urge
gb/ˈɚd͡ʒ/ us/ˈɚd͡ʒ/
B1
Inglês
~ 2400
sürget, felszólít, nyomatékosan tanácsol, késztetés, inger, vágy, hajt, buzdít, ösztökél
VERBO
B1
1
Padrão de uso:
to urge [someone] to [do something]
The doctor urged him to quit smoking immediately.
Az orvos nyomatékosan azt tanácsolta neki, hogy azonnal hagyja abba a dohányzást.
Environmental groups are urging the government to take stronger action on climate change.
A környezetvédelmi csoportok sürgetik a kormányt, hogy lépjen fel határozottabban az éghajlatváltozás ellen.
She urged her friend to apply for the job before the deadline.
Police are urging witnesses to come forward.
He urged the team to keep going despite the setback.
Exemplos para aprendentes
My teacher urged me to study for the test.
A tanárom nyomatékosan azt tanácsolta nekem, hogy tanuljak a dolgozatra.
The man urged his son to be careful.
A férfi nyomatékosan kérte a fiát, hogy legyen óvatos.
She urged me to eat more vegetables.
They urged people to stay inside during the storm.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'urge' with 'order'; 'urge' is a strong recommendation, not a command.
Significado
strongly encourage someone
Colocações
urge caution
|urge action
|urge restraint
|urge reform
|urge someone forward
Sinónimos
encourage (Less forceful or insistent than 'urge'.)
|
press (Implies persistent persuasion, sometimes with pressure.)
Antónimos
dissuade (Means to try to stop someone from doing something.)
Temas
communication
|persuasion
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definição
To try hard to make someone do something because you think it is important.
To strongly advise, recommend, or try to persuade someone to do something.
NOME
B1
2
Padrão de uso:
feel an urge to [do something]
I had an irresistible urge to laugh during the meeting.
Az értekezlet alatt ellenállhatatlan nevetési ingerem támadt.
She felt a sudden urge to call her mother.
Hirtelen késztetést érzett arra, hogy felhívja az édesanyját.
He was fighting the urge to check his phone.
The urge to help was overwhelming.
Travelers often feel the urge to explore new places.
Exemplos para aprendentes
I have an urge to eat ice cream.
Nagyon vágyom egy fagyira.
He felt an urge to run.
Úgy érezte, futnia kell.
She has an urge to travel.
I feel an urge to read a book.
Erro comum:
Some learners confuse 'urge' (countable noun) with 'urgency' (uncountable noun meaning importance or need for quick action).
Significado
strong desire or impulse
Colocações
strong urge
|sudden urge
|irresistible urge
|urge to act
Sinónimos
desire (A general wish for something; may be weaker or more abstract than 'urge'.)
|
impulse (A sudden and often unplanned wish to act.)
Antónimos
aversion (A strong feeling of dislike that makes one avoid something.)
Temas
emotions
|psychology
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definição
A strong feeling that makes you want to do something.
A strong inner feeling that pushes someone to act in a certain way.
VERBO
B2
3
Padrão de uso:
to urge [someone/something] forward/on
The crowd urged the runners on toward the finish line.
A tömeg a célvonal felé buzdította a futókat.
He urged his horse forward through the rain.
Előre hajtotta a lovát az esőben.
Her ambition urged her on despite the difficulties.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The coach urged the players on.
Az edző tovább buzdította a játékosokat.
I urged my bike forward up the hill.
Minden erőmmel előre hajtottam a biciklimet a dombon felfelé.
She urged the dog on with treats.
Significado
push or drive forward
Colocações
urge forward
|urge on
|urge ahead
Sinónimos
spur (Often used figuratively for giving encouragement or motivation.)
|
push (More general; can refer to physical or figurative pushing.)
Antónimos
hold back (To prevent movement or progress.)
Temas
movement
|motivation
|core_vocabulary
Definição
To push a person, animal, or thing forward, or encourage it to go faster.
To move or cause someone or something to move forward with determination or effort, either physically or figuratively.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
urge
IPA
GB/ˈɚd͡ʒ/
US/ˈɚd͡ʒ/
Sílabas e acento
urge (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (urge)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: urge
- Plural: urges
Verb
- Base: urge
- 3rd Person Singular: urges
- Present Participle: urging
- Past: urged
Família de palavras
Expressões
fight the urge
1/fˈaɪt ðə ˈɚd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
resist a strong desire
To try hard not to do something you strongly want to do.
Exemplos
- He fought the urge to check his phone during the meeting.
- She fought the urge to laugh at the wrong moment.
resist the urge
1/ɹɪzˈɪst ðə ˈɚd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
refuse a strong desire
To not do something even though you really want to do it.
Exemplos
- I resisted the urge to eat another slice of cake.
- They resisted the urge to argue back.
urge on
1/ˈɚd͡ʒ ˈɔn/
phrasal verb
encourage to keep going
To encourage a person or animal to keep moving or trying harder.
Exemplos
- The fans urged on their team during the final minutes of the match.
- She urged on her friend as they climbed the steep hill.