reinforcement
gb/ɹˌiɪnfˈɔɹsmənt/ us/ɹˌiɪnfˈɔɹsmənt/
B1
Inglês
~ 7800
megerősítés, erősítés, erősítőanyag
NOME
B2
1
megerősítés
B1
Padrão de uso:
[something] needs / receives reinforcement
The old wooden beams will need reinforcement before we can add a second floor.
A régi fagerendák megerősítésre szorulnak, mielőtt még egy emeletet építhetnénk rájuk.
Her kind words gave me reinforcement when I was doubting my decision.
Amikor kételkedtem a döntésemben, kedves szavai megerősítést jelentettek számomra.
The new data offers strong reinforcement for the theory that sleep affects memory.
Metal brackets were added as reinforcement to the damaged door frame.
Constant practice serves as reinforcement for the skills you learn in class.
Exemplos para aprendentes
This bridge needs reinforcement to be safe.
Ennek a hídnak megerősítésre van szüksége, hogy biztonságos legyen.
His message gave me reinforcement and I felt better.
Az üzenete megerősítést adott nekem, és jobban éreztem magam.
The study is good reinforcement for their idea.
We added extra screws as reinforcement to the shelf.
Daily review is strong reinforcement for new vocabulary.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse "reinforcement" with "enforcement". "Reinforcement" is about adding support or strength, while "enforcement" is about making people follow rules or laws.
Significado
extra support that makes something stronger
Colocações
structural reinforcement
|bridge reinforcement
|emotional reinforcement
|provide reinforcement
|need reinforcement
|additional reinforcement
Sinónimos
strengthening (focuses more directly on the act of making something stronger, while "reinforcement" can be the act or the added support itself.)
Antónimos
weakening (describes making something less strong or less stable, the opposite of reinforcement.)
Temas
construction
|communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definição
extra support that makes something stronger, more stable, or more certain
The process or result of adding support or strength to something, whether physical, emotional, or abstract, so that it becomes stronger, more stable, or more certain.
NOME
B2
2
megerősítés
B2
Padrão de uso:
[someone] uses reinforcement to change [behavior]
Teachers often use positive reinforcement, such as praise or small rewards, to increase participation in class.
A tanárok gyakran használnak pozitív megerősítést, például dicséretet vagy kisebb jutalmakat, hogy növeljék az órai részvételt.
If you give a child extra screen time every time they finish their homework, that can act as reinforcement for good study habits.
Ha minden alkalommal extra képernyőidőt adsz a gyereknek, amikor befejezi a házi feladatát, az megerősítheti a jó tanulási szokásait.
In this training program, reinforcement happens immediately after the desired action, so the behavior is learned quickly.
Social reinforcement, like smiles and approval from friends, can strongly influence how we act.
The company relies on continuous reinforcement to build a culture of safety among its workers.
Exemplos para aprendentes
Parents can use reinforcement to help children learn good habits.
A szülők megerősítéssel segíthetnek a gyerekeknek jó szokásokat elsajátítani.
Smiles and kind words are strong reinforcement for a child.
A mosoly és a kedves szavak nagyon hatásos megerősítésként működnek egy gyereknél.
The coach uses praise as reinforcement when the team plays well.
Bad behavior can also grow if it gets reinforcement.
Reinforcement should happen soon after the action.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes think "positive reinforcement" means something morally good and "negative reinforcement" means punishment. In psychology, "positive" means adding something and "negative" means taking something away. Both positive and negative reinforcement INCREASE the behavior.
Significado
reward or effect that strengthens behavior
Colocações
positive reinforcement
|negative reinforcement
|use reinforcement
|behavioral reinforcement
|social reinforcement
|powerful reinforcement
Sinónimos
encouragement (a more general, everyday word; "reinforcement" suggests a more systematic or psychological view of how behavior is strengthened.)
Antónimos
punishment (in behavior terms, punishment is meant to reduce a behavior, while reinforcement is meant to increase it.)
Temas
psychology
|education
|parenting
|science
Definição
a reward or result that makes a behavior happen more often
In psychology and everyday use, the process of making a behavior more likely to happen again by giving a reward, removing something unpleasant, or otherwise creating a consequence that strengthens that behavior.
NOME
B1
3
erősítés
B1
Padrão de uso:
[someone] sends / calls for reinforcements
The commander radioed headquarters and requested reinforcements before advancing further.
A parancsnok rádión erősítést kért a főhadiszállástól, mielőtt továbbnyomult volna.
Police reinforcements arrived within minutes to help control the crowd.
Perceken belül rendőri erősítés érkezett, hogy segítsen megfékezni a tömeget.
Without reinforcements, the unit was forced to hold its position through the night.
Fresh reinforcements were sent to the front line to replace the tired soldiers.
The firefighters called for reinforcements when the blaze spread to the next building.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The army needed reinforcements to win the battle.
A hadseregnek erősítésre volt szüksége, hogy megnyerje a csatát.
Police reinforcements came and the street became quiet.
Rendőri erősítés érkezett, és az utca elcsendesedett.
They called for reinforcements when the fire grew.
More reinforcements arrived the next morning.
Without reinforcements, the small group could not continue.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes use the singular in phrases like "call for reinforcement" when native speakers almost always say "call for reinforcements" in this military or emergency sense.
Significado
additional soldiers or helpers sent in
Colocações
send in reinforcements
|call for reinforcements
|request reinforcements
|fresh reinforcements
|military reinforcements
|police reinforcements
Sinónimos
backup (more informal and general; often used for police or help in everyday situations, while "reinforcements" is common in military or serious contexts.)
Antónimos
withdrawal (refers to removing troops or support, the opposite of sending reinforcements.)
Temas
military
|emergency
|safety
|politics
|law
Definição
extra soldiers or people who come to help a group, usually in a difficult situation
Additional soldiers, police, or other people who are sent to support a group and make it stronger, especially in a difficult or dangerous situation. This is most often used in the plural form “reinforcements.”
NOME
C1
TECHNICAL
4
erősítőanyag
C1
Padrão de uso:
reinforcement in [material / structure]
Steel reinforcement is placed inside the concrete to prevent it from cracking under tension.
A betonba acélvasalás kerül, hogy húzófeszültség hatására ne repedjen meg.
The engineer recommended adding fiber reinforcement to improve the durability of the road surface.
A mérnök szálerősítés hozzáadását javasolta, hogy tartósabb legyen az útburkolat.
Rust on the reinforcement can seriously weaken a concrete beam.
The design includes extra reinforcement around the openings for doors and windows.
Carbon fiber reinforcement allows the panel to remain light but very strong.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The workers put steel reinforcement inside the concrete.
A munkások acélvasalást tettek a betonba.
Reinforcement helps the wall stay strong for many years.
Az erősítőanyag segít abban, hogy a fal sok évig erős maradjon.
There is extra reinforcement under the heavy machine.
The engineer checked the reinforcement before they poured the concrete.
We need more reinforcement in this part of the bridge.
Significado
material that strengthens a structure
Colocações
steel reinforcement
|reinforcement bars
|fiber reinforcement
|concrete reinforcement
|internal reinforcement
|glass fiber reinforcement
Sinónimos
rebar (a specific type of steel reinforcement used in concrete; more narrow than the general term "reinforcement".)
Antónimos
weak spot (a part of a structure with less strength, conceptually the opposite of material used to strengthen it.)
Temas
construction
|engineering
|manufacturing
|technology
|housing
Definição
material put inside something, like concrete or cloth, to make it stronger
A material, such as steel bars, mesh, or fibers, that is added to a structure (for example, concrete or fabric) in order to increase its strength, stiffness, or durability.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
reinforcement
IPA
GB/ɹˌiɪnfˈɔɹsmənt/
US/ɹˌiɪnfˈɔɹsmənt/
Sílabas e acento
re - in - force - ment (4 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (in)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: reinforcement
- Plural: reinforcement, reinforcements
Família de palavras
Forms
reinforcements
noun
Core family
reinforce
verb B1
Related words
reinforcer
noun
reinforced
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unreinforced
adjective
Expressões
call for reinforcements
1/kˈɔl fɚ ɹˌiɪnfˈɔɹsmənts/
fixed phrase
request extra troops or help
to ask for more soldiers or other helpers to come and support people in a difficult situation
Exemplos
- The officers had to call for reinforcements when the fight got out of control.
- Firefighters quickly called for reinforcements as the fire spread to nearby buildings.
- Realizing they were outnumbered, the squad called for reinforcements.
negative reinforcement
1/nˈɛɡɪtɪv ɹˌiɪnfˈɔɹsmənt/
fixed phrase
relief that increases behavior
taking away something unpleasant, like loud noise or extra work, so that a behavior happens more often
Exemplos
- Turning off a loud alarm when a task is finished is an example of negative reinforcement.
- Negative reinforcement is often misunderstood as punishment, but it actually increases the behavior.
- The trainer used negative reinforcement by stopping the pressure on the horse when it moved in the right direction.
positive reinforcement
1/pˈɑzɪtɪv ɹˌiɪnfˈɔɹsmənt/
fixed phrase
reward that increases behavior
giving something pleasant, like praise or a small reward, so that a behavior happens more often
Exemplos
- The teacher uses positive reinforcement, such as stickers and praise, to keep the children motivated.
- In parenting, positive reinforcement can be more effective than punishment for building good habits.
- Employees respond well to positive reinforcement when their hard work is noticed and rewarded.
reinforcement learning
1/ɹˌiɪnfˈɔɹsmənt lˈɚnɪŋ/
fixed phrase
technical
machine learning by rewards and penalties
a kind of computer learning where a program tries actions and learns from rewards or penalties to do better over time
Exemplos
- Reinforcement learning has been used to train computers to play complex games like Go.
- In reinforcement learning, the system improves its strategy based on feedback from the environment.
- The robotics team is experimenting with reinforcement learning to teach the robot to walk more smoothly.
send in reinforcements
1/sˈɛnd ˈɪn ɹˌiɪnfˈɔɹsmənts/
fixed phrase
dispatch extra troops or help
to send more soldiers or other helpers to support people who are already in a difficult situation
Exemplos
- The general decided to send in reinforcements before the next attack.
- When the protests grew, the city sent in reinforcements to support the local police.
- They had to send in reinforcements to help the rescue teams reach the village.
steel reinforcement
1/stˈil ɹˌiɪnfˈɔɹsmənt/
fixed phrase
technical
steel used to strengthen concrete
steel bars or steel mesh put inside concrete to make it stronger
Exemplos
- The building code requires steel reinforcement in all load‑bearing concrete walls.
- Corrosion of the steel reinforcement can seriously damage a concrete structure.
- They inspected the steel reinforcement before pouring the concrete slab.
structural reinforcement
1/stɹˈʌkt͡ʃɚəl ɹˌiɪnfˈɔɹsmənt/
fixed phrase
technical
extra strength added to structures
extra parts or materials added to a building, bridge, or other structure to make it stronger and safer
Exemplos
- The old bridge will undergo major structural reinforcement next year.
- After the earthquake, many houses needed structural reinforcement to meet the new safety standards.
- We included structural reinforcement around the elevator shaft in the design.