thus
gb/ðˈʌs/ us/ðˈʌs/
B2
Inglês
~ 600
ezért, tehát, így, következőképpen
B2
1
Padrão de uso:
thus, [clause]
The company did not meet its targets; thus, bonuses will be smaller this year.
A cég nem teljesítette a célkitűzéseit, ezért idén kisebbek lesznek a bónuszok.
She was the only candidate with the right experience, and thus she was offered the job.
Ő volt az egyetlen jelölt, akinek megvolt a megfelelő tapasztalata, ezért neki ajánlották fel az állást.
It rained heavily, thus the match was postponed.
Exemplos para aprendentes
I was late for work. Thus, I missed the meeting.
Késve értem be a munkahelyemre. Ezért lekéstem a megbeszélést.
He studied hard for the exam. Thus, he got a high score.
Sokat tanult a vizsgára. Ezért magas pontszámot ért el.
The shop was closed. Thus, we went home.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'thus' with 'so'. While both show result, 'thus' is more formal and often used in writing.
Significado
as a result; therefore
Colocações
and thus
|thus far
|thus proving
Sinónimos
therefore (More common in everyday speech; slightly less formal.)
|
hence (More formal and less common in everyday conversation.)
Antónimos
nevertheless (Indicates contrast or opposition rather than result.)
Temas
logic
|communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definição
Used to say that what happens next is because of what was said or done before.
Used to show that what follows is the result or conclusion of what has just been mentioned.
C1
2
így
A1
Padrão de uso:
do [something] thus
Fold the paper thus, and then cut along the line.
Így hajtsd össze a papírt, majd vágd el a vonal mentén.
The items were arranged thus: books on the left, clothes on the right.
A tárgyak a következőképpen voltak elrendezve: a könyvek a bal oldalon, a ruhák a jobb oldalon.
He held the cup thus, with both hands.
Exemplos para aprendentes
Hold the pen thus, between your fingers.
Így fogd a tollat, az ujjaid között.
Please arrange the chairs thus.
Kérlek, így rendezd el a székeket.
You should fold the napkin thus before placing it on the table.
Erro comum:
Some learners confuse 'thus' here with 'therefore'; in this meaning, it describes 'how', not 'why'.
Significado
in this way or manner
Colocações
arranged thus
|done thus
|organized thus
Sinónimos
like this (Informal equivalent, common in spoken English.)
|
in this way (Neutral phrase with same meaning.)
Antónimos
differently (Indicates a different way or manner.)
Temas
description
|instruction
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definição
Used to show how something happens or is done.
Used to indicate the manner in which something happens or is done.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
thus
IPA
GB/ðˈʌs/
US/ðˈʌs/
Sílabas e acento
thus (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (thus)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: thus
- Plural: thuses
Família de palavras
Forms
thuses
noun
Expressões
thus far
1/ðˈʌs fˈɑɹ/
fixed phrase
up to now; so far
Until now; until this time.
Exemplos
- Thus far, we have received no complaints.
- The project has gone smoothly thus far.