telescopic
gb/tˌɛləskˈɔpɪk/ us/tˌɛləskˈɔpɪk/
B2
Inglês
teleszkópos, távcsöves, teleobjektíves, sűrített
B2
1
teleszkópos
B1
Padrão de uso:
[a telescopic handle/pole/rod/ladder]
The mop has a telescopic handle, so you can adjust it to your height.
A felmosónak teleszkópos nyele van, így a magasságodhoz tudod igazítani.
He used a telescopic pole to reach the high branches.
Teleszkópos rúddal érte el a magas ágakat.
The camera tripod’s legs are telescopic and lock into place.
Exemplos para estudantes
This selfie stick is telescopic.
Ez a szelfibot teleszkópos.
The pole is telescopic, so it gets longer.
A rúd teleszkópos, ezért hosszabbra húzható.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes use *telescopic* when they mean simply “long”; it usually implies it can extend and retract.
Significado
extendable by sliding sections
Colocações
telescopic handle
|telescopic pole
|telescopic rod
|telescopic ladder
|telescopic extension
|telescopic tube
|telescopic boom
|telescopic baton
|telescopic brush
|telescopic antenna
Sinônimos
extendable (General term for something that can be made longer.)
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retractable (Emphasizes that it can be pulled back in.)
Antônimos
fixed (Not designed to change length.)
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rigid (Not able to slide or adjust.)
Temas
tools
|engineering
|home
|sports
Definição
Able to get longer or shorter by sliding parts in and out.
Made so that one part can slide inside another, allowing it to be extended or shortened.
C1
TECHNICAL
2
távcsöves
B2
Padrão de uso:
[a telescopic lens/sight/view]
The rifle was fitted with a telescopic sight for accurate long-distance aiming.
A puskára távcsöves irányzékot szereltek, hogy messzire is pontosan lehessen célozni.
With a telescopic lens, she could photograph the birds from far away.
Teleobjektívvel messziről is le tudta fényképezni a madarakat.
The astronomer made telescopic observations of the planet’s rings.
Exemplos para estudantes
He used a telescopic sight.
Távcsöves irányzékot használt.
The camera has a telescopic lens.
A fényképezőgépnek teleobjektívje van.
Erro comum:
Don’t confuse *telescopic* with *microscopic* (for very small things).
Significado
using or relating to a telescope
Colocações
telescopic lens
|telescopic sight
|telescopic view
|telescopic observation
|telescopic image
|telescopic camera lens
|telescopic magnification
Sinônimos
magnifying (Focuses on making something appear larger.)
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long-range (Emphasizes ability to see or aim at a distance.)
Antônimos
unaided (Done without optical equipment.)
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naked-eye (Seen without a telescope or binoculars.)
Temas
science
|optics
|astronomy
|sports
Definição
Connected with a telescope or with seeing far away using a lens.
Designed for viewing distant objects with magnification, or connected with the use of a telescope.
C1
FORMAL
3
sűrített
B2
Padrão de uso:
[a telescopic account/summary/phrase]
The report gives a telescopic account of events, skipping most of the background.
A jelentés az események erősen sűrített ismertetését adja, a háttér nagy részét kihagyva.
Her memoir is telescopic, jumping quickly over long periods of time.
Az emlékirata sűrített, hosszú időszakokon siklik át nagyon gyorsan.
The editor asked for a more telescopic summary to fit the page limit.
Exemplos para estudantes
I wrote a telescopic summary.
Sűrített összefoglalót írtam.
The story is telescopic and very short.
A történet sűrített és nagyon rövid.
Erro comum:
This meaning is more common in formal writing; in everyday speech, people usually say *shortened* or *condensed*.
Significado
compressed into a shorter form
Colocações
telescopic summary
|telescopic account
|telescopic version
|telescopic narrative
|telescopic phrase
|telescopic history
|telescopic timeline
Sinônimos
condensed (Common word for shorter but still complete in main points.)
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abridged (Often used for shortened books or texts.)
Antônimos
expanded (Made longer with more detail.)
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detailed (Includes many specifics rather than compressing them.)
Temas
language
|writing
|time
|education
Definição
Made shorter by leaving out some parts or details.
Shortened by combining parts or by omitting details; condensed.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
telescopic
AFI
GB/tˌɛləskˈɔpɪk/
US/tˌɛləskˈɔpɪk/
Sílabas e tonicidade
tele - scop - ic (3 sílabas)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ic)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: telescopic
Expressões
telescopic antenna
1/tˌɛləskˈɔpɪk æntˈɛnə/
fixed phrase
extendable radio antenna
A metal antenna you can pull out and push in.
Exemplos
- Pull out the telescopic antenna to get a clearer signal.
- The old radio still has a telescopic antenna on the side.
Exemplos para estudantes
- Extend the telescopic antenna.
telescopic handle
1/tˌɛləskˈɔpɪk hˈændəl/
fixed phrase
extendable handle on an item
A handle you can make longer or shorter.
Exemplos
- The suitcase has a telescopic handle that locks at two heights.
- I prefer a vacuum with a telescopic handle so it’s easier on my back.
Exemplos para estudantes
- My bag has a telescopic handle.
telescopic ladder
1/tˌɛləskˈɔpɪk lˈædɚ/
fixed phrase
extendable ladder for storage
A ladder that can be extended and then folded down small.
Exemplos
- He keeps a telescopic ladder in the van because it takes up less space.
- Make sure the telescopic ladder clicks into place before you climb.
Exemplos para estudantes
- This is a telescopic ladder.
telescopic lens
1/tˌɛləskˈɔpɪk lˈɛnz/
fixed phrase
technical
lens for distant magnification
A lens that makes far objects look closer.
Exemplos
- A telescopic lens lets you photograph wildlife from a safe distance.
- The museum displayed a telescopic lens from an early camera design.
Exemplos para estudantes
- She uses a telescopic lens.
telescopic pole
1/tˌɛləskˈɔpɪk pˈoʊl/
fixed phrase
extendable pole that slides
A pole that gets longer or shorter by sliding.
Exemplos
- He cleaned the upstairs windows with a telescopic pole.
- The painter used a telescopic pole to reach the ceiling corners.
Exemplos para estudantes
- I bought a telescopic pole.
- The telescopic pole is long.
telescopic sight
1/tˌɛləskˈɔpɪk sˈaɪt/
fixed phrase
technical
magnifying sight for aiming
A magnifying device that helps you aim at far targets.
Exemplos
- The hunter adjusted the telescopic sight before taking the shot.
- The instructor showed how to focus the telescopic sight for distance.
Exemplos para estudantes
- It has a telescopic sight.