static
gb/stˈætɪk/ us/stˈætɪk/
B1
Angielski
~ 2800
Znaczenia
0 znaczeń
adjective
B2
property
1
Not moving or changing
Not moving or changing in any way.
Schemat użycia:
[something] is static
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes confuse 'static' with 'stationary'. 'Static' can also mean 'unchanging' in a non-physical sense, unlike 'stationary', which is mostly physical.
Synonimy
stationary (Emphasizes being still, often for physical objects.)
Antonimy
dynamic (Emphasizes movement, change, or activity.)
Kolokacje
static position
|static display
|static image
|static posture
Tematy
science
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Przykłady
- The economy has been static for the past year.
- The statue remained static despite the strong wind.
- Her expression was static, revealing no emotion.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- The car is static in the parking lot.
- The picture on the wall is static.
- He sat static in his chair.
Rzeczownik
B1
event
2
Radio or TV interference noise
A crackling sound on a radio or TV caused by a weak signal or interference.
Schemat użycia:
hear static on [a device]
Częsty błąd:
Some learners confuse 'static' with 'silence', but it refers to unwanted noise, not absence of sound.
Synonimy
interference (More technical and general term for disruption of a signal.)
Antonimy
clear signal (Refers to audio or video without distortion or noise.)
Kolokacje
radio static
|TV static
|background static
Tematy
technology
|communication
Przykłady
- I could barely hear the announcement over the static.
- The old TV showed nothing but static.
- Static filled the airwaves during the storm.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- There is static on my radio.
- I hear static on the phone.
- The TV has static when it rains.
adjective
technical
B2
property
3
Without electrical current flow
Describes electricity that is not moving through wires.
Schemat użycia:
static [electricity/charge]
Częsty błąd:
Learners may confuse 'static electricity' with 'electric shock', but static electricity is a buildup, not continuous flow.
Synonimy
stationary (electric) (Technical usage referring specifically to electric charges at rest.)
Antonimy
current electricity (Electricity in motion through a conductor.)
Kolokacje
static electricity
|static charge
Tematy
science
|technology
Przykłady
- Static electricity can cause small shocks when you touch metal.
- The experiment measured the effects of a static charge.
- Static buildup can damage computer components.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- Static electricity makes my hair stand up.
- You can get a shock from static charge.
- Static can hurt electronics.
Rzeczownik
informal
C1
entity
4
Criticism or complaints from others
Complaints or negative comments from people about what you do or say.
Schemat użycia:
get static from [someone]
Częsty błąd:
Learners may think 'static' here refers to sound, but it’s figurative for criticism.
Synonimy
flak (Informal term for criticism, often more colloquial.)
Antonimy
praise (Positive feedback instead of criticism.)
Kolokacje
get static
|take static
Tematy
emotions
|communication
Przykłady
- She got a lot of static from her boss for missing the deadline.
- He’s been taking static from his neighbors about the noise.
- I don’t need any more static from you today.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- I get static from my parents about my grades.
- He takes static from his team for being late.
- She does not like to get static from friends.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
static
IPA
GB/stˈætɪk/
US/stˈætɪk/
Sylaby i akcent
stat - ic (2 sylaby)
Stress on 1st syllable (stat)
Formy wyrazu
Adjective
- Base: static
Noun
- Base: static
- Plural: static
Rodzina wyrazów
Core family
statically
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
dynamic
adjective B1
Advanced or less common
statics
noun
Wyrażenia
get static from someone
1/ɡˈɛt stˈætɪk fɹˈʌm sˈʌmwˌʌn/
fixed phrase
informal
Receive criticism from someone
To be criticized or complained at by someone.
Przykłady
- I got some static from my boss for being late.
- She’s getting static from her neighbors about the party noise.
static electricity
1/stˈætɪk ɪlˌɛktɹˈɪsəti/
fixed phrase
Electric charge at rest on an object’s surface
Electricity that stays in one place and can cause small shocks when you touch things.
Przykłady
- Static electricity can make your clothes stick together.
- You might feel a zap of static electricity after walking on carpet.