alloy
gb/ˈælˌɔɪ/ us/ˈælˌɔɪ/
B2
Inglês
~ 9600
ötvözet, ötvöz, beárnyékol, vegyül, mellékíz, árnyalat
NOME
B2
1
ötvözet
B2
Padrão de uso:
an alloy of [metal] and [metal]
The bike frame is made from a lightweight aluminum alloy.
A kerékpár váza könnyű alumíniumötvözetből készült.
Bronze is an alloy of copper and tin.
A bronz réz és ón ötvözete.
Engine parts are often built from special alloys that can withstand high temperatures.
The jeweler recommended a gold alloy that is more durable than pure gold.
Scientists are developing new alloys for use in aircraft wings.
Exemplos para aprendentes
These wheels are made from a strong alloy.
Ezek a kerekek erős ötvözetből készültek.
Stainless steel is an alloy of iron and other elements.
A rozsdamentes acél vas és más elemek ötvözete.
This ring is not pure gold; it is a gold alloy.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse the spelling of "alloy" with the verb "allow" because they look similar. They may also think "alloy" means any mixture, but in modern English it is mainly used for mixtures that include metals.
Significado
metal formed from mixed elements
Colocações
metal alloy
|copper alloy
|aluminum alloy
|alloy steel
|high-strength alloy
|lightweight alloy
Sinónimos
metal mixture (Informal descriptive phrase; explains the idea but is less technical and not used as a fixed term in industry.)
|
alloyed metal (Stresses that the metal has already been mixed with other elements; less commonly used as a standalone noun.)
Antónimos
pure metal (Refers to a single-element metal with no added elements, the opposite of a mixed-metal alloy.)
Temas
science
|technology
|manufacturing
Definição
A metal that is made by mixing two or more metals (or a metal and another element) so it becomes stronger, harder, or has other special qualities.
A metallic material produced by melting and mixing two or more chemical elements, usually metals, in order to give the material particular properties such as strength, hardness, or resistance to rust.
VERBO
C1
TECHNICAL
2
ötvöz
C1
Padrão de uso:
to alloy [metal] with [element/metal]
Manufacturers often alloy iron with carbon to produce different grades of steel.
A gyártók gyakran szénnel ötvözik a vasat, hogy különböző acélfajtákat állítsanak elő.
The company alloys titanium with aluminum to reduce weight while keeping strength.
A vállalat alumíniummal ötvözi a titánt, hogy csökkentse a súlyt, miközben megőrzi a szilárdságot.
By alloying the metal with chromium, they increased its resistance to rust.
Engineers decided to alloy the base metal with nickel to improve heat resistance.
This process alloys recycled metals to create a uniform material.
Exemplos para aprendentes
They alloy copper with zinc to make brass.
Cinkkel ötvözik a rezet, hogy sárgarezet készítsenek.
The factory alloys different metals to make strong tools.
A gyár különböző fémeket ötvöz, hogy erős szerszámokat készítsen.
We can alloy this metal with another to change its color.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes use "alloy" as a verb for non-metal mixtures (e.g., "alloy water with juice"). In modern English, the verb is mainly used in scientific and technical contexts for metals and similar materials.
Significado
to mix metal with other elements
Colocações
alloy copper with
|alloy iron with
|alloyed with nickel
|carefully alloyed
|to alloy metals
Sinónimos
to blend (General word for mixing things; not limited to metals and less precise in technical contexts.)
|
to fuse (Emphasizes melting together rather than the controlled creation of a specific alloy composition.)
Antónimos
to purify (Means to remove other elements from a metal, the opposite of adding elements to form an alloy.)
Temas
science
|technology
|manufacturing
Definição
To mix a metal with other metals or elements so that the new metal has special qualities, like being stronger or harder.
To combine a metal with one or more other elements, usually by melting and mixing them, in order to give the resulting material specific properties such as greater strength or resistance to corrosion.
VERBO
C2
LITERARY
3
beárnyékol
C1
vegyül
C1
Padrão de uso:
to alloy [positive thing] with [negative thing]
Her excitement about the promotion was alloyed with anxiety about the new responsibilities.
Az előléptetés miatti izgatottságát beárnyékolta az új feladatok miatti szorongás.
The victory was alloyed with sadness because several key players were injured.
A győzelmet beárnyékolta a szomorúság, mert több kulcsjátékos megsérült.
Their relief was alloyed with a lingering sense of guilt.
His pride in the achievement was alloyed with the knowledge that others had been overlooked.
Even her joy was alloyed with a quiet fear of the future.
Exemplos para aprendentes
His joy was alloyed with fear.
Örömét beárnyékolta a félelem.
My happiness was alloyed with a little worry.
A boldogságomat beárnyékolta egy kis aggodalom.
Their success was alloyed with sadness about the past.
Erro comum:
This meaning is rare and literary; learners may wrongly try to use it in everyday speech, where simpler verbs like "spoil," "weaken," or "reduce" are more natural. They may also confuse it with the technical metal sense and try to use it with physical objects instead of abstract feelings.
Significado
to spoil by mixing with something worse
Colocações
alloyed with fear
|alloyed with regret
|alloyed joy
|alloyed pleasure
|to alloy happiness with doubt
Sinónimos
to taint (Suggests giving something a trace of something bad; often stronger in negative moral or physical sense.)
|
to mar (Focuses on damaging perfection, not specifically by mixture.)
Antónimos
to heighten (Means to increase the strength or intensity of a feeling, the opposite of weakening it by mixture.)
Temas
emotions
|evaluation
|core_vocabulary
Definição
To make a good feeling or quality less pure or strong by mixing it with something bad or not as good.
To lessen the purity, strength, or positive quality of something by combining it with something inferior or negative, especially in an emotional or moral context.
NOME
C2
LITERARY
4
Padrão de uso:
an alloy of [positive thing] and [negative thing]
Their generosity seemed to be without alloy.
Nagylelkűségük minden mellékíz nélkülinek tűnt.
Her pride in the project contained an alloy of resentment toward her former boss.
A projekt miatti büszkeségében volt némi sértettség árnyalata a korábbi főnöke iránt.
In his motives there was always an alloy of self-interest.
The celebration had an alloy of grief because one member of the family was missing.
Exemplos para aprendentes
Her pleasure was strong, but it had a small alloy of doubt.
Az öröme erős volt, de volt benne egy kis kétely mellékíze.
His love for the city had an alloy of fear.
A város iránti szeretetében volt a félelemnek egy kis árnyalata.
Their kindness was real, but not without alloy.
Erro comum:
Learners may misunderstand phrases like "without alloy" and think they are about metals. In literary English, "without alloy" usually means "pure" or "not mixed with anything bad."
Significado
element that lowers purity or goodness
Colocações
without alloy
|an alloy of motives
|an alloy of hope and fear
Sinónimos
impurity (General word for something that makes something less pure; not limited to figurative or emotional contexts.)
Antónimos
purity (Refers to being completely clean or perfect, with no foreign or lowering elements.)
Temas
evaluation
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definição
Something that makes a good thing less pure or perfect when it is mixed with it.
A quality, element, or influence that reduces the purity, perfection, or goodness of something when it is combined with it.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
alloy
IPA
GB/ˈælˌɔɪ/
US/ˈælˌɔɪ/
Sílabas e acento
al - loy (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (al)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: alloy
- Plural: alloys
Verb
- Base: alloy
- 3rd Person Singular: alloys
- Present Participle: alloying
- Past: alloyed
Família de palavras
Forms
alloys
noun
alloying
verb
alloyed
verb
Negative and opposite forms
unalloyed
adjective
Expressões
alloy steel
1/ˈælˌɔɪ stˈil/
fixed phrase
technical
steel with added elements
Steel that has other elements, such as chromium or nickel, mixed into it to make it stronger or give it special qualities.
Exemplos
- The bridge supports are made from high-strength alloy steel.
- Alloy steel is often used where extra hardness and toughness are required.
- These tools are manufactured from alloy steel to resist wear.
alloy wheels
1/ˈælˌɔɪ wˈilz/
fixed phrase
car wheels made of alloy
Car wheels, usually on modern or sporty cars, that are made from a mixed metal instead of normal steel, often lighter and better looking.
Exemplos
- The new model comes with 18-inch alloy wheels as standard.
- He paid extra for alloy wheels because they look more stylish.
- Alloy wheels can be damaged by potholes if the tires are too thin.
aluminum alloy
1/əlˈumɪnəm ˈælˌɔɪ/
fixed phrase
technical
metal mainly made of aluminum
A mixed metal where aluminum is the main part, used when a light but strong material is needed.
Exemplos
- The aircraft body is built from a special aluminum alloy.
- This ladder is made of aluminum alloy, so it is light and easy to carry.
- Aluminum alloy frames are common in modern bicycles.
copper alloy
1/kˈɑpɚ ˈælˌɔɪ/
fixed phrase
technical
metal mainly made of copper
A mixed metal where copper is the main part, such as bronze or brass.
Exemplos
- Bronze is a copper alloy that contains tin.
- The statue is cast from a durable copper alloy.
- Many coins are made from copper alloys rather than pure copper.
unalloyed joy
1/ʌnˈælˌɔɪd d͡ʒˈɔɪ/
fixed phrase
pure joy with no negative element
Joy that is completely pure and not mixed with any worry, fear, or sadness.
Exemplos
- Winning the award was a moment of unalloyed joy for the whole team.
- The birth of their child brought them unalloyed joy.
- For once, her happiness was unalloyed joy, with no doubts or fears.
without alloy
1/wɪðˈaʊt ˈælˌɔɪ/
fixed phrase
literary
completely pure or unmixed
Completely pure, not mixed with anything that makes it less good.
Exemplos
- Their relief was almost without alloy.
- The novel describes a love that is simple and without alloy.
- Her gratitude was without alloy; she felt no bitterness at all.