virtual
gb/vˈɚt͡ʃuəl/ us/vˈɚt͡ʃuəl/
B1
Inglês
~ 1700
virtuális, gyakorlatilag, lényegében
B1
1
virtuális
B2
Padrão de uso:
[something] is virtual
The company held a virtual meeting with employees across the globe.
A cég virtuális megbeszélést tartott a világ különböző pontjain dolgozó alkalmazottaival.
Virtual reality headsets can make you feel like you are inside a game.
A VR-szemüvegek azt az érzést kelthetik benned, mintha egy játékban lennél.
Many schools now offer virtual classrooms for remote students.
She created a virtual gallery to showcase her artwork online.
The tour of the museum was entirely virtual.
Exemplos para estudantes
We had a virtual class yesterday.
Tegnap virtuális óránk volt.
I played a game in virtual reality.
Virtuális valóságban játszottam egy játékot.
The shop has a virtual tour.
He met his friend in a virtual chat room.
Our teacher gave us a virtual lesson.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'virtual' with 'almost' (another meaning) and may say 'a virtual book' when they mean 'an e-book' or 'digital book'.
Significado
existing digitally, not physically
Colocações
virtual reality
|virtual meeting
|virtual classroom
|virtual environment
|virtual assistant
Sinônimos
digital (Refers to things represented in binary form; often overlaps when describing online or computer-based environments.)
|
online (Emphasizes being connected to or taking place on the internet specifically.)
Antônimos
physical (Refers to things that exist in the real, tangible world.)
Temas
technology
|internet
|communication
Definição
Happening or made by computers and not in the real world.
Existing, simulated, or taking place in a computer or on the internet rather than in the physical world.
B2
2
lényegében
B2
Padrão de uso:
[something] is a virtual [noun]
The team's victory was a virtual certainty by halftime.
A félidőre a csapat győzelme gyakorlatilag biztos volt.
Her promotion makes her the virtual head of the department.
Az előléptetése gyakorlatilag a részleg vezetőjévé teszi.
The loss of data was a virtual disaster for the project.
He is a virtual stranger to me despite living nearby.
This change represents a virtual revolution in the industry.
Exemplos para estudantes
It is a virtual certainty that it will rain.
Gyakorlatilag biztos, hogy esni fog.
He is a virtual leader of the group.
Gyakorlatilag ő a csoport vezetője.
This is a virtual end to our plan.
She is a virtual expert on the topic.
The game was a virtual tie.
Erro comum:
Learners may mistakenly use 'virtual' here to mean 'digital', causing confusion in contexts like 'virtual certainty'.
Significado
almost but not exactly something
Colocações
virtual certainty
|virtual monopoly
|virtual stranger
Sinônimos
practically (Informal synonym meaning 'almost', often used for emphasis rather than precision.)
|
nearly (A more neutral synonym emphasizing closeness to being something.)
Antônimos
actual (Means real in fact, not just almost.)
Temas
general
|core_vocabulary
Definição
Almost true or almost the same as something, but not exactly.
Almost or nearly as described, but not completely or according to strict definition.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
virtual
AFI
GB/vˈɚt͡ʃuəl/
US/vˈɚt͡ʃuəl/
Sílabas e tonicidade
vir - tu - al (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (vir)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: virtual
Família de palavras
Core family
virtually
adverb B1
Related words
virtualize
verb C1
virtualization
noun
Advanced or less common
virtuality
noun
Expressões
virtual assistant
1/vˈɚt͡ʃuəl əsˈɪstənt/
fixed phrase
technical
remote helper via computer or internet
A person or computer program that helps you with tasks from a distance using the internet.
Exemplos
- She hired a virtual assistant to manage her emails and calendar.
- Siri is a popular example of a virtual assistant.
virtual meeting
1/vˈɚt͡ʃuəl mˈitɪŋ/
fixed phrase
meeting held online via internet tools
A meeting that happens on the internet using video or sound instead of in person.
Exemplos
- We have a virtual meeting every Monday morning.
- The team decided to hold a virtual meeting to save travel costs.
virtual reality
1/vˈɚt͡ʃuəl ɹiˈæləti/
fixed phrase
technical
computer-made interactive 3D world
A computer-made place that feels real when you use special equipment like goggles and headphones.
Exemplos
- Virtual reality can make you feel like you're in another place.
- Virtual reality can make you feel like you are walking on another planet.
- He tried a virtual reality game at the store.
- The training program uses virtual reality to simulate dangerous situations.