chain
gb/t͡ʃˈeɪn/ us/t͡ʃˈeɪn/
A2
Inglês
~ 1900
lánc, láncolat, leláncol
SUBSTANTIVO
A2
1
lánc
A2
Padrão de uso:
a chain of [metal links]
The dog was kept on a long chain in the yard.
A kutyát hosszú láncon tartották az udvaron.
She wore a silver chain around her neck.
Ezüstláncot viselt a nyakában.
The bike's chain needs to be oiled regularly.
The prisoner was bound with a heavy chain.
A rusty chain hung from the old gate.
Exemplos para estudantes
The dog is on a chain.
A kutya láncon van.
I have a gold chain.
Van egy aranyláncom.
The chain is on my bike.
He wears a chain on his neck.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'chain' with 'rope' when describing flexible non-metal bindings.
Significado
connected metal links
Colocações
metal chain
|bicycle chain
|gold chain
|lock and chain
|heavy chain
Sinônimos
linkage (More technical term, often for mechanical or figurative connections)
Antônimos
rope (A flexible cord made of fibers, not metal)
Temas
tools
|security
|construction
|daily_life
Definição
Several metal rings joined together in a line, used to hold, lock, or pull things.
A series of connected metal rings or links, often used for fastening, pulling, or securing things.
SUBSTANTIVO
B1
2
lánc
B1
Padrão de uso:
a chain of [stores/restaurants/hotels]
That coffee shop is part of a national chain.
Az a kávézó egy országos lánc része.
The hotel chain offers discounts to members.
A szállodalánc kedvezményeket kínál a tagjainak.
They opened a new branch of the clothing chain downtown.
Exemplos para estudantes
McDonald's is a big chain.
A McDonald's egy nagy étteremlánc.
This hotel is part of a chain.
Ez a szálloda egy lánc része.
That shop is in a big chain.
Erro comum:
Learners may confuse 'chain' with 'brand' when talking about only one location.
Significado
group of same-brand businesses
Colocações
restaurant chain
|hotel chain
|retail chain
|fast-food chain
Sinônimos
franchise (Often refers to an individual location within a chain)
Antônimos
independent (Refers to a business not part of a larger group)
Temas
business
|commerce
Definição
Many shops or restaurants with the same name in different places.
A group of stores, restaurants, or hotels owned or operated under the same brand name.
SUBSTANTIVO
B2
3
láncolat
B2
Padrão de uso:
a chain of [events/actions/reasoning]
A chain of events led to the accident.
Események láncolata vezetett a balesethez.
One mistake set off a chain reaction.
Egyetlen hiba láncreakciót indított el.
The supply chain was disrupted by the storm.
Exemplos para estudantes
A chain of events caused the problem.
Események láncolata okozta a problémát.
The news started a chain reaction.
A hír láncreakciót indított el.
The supply chain is broken.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes use 'line' instead of 'chain' for sequences of events, which can sound unnatural.
Significado
connected sequence of events/things
Colocações
chain of events
|chain reaction
|supply chain
Sinônimos
series (Similar meaning but without the strong implication of connection)
Antônimos
isolated event (An event not connected to others)
Temas
logic
|time
|core_vocabulary
Definição
A number of events or things happening one after another and connected to each other.
A series of related events, actions, or items linked together in order.
VERBO
B1
4
leláncol
B1
Padrão de uso:
to chain [something] [somewhere]
They chained their bicycles to the fence.
A kerítéshez láncolták a kerékpárjaikat.
The dog was chained to a post.
A kutyát egy oszlophoz láncolták.
He chained the gate shut before leaving.
Exemplos para estudantes
I chained my bike to the pole.
A biciklimet leláncoltam az oszlophoz.
The dog is chained to the tree.
A kutya a fához van láncolva.
He chained the door shut.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'chain' with 'lock' when describing securing objects; lock may not involve an actual chain.
Significado
secure with a chain
Colocações
chain a bike
|chain the gate shut
Sinônimos
shackle (Implies restraining movement, often for people)
Antônimos
unchain (To release from chains)
Temas
security
|tools
|daily_life
Definição
To lock or hold something with a metal chain.
To fasten, bind, or secure something using a chain.
SUBSTANTIVO
C1
TECHNICAL
5
lánc
C1
Polyethylene consists of long chains of carbon atoms.
A polietilén hosszú szénatomláncokból áll.
The protein's amino acid chains fold into complex shapes.
A fehérje aminosavláncai bonyolult alakzatokba hajtogatódnak.
Exemplos para estudantes
A carbon chain is in this molecule.
Ebben a molekulában van egy szénlánc.
Proteins have amino acid chains.
A fehérjéknek aminosavláncaik vannak.
Plastic has many long chains.
Significado
linear molecular structure
Colocações
carbon chain
|polymer chain
Sinônimos
molecular chain (Specifically refers to chemical context)
Temas
science
|chemistry
Definição
Atoms joined together in a line inside a chemical substance.
A linear arrangement of atoms or molecules bonded together within a chemical compound.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
chain
AFI
GB/t͡ʃˈeɪn/
US/t͡ʃˈeɪn/
Sílabas e tonicidade
chain (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (chain)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: chain
- Plural: chain, chains
Verb
- Base: chain
- 3rd Person Singular: chains
- Present Participle: chaining
- Past: chained
Família de palavras
Forms
chains
noun
chaining
verb
chained
verb
Negative and opposite forms
unchain
verb
Expressões
a chain is only as strong as its weakest link
1/ə t͡ʃˈeɪn ˈɪz ˈoʊnli ˈæz stɹˈɔŋ ˈæz ˈɪts wˈikɪst lˈɪŋk/
idiom
group strength limited by weakest part/member
A group can fail if even one part is weak.
Exemplos
- In teamwork, remember that a chain is only as strong as its weakest link.
- Security systems follow the rule that a chain is only as strong as its weakest link.
pull someone's chain
1/pˈʊl sˈʌmwˌʌnz t͡ʃˈeɪn/
idiom
informal
tease or trick someone playfully
To make someone believe something that is not true as a joke.
Exemplos
- Are you serious or just pulling my chain?
- She pulled his chain about getting promoted.
chain reaction
1/t͡ʃˈeɪn ɹiˈækʃən/
fixed phrase
series of linked events caused by each other
A series of events where each one causes the next one to happen.
Exemplos
- The news set off a chain reaction of protests across the country.
- The argument set off a chain reaction in the office.
- One mistake led to a chain reaction of problems.
- One error in the system created a chain reaction of failures.
yank someone's chain
1/jˈæŋk sˈʌmwˌʌnz t͡ʃˈeɪn/
idiom
informal
Tease or provoke someone
To make someone angry or excited by saying or doing something as a joke or trick.
Exemplos
- Don't worry, I'm just yanking your chain.
- Stop yanking my chain—I know you’re lying.
- He likes to yank his brother's chain about his cooking.
- He’s just yanking your chain to see your reaction.