ruler
gb/ɹˈulɚ/ us/ɹˈulɚ/
A1
Angielski
~ 4900
vonalzó, uralkodó
RZECZOWNIK
A1
1
vonalzó
A2
Schemat użycia:
to use [a ruler] to measure [something]
She used a ruler to draw the table's outline.
Vonalzóval rajzolta meg a táblázat körvonalát.
The teacher asked the students to bring a ruler to class.
A tanár megkérte a diákokat, hogy hozzanak vonalzót az órára.
This ruler has both inches and centimeters on it.
Przykłady dla uczących się
I have a ruler in my bag.
Van egy vonalzó a táskámban.
He uses a ruler in math class.
Matekórán vonalzót használ.
Please give me your ruler.
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes confuse 'ruler' with 'rule', which can also mean a regulation or instruction.
Znaczenie
Straight tool for measuring length
Kolokacje
wooden ruler
|plastic ruler
|use a ruler
|draw a line with a ruler
Synonimy
measuring stick (Less common term, usually informal or descriptive.)
Tematy
school
|tools
|geometry
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
A flat tool with straight edges used to measure length or make straight lines.
A straight-edged instrument marked with units used to measure distances or draw straight lines.
RZECZOWNIK
A2
2
uralkodó
B2
Schemat użycia:
[a ruler] of [a country]
The ruler of the small nation was loved by his people.
A kis ország uralkodóját szerette a népe.
Ancient Egypt was governed by powerful rulers.
Az ókori Egyiptomot hatalmas uralkodók kormányozták.
She was considered one of the most influential rulers in history.
Przykłady dla uczących się
The king is the ruler of the land.
A király az ország uralkodója.
A ruler makes laws for the people.
Az uralkodó törvényeket hoz a nép számára.
The ruler visited the city.
Częsty błąd:
Learners may confuse 'ruler' (person) with 'rule' (law). Context helps clarify meaning.
Znaczenie
Person in charge of a country
Kolokacje
absolute ruler
|benevolent ruler
|ruler of the kingdom
Synonimy
leader (More general; can refer to any person in charge, not only political heads.)
|
monarch (Specifically refers to a king, queen, or emperor.)
Antonimy
subject (Refers to someone under the authority of a ruler.)
Tematy
politics
|history
|law
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
A person who leads and controls a country or area.
A person who governs or has supreme authority over a country or territory.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
ruler
IPA
GB/ɹˈulɚ/
US/ɹˈulɚ/
Sylaby i akcent
ruler (1 sylaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (ruler)
Formy wyrazu
Noun
- Base: ruler
- Plural: rulers
Rodzina wyrazów
Wyrażenia
the ruler of the roost
1/ðə ɹˈulɚ əv ðə ɹˈust/
idiom
informal
Person in charge in a place
The person who makes decisions and has control in a home or group.
Przykłady
- In our house, Grandma is the ruler of the roost.
- He likes to think he's the ruler of the roost at work.
rule with an iron fist
1/ɹˈul wˈɪθ ən ˈaɪɚn fˈɪst/
idiom
Govern in a harsh, strict way
To control people in a very strict and often cruel way.
Przykłady
- The dictator ruled with an iron fist for over 20 years.
- The dictator ruled with an iron fist for more than thirty years.
- She runs her company with an iron fist, allowing no mistakes.
- Managers who rule with an iron fist often face quiet resistance from their teams.