size
gb/sˈaɪz/ us/sˈaɪz/
A1
Angielski
~ 800
méret, mérték, lépték, nagyság, méretez, méretre igazít, átméretez
RZECZOWNIK
A1
1
méret
A2
Schemat użycia:
the size of [something]
The size of the package was too large to fit in the mailbox.
A csomag mérete túl nagy volt ahhoz, hogy beférjen a postaládába.
This shirt comes in three different sizes.
Ez az ing három különböző méretben kapható.
We were surprised by the size of the crowd at the concert.
The fish had grown to an impressive size.
Please check the size before ordering online.
Przykłady dla uczących się
My shoes are size 8.
A cipőim 8-as méretűek.
The box is big in size.
A doboz nagy méretű.
She wants a small size T-shirt.
What is the size of your room?
This bag is the right size for my laptop.
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes confuse 'size' with 'weight'. Size is about dimensions, not heaviness.
Znaczenie
physical dimensions or magnitude
Kolokacje
large size
|small size
|average size
|plus size
|actual size
Synonimy
dimension (Often used in technical contexts to describe measurable extent in one direction.)
|
magnitude (More formal and often used for scale or importance as well as physical size.)
Antonimy
smallness (Refers to being physically small in extent.)
Tematy
measurement
|daily life
|shopping
|science
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
How big or small something is.
The overall measurements, proportions, or extent of something in terms of height, length, width, volume, or similar physical properties.
RZECZOWNIK
A1
2
méret
A2
Schemat użycia:
[clothing/footwear] size [number/label]
I need this jacket in a larger size.
Ebből a dzsekiből nagyobb méretre van szükségem.
Her shoe size is 7.5 in US measurements.
Az amerikai méretezés szerint 7,5-es a cipőmérete.
Do you have this dress in my size?
The store was out of my size for those jeans.
He wears a size medium shirt.
Przykłady dla uczących się
My shoe size is 9.
A cipőméretem 9-es.
I want a size small T-shirt.
S-es méretű pólót szeretnék.
She wears a size 12 dress.
Do you have this in size large?
He needs a bigger size.
Częsty błąd:
Learners may confuse US, UK, and EU sizing systems, leading to wrong purchases.
Znaczenie
clothing or shoe measurement category
Kolokacje
dress size
|shoe size
|size medium
|size 10
Synonimy
fit (Refers to how well clothing conforms to a person's body, not just the labeled measurement.)
Antonimy
one-size-fits-all (Describes clothing intended to fit most people without specific sizing.)
Tematy
fashion
|shopping
|clothing
|daily_life
Definicja
A number or word that tells how big clothes or shoes are.
A label that indicates the standard measurements for a piece of clothing or footwear.
RZECZOWNIK
B1
3
We underestimated the size of the challenge ahead.
Alábecsültük az előttünk álló kihívás nagyságát.
The project grew in size and complexity over time.
A projekt léptéke és összetettsége idővel nőtt.
No one realized the true size of the risk involved.
The company’s success was impressive in its size and speed.
They were shocked by the size of his ambition.
Przykłady dla uczących się
The problem is big in size.
A probléma nagy mértékű.
We did not know the size of the danger.
Nem ismertük a veszély mértékét.
Her dream is large in size.
The job is big in size and hard to do.
The party was huge in size.
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes try to use 'size' for emotions, which sounds unnatural; use 'intensity' instead.
Znaczenie
extent or scale of importance
Kolokacje
size of the problem
|scale and size
|size of the opportunity
Synonimy
scale (Often used for the extent of non-physical things.)
Antonimy
triviality (Refers to being small or unimportant in scope.)
Tematy
business
|news
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
How big or important something is, not in a physical way.
The degree, scope, or magnitude of something abstract, such as an event, problem, or achievement.
CZASOWNIK
B2
4
Schemat użycia:
to size [something] [up/down/to measurement]
The rings can be sized to fit any finger.
A gyűrűk bármilyen ujjra méretre igazíthatók.
We need to size the photos correctly for the website.
A weboldalhoz megfelelően át kell méreteznünk a fotókat.
They sized the parts before assembly.
You should size the window to match the frame.
She had her boots sized down by a cobbler.
Przykłady dla uczących się
The tailor will size my pants.
A szabó méretre igazítja a nadrágomat.
Please size the picture for the paper.
Kérlek, méretezd át a képet a papír méretéhez.
They will size the door for the wall.
I need to size my shoes smaller.
We sized the bed for the room.
Częsty błąd:
Learners may confuse 'size' as a verb with 'measure'; 'measure' means find out the dimensions, while 'size' means adjust to them.
Znaczenie
arrange or adjust to measurement
Kolokacje
size up
|size down
|sized to fit
Synonimy
fit (To make something suitable in shape or measurement for something else.)
Antonimy
misfit (To make something unsuitable in measurement.)
Tematy
manufacturing
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
To make something the right measurement or fit for a purpose.
To determine, arrange, or alter something so that it fits a specific measurement or requirement.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
size
IPA
GB/sˈaɪz/
US/sˈaɪz/
Sylaby i akcent
size (1 sylaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (size)
Formy wyrazu
Noun
- Base: size
- Plural: size, sizes
Verb
- Base: size
- 3rd Person Singular: sizes
- Present Participle: sizing
- Past: sized
Rodzina wyrazów
Wyrażenia
life-size
1/lˈaɪf sˈaɪz/
fixed phrase
same dimensions as real object
Something made life-size is as big as it is in real life.
Przykłady
- The museum has a life-size model of a dinosaur.
- They built a life-size replica of the spacecraft.
one size fits all
1/wˈʌn sˈaɪz fˈɪts ˈɔl/
fixed phrase
designed for everyone same size/fit
'One size fits all' means one thing can be used by everyone without changing it for each person.
Przykłady
- The hats are adjustable, so one size fits all.
- This policy is not a one-size-fits-all solution.
plus size
1/plˈʌs sˈaɪz/
fixed phrase
clothing category for larger sizes
Clothes made for people with bigger body measurements than normal store sizes.
Przykłady
- She shops at a store that specializes in plus-size clothing.
- The brand has expanded its plus-size range to include more styles.
size up
1/sˈaɪz ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
evaluate quickly by appearance or impression
To look at someone or something and form an opinion fast.
Przykłady
- He sized up his opponent before the match began.
- The manager quickly sized up the situation and took control.
true to size
1/tɹˈu tə sˈaɪz/
fixed phrase
matches labeled clothing measurements accurately
Clothes that are true to size match the number or label exactly and do not feel bigger or smaller than expected.
Przykłady
- These shoes run true to size, so order your regular number.
- The jacket is true to size and fits perfectly.