ruler
gb/ɹˈulɚ/ us/ɹˈulɚ/
A1
Inglês
~ 4900
vonalzó, uralkodó
NOME
A1
1
vonalzó
A2
Padrão de uso:
to use [a ruler] to measure [something]
She used a ruler to draw the table's outline.
Vonalzóval rajzolta meg a táblázat körvonalát.
The teacher asked the students to bring a ruler to class.
A tanár megkérte a diákokat, hogy hozzanak vonalzót az órára.
This ruler has both inches and centimeters on it.
Exemplos para aprendentes
I have a ruler in my bag.
Van egy vonalzó a táskámban.
He uses a ruler in math class.
Matekórán vonalzót használ.
Please give me your ruler.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'ruler' with 'rule', which can also mean a regulation or instruction.
Significado
Straight tool for measuring length
Colocações
wooden ruler
|plastic ruler
|use a ruler
|draw a line with a ruler
Sinónimos
measuring stick (Less common term, usually informal or descriptive.)
Temas
school
|tools
|geometry
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definição
A flat tool with straight edges used to measure length or make straight lines.
A straight-edged instrument marked with units used to measure distances or draw straight lines.
NOME
A2
2
uralkodó
B2
Padrão de uso:
[a ruler] of [a country]
The ruler of the small nation was loved by his people.
A kis ország uralkodóját szerette a népe.
Ancient Egypt was governed by powerful rulers.
Az ókori Egyiptomot hatalmas uralkodók kormányozták.
She was considered one of the most influential rulers in history.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The king is the ruler of the land.
A király az ország uralkodója.
A ruler makes laws for the people.
Az uralkodó törvényeket hoz a nép számára.
The ruler visited the city.
Erro comum:
Learners may confuse 'ruler' (person) with 'rule' (law). Context helps clarify meaning.
Significado
Person in charge of a country
Colocações
absolute ruler
|benevolent ruler
|ruler of the kingdom
Sinónimos
leader (More general; can refer to any person in charge, not only political heads.)
|
monarch (Specifically refers to a king, queen, or emperor.)
Antónimos
subject (Refers to someone under the authority of a ruler.)
Temas
politics
|history
|law
|core_vocabulary
Definição
A person who leads and controls a country or area.
A person who governs or has supreme authority over a country or territory.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
ruler
IPA
GB/ɹˈulɚ/
US/ɹˈulɚ/
Sílabas e acento
ruler (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (ruler)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: ruler
- Plural: rulers
Família de palavras
Expressões
the ruler of the roost
1/ðə ɹˈulɚ əv ðə ɹˈust/
idiom
informal
Person in charge in a place
The person who makes decisions and has control in a home or group.
Exemplos
- In our house, Grandma is the ruler of the roost.
- He likes to think he's the ruler of the roost at work.
rule with an iron fist
1/ɹˈul wˈɪθ ən ˈaɪɚn fˈɪst/
idiom
Govern in a harsh, strict way
To control people in a very strict and often cruel way.
Exemplos
- The dictator ruled with an iron fist for over 20 years.
- The dictator ruled with an iron fist for more than thirty years.
- She runs her company with an iron fist, allowing no mistakes.
- Managers who rule with an iron fist often face quiet resistance from their teams.