inert
gb/ɪnˈɚt/ us/ɪnˈɚt/
B2
Angielski
tétlen, mozdulatlan, passzív, enervált, inert, inaktív
B2
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tétlen
B2
mozdulatlan
B1
Schemat użycia:
[something] is inert
After the power cut, the factory floor went inert and silent.
Az áramszünet után a gyárcsarnokban minden leállt, és csend lett.
The boat drifted with the current while the engine stayed inert.
A csónak sodródott az árral, miközben a motor tétlen maradt.
He lay inert on the couch, staring at the ceiling.
Przykłady dla uczących się
The machine is inert now.
A gép most tétlen.
The animal stayed inert for a moment.
Az állat egy pillanatig mozdulatlan maradt.
Częsty błąd:
Inert usually means “inactive,” not “insert.”
Znaczenie
not moving or working
Kolokacje
lie inert
|remain inert
|sit inert
|stand inert
|an inert body
|an inert machine
|an inert volcano
|inert matter
|inert in the water
|inert in the corner
Synonimy
inactive (General word for not operating or not doing anything.)
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motionless (Focuses on not moving physically.)
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lifeless (Suggests no energy or animation; often about appearance.)
Antonimy
active (Doing things, working, or showing activity.)
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moving (Physically in motion.)
Tematy
daily_life
|work
|describing_things
Definicja
Not moving, not working, or not active.
Not moving or doing anything; not functioning or showing activity.
C1
2
Schemat użycia:
[someone] becomes/feels inert
After a week of bad sleep, she felt inert and unable to focus.
Egy hét rossz alvás után enerváltnak érezte magát, és nem tudott koncentrálni.
The team grew inert once the deadline was removed.
A csapat passzívvá vált, miután eltörölték a határidőt.
Without clear goals, the organization can become inert.
Przykłady dla uczących się
I feel inert today.
Ma enerváltnak érzem magam.
He was inert and didn’t help.
Passzív volt, és nem segített.
Częsty błąd:
Don’t use inert for “shy”; it’s about lack of action/energy, not social fear.
Znaczenie
lacking energy or initiative
Kolokacje
feel inert
|become inert
|stay inert
|an inert response
|inert habits
|an inert attitude
|inert behavior
|inert in meetings
|politically inert
|socially inert
Synonimy
lethargic (Emphasizes tiredness or sluggishness.)
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apathetic (Emphasizes not caring or lacking interest.)
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passive (Emphasizes not taking action, often letting others decide.)
Antonimy
energetic (Full of energy and activity.)
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motivated (Driven to act or achieve something.)
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proactive (Taking initiative rather than waiting.)
Tematy
emotions
|people
|behavior
Definicja
Not wanting to do anything; without energy.
Lacking energy, motivation, or willingness to act; passive and slow to respond.
C1
TECHNICAL
3
inert
C1
Schemat użycia:
[substance] is inert
Gold is relatively inert, which is why it resists corrosion.
Az arany viszonylag inert, ezért ellenáll a korróziónak.
The container is lined with an inert material to prevent reactions.
A tartály belsejét inert anyaggal bélelték ki, hogy ne történjenek reakciók.
Argon is often used because it is inert in many processes.
Przykłady dla uczących się
This gas is inert.
Ez a gáz inert.
The metal is inert in water.
Ez a fém vízben inert.
Znaczenie
chemically nonreactive
Kolokacje
chemically inert
|largely inert
|relatively inert
|inert under these conditions
|an inert compound
|an inert gas
|inert to oxygen
|an inert atmosphere
|inert coating
|inert solvent
Synonimy
nonreactive (Direct term meaning it does not react much.)
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stable (More general; suggests it doesn’t change easily.)
Antonimy
reactive (Readily takes part in chemical reactions.)
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unstable (Likely to change or react over time.)
Tematy
science
|chemistry
Definicja
Not reacting easily with other chemicals.
Not likely to take part in chemical reactions under normal conditions.
C1
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inaktív
B2
Schemat użycia:
an inert [ingredient/substance/material]
The tablet contains the drug plus several inert ingredients to help it hold its shape.
A tabletta a hatóanyag mellett több inaktív összetevőt is tartalmaz, hogy megtartsa az alakját.
They used an inert carrier so the fragrance would release slowly.
Inaktív vivőanyagot használtak, hogy az illat lassan szabaduljon fel.
The cream’s base is mostly inert and unlikely to irritate skin.
Przykłady dla uczących się
This pill has inert ingredients too.
Ez a tabletta is tartalmaz inaktív összetevőket.
The base is inert.
Az alapanyag inaktív.
Znaczenie
not having an active effect
Kolokacje
inert ingredient
|inert filler
|inert substance
|inert carrier
|an inert base
|inert additive
|biologically inert
|pharmacologically inert
|inert excipient
|an inert placebo ingredient
Synonimy
inactive (Common term for not having an effect, especially in medicine.)
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neutral (Suggests it doesn’t change or influence the result much.)
Antonimy
active (Having an intended effect (for example, an active drug ingredient).)
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potent (Producing a strong effect.)
Tematy
health
|consumer_products
Definicja
Not causing an effect (for example, not acting as a drug).
Not producing a particular intended effect, especially in medicine or products (for example, not affecting the body).
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
inert
IPA
GB/ɪnˈɚt/
US/ɪnˈɚt/
Sylaby i akcent
in - ert (2 sylaby)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ert)
Formy wyrazu
Adjective
- Base: inert
Rodzina wyrazów
Wyrażenia
inert gas
1/ɪnˈɚt ɡˈæs/
fixed phrase
technical
a nonreactive gas
A gas that does not react easily.
Przykłady
- The welder flooded the area with an inert gas to protect the hot metal.
- Food packaging may use an inert gas to slow spoilage.
- They stored the samples under an inert gas to prevent oxidation.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- They used an inert gas.
- Argon is an inert gas.
inert ingredient
1/ɪnˈɚt ɪŋɡɹˈidiənt/
fixed phrase
non-active product component
An ingredient that is not the active one.
Przykłady
- Always check the label if you have allergies to an inert ingredient.
- The active drug is tiny; most of the pill is inert ingredient.
- The manufacturer changed an inert ingredient to improve shelf life.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- This medicine has an inert ingredient.
- I am allergic to one inert ingredient.