fringe
gb/fɹˈɪnd͡ʒ/ us/fɹˈɪnd͡ʒ/
B1
Inglês
~ 8700
marginális csoport, peremcsoport, marginális, alternatív, fősodortól eltérő, perem, periféria, szél, frufru, rojt, béren kívüli juttatás, mellékjuttatás, szegélyez
NOME
B2
1
Padrão de uso:
the [adjective] fringe of [a group]
Her views place her firmly on the political fringe.
Nézetei alapján egyértelműen a politikai perifériához tartozik.
Only a tiny fringe of activists opposed the peace agreement.
Az aktivistáknak csak egy egészen kis, marginális csoportja ellenezte a békemegállapodást.
The party’s far-right fringe is pushing for more radical changes.
Funding for the arts often comes from people on the cultural fringe.
The organization tried to distance itself from its violent fringe.
Exemplos para aprendentes
A small fringe of the party wanted very strong new laws.
A párt egy kis peremcsoportja nagyon szigorú új törvényeket akart.
These ideas are still on the fringe of politics.
Ezek az elképzelések még mindig a politika peremén vannak.
Only a fringe of the group was against the plan.
The leader said the violent fringe did not speak for everyone.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse this meaning with the hair meaning and say things like *"the hair fringe of the party"*. Here, *fringe* means a small extreme group, not hair. It is also easy to confuse this noun sense with the adjective *fringe* (as in *fringe ideas*); the noun is the group itself, while the adjective describes ideas or activities.
Significado
small extreme group at edge
Colocações
political fringe
|fringe group
|far-right fringe
|extreme fringe
|on the fringe
|lunatic fringe
Sinónimos
margins (Emphasizes being outside the main part of a group, but is less likely to suggest extreme or radical views.)
Antónimos
mainstream (Refers to the dominant, widely accepted part of a group or society, the opposite of a small extreme fringe.)
Temas
politics
|society
|culture
Definição
A small group of people with very strong or unusual ideas, who are at the edge of a larger group, especially in politics or culture.
A small and often extreme or unorthodox part of a larger group, especially in politics, culture, or social movements.
C1
2
Padrão de uso:
[fringe] [ideas/activity/group]
The documentary explores several fringe political movements.
A dokumentumfilm több marginális politikai mozgalmat mutat be.
Some of his fringe ideas later became widely accepted.
Néhány, korábban marginális elképzelése később széles körben elfogadottá vált.
Fringe science often struggles to get funding.
They started out as a fringe theater group in a tiny basement.
The party’s fringe supporters are active mainly online.
Exemplos para aprendentes
She enjoys reading about fringe political ideas.
Szívesen olvas marginális politikai eszmékről.
The city has many small, fringe theater groups.
A városban sok kis alternatív színházi társulat működik.
Fringe science is not accepted by most scientists.
At first, his theory was seen as fringe and strange.
Erro comum:
Learners may try to use *fringe* where *French* is intended, especially with *fringe films / French films*. Also, some learners only know the hair meaning and do not realize *fringe* is common as an adjective meaning "not mainstream."
Significado
not mainstream; very unconventional
Colocações
fringe groups
|fringe ideas
|fringe movement
|fringe theater
|fringe science
|fringe political party
Sinónimos
radical (Suggests far-reaching or extreme change; often political, and may not always sound as marginal or small as *fringe*.)
Antónimos
mainstream (Refers to what most people accept or take part in; the opposite of fringe or marginal.)
Temas
culture
|politics
|science
|core_vocabulary
Definição
Describes ideas, art, politics, or people that are very different from normal and not widely accepted.
Describing ideas, activities, or groups that are far from the mainstream and are often seen as very unusual, extreme, or experimental.
NOME
B2
3
Padrão de uso:
the fringe(s) of [a place/activity]
They built a housing estate on the fringe of the city.
Lakótelepet építettek a város peremén.
Several small villages sit on the fringes of the desert.
Több kis falu fekszik a sivatag peremén.
She works on the fringes of the fashion industry, designing for tiny labels.
The new research program lies on the fringes of traditional physics.
Poor families often end up living on the fringes of town.
Exemplos para aprendentes
They live on the fringe of the city, near the fields.
A város szélén laknak, a mezők közelében.
We walked on the fringe of the forest.
Az erdő szélén sétáltunk.
He works on the fringes of the film industry.
Many poor people live on the fringes of big cities.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes say *"in the fringe of"* instead of *"on the fringe of"* or *"on the fringes of"*. Use *on* with this expression.
Significado
outer edge or border of something
Colocações
the fringe of the city
|on the fringes of town
|the fringes of the forest
|the fringes of society
|the fringes of the industry
Sinónimos
edge (A very close synonym in physical uses; *fringe* often adds a sense of being slightly outside or less connected.)
Antónimos
center (The middle or most important part, the opposite of the outer fringe.)
Temas
geography
|society
|space
|core_vocabulary
Definição
The outer part of an area or activity, not the center; sometimes used to show that someone is only a little involved in something.
The outer edge or border of an area, place, or activity, sometimes used figuratively for being only slightly involved in something.
NOME
B1
4
frufru
A2
Padrão de uso:
to have/cut/grow a fringe
She had her long hair cut into a short fringe.
Hosszú hajába rövid frufrut vágatott.
I can’t decide whether to grow out my fringe or keep it.
Nem tudom eldönteni, hogy lenövesszem-e a frufrumat, vagy megtartsam.
The new style gives him a heavy fringe over his eyes.
In Britain they say "fringe"; in the US they say "bangs".
Her curly fringe kept falling into her face.
Exemplos para aprendentes
She cut her hair and now she has a short fringe.
Levágatta a haját, és most rövid frufruja van.
His fringe is too long and covers his eyes.
Túl hosszú a frufruja, és eltakarja a szemét.
I want to grow a fringe this year.
In the UK people say "fringe"; in the US people say "bangs".
Erro comum:
Learners who use American English often do not know this meaning and may misunderstand British sentences like *"She has a new fringe"*. Also, some learners confuse this with the "edge" meaning and think *fringe* always refers to the outside of something, not to hair.
Significado
hair cut across the forehead
Colocações
cut a fringe
|grow a fringe
|straight fringe
|side fringe
|full fringe
|thick fringe
Sinónimos
bangs (Standard American English word for hair over the forehead; *fringe* is the usual word in British English.)
Antónimos
bare forehead (Having no hair covering the forehead is the opposite hairstyle situation of having a fringe.)
Temas
appearance
|daily_life
|body
|clothing
Definição
(Mainly British English) Hair that is cut to fall over the front of your head above your eyes; in American English this is called *bangs*.
(Mainly UK) A section of hair cut so that it lies over the forehead, often straight across or to the side.
NOME
B2
5
rojt
B1
Padrão de uso:
[something] with a fringe of [material]
The scarf had a long silk fringe at each end.
A sál mindkét végén hosszú selyemrojt volt.
Her jacket was decorated with leather fringe along the sleeves.
A kabátját az ujjak mentén bőrrojtok díszítették.
They chose curtains with a gold fringe around the bottom.
The tablecloth’s fringe got caught in the chair.
A line of beaded fringe added movement to the dress.
Exemplos para aprendentes
Her scarf has a long fringe at the ends.
A sálának hosszú rojtjai vannak a végein.
The curtain has a gold fringe at the bottom.
A függöny alján aranyrojt van.
He bought a jacket with leather fringe on the arms.
The dress has a small fringe that moves when she walks.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes think *fringe* here means "edge" in general and do not realize it specifically means hanging threads or strips used as decoration.
Significado
decorative hanging threads on edge
Colocações
leather fringe
|tassel fringe
|decorative fringe
|fringe on the scarf
|fringe trim
|beaded fringe
Sinónimos
tassels (Refers to bunches of hanging threads; similar decorative effect, though not always a continuous border like fringe.)
Antónimos
plain edge (An edge without any decorative hanging threads is the opposite of having a fringe.)
Temas
fashion
|home
|clothing
|arts_entertainment
Definição
Loose threads or pieces of cloth that hang from the edge of clothes, a scarf, a bag, or other things as decoration.
A decorative border made of loose threads, strips of cloth, or similar material that hang down from the edge of a piece of clothing, fabric, or other object.
NOME
C1
6
Padrão de uso:
[salary] plus fringe benefits
The job offers an excellent salary and generous fringe benefits.
Az állás magas fizetést és bőkezű béren kívüli juttatásokat kínál.
Health insurance and a pension plan are important fringe benefits.
Az egészségbiztosítás és a nyugdíjprogram fontos béren kívüli juttatások.
Tax rules on fringe benefits have recently changed.
Many graduates now look closely at the fringe benefits before accepting a job.
Use of a company car is treated as a taxable fringe benefit.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The job has good fringe benefits, like health insurance.
Az álláshoz jó béren kívüli juttatások járnak, például egészségbiztosítás.
Fringe benefits are extra things you get besides your pay.
A béren kívüli juttatások olyan plusz dolgok, amelyeket a fizetéseden kívül kapsz.
He took the job because the fringe benefits were very good.
They asked about fringe benefits during the interview.
Erro comum:
Learners may think *fringe* alone means "benefit" and say things like *"This job has many fringes"*. In modern English, the usual phrase is *fringe benefits*; *fringe* by itself rarely means benefits.
Significado
extra benefit, especially at work
Colocações
fringe benefits
|generous fringe benefits
|attractive fringe benefits
|fringe-benefit package
|taxable fringe benefits
Sinónimos
perk (Informal word for an extra advantage of a job; often used for small, pleasant extras, while *fringe benefits* can be more formal and include major benefits.)
Antónimos
basic salary (The main fixed pay from a job, which fringe benefits come on top of.)
Temas
business
|work
Definição
An extra good thing you get with a job or offer, for example health insurance or a free bus pass, not part of your main pay.
An additional benefit or advantage that comes with something, especially non-salary benefits provided by an employer, such as health insurance or a company car.
VERBO
C1
7
szegélyez
B2
Padrão de uso:
[something] fringes [something]; [something] is fringed with [something]
Tall pine trees fringed the edge of the lake.
Magas fenyőfák szegélyezték a tó partját.
The road is fringed with small wooden houses.
Az utat kis faházak szegélyezik.
White sand beaches fringe the island on all sides.
Her shawl was fringed with delicate lace.
Low bushes fringe the path leading to the cabin.
Exemplos para aprendentes
Tall trees fringe the lake on all sides.
Magas fák szegélyezik a tavat minden oldalról.
Small houses fringe the road to the village.
Kis házak szegélyezik a faluba vezető utat.
The island is fringed with white sand beaches.
Her scarf is fringed with small threads.
Erro comum:
Learners may overuse *fringe* instead of the more common verb *border*. *Fringe* as a verb is mainly used in descriptive or literary writing, not in everyday speech.
Significado
to form a border around
Colocações
trees fringed the lake
|fields fringe the road
|be fringed with palm trees
|fringed coast
|fringed shawl
Sinónimos
border (A very close synonym; *border* is more common and neutral, while *fringe* can sound more descriptive or literary.)
Antónimos
cut through (To pass through the middle of something instead of staying at its edge contrasts with the idea of merely forming a border.)
Temas
nature
|description
|core_vocabulary
Definição
To be around the outside edge of something, like trees or houses around a lake or road, or to decorate the edge of something.
To form or decorate the edge of something, or to be placed along its edge, like a border.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
fringe
IPA
GB/fɹˈɪnd͡ʒ/
US/fɹˈɪnd͡ʒ/
Sílabas e acento
fringe (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (fringe)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: fringe
- Plural: fringe, fringes
Verb
- Base: fringe
- 3rd Person Singular: fringes
- Present Participle: fringing
- Past: fringed
Família de palavras
Forms
fringes
noun
fringing
verb
fringed
verb
Expressões
fringe benefits
1/fɹˈɪnd͡ʒ bˈɛnəfɪts/
fixed phrase
extra non-salary job benefits
Extra things you get from your job, like health insurance, a car, or free meals, in addition to your normal pay.
Exemplos
- The position offers excellent fringe benefits, including health insurance and a pension.
- Fringe benefits can make a lower salary more attractive.
- They compared salaries and fringe benefits before choosing between two job offers.
fringe element
1/fɹˈɪnd͡ʒ ˈɛləmənt/
fixed phrase
extreme part of a group
A small part or set of people in a larger group who are very extreme or different from the rest.
Exemplos
- There is a dangerous fringe element in the organization that supports violence.
- Most supporters are peaceful, but there is a small fringe element that worries the police.
- The party tried to expel its racist fringe element.
fringe festival
1/fɹˈɪnd͡ʒ fˈɛstɪvəl/
fixed phrase
festival for alternative arts
An arts festival, often in a city, where many small and experimental plays, shows, and performances are given, usually outside the main theaters.
Exemplos
- We saw three great comedy shows at the fringe festival.
- The city’s annual fringe festival attracts performers from all over the world.
- She first performed her play at a small fringe festival.
fringe group
1/fɹˈɪnd͡ʒ ɡɹˈup/
fixed phrase
small radical subgroup
A small part of a bigger group that has very strong or unusual ideas, often more extreme than the rest of the group.
Exemplos
- A fringe group claimed responsibility for the attack.
- The party leadership says the protest was organized by a fringe group.
- Security forces are worried about a violent fringe group within the movement.
fringe science
1/fɹˈɪnd͡ʒ sˈaɪəns/
fixed phrase
unconventional or marginal science
Scientific ideas or research that are very different from accepted science and not supported by most scientists.
Exemplos
- The documentary looks at fringe science, from cold fusion to time travel.
- Some fringe science later becomes accepted, but most of it does not.
- Universities are often unwilling to fund fringe science projects.
fringe theater
1/fɹˈɪnd͡ʒ θˈiətɚ/
fixed phrase
experimental non-mainstream theater
Theater that is done in small, low-cost places and is often experimental or very different from normal, big theater shows.
Exemplos
- He started his career in London fringe theater.
- Fringe theater companies often work with tiny budgets.
- The play was first shown in fringe theater before moving to the West End.
on the fringe
1/ˈɔn ðə fɹˈɪnd͡ʒ/
idiom
not fully part of the main group
To be only a little involved in something and not in its main or important part; to be at the edge of a group or activity.
Exemplos
- She has worked on the fringe of the fashion world for years.
- The company operates on the fringe of the legal system.
- As a student, he was always on the fringe, never fully part of any group.
on the fringes of
1/ˈɔn ðə fɹˈɪnd͡ʒɪz əv/
idiom
in a marginal or outer position
To be at the edge of a place, group, or activity, not in the center or main part of it.
Exemplos
- He has always lived on the fringes of society.
- Several small labs on the fringes of the field are testing the new idea.
- They camped on the fringes of the desert to avoid the worst heat.
the lunatic fringe
1/ðə lˈunətˌɪk fɹˈɪnd͡ʒ/
idiom
informal
extreme and "crazy" minority
The very extreme part of a group whose ideas seem crazy or wild to most people. (The word "lunatic" can sound rude or old-fashioned.)
Exemplos
- Most environmentalists are sensible; it’s only the lunatic fringe that chains itself to buildings.
- He dismissed the online rumors as the work of the lunatic fringe.
- The movement’s leaders say they do not support the lunatic fringe that advocates violence.