rank
gb/ɹˈæŋk/ us/ɹˈæŋk/
B1
Angielski
~ 2500
rang, beosztás, rendfokozat, rangsorol, helyen szerepel, közé tartozik, bűzös, büdös, iszonyúan büdös, egyszerű tagok, közkatonák, sorok
RZECZOWNIK
B1
1
Schemat użycia:
[someone]'s rank in [an organization]
She was promoted to the rank of captain.
Előléptették kapitányi rangra.
His rank in the company is just below the director.
A vállalatnál betöltött beosztása közvetlenül az igazgató alatt van.
The general inspected soldiers of every rank.
He quickly rose through the ranks due to his skills.
Przykłady dla uczących się
He has the rank of sergeant.
Őrmesteri rendfokozata van.
My rank is higher than hers.
Nekem magasabb a rangom, mint neki.
She moved up one rank last year.
He is proud of his high rank.
Częsty błąd:
Learners may confuse 'rank' with 'ranking'; 'rank' is the position itself, while 'ranking' is the ordered list.
Znaczenie
Position in an order or hierarchy
Kolokacje
high rank
|low rank
|military rank
|rank and file
|rise in rank
Synonimy
position (More general; can refer to any place or role, not just in a hierarchy.)
|
status (Focuses more on social standing rather than formal order.)
Antonimy
disorder (Lack of an ordered structure where ranks would exist.)
Tematy
military
|work
|status
Definicja
A level or position in an order, especially in the army or a group.
A specific level, position, or status in an ordered system, especially in the military or an organization.
CZASOWNIK
B1
2
Schemat użycia:
to rank [something/someone] [adverb/number]
The school ranks among the best in the country.
Az iskola az ország legjobb iskolái közé tartozik.
We ranked the hotels from cheapest to most expensive.
A szállodákat a legolcsóbbtól a legdrágábbig rangsoroltuk.
She is ranked number one in tennis this year.
Przykłady dla uczących się
This movie ranks high on my list.
Ez a film előkelő helyen szerepel a listámon.
I ranked the songs from best to worst.
A dalokat a legjobbtól a legrosszabbig rangsoroltam.
Our team ranks second in the league.
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes confuse 'rank' with 'rate'; 'rate' gives a score, while 'rank' gives a position relative to others.
Znaczenie
Assign a position in order
Kolokacje
rank highly
|rank first
|rank among the best
|rank in the top ten
Synonimy
rate (Focuses more on giving a score than placing in a hierarchy.)
|
classify (Emphasizes grouping by category rather than position.)
Antonimy
ignore (To not give a position or evaluation at all.)
Tematy
evaluation
|organization
|work
|business
Definicja
To put people or things in order based on how good, important, or strong they are.
To place someone or something in a particular position within an ordered list or hierarchy based on certain criteria.
B2
INFORMAL
3
The garbage gave off a rank odor.
A szemét bűzös szagot árasztott.
The air was rank with the smell of rotting fish.
A levegő bűzlött a rothadó hal szagától.
He wrinkled his nose at the rank stench from the drain.
Przykłady dla uczących się
The food had a rank smell.
Az ételnek iszonyúan büdös szaga volt.
I could not eat because it was rank.
Nem tudtam megenni, mert iszonyúan büdös volt.
The room was rank after days without cleaning.
Znaczenie
Strong and unpleasant smelling
Kolokacje
rank smell
|rank odor
Synonimy
foul (General term for unpleasant smell; less intense than 'rank'.)
Antonimy
fragrant (Having a pleasant smell.)
Tematy
senses
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
Smelling very bad and strong.
Having an extremely strong and offensive smell.
RZECZOWNIK
B2
4
He rose from the ranks to become CEO.
Az egyszerű dolgozók közül emelkedett ki, és vezérigazgató lett.
New recruits joined the ranks of the army.
Az újonnan toborzottak csatlakoztak a hadsereg soraihoz.
She returned to the ranks after stepping down as leader.
Przykłady dla uczących się
He joined the ranks of workers.
Csatlakozott a munkások soraihoz.
She left the ranks to become a manager.
Kikerült az egyszerű dolgozók sorából, és vezető lett.
I am happy to be in the ranks of this club.
Znaczenie
Ordinary members of a group
Kolokacje
the ranks
|join the ranks
Synonimy
membership (Refers generally to belonging to a group, not just non-leaders.)
Antonimy
leadership (The group of people who lead an organization.)
Tematy
society
|organizations
|work
|business
Definicja
People who are not leaders in a group.
The ordinary members of an organization, excluding leaders and officers.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
rank
IPA
GB/ɹˈæŋk/
US/ɹˈæŋk/
Sylaby i akcent
rank (1 sylaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (rank)
Formy wyrazu
Adjective
- Base: rank
Noun
- Base: rank
- Plural: rank, ranks
Verb
- Base: rank
- 3rd Person Singular: ranks
- Present Participle: ranking
- Past: ranked
Rodzina wyrazów
Forms
Related words
outrank
verb
Negative and opposite forms
unranked
adjective
Wyrażenia
close ranks
1/klˈoʊs ɹˈæŋks/
idiom
Unite defensively as group
To come together as a group to protect each other from attack or criticism.
Przykłady
- The party closed ranks around its leader during the scandal.
- When criticized, the team closed ranks and supported their coach.
pull rank
1/pˈʊl ɹˈæŋk/
idiom
informal
Use position for advantage
To use your higher position to make someone do what you want.
Przykłady
- He pulled rank to get a better hotel room.
- Don't pull rank on me just because you're older.
rank and file
1/ɹˈæŋk ˈænd fˈaɪl/
idiom
Ordinary members of a group
The normal members of a group, not its leaders.
Przykłady
- The new policy upset both the leaders and the rank and file.
- Support from the rank and file is essential for change.
rise through the ranks
1/ɹˈaɪz θɹˈu ðə ɹˈæŋks/
idiom
Advance within an organization
To get higher positions in an organization by starting at a low level and working up.
Przykłady
- She rose through the ranks to become editor-in-chief.
- Many CEOs have risen through the ranks from entry-level jobs.