displacement
gb/dɪsplˈeɪsmənt/ us/dɪsplˈeɪsmənt/
B2
Inglês
~ 8400
elmozdulás, elmozdítás, kényszerű lakóhelyelhagyás, kitelepítés, kényszerű elvándorlás, munkaerő kiszorulása, munkahelyvesztés, vízkiszorítás, hengerűrtartalom, lökettérfogat, áttolás, indulatáttolás
SUBSTANTIVO
B2
1
elmozdulás
B2
elmozdítás
B2
Padrão de uso:
the displacement of [something] from [its place]
The earthquake caused significant displacement of the ground along the fault line.
A földrengés jelentős talajelmozdulást okozott a törésvonal mentén.
Engineers measured the displacement of the bridge supports after the flood.
A mérnökök az árvíz után megmérték a híd támaszainak elmozdulását.
The displacement of air by the piston drives the machine.
Even a small displacement of the beam could weaken the entire structure.
Exemplos para estudantes
The storm caused the displacement of rocks on the hill.
A vihar a domboldalon lévő kövek elmozdulását okozta.
Heavy rain led to the displacement of soil near the road.
A heves eső talajelmozduláshoz vezetett az út közelében.
They recorded the displacement of the wall after the crash.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse "displacement" with "replacement." "Displacement" focuses on moving something from its place; "replacement" means putting something new in the place of something old.
Significado
movement from usual position
Colocações
ground displacement
|air displacement
|soil displacement
|lateral displacement
|vertical displacement
Sinônimos
relocation (Often suggests a planned or organized move, while displacement can be sudden, accidental, or technical.)
Antônimos
stability (Implies that something stays in its place without being moved.)
Temas
movement
|physical_world
|core_vocabulary
Definição
When something is moved from its normal place or position.
The act, process, or result of moving something from its usual place or position, or the state of being moved.
SUBSTANTIVO
C1
FORMAL
2
Padrão de uso:
the displacement of [people/group] from [a place]
The conflict has led to the displacement of thousands of families.
A konfliktus családok ezreinek kényszerű lakóhelyelhagyásához vezetett.
Flooding caused large-scale displacement along the river delta.
Az áradás tömeges kényszerű lakóhelyelhagyást okozott a folyódeltában.
Agencies are trying to provide shelter and food for people affected by internal displacement.
Long-term displacement can have serious effects on education and health.
Exemplos para estudantes
The war caused the displacement of many people from the city.
A háború sok embert kényszerített arra, hogy elhagyja a várost.
Because of the flood, there was mass displacement in the region.
Az árvíz miatt tömeges kényszerű lakóhelyelhagyás történt a régióban.
The government is working to help families in displacement find housing.
Erro comum:
Learners may use "move" instead of "displacement" in formal writing. In news and reports, "displacement" is preferred when movement is forced and usually large-scale.
Significado
forced movement of people
Colocações
mass displacement
|internal displacement
|population displacement
|displacement of civilians
|displacement crisis
Sinônimos
forced migration (A broader term often used in policy and academic contexts; "displacement" emphasizes being pushed out of one's home.)
Antônimos
repatriation (Refers to people being returned to their home country or area, the opposite direction of displacement.)
Temas
politics
|conflict
|society
|travel
Definição
When people must leave their homes and live somewhere else because of war, danger, or disaster.
The condition in which people are forced to leave their homes or usual places of living, especially because of war, violence, or natural disaster.
SUBSTANTIVO
C1
FORMAL
3
Padrão de uso:
the displacement of [workers] by [cause]
Automation is expected to cause significant worker displacement in the manufacturing sector.
Az automatizáció várhatóan sok munkavállaló kiszorulását okozza majd a feldolgozóiparban.
Policymakers are debating how to handle the displacement of drivers by self-driving vehicles.
A döntéshozók arról vitáznak, hogyan kezeljék a sofőrök önvezető járművek általi kiszorulását.
The report examines job displacement linked to outsourcing and offshoring.
Retraining programs can ease the impact of displacement on older employees.
Exemplos para estudantes
Robots may cause the displacement of some factory workers.
A robotok miatt egyes gyári dolgozók elveszíthetik a munkájukat.
The new software led to the displacement of several office staff.
Az új szoftver több irodai dolgozó munkahelyének megszűnéséhez vezetett.
Job displacement is a big worry for many people today.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes say "people are displaced from work" in casual speech; in work or news contexts, "worker displacement" or "job displacement" is more natural.
Significado
loss of jobs by replacement
Colocações
worker displacement
|job displacement
|labor displacement
|displacement by automation
Sinônimos
job loss (More general and informal; "displacement" is often used in economic or policy discussion to stress replacement by something else.)
Antônimos
job creation (Refers to new jobs being made, which counters the effect of displacement.)
Temas
business
|economics
|technology
|work
Definição
When people lose their jobs because machines, computers, or other workers do the work instead of them.
The loss of jobs or positions when existing workers are replaced by technology, cheaper labor, or other economic changes.
SUBSTANTIVO
B2
TECHNICAL
4
elmozdulás
B2
Padrão de uso:
the displacement of [object] from [point] to [point]
The displacement of the car after five seconds was 20 meters east.
Az autó elmozdulása öt másodperc alatt 20 méter volt keleti irányban.
Students used the graph to calculate the total displacement of the runner.
A diákok a grafikon alapján kiszámították a futó teljes elmozdulását.
Because the object returned to its starting point, its displacement was zero.
Velocity is defined as displacement divided by time.
Exemplos para estudantes
In this exercise, you must find the displacement of the ball.
Ebben a feladatban meg kell határoznod a labda elmozdulását.
The car moved in a circle, but its displacement was zero.
Az autó körpályán mozgott, de az elmozdulása nulla volt.
We draw an arrow to show the displacement and its direction.
Erro comum:
Learners often confuse "distance" and "displacement." Distance is how much ground is covered; displacement is the straight line from the start point to the end point, with direction.
Significado
physics: distance and direction
Colocações
displacement vector
|resultant displacement
|zero displacement
|calculate displacement
|displacement-time graph
Sinônimos
distance (Similar idea but usually does not include direction; in physics, displacement is more precise.)
Antônimos
rest (If an object stays at rest, its displacement is zero.)
Temas
science
|physics
|education
Definição
In physics, how far something has moved from the start to the end point, in a straight line and with a direction.
In physics, the change in position of an object, defined as the straight-line distance and direction from its initial position to its final position.
SUBSTANTIVO
B2
TECHNICAL
5
Padrão de uso:
[ship/engine] has a displacement of [amount]
The car's engine has a displacement of two liters.
Az autó motorjának hengerűrtartalma két liter.
Archimedes discovered that water displacement could be used to measure volume.
Arkhimédész felfedezte, hogy a vízkiszorítással mérhető a térfogat.
The warship has a full-load displacement of 10,000 tons.
This type of displacement hull is designed for smooth, efficient travel at low speeds.
Exemplos para estudantes
We measured the displacement of the rock by putting it in water.
Úgy mértük meg a kő által kiszorított víz térfogatát, hogy vízbe tettük.
This boat has a larger displacement, so it can carry more weight.
Ennek a hajónak nagyobb a vízkiszorítása, ezért nagyobb terhet tud szállítani.
The engine displacement of that motorcycle is 500 cubic centimeters.
Erro comum:
Learners may say "size of the engine" when they mean "engine displacement." In technical or car-related English, "displacement" is the more precise word.
Significado
volume of fluid or engine
Colocações
engine displacement
|water displacement
|ship's displacement
|displacement hull
Sinônimos
capacity (For engines, "capacity" is close in meaning, but "displacement" is the standard technical term.)
Antônimos
lightweight (A ship described as lightweight has low displacement compared with a heavy, high-displacement vessel.)
Temas
science
|engineering
|transport
|technology
Definição
The amount of water or other liquid that an object pushes away, or the total space inside the cylinders of an engine.
The volume or weight of fluid moved or pushed aside by an object, especially a ship, or the total volume swept by the pistons in an engine.
SUBSTANTIVO
C1
TECHNICAL
6
áttolás
C2
Padrão de uso:
displacement of [emotion] onto [someone/something]
The therapist suggested that his sudden anger at coworkers might be a form of displacement.
A terapeuta felvetette, hogy a munkatársai iránti hirtelen haragja az áttolás egyik formája lehet.
Displacement can cause someone to shout at family members when they are actually upset with their boss.
Az áttolás miatt előfordulhat, hogy valaki a családtagjaival kiabál, miközben valójában a főnökére haragszik.
In this case study, the child's fear of the parent appears as displacement onto animals.
Exemplos para estudantes
Displacement can make a person angry at the wrong person.
Az áttolás miatt az ember a rossz személyre haragudhat.
She knew her criticism of her friend was really displacement of her stress from work.
Rájött, hogy a barátja kritizálása valójában a munkahelyi stresszének áttolása volt.
In psychology class, we learned that displacement is a common defense mechanism.
Significado
psychology: shifting emotions to another
Colocações
emotional displacement
|displacement of anger
|displacement onto others
|defense mechanism of displacement
Sinônimos
projection (A related defense mechanism; projection puts one’s own feelings onto others, while displacement shifts feelings from one target to another.)
Antônimos
direct expression (Involves expressing feelings toward their real cause instead of shifting them to another target.)
Temas
psychology
|emotions
|health
Definição
In psychology, when a person shows strong feelings toward one person or thing, but the real feelings are actually about someone or something else.
In psychology, a defense mechanism in which emotions, impulses, or reactions toward one person or thing are unconsciously redirected to another, safer or more acceptable target.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
displacement
AFI
GB/dɪsplˈeɪsmənt/
US/dɪsplˈeɪsmənt/
Sílabas e tonicidade
dis - place - ment (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (place)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: displacement
- Plural: displacement, displacements
Família de palavras
Expressões
displacement activity
1/dɪsplˈeɪsmənt æktˈɪvɪti/
fixed phrase
technical
substitute behavior under stress
A small, unimportant action that someone or an animal does instead of doing something that causes stress or conflict.
Exemplos
- Scratching his head was likely a displacement activity during the tense meeting.
- In animals, grooming can act as a displacement activity when they are unsure what to do.
displacement camp
1/dɪsplˈeɪsmənt kˈæmp/
fixed phrase
formal
camp for displaced people
A temporary place with many tents or shelters where people live after they are forced to leave their homes.
Exemplos
- Conditions in the displacement camp remain difficult despite international aid.
- Many children in the displacement camp have not been to school for months.
displacement reaction
1/dɪsplˈeɪsmənt ɹiˈækʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
chemical reaction of element replacing another
In chemistry, a reaction where one element pushes out and takes the place of another element in a compound.
Exemplos
- Adding zinc to copper sulfate solution is a classic example of a displacement reaction.
- Students observed a color change during the displacement reaction in the test tube.
engine displacement
1/ˈɛnd͡ʒən dɪsplˈeɪsmənt/
fixed phrase
technical
total cylinder volume in engine
The total space inside all the cylinders of an engine, which helps show how big and powerful it is.
Exemplos
- The motorcycle has an engine displacement of 600 cc.
- Higher engine displacement usually means more power but also higher fuel use.
internal displacement
1/ɪntˈɚnəl dɪsplˈeɪsmənt/
fixed phrase
formal
forced movement within one country
When people must leave their homes because of danger but do not cross the border into another country.
Exemplos
- The conflict has caused widespread internal displacement across the northern provinces.
- Aid workers are focusing on areas with high levels of internal displacement.
mass displacement
1/mˈæs dɪsplˈeɪsmənt/
fixed phrase
formal
large-scale forced movement of people
When very many people are forced to leave their homes at the same time.
Exemplos
- The earthquake led to mass displacement in the coastal region.
- Mass displacement puts heavy pressure on local services and resources.
population displacement
1/pˌɑpjəlˈeɪʃən dɪsplˈeɪsmənt/
fixed phrase
formal
forced movement of populations
When whole groups of people are made to move from the area where they usually live.
Exemplos
- The dam project will cause significant population displacement along the river.
- Population displacement has long-term social and economic effects.
water displacement
1/wˈɔtɚ dɪsplˈeɪsmənt/
fixed phrase
amount of water pushed aside
The amount of water that is pushed away when you put something into it.
Exemplos
- We used water displacement to measure the volume of the irregular stone.
- The experiment demonstrates water displacement when the object is submerged.