dial
gb/dˈaɪl/ us/dˈaɪl/
A1
Angielski
~ 4300
számlap, skála, tekerőgomb, beállít, elforgat, teker, tárcsáz, beüt, hív
RZECZOWNIK
A2
1
Schemat użycia:
a dial on [something]
The fuel gauge has a dial that shows how much gas is left.
Az üzemanyagszint-jelző számlapja mutatja, mennyi benzin van még a tankban.
She turned the dial on the oven to 180 degrees.
A sütő tekerőgombját 180 fokra állította.
The watch has a black dial with gold numbers.
The dial on the safe must be set to the correct number.
The radio's dial is stuck and won't move.
Przykłady dla uczących się
The clock has a white dial.
Az órának fehér számlapja van.
He looks at the dial on the machine.
A gépen lévő számlapot nézi.
Turn the dial to number five.
I see numbers on the dial.
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes confuse 'dial' (the face showing measurements) with 'knob' (the part you turn).
Znaczenie
face showing measurements
Kolokacje
clock dial
|speedometer dial
|gauge dial
|watch dial
Synonimy
gauge (Refers to the instrument as a whole, not just the face.)
|
display (More general; can be digital or analog.)
Tematy
technology
|daily life
|science
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
The part of a machine that shows numbers or settings, like on a clock or speedometer.
A flat or curved surface with numbers, symbols, or indicators used to show a measurement, position, or setting on a device.
CZASOWNIK
A2
2
Schemat użycia:
to dial [a number/setting]
Please dial the oven to 200 degrees before you start baking.
Kérlek, állítsd be a sütőt 200 fokra, mielőtt elkezdesz sütni.
He dialed the radio to his favorite station.
A rádiót a kedvenc adójára állította.
You need to dial the safe to the correct combination.
She carefully dialed the microscope to get a clear view.
Przykłady dla uczących się
Dial the number on your phone.
Tárcsázd a számot a telefonodon.
Dial the radio to this station.
Állítsd a rádiót erre az adóra.
Dial the heat up to high.
Dial the safe to open it.
Częsty błąd:
Learners may confuse this sense with 'call' someone on the phone; modern usage in phone context is less literal due to touchscreens.
Znaczenie
turn a control knob or wheel
Kolokacje
dial a number
|dial the thermostat
|dial in a frequency
Synonimy
adjust (General term for making small changes to settings.)
|
tune (Often used for adjusting radio or TV frequencies.)
Tematy
technology
|daily life
|daily_life
|work
Definicja
To turn a control on a machine to choose something.
To turn a knob, wheel, or similar control to choose a setting, number, or position.
CZASOWNIK
A1
3
Schemat użycia:
to dial [a phone number]
I need to dial her number before we leave.
Indulás előtt még tárcsáznom kell a számát.
He quickly dialed 911 when he saw smoke.
Amikor meglátta a füstöt, gyorsan tárcsázta a 911-et.
You can also dial from your contacts list.
She accidentally dialed the wrong number.
Przykłady dla uczących się
Dial 911 for help.
Segítségért tárcsázd a 911-et.
Dial my number when you get home.
Tárcsázd a számomat, amikor hazaérsz.
He dials her phone number.
She dials and waits for him to answer.
Częsty błąd:
Learners may think 'dial' only applies to old rotary phones; it is still used for pressing buttons or touchscreen numbers.
Znaczenie
enter phone number to call
Kolokacje
dial 911
|dial his number
|dial long distance
Synonimy
call (More general; does not specify entering the number manually.)
Tematy
communication
|technology
|daily_life
Definicja
To put a phone number into a phone to call someone.
To press or turn numbers on a telephone in order to connect a call.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
dial
IPA
GB/dˈaɪl/
US/dˈaɪl/
Sylaby i akcent
dial (1 sylaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (dial)
Formy wyrazu
Noun
- Base: dial
- Plural: dials
Verb
- Base: dial
- 3rd Person Singular: dials
- Present Participle: dialing, dialling
- Past: dialed, dialled
- Past Participle: dialled
Rodzina wyrazów
Forms
dials
noun
dialing
verb
dialling
verb
dialed
verb
dialled
verb
Related words
redial
verb
dialer
noun
Najważniejsze informacje
- Irregular past participle: dialled Verb
Wyrażenia
dial down
1/dˈaɪl dˈaʊn/
phrasal verb
reduce intensity or amount
To make something less strong, loud, or intense.
Przykłady
- You should dial down the volume before the neighbors complain.
- He needs to dial down his anger during meetings.
dial in
1/dˈaɪl ˈɪn/
phrasal verb
adjust something precisely
To change something carefully until it works or looks best.
Przykłady
- The photographer took time to dial in the perfect settings.
- It took a few tries to dial in the recipe so it tasted just right.
dial up
1/dˈaɪl ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
increase intensity or amount
To make something stronger, louder, or more intense.
Przykłady
- They decided to dial up their marketing efforts before the holiday season.
- Can you dial up the heat? It's cold in here.