formation
gb/fɔɹmˈeɪʃən/ us/fɔɹmˈeɪʃən/
B1
Inglês
~ 2100
kialakulás, képződés, megalakulás, geológiai képződmény, kőzetképződmény, sziklaalakzat, alakzat, felállás, kötelék
NOME
B1
1
Padrão de uso:
the formation of [something]
The formation of the new government took several weeks.
Az új kormány megalakulása több hétig tartott.
We watched the formation of storm clouds over the mountains.
Figyeltük, ahogy viharfelhők képződnek a hegyek fölött.
The company announced the formation of a new research division.
Geologists studied the unusual rock formation along the coast.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The formation of the club happened last year.
A klub tavaly alakult meg.
We saw the formation of big clouds.
Láttuk, ahogy nagy felhők képződnek.
There was a rock formation near the river.
The teacher explained the formation of the team.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'formation' with 'form'. 'Form' can mean the shape itself, while 'formation' refers to the process or result of creating that shape or structure.
Significado
process of creation or arrangement
Colocações
formation of a team
|formation of ideas
|rock formation
|cloud formation
|military formation
Sinónimos
creation (Emphasizes bringing something into existence, not necessarily its arrangement.)
|
development (Focuses more on gradual growth or progress rather than initial structuring.)
Antónimos
destruction (The act of breaking down or ending something that has been formed.)
|
disorganization (The state of lacking order or arrangement.)
Temas
general
|organization
|development
|core_vocabulary
Definição
The act of making or putting things into a certain shape or group.
The action or process of creating, developing, or arranging something into a particular shape, structure, or order.
NOME
B2
TECHNICAL
2
The Grand Canyon reveals many different rock formations.
A Grand Canyonban számos különböző kőzetképződmény látható.
Scientists are studying the formation's mineral content.
A tudósok a képződmény ásványi összetételét vizsgálják.
This limestone formation dates back millions of years.
Exemplos para aprendentes
We saw a strange rock formation in the desert.
Egy különös sziklaalakzatot láttunk a sivatagban.
This mountain is part of an old formation.
Ez a hegy egy régi geológiai képződmény része.
The cave was inside a big rock formation.
Significado
natural geological structure
Colocações
limestone formation
|sandstone formation
|mountain formation
Sinónimos
structure (General term for an arrangement; less specific to geology.)
Temas
science
|geography
|nature
Definição
A layer or shape of rock found in nature.
A layer, structure, or mass of rock or minerals with a distinctive composition and origin.
NOME
B1
3
The jets flew in tight formation over the city.
A repülőgépek szoros kötelékben repültek a város felett.
The soldiers stood in formation for inspection.
A katonák alakzatban álltak a szemléhez.
The football team took its offensive formation.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The planes flew in formation.
A repülők alakzatban repültek.
The players stood in their game formation.
A játékosok a játékban használt felállásukban álltak fel.
The soldiers walked in formation.
Significado
organized group arrangement
Colocações
fly in formation
|marching formation
|battle formation
Sinónimos
arrangement (General term for positioning; less formal and not necessarily organized for action.)
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alignment (Emphasizes straightness or order rather than group movement.)
Antónimos
disarray (Lack of order or organization.)
Temas
military
|sports
|transportation
|core_vocabulary
Definição
A group arranged in a planned way, often for marching, flying, or playing sports.
An organized arrangement of people, vehicles, or aircraft moving or standing together in a planned pattern.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
formation
IPA
GB/fɔɹmˈeɪʃən/
US/fɔɹmˈeɪʃən/
Sílabas e acento
form - a - tion (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (a)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: formation
- Plural: formation, formations
Família de palavras
Expressões
fly in formation
1/flˈaɪ ˈɪn fɔɹmˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
fly together in an organized pattern
To fly in a set pattern with other aircraft or birds.
Exemplos
- The fighter jets flew in formation during the parade.
- Birds often fly in formation to save energy.
in formation
1/ˈɪn fɔɹmˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
arranged in an ordered group
In a planned and organized line or shape, especially when moving.
Exemplos
- The geese flew south in formation.
- Troops marched down the street in formation.