agitation
gb/ˌæd͡ʒɪtˈeɪʃən/ us/ˌæd͡ʒɪtˈeɪʃən/
B2
Inglês
~ 3900
nyugtalanság, szorongás, zaklatottság, keverés, mozgatás, agitáció, kampányolás
SUBSTANTIVO
B2
1
Padrão de uso:
in [a state of] agitation
She paced the room in agitation, waiting for the phone call.
Nyugtalanságában fel-alá járkált a szobában, miközben a telefonhívásra várt.
His voice was full of agitation as he explained what had happened.
Zaklatottság érződött a hangján, amikor elmagyarázta, mi történt.
The news caused widespread agitation among the workers.
Exemplos para estudantes
She was in great agitation before the test.
Nagyon nyugtalan volt a vizsga előtt.
He spoke with agitation about the problem.
Nyugtalanul beszélt a problémáról.
The bad news caused her much agitation.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'agitation' with 'agitating', using the latter when they mean the noun form for emotional upset.
Significado
nervousness or emotional upset
Colocações
in agitation
|show agitation
|cause agitation
|overcome agitation
Sinônimos
anxiety (Implies a persistent feeling of worry, often about something uncertain.)
|
restlessness (Focuses more on the inability to relax or stay still.)
Antônimos
calmness (The absence of nervousness or emotional disturbance.)
|
composure (Self-control and steadiness under stress.)
Temas
emotions
|mental health
|daily life
|health
Definição
A feeling of being nervous, worried, or upset.
A state of feeling anxious, upset, or emotionally disturbed, often with visible signs such as restlessness or irritability.
SUBSTANTIVO
B2
2
Padrão de uso:
agitation of [a liquid/substance]
The recipe calls for gentle agitation of the sauce while it simmers.
A recept szerint a szószt óvatosan kevergetni kell, miközben lassú tűzön fő.
The laboratory process requires constant agitation of the solution.
A laboratóriumi eljárás az oldat folyamatos keverését igényli.
Mechanical agitation helps dissolve the powder faster.
Exemplos para estudantes
Please stir the soup with gentle agitation.
Kérlek, óvatosan kevergesd meg a levest.
The machine keeps the water moving with agitation.
A gép folyamatos mozgatással mozgásban tartja a vizet.
Agitation mixes the paint well.
Significado
stirring or shaking motion
Colocações
mechanical agitation
|continuous agitation
|gentle agitation
Sinônimos
stirring (Usually refers to manual mixing with a utensil.)
|
mixing (A broader term that can include combining substances without necessarily shaking.)
Antônimos
settling (Allowing particles in a liquid to sink and separate without movement.)
Temas
science
|cooking
|food_drink
|daily_life
Definição
The act of moving a liquid or other substance around to mix it.
The act of moving or shaking a liquid, mixture, or other substance to mix it or keep it in motion.
SUBSTANTIVO
C1
3
agitáció
C1
kampányolás
B2
Padrão de uso:
agitation for [a cause]
The government tried to suppress all forms of political agitation.
A kormány megpróbálta elfojtani a politikai agitáció minden formáját.
There was growing agitation for equal rights.
Egyre erősebb agitáció folyt az egyenlő jogokért.
His speeches were seen as a call to agitation against the regime.
Exemplos para estudantes
There was much agitation for change.
Sokan kampányoltak a változásért.
The group began agitation for new laws.
A csoport kampányolni kezdett az új törvények bevezetéséért.
Agitation for freedom grew stronger.
Significado
political activism or protest
Colocações
political agitation
|public agitation
|agitation for reform
Sinônimos
activism (General term for taking action to promote change.)
|
protest (More specifically refers to expressing disagreement publicly.)
Antônimos
apathy (Lack of interest or concern about political or social issues.)
Temas
politics
|society
|communication
Definição
Actions like protests or speeches to make political or social changes happen.
The act of publicly promoting change, especially in politics or society, often through speeches, demonstrations, or other forms of protest.
Gramática
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agitation
AFI
GB/ˌæd͡ʒɪtˈeɪʃən/
US/ˌæd͡ʒɪtˈeɪʃən/
Sílabas e tonicidade
agit - a - tion (3 sílabas)
Stress on 3rd syllable (tion)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: agitation
- Plural: agitation, agitations
Família de palavras
Forms
agitations
noun
Core family
agitate
verb
agitated
adjective
Related words
agitator
noun
agitatedly
adverb
Advanced or less common
agitating
adjective
Expressões
cause agitation
1/kˈɔz ˌæd͡ʒɪtˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
make someone upset or nervous
To make someone feel worried, nervous, or upset.
Exemplos
- The announcement caused agitation among the passengers.
- His rude comment caused great agitation in the meeting.
in a state of agitation
1/ˈɪn ə stˈeɪt əv ˌæd͡ʒɪtˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
feeling nervous or upset
Feeling nervous, worried, or upset at that moment.
Exemplos
- She was in a state of agitation after hearing the news.
- He arrived in a state of agitation and couldn't sit still.