equable
gb/ˈɛkwəbəl/ us/ˈɛkwəbəl/
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Inglês
kiegyensúlyozott, egyenletes, kiegyenlített
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FORMAL
1
Padrão de uso:
[someone] has an equable temperament
Even under pressure, she kept an equable expression and spoke carefully.
Még nyomás alatt is megőrizte nyugodt arckifejezését, és megfontoltan beszélt.
He was known for his equable temperament, rarely raising his voice.
Kiegyensúlyozott természetéről volt ismert, ritkán emelte fel a hangját.
An equable manner helped her handle difficult customers.
Exemplos para aprendentes
My teacher is equable and kind.
A tanárom kiegyensúlyozott és kedves.
He stays equable even when things go wrong.
Akkor is kiegyensúlyozott marad, amikor rosszul alakulnak a dolgok.
Erro comum:
Often confused with 'equal' because of the spelling; for people it usually means 'calm' or 'even-tempered.'
Significado
calm and even-tempered
Colocações
equable temperament
|an equable nature
|an equable disposition
|equable manner
|equable tone
|remain equable
|generally equable
|remarkably equable
|calm and equable
|an equable personality
Sinónimos
even-tempered (Most direct synonym for mood.)
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calm (More general; not necessarily about long-term temperament.)
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placid (Suggests a very quiet, untroubled manner.)
Antónimos
moody (Mood changes often and unpredictably.)
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irritable (Gets annoyed or upset easily.)
Temas
emotions
|personality
|relationships
Definição
Calm and not changing mood quickly.
Having a calm, steady mood and not easily upset or excited.
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FORMAL
2
egyenletes
B2
Padrão de uso:
an equable [rate/pace/progress]
The team made equable progress throughout the project rather than rushing at the end.
A csapat a projekt során végig egyenletesen haladt, ahelyett hogy a végén kapkodott volna.
She kept an equable pace on the treadmill for twenty minutes.
Húsz percen át egyenletes tempót tartott a futópadon.
We need a more equable flow of information between departments.
Exemplos para aprendentes
Try to work at an equable pace.
Próbálj egyenletes tempóban dolgozni.
His performance is equable from week to week.
A teljesítménye hétről hétre egyenletes.
Erro comum:
Not usually used for 'fair' (as in rules) in modern English; it means 'even/steady.'
Significado
steady and not changing much
Colocações
equable pace
|equable progress
|equable rate
|equable rhythm
|equable flow
|equable performance
|equable pattern
|equable level
|maintain an equable pace
|move at an equable rate
Sinónimos
steady (Common and neutral; implies reliable continuity.)
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consistent (Emphasizes similarity across situations or time.)
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even (Highlights lack of noticeable highs and lows.)
Antónimos
variable (Changes often or by a noticeable amount.)
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erratic (Changes unpredictably and irregularly.)
Temas
daily_life
|work
|time
Definição
Steady and regular; not changing a lot.
Fairly even and consistent, with little variation over time.
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FORMAL
3
Padrão de uso:
an equable [climate/temperature]
Coastal winds give the region an equable climate through most of the year.
A tengerparti szelek az év nagy részében kiegyenlített éghajlatot biztosítanak a térségnek.
The island is popular with retirees because of its equable temperatures.
A sziget kiegyenlített hőmérséklete miatt népszerű a nyugdíjasok körében.
High altitude can prevent equable weather even near the equator.
Exemplos para aprendentes
This city has an equable climate.
Ennek a városnak kiegyenlített az éghajlata.
The temperature is equable in spring.
Tavasszal kiegyenlített a hőmérséklet.
Significado
mild climate with little change
Colocações
equable climate
|equable weather
|equable temperatures
|an equable temperature range
|relatively equable climate
|year-round equable weather
|an equable environment
|equable conditions
Sinónimos
temperate (Common in climate descriptions; suggests neither very hot nor very cold.)
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mild (Less formal; focuses on comfort rather than stability.)
Antónimos
extreme (Has very hot/cold conditions or large swings.)
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changeable (Weather varies frequently.)
Temas
weather
|geography
|travel
Definição
Mild weather that does not change much.
Mild and fairly constant, especially describing weather or temperature that does not vary greatly.
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FORMAL
4
egyenletes
B2
Padrão de uso:
an equable [distribution/arrangement]
The charity aims for a more equable distribution of resources across the region.
A jótékonysági szervezet az erőforrások egyenletesebb elosztására törekszik a régió egészében.
They tried to produce an equable balance between cost and quality.
Igyekeztek kiegyensúlyozott arányt kialakítani a költség és a minőség között.
The reforms were intended to create an equable division of responsibilities.
Exemplos para aprendentes
We want an equable distribution of food.
Az étel egyenletes elosztását szeretnénk.
The work should be shared in an equable way.
A munkát egyenlően kellene megosztani.
Erro comum:
This sense is relatively uncommon; most modern uses are about temperament or steady conditions.
Significado
uniform or evenly balanced
Colocações
equable distribution
|equable division
|equable arrangement
|equable balance
|equable proportions
|more equable distribution
Sinónimos
uniform (Stresses sameness across an area or set.)
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even (Common and broad; covers many kinds of balance.)
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equal (Often implies exact sameness in amount rather than overall uniformity.)
Antónimos
uneven (Not uniform; varies across parts.)
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lopsided (Clearly unbalanced toward one side or part.)
Temas
general
|description
Definição
Evenly spread; not uneven.
Arranged or distributed in an even, uniform way; not uneven or lopsided.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
equable
IPA
GB/ˈɛkwəbəl/
US/ˈɛkwəbəl/
Sílabas e acento
equable (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (equable)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: equable
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