host
gb/hˈoʊst/ us/hˈoʊst/
A2
Engleză
~ 2700
házigazda, megrendez, megtart, otthont ad, műsorvezető, kommentátor, gazdaszervezet, gazda, rengeteg
SUBSTANTIV
A2
1
házigazda
B1
Tipar de utilizare:
[someone] is the host of [an event]
The host greeted each guest at the door.
A házigazda az ajtónál üdvözölt minden vendéget.
Our host prepared a delicious dinner for us.
A házigazdánk finom vacsorát készített nekünk.
As the host, she made sure everyone felt comfortable.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The host said hello to me.
A házigazda köszönt nekem.
Our host gave us food and drink.
A házigazdánk étellel és itallal kínált minket.
He is the host of the show.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse 'host' with 'guest'; remember, a host is the one giving the welcome, not receiving it.
Sens
Person who welcomes guests
Colocații
gracious host
|party host
|wedding host
|TV host
Sinonime
presenter (Used mainly for someone introducing a television or radio program.)
|
emcee (Informal term, especially in entertainment settings.)
Antonime
guest (The opposite role in a social or event setting.)
Teme
daily life
|social
|events
|relationships
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
A person who invites and looks after guests.
A person who receives or entertains guests at home or at an event.
VERB
B1
2
Tipar de utilizare:
to host [an event]
We will host the annual conference at our headquarters.
Az éves konferenciát a székházunkban fogjuk megrendezni.
They hosted a charity dinner last weekend.
A múlt hétvégén jótékonysági vacsorát rendeztek.
The museum is hosting an exhibition of modern art.
Exemple pentru cursanți
We will host a big party.
Nagy bulit fogunk tartani.
She will host the meeting.
Ő fogja tartani a megbeszélést.
The school will host a play.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes think 'host' only means 'to be present at', but it means to arrange and provide the place for an event.
Sens
Organize and provide event space
Colocații
host a party
|host a meeting
|host a conference
|host a dinner
Sinonime
organize (Focuses on planning rather than providing space.)
|
hold (More general, can mean simply to have an event happen.)
Antonime
attend (To go to an event rather than organize it.)
Teme
events
|business
|daily life
|work
|arts_entertainment
Definiție
To plan and hold an event in a place you control.
To organize and provide the venue or facilities for an event or activity.
SUBSTANTIV
B1
3
műsorvezető
B1
kommentátor
B2
The talk show host asked the celebrity about her new movie.
A talkshow műsorvezetője a hírességet az új filmjéről kérdezte.
He works as a radio host on a morning show.
Egy reggeli műsorban dolgozik rádiós műsorvezetőként.
The podcast host introduced the topic of the day.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The TV host smiled at the camera.
A tévés műsorvezető rámosolygott a kamerára.
She is the host of a radio show.
Ő egy rádióműsor műsorvezetője.
The podcast host talks to many people.
Sens
Broadcast program presenter
Colocații
TV host
|radio host
|podcast host
Sinonime
anchor (Typically used for news programs.)
|
presenter (Common in British English for TV and radio hosts.)
Teme
media
|entertainment
|communication
|arts_entertainment
|work
Definiție
A person who talks to the audience and guides a TV, radio, or online show.
A person who presents and introduces content on television, radio, or online programs.
SUBSTANTIV
B2
TECHNICAL
4
gazda
C1
Humans are the primary host for this virus.
Az ember ennek a vírusnak az elsődleges gazdaszervezete.
The mosquito acts as a host for the parasite.
A szúnyog gazdaszervezetként szolgál a parazita számára.
The plant serves as a host to several fungi.
Exemple pentru cursanți
A dog can be a host for fleas.
A kutya lehet a bolhák gazdája.
The body is a host for bacteria.
A test gazdaszervezetként szolgál a baktériumok számára.
This plant is a host for insects.
Sens
Organism supporting another organism
Colocații
host cell
|host species
|host organism
Sinonime
carrier (Can mean an organism that harbors a pathogen; not always providing sustenance.)
Teme
science
|biology
|health
|animals
Definiție
An animal or plant that another animal or plant lives on or inside and gets food from.
An organism that provides food or shelter for another organism, such as a parasite or symbiont.
SUBSTANTIV
B2
5
rengeteg
A2
The project faced a host of difficulties.
A projekt rengeteg nehézségbe ütközött.
She has a host of friends in the city.
Rengeteg barátja van a városban.
There are a host of reasons to support the plan.
Exemple pentru cursanți
He has a host of books.
Rengeteg könyve van.
We have a host of ideas.
Rengeteg ötletünk van.
There are a host of problems here.
Sens
Large number of things or people
Colocații
a host of problems
|a host of opportunities
Sinonime
multitude (More formal and literary.)
|
crowd (Usually refers specifically to people gathered physically together.)
Teme
quantity
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
A lot of people or things together.
A large number of people or things considered together.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
host
IPA
GB/hˈoʊst/
US/hˈoʊst/
Silabe și accent
host (1 silabă)
Stress on 1st syllable (host)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
- Base: host
- Plural: hosts
Verb
- Base: host
- 3rd Person Singular: hosts
- Present Participle: hosting
- Past: hosted
Familie de cuvinte
Expresii
a host of
1/ə hˈoʊst əv/
fixed phrase
Large number of things or people
A lot of people or things together.
Exemple
- There are a host of reasons why this plan will work.
- She has a host of ideas for the new project.
play host to
1/plˈeɪ hˈoʊst tə/
fixed phrase
Act as someone hosting guests
To be the person or place that receives guests for an event.
Exemple
- The city will play host to the international summit next year.
- Our school is playing host to students from abroad this week.