engineer
gb/ˈɛnd͡ʒənˈɪɹ/ us/ˈɛnd͡ʒənˈɪɹ/
A2
Engels
~ 2200
Betekenissen
0 betekenissen
Zelfstandig naamwoord
A2
entity
1
A person trained in engineering
A person who uses science and math to design or build things like machines, roads, or buildings.
Gebruikspatroon:
an engineer [designs/builds/works on] [something]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse 'engineer' with 'mechanic'; a mechanic usually repairs machines, while an engineer may design or build them.
Synoniemen
technologist (Often used for someone skilled in technology, but less specific to formal engineering qualifications.)
Antoniemen
layperson (Refers to someone without technical or specialized knowledge.)
Woordcombinaties
software engineer
|civil engineer
|mechanical engineer
|electrical engineer
|train engineer
Thema's
science
|technology
|professions
|work
Voorbeelden
- The company hired a civil engineer to oversee the bridge construction.
- She works as a software engineer at a major tech firm.
- The mechanical engineer inspected the factory's production line.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- My brother is an engineer.
- The engineer builds roads.
- The engineer fixes the machine.
Werkwoord
B1
action
2
To design or build technically
To plan and make something using skill and knowledge of science or technology.
Gebruikspatroon:
to engineer [a system/machine/solution]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Some learners use 'engineer' only for physical machines; it can also be used for systems and processes.
Synoniemen
design (Focuses more on the planning stage rather than the full technical creation process.)
Antoniemen
destroy (Opposite in the sense of undoing or breaking down what was built.)
Woordcombinaties
engineer a solution
|engineer a bridge
|engineer a product
Thema's
science
|technology
|work
Voorbeelden
- The team engineered a new type of battery.
- She engineered the entire irrigation system for the farm.
- They engineered a safer braking mechanism for trains.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- We will engineer a new car.
- They engineer better machines.
- He engineers computer programs.
Werkwoord
B2
action
3
To arrange or cause something skillfully
To make something happen by careful and sometimes secret planning.
Gebruikspatroon:
to engineer [an event/a result]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may think this meaning is only about machines; here it refers to arranging events or outcomes.
Synoniemen
orchestrate (Often used for complex events with many parts coordinated.)
Antoniemen
prevent (Opposite in the sense of stopping an event from happening.)
Woordcombinaties
engineer a deal
|engineer a victory
|engineer a meeting
Thema's
politics
|business
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- He engineered his promotion by building strong alliances at work.
- The scandal was engineered to damage the politician's reputation.
- They engineered a meeting between the two leaders.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- She engineered the meeting of the two friends.
- They engineered his success in the contest.
- He engineered the end of the project.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
engineer
IPA
GB/ˈɛnd͡ʒənˈɪɹ/
US/ˈɛnd͡ʒənˈɪɹ/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
en - gin - eer (3 lettergrepen)
Stress on 1st syllable (en)
Woordvormen
Noun
- Base: engineer
- Plural: engineers
Verb
- Base: engineer
- 3rd Person Singular: engineers
- Present Participle: engineering
- Past: engineered
Woordfamilie
Forms
Related words
engine
noun A2
Uitdrukkingen
reverse engineer
1/ɹɪvˈɚs ˈɛnd͡ʒənˈɪɹ/
fixed phrase
technical
Analyze design by dismantling product
To take apart a product to learn how it works and how to make it again.
Voorbeelden
- The team reverse engineered the device to create their own version.
- They tried to reverse engineer the software to find its security flaws.
- Hackers tried to reverse engineer the software code.
- The company reverse engineered a competitor’s device to create their own version.
social engineering
1/sˈoʊʃəl ˈɛnd͡ʒənˈɪɹɪŋ/
fixed phrase
technical
Tricking people to get private information
Tricking people into telling secrets or private information instead of hacking computers directly.
Voorbeelden
- The hacker used social engineering to get the password.
- The attack was carried out through social engineering rather than hacking the system directly.
- Social engineering often involves pretending to be someone you trust.
- Social engineering scams are becoming more common online.
genetic engineering
1/d͡ʒənˈɛtɪk ˈɛnd͡ʒənˈɪɹɪŋ/
fixed phrase
technical
Changing an organism's genes on purpose
Changing the genes of a plant, animal, or other living thing on purpose.
Voorbeelden
- Genetic engineering has created crops that resist pests.
- Genetic engineering has led to crops that resist disease.
- Genetic engineering has produced crops resistant to pests.
- Some people worry about the effects of genetic engineering on nature.
- Scientists are exploring genetic engineering to treat illnesses.
- The debate over genetic engineering includes ethical concerns.