universe
gb/jˈunəvˌɚs/ us/jˈunəvˌɚs/
B1
Angielski
~ 2900
világegyetem, világ, univerzum, kitalált világ
RZECZOWNIK
B1
1
világegyetem
B1
Schemat użycia:
the universe [verb]
Astronomers study the universe to understand how it began.
A csillagászok a világegyetemet tanulmányozzák, hogy megértsék, hogyan jött létre.
The universe contains billions of galaxies.
A világegyetemben galaxisok milliárdjai vannak.
Scientists believe the universe is still expanding.
Many people wonder if there is life elsewhere in the universe.
Przykłady dla uczących się
The universe has many stars.
A világegyetemben sok csillag van.
We live in a big universe.
Hatalmas világegyetemben élünk.
The universe is very old.
The sun is part of the universe.
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes confuse 'universe' with 'world'; 'world' usually refers to Earth, while 'universe' includes everything in existence.
Znaczenie
all existing space and matter
Kolokacje
observable universe
|entire universe
|universe expands
|origin of the universe
|universe is infinite
Synonimy
cosmos (Often used in a poetic or scientific way to mean the same as 'universe'.)
Antonimy
nothingness (Represents the absence of all matter, energy, space, and time.)
Tematy
science
|astronomy
|cosmology
|nature
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
Everything that exists in space and time, including all stars, planets, and galaxies.
All of space and time, including all matter, energy, planets, stars, galaxies, and the physical laws that govern them.
RZECZOWNIK
B2
2
világ
A2
Schemat użycia:
the universe of [something]
She is well known in the universe of classical music.
Jól ismert a klasszikus zene világában.
The book explores the universe of political intrigue.
A könyv a politikai intrikák világát tárja fel.
In the universe of social media influencers, trends change quickly.
Przykłady dla uczących się
He works in the universe of film.
A film világában dolgozik.
I like the universe of books.
Szeretem a könyvek világát.
In the universe of sports, football is popular.
Częsty błąd:
Learners may not realize this meaning is figurative and may try to interpret it literally as outer space.
Znaczenie
a specific domain or sphere
Kolokacje
the universe of sports
|the universe of online gaming
|the fashion universe
Synonimy
realm (Similar meaning but slightly more formal or literary.)
Antonimy
outside world (Refers to everything beyond a particular sphere or activity.)
Tematy
metaphor
|culture
|core_vocabulary
|education
Definicja
A special area or type of activity or ideas.
A particular field, area, or category of experience, activity, or thought.
RZECZOWNIK
B1
3
univerzum
B2
Schemat użycia:
the [fictional] universe of [title]
Fans enjoy exploring the expanded Star Wars universe.
A rajongók szívesen fedezik fel a kibővített Star Wars-univerzumot.
The Marvel Universe includes hundreds of superheroes.
A Marvel-univerzum több száz szuperhőst foglal magában.
Writers sometimes create spin-offs set in the same fictional universe.
Przykłady dla uczących się
I like the Marvel Universe.
Szeretem a Marvel-univerzumot.
The Harry Potter universe has magic.
A Harry Potter-univerzumban van varázslat.
This game is set in a fantasy universe.
Częsty błąd:
Learners may confuse this fictional sense with the scientific meaning; context usually clarifies which is intended.
Znaczenie
fictional setting or world
Kolokacje
Marvel Universe
|Harry Potter universe
|cinematic universe
Synonimy
world (A simpler term often used for fictional settings but less expansive than 'universe'.)
Antonimy
real world (Refers to actual reality outside a fictional setting.)
Tematy
entertainment
|storytelling
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Definicja
The world and everything in it that is made for a movie, book, or game.
The complete setting, characters, rules, and events that exist within a particular work or series of fiction.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
universe
IPA
GB/jˈunəvˌɚs/
US/jˈunəvˌɚs/
Sylaby i akcent
uni - verse (2 sylaby)
Stress on 1st syllable (uni)
Formy wyrazu
Noun
- Base: universe
- Plural: universes
Rodzina wyrazów
Forms
universes
noun
Core family
universal
adjective B2
universally
adverb B2
Advanced or less common
universality
noun
universalize
verb
Wyrażenia
center of the universe
1/sˈɛntɚ əv ðə jˈunəvˌɚs/
idiom
informal
most important person/thing
Someone or something that is considered more important than anything else.
Przykłady
- She acts like she’s the center of the universe.
- For his parents, their child is the center of the universe.
in the whole universe
1/ˈɪn ðə hˈoʊl jˈunəvˌɚs/
fixed phrase
in all existence
Everywhere that exists; anywhere at all.
Przykłady
- There is no one like her in the whole universe.
- He’s the best friend in the whole universe.
known universe
1/nˈoʊn jˈunəvˌɚs/
fixed phrase
all discovered existence
All parts of space that people have found or studied.
Przykłady
- Astronomers are mapping the known universe.
- This is the fastest ship in the known universe.
parallel universe
1/pˈɛɹəlˌɛl jˈunəvˌɚs/
fixed phrase
hypothetical separate reality
A different world that exists at the same time as ours but is separate from it.
Przykłady
- Science fiction often explores the idea of a parallel universe.
- In a parallel universe, you might have made a different choice.