spirit
gb/spˈɪɹɪt/ us/spˈɪɹɪt/
A2
Angielski
~ 1300
lélek, kedv, hangulat, tömény ital, párlat, rövidital, szellem, szellemiség
RZECZOWNIK
B1
1
lélek
A2
Schemat użycia:
the spirit of [someone]
She believed that his spirit would live on after his death.
Hitt abban, hogy a lelke a halála után is tovább él.
The team showed great spirit during the final match.
A csapat nagy küzdőszellemről tett tanúbizonyságot a döntő mérkőzésen.
His spirit was broken after the long struggle.
Przykłady dla uczących się
She has a kind spirit.
Jó lelke van.
His spirit is strong.
Lelkileg erős.
We must keep our spirit high.
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes confuse 'spirit' with 'ghost' when referring to someone's personality or inner strength.
Znaczenie
non-physical essence of a person
Kolokacje
human spirit
|free spirit
|in good spirits
|lift someone's spirits
Synonimy
soul (Often used in religious or poetic contexts; slightly more spiritual in tone.)
Antonimy
body (Refers to the physical part of a person, the opposite of the non-material part.)
Tematy
philosophy
|religion
|emotions
Definicja
The part of a person that is not their body, like their mind or soul.
The non-material part of a human, often considered the seat of emotions, character, and consciousness.
RZECZOWNIK
A2
2
Schemat użycia:
in [good/bad/high] spirits
She was in high spirits after hearing the news.
A hír hallatán nagyon jókedvű lett.
His spirits sank when he saw the score.
Leesett a kedve, amikor meglátta az állást.
The music lifted their spirits.
Przykłady dla uczących się
I am in good spirits today.
Ma jókedvű vagyok.
Her spirits are low.
Rossz a kedve.
The good news lifted my spirits.
Częsty błąd:
Learners may confuse 'spirits' in this sense with alcoholic drinks.
Znaczenie
mood or emotional state
Kolokacje
in high spirits
|in low spirits
|lift spirits
Synonimy
mood (More general term for emotional state; less poetic or figurative.)
Antonimy
depression (A prolonged state of low mood, opposite of being in high spirits.)
Tematy
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
How someone feels or thinks at a certain time.
A person's mood, attitude, or emotional state at a particular time.
RZECZOWNIK
A2
3
Schemat użycia:
[drink/serve] spirits
He doesn't drink beer, only spirits.
Nem iszik sört, csak töményt.
The bar serves a wide range of spirits.
A bár sokféle tömény italt kínál.
Spirits are taxed at a higher rate than wine.
Przykłady dla uczących się
I don't drink spirits.
Nem iszom töményt.
Vodka is a type of spirit.
A vodka a tömény italok egyik fajtája.
They sell beer and spirits.
Częsty błąd:
Some learners confuse 'spirit' with 'sprite', which is a brand of soft drink.
Znaczenie
strong alcoholic drink
Kolokacje
drink spirits
|distilled spirits
|clear spirits
Synonimy
liquor (Common in American English; refers to distilled alcoholic beverages.)
Antonimy
soft drink (A drink without alcohol.)
Tematy
food_and_drink
|food_drink
|daily_life
Definicja
A drink with a lot of alcohol, like whiskey or vodka.
A strong alcoholic drink such as whiskey, vodka, or gin.
RZECZOWNIK
B2
4
szellem
B1
szellemiség
C1
Schemat użycia:
the spirit of [something]
We should act in the spirit of cooperation.
Az együttműködés szellemében kell cselekednünk.
The spirit of the 1960s was one of freedom and change.
A hatvanas évek szellemét a szabadság és a változás jellemezte.
They played in the true spirit of the game.
Przykłady dla uczących się
We have team spirit.
Jó a csapatszellemünk.
This is against the spirit of the law.
Ez ellentétes a törvény szellemével.
The spirit of the game is fair play.
Znaczenie
typical attitude or principle
Kolokacje
team spirit
|the spirit of the law
|the Olympic spirit
Synonimy
ethos (Formal term for the guiding beliefs or character of a community.)
Antonimy
letter (of the law) (Focus on exact wording rather than intended meaning.)
Tematy
culture
|society
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
The usual way people think and feel in a group or time.
The prevailing attitude, principle, or way of thinking that characterizes a group, period, or activity.
RZECZOWNIK
B1
5
szellem
B1
They say an evil spirit haunts the old house.
Azt mondják, gonosz szellem kísért az öreg házban.
Shamans communicate with spirits in their rituals.
A sámánok a szertartásaik során szellemekkel kommunikálnak.
A guiding spirit appeared to her in a dream.
Przykłady dla uczących się
They believe in good and bad spirits.
Hisznek a jó és a rossz szellemekben.
The old house has a spirit.
A régi házban van egy szellem.
The shaman called the spirits.
Znaczenie
supernatural being like ghost or fairy
Kolokacje
evil spirit
|good spirit
|wandering spirit
Synonimy
ghost (Refers specifically to the soul of a dead person appearing to the living.)
Antonimy
human being (A living physical person, opposite to an incorporeal entity.)
Tematy
mythology
|religion
|arts_entertainment
Definicja
A ghost or other magical being that people believe exists without a body.
A supernatural entity, often invisible, such as a ghost, fairy, or other ethereal being.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
spirit
IPA
GB/spˈɪɹɪt/
US/spˈɪɹɪt/
Sylaby i akcent
spir - it (2 sylaby)
Stress on 1st syllable (spir)
Formy wyrazu
Noun
- Base: spirit
- Plural: spirit, spirits
Rodzina wyrazów
Forms
spirits
noun
Core family
spiritual
adjective B1
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
spiritless
adjective
dispirited
adjective
Advanced or less common
spiritualist
noun
spiritualism
noun
Wyrażenia
free spirit
1/fɹˈi spˈɪɹɪt/
fixed phrase
independent person who avoids strict rules
Someone who likes to live their life their own way without following many rules.
Przykłady
- She’s always been a free spirit, traveling wherever she likes.
- He’s too much of a free spirit to work in an office.
in high spirits
1/ˈɪn hˈaɪ spˈɪɹɪts/
fixed phrase
feeling very happy and cheerful
Feeling very happy and excited at that moment.
Przykłady
- She was in high spirits after passing her exam.
- They were all in high spirits at the party.
the letter and the spirit (of the law)
1/ðə lˈɛtɚ ˈænd ðə spˈɪɹɪt əv ðə lˈɔ/
fixed phrase
formal
exact wording and intended meaning of law/rule
Following both what the law says exactly and what it really means.
Przykłady
- Judges must consider both the letter and the spirit of the law.
- He broke the spirit of the agreement even if not its letter.
lift someone's spirits
1/lˈɪft sˈʌmwˌʌnz spˈɪɹɪts/
fixed phrase
Make someone happier emotionally
To make someone feel better or happier emotionally.
Przykłady
- The good news really lifted my spirits.
- His joke lifted everyone's spirits during the meeting.
lift someone's spirits
2/lˈɪft sˈʌmwˌʌnz spˈɪɹɪts/
fixed phrase
make someone feel happier again
To make someone feel happier or less sad.
Przykłady
- The good news lifted his spirits.
- A nice walk can lift your spirits.
team spirit
1/tˈim spˈɪɹɪt/
fixed phrase
Enthusiasm and loyalty in a group
A feeling of support and excitement shared by people in the same group.
Przykłady
- Good team spirit helped us win the game.
- Good team spirit helped them win the championship.
- The company encourages team spirit among employees.
- Team spirit is important in any workplace.