
measurement
|daily life
|sports
|space
|science
|core_vocabulary
Definitie
How tall a person or thing is, from bottom to top.
The distance from the base to the top of something, measured vertically.
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
B1
2
Gebruikspatroon:
the height of [something]
We reached the height of the mountain just before noon.
Nem sokkal dél előtt értük el a hegy csúcsát.
At the height of the tower, you can see the whole city.
A torony tetejéről az egész várost látni lehet.
The balloon rose to a great height before bursting.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
We are at the height of the hill.
A domb tetején vagyunk.
The plane is flying at a great height.
A repülő nagy magasságban repül.
He climbed to the height of the tree.
Betekenis
highest point or level
Woordcombinaties
at the height
|reach the height
|height of summer
Synoniemen
summit (Often used for mountains; more formal.)
Antoniemen
base (The bottom or lowest part of something.)
Thema's
geography
|sports
|space
|core_vocabulary
Definitie
The top or highest part of something.
The topmost point or extreme limit of something.
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
B2
3
Gebruikspatroon:
the height of [period/event/state]
She was at the height of her career when she won the award.
Pályája csúcsán volt, amikor elnyerte a díjat.
It happened in the height of summer.
Ez a nyár derekán történt.
The company is enjoying the height of its popularity.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
He is at the height of his job.
Pályája csúcsán van.
It was the height of winter.
A tél dereka volt.
The singer was at the height of her fame.
Betekenis
peak intensity or success
Woordcombinaties
height of summer
|height of fashion
|height of power
Synoniemen
peak (Common in both literal and figurative senses; slightly less formal.)
Antoniemen
decline (Refers to a period when intensity or success is decreasing.)
Thema's
time
|culture
|core_vocabulary
Definitie
The time when something is strongest or most active.
The period or state when something is most active, successful, or intense.
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
B1
4
He is afraid of heights and avoids tall buildings.
Fél a magasságtól, ezért kerüli a magas épületeket.
From these heights, you can see for miles around.
Ezekről a magaslatokról mérföldekre ellátni.
The bird nested in the dizzying heights of the cliff.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
I am afraid of heights.
Félek a magasságtól.
We can see far from this height.
Ebből a magasságból messzire ellátunk.
The cat climbed to a great height.
Betekenis
a high place or position
Woordcombinaties
fear of heights
|dizzying heights
Synoniemen
altitude (More technical, often used in aviation or geography.)
Antoniemen
low ground (Refers to an area lower than surrounding land.)
Thema's
geography
|space
|travel
|core_vocabulary
Definitie
A place that is high above the ground.
An elevated location above ground level.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
height
IPA
GB/hˈaɪt/
US/hˈaɪt/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
height (1 lettergreep)
Stress on 1st syllable (height)
Woordvormen
Noun
- Base: height
- Plural: height, heights
Woordfamilie
Uitdrukkingen
at the height of
1/ˈæt ðə hˈaɪt əv/
fixed phrase
during peak period
During the time when something is most active or strong.
Voorbeelden
- At the height of summer, temperatures can reach 40°C.
- She was at the height of her career when she moved abroad.
fear of heights
1/fˈɪɹ əv hˈaɪts/
fixed phrase
afraid when high up
Being scared when you are in a high place.
Voorbeelden
- She can't climb ladders because she has a fear of heights.
- His fear of heights kept him from going on the ride.
height of fashion
1/hˈaɪt əv fˈæʃən/
fixed phrase
extremely fashionable at a time
Being very fashionable at a certain time.
Voorbeelden
- That dress was the height of fashion in the 1990s.
- These shoes are currently at the height of fashion.
to new heights
1/tə njˈu hˈaɪts/
idiom
to a higher level than before
To make something better, stronger, or more successful than ever before.
Voorbeelden
- The chef's creativity took the restaurant to new heights.
- Her speech took the event to new heights.