pedestrian
gb/pədˈɛstɹiən/ us/pədˈɛstɹiən/
B1
Engleză
~ 6300
gyalogos, fantáziátlan, lapos, gyalog, gyalogszerrel, gyalogló, versenygyalogló
SUBSTANTIV
B1
1
gyalogos
A2
Tipar de utilizare:
a pedestrian on [a street/road]
The city built wider sidewalks to give pedestrians more space.
A város szélesebb járdákat épített, hogy több helyet biztosítson a gyalogosoknak.
A speeding car failed to stop and almost hit a pedestrian in the crosswalk.
Egy száguldó autó nem állt meg, és majdnem elütött egy gyalogost a gyalogátkelőhelyen.
Pedestrians must wait for the light to turn green before crossing the street.
Police closed the road after a pedestrian was injured in an accident.
This bridge is only for pedestrians and cyclists, not for cars.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The car stopped to let the pedestrian cross the street.
Az autó megállt, hogy átengedje a gyalogost az úton.
Many pedestrians walk to work in this city.
Ebben a városban sokan járnak gyalog munkába.
A pedestrian was walking on the road at night.
The sign tells drivers to watch for pedestrians.
This path is for pedestrians only.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes think 'pedestrian' can include people on bicycles or scooters. In traffic and safety contexts, 'pedestrian' almost always means a person moving on foot only, not using any vehicle.
Sens
person walking near a road
Colocații
pedestrian crossing
|protect pedestrians
|hit a pedestrian
|pedestrians and cyclists
|pedestrian traffic
|pedestrian safety
Sinonime
walker (General word for a person who walks; slightly more informal and less tied to roads and traffic rules.)
|
foot traveler (Less common, a bit formal; stresses that the person is traveling a distance by walking.)
Antonime
driver (A person controlling a vehicle; contrasts with someone moving along the road on foot.)
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motorist (A person driving a car; emphasizes use of a motor vehicle instead of walking.)
Teme
transport
|city_life
|safety
|transportation
|daily_life
Definiție
A person who is walking on a street or road, not in a car, bus, or on a bike.
A person who is walking, especially along a street or road, rather than traveling in a vehicle or on a bike.
C1
2
fantáziátlan
B2
lapos
B1
Tipar de utilizare:
a pedestrian [performance/idea/style]
Despite the impressive cast, the movie was weighed down by a pedestrian script.
A lenyűgöző szereposztás ellenére a filmet lehúzta a lapos forgatókönyv.
The report is accurate but rather pedestrian in its analysis.
A jelentés pontos, de az elemzése meglehetősen fantáziátlan.
Critics complained that the restaurant’s menu was pedestrian and lacked originality.
His speech was clear but too pedestrian to inspire the audience.
The book’s ideas are good, but the writing style is disappointingly pedestrian.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The story was correct but very pedestrian.
A történet korrekt volt, de nagyon lapos.
Her design was nice, but it was a bit pedestrian.
A terve szép volt, de egy kicsit fantáziátlan.
The class was boring because the teacher gave a pedestrian talk.
The music was okay, but some people found it pedestrian.
The film had great actors, but the plot was pedestrian.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners often think this adjective still means 'related to people walking'. In reviews and critical comments, 'pedestrian' almost always means 'boring' or 'unimaginative', not 'about pedestrians'.
Sens
dull or unimaginative
Colocații
pedestrian writing
|pedestrian performance
|rather pedestrian
|dull and pedestrian
|pedestrian style
|pedestrian explanation
Sinonime
dull (Very common and simple; focuses on being boring but not specifically on lack of creativity.)
|
uninspired (Close in meaning; emphasizes a lack of creativity or original ideas.)
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ordinary (Stresses being common or unremarkable rather than actively boring.)
Antonime
imaginative (Highlights the creative, original quality that a 'pedestrian' work lacks.)
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exciting (Focuses on strong interest or emotional impact, the opposite of something pedestrian.)
Teme
evaluation
|art
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
Very plain and not interesting; with no new or exciting ideas.
Dull, ordinary, and lacking in imagination, energy, or excitement.
B2
3
gyalogos
A2
Tipar de utilizare:
a pedestrian [crossing/bridge/area]
The city installed new lights at the busy pedestrian crossing.
A város új jelzőlámpákat szerelt fel a forgalmas gyalogos-átkelőhelynél.
We took a pedestrian bridge over the highway to reach the park.
Gyalogos felüljárón mentünk át az autópálya fölött, hogy eljussunk a parkba.
The historic center has been turned into a pedestrian zone with no cars allowed.
Engineers are studying ways to improve pedestrian access to the station.
During the festival, several streets become pedestrian areas after 6 p.m.
Exemple pentru cursanți
Cars must stop at the pedestrian crossing.
Az autóknak meg kell állniuk a gyalogos-átkelőhelynél.
We used the pedestrian bridge to cross the road.
A gyalogos felüljárót használtuk, hogy átkeljünk az út fölött.
This street is a pedestrian zone after noon.
The city wants better pedestrian paths near the school.
There is heavy pedestrian traffic near the stadium.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse this sense with the 'boring' meaning and think 'pedestrian crossing' means a dull crossing. In traffic and city-planning contexts, 'pedestrian' almost always means 'for people walking'.
Sens
relating to people walking
Colocații
pedestrian crossing
|pedestrian bridge
|pedestrian zone
|pedestrian area
|pedestrian walkway
|pedestrian traffic
Sinonime
walkway-only (Describes a place where only people on foot are allowed; more descriptive and informal.)
|
pedestrian-friendly (Emphasizes that an area is easy and safe for pedestrians, not just designated for them.)
Antonime
vehicular (Relates to vehicles rather than people on foot; often used in traffic or planning contexts.)
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motorized (Involves vehicles with engines, opposed to spaces intended for pedestrians.)
Teme
transport
|city_life
|safety
|transportation
|travel
Definiție
Made for, used by, or about people who walk, especially in a city or on roads.
Relating to people who are walking, or designed for people who are walking, especially in streets and public spaces.
C1
LITERARY
4
Tipar de utilizare:
a pedestrian [journey/tour/route]
In the nineteenth century, long pedestrian journeys were common among poor laborers.
A tizenkilencedik században a szegény munkások körében gyakoriak voltak a hosszú, gyalog megtett utak.
They planned a week-long pedestrian tour through the countryside.
Egy egyhetes vidéki gyalogtúrát terveztek.
The diary describes his pedestrian travels across the mountains in vivid detail.
Early explorers often relied on pedestrian expeditions in difficult terrain.
The route is suitable only for pedestrian travel and pack animals.
Exemple pentru cursanți
He wrote about his long pedestrian journey across the country.
Az országon át vezető hosszú, gyalog megtett útjáról írt.
They took a pedestrian tour of the small villages.
Gyalog járták be a kis falvakat.
The book tells of a pedestrian trip over the mountains.
In the past, many people made pedestrian journeys to other towns.
Their pedestrian route followed the river for many days.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may overuse this sense in modern speech. Today, people normally say 'walking tour' or 'walking trip'; 'pedestrian journey' sounds literary or old-fashioned.
Sens
moving or traveling on foot
Colocații
pedestrian journey
|pedestrian tour
|pedestrian route
|pedestrian expedition
|pedestrian travel
Sinonime
on-foot (Informal and descriptive; directly states that movement is done by walking.)
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walking (Very clear and simple; often used as a modifier (e.g. 'walking tour') instead of 'pedestrian' in modern English.)
Antonime
mounted (Traveling on an animal, especially a horse; contrasts with going on foot.)
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motorized (Using a motor vehicle for travel, the opposite of traveling solely by walking.)
Teme
travel
|history
|transportation
Definiție
Going from place to place by walking, not by car, horse, or other transport.
Moving or traveling on foot rather than using an animal or vehicle; done by walking.
SUBSTANTIV
C2
LITERARY
5
gyalogló
B2
Tipar de utilizare:
a famous pedestrian in [sport/history]
In the 1800s, professional pedestrians drew huge crowds to endurance walking events.
Az 1800-as években a hivatásos gyaloglók hatalmas tömegeket vonzottak a hosszú távú gyaloglóversenyekre.
The book tells the story of a famous pedestrian who crossed the country on foot for prize money.
A könyv egy híres gyalogló történetét meséli el, aki pénzdíjért gyalog átszelte az országot.
Victorian newspapers often reported on record attempts by long-distance pedestrians.
As a competitive pedestrian, she trained for hours each day to improve her pace.
He became known as the finest pedestrian of his generation.
Exemple pentru cursanți
In the past, a pedestrian could be a person in a walking race.
Régen gyaloglónak nevezhettek valakit, aki gyaloglóversenyen vett részt.
Many people paid to watch a famous pedestrian walk for many hours.
Sokan fizettek azért, hogy nézhessék, ahogy egy híres gyalogló órákon át gyalogol.
The old article talks about a pedestrian who walked across the country.
A professional pedestrian won money for long walks.
Today, we usually say 'racewalker' instead of 'pedestrian' for this sport.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners almost never meet this sense and may think it is the same as the common meaning 'person walking near a road'. In sport or historical texts, check the context to see if 'pedestrian' means a competitive walker.
Sens
person who walks competitively
Colocații
professional pedestrian
|competitive pedestrian
|record-breaking pedestrian
|champion pedestrian
Sinonime
racewalker (Modern sports term for someone who does walking races; more specific and current than 'pedestrian' in this sense.)
|
long-distance walker (Describes someone who walks very long distances, with or without formal competition.)
Antonime
runner (Someone who competes by running rather than walking; contrasts with a person who walks in competitions.)
Teme
sports
|history
Definiție
A person who walks long distances in races or shows, often as a sport. This use is old-fashioned.
A person who takes part in long-distance or competitive walking, especially as a sport or public performance (historical use).
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
pedestrian
IPA
GB/pədˈɛstɹiən/
US/pədˈɛstɹiən/
Silabe și accent
ped - es - tri - an (4 silabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (es)
Forme ale cuvântului
Adjective
- Base: pedestrian
Noun
- Base: pedestrian
- Plural: pedestrians
Familie de cuvinte
Expresii
pedestrian area
1/pədˈɛstɹiən ˈɛɹiə/
fixed phrase
space mainly for pedestrians
A place in a city where people can walk and cars are not allowed or are very limited.
Exemple
- They want to turn this street into a pedestrian area.
- Outdoor restaurants are popular in the pedestrian area by the river.
pedestrian bridge
1/pədˈɛstɹiən bɹˈɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
bridge for people walking
A bridge that is only for people who walk, not for cars or other vehicles.
Exemple
- We used the pedestrian bridge to cross the highway safely.
- A new pedestrian bridge connects the train station to the mall.
pedestrian crossing
1/pədˈɛstɹiən kɹˈɔsɪŋ/
fixed phrase
marked place where pedestrians cross
A special place on a road, usually with lines or lights, where people can walk across safely.
Exemple
- Cars must stop at the pedestrian crossing when the light is red.
- There is a pedestrian crossing in front of the school to protect the children.
pedestrian friendly
1/pədˈɛstɹiən fɹˈɛndli/
fixed phrase
easy and safe for pedestrians
Good and safe for people who walk, with wide paths and few cars.
Exemple
- The downtown area has become much more pedestrian friendly.
- They want new neighborhoods to be pedestrian friendly, with shops close to homes.
pedestrian mall
1/pədˈɛstɹiən mˈɔl/
fixed phrase
vehicle-free shopping street
A shopping street where cars cannot go and people can walk freely.
Exemple
- Street musicians perform in the pedestrian mall every weekend.
- The city created a pedestrian mall to attract more shoppers downtown.
pedestrian overpass
1/pədˈɛstɹiən ˈoʊvɚpˌæs/
fixed phrase
technical
raised crossing over a road
A high bridge over a road that lets people walk across above the cars.
Exemple
- A pedestrian overpass was built to reduce accidents near the school.
- They climbed the stairs to the pedestrian overpass to cross the busy highway.
pedestrian precinct
1/pədˈɛstɹiən pɹˈisɪŋkt/
fixed phrase
shopping district for pedestrians only
A shopping or city area where people walk and cars are not allowed; used especially in British English.
Exemple
- We met in the pedestrian precinct near the town hall.
- Many small stores have moved into the new pedestrian precinct.
pedestrian safety
1/pədˈɛstɹiən sˈeɪfti/
fixed phrase
technical
safety of people walking
How safe people are when they walk near roads and cars.
Exemple
- The city launched a campaign to improve pedestrian safety.
- Lower speed limits are important for pedestrian safety in school zones.
pedestrian traffic
1/pədˈɛstɹiən tɹˈæfɪk/
fixed phrase
technical
flow of people walking
The number and movement of people who are walking in a place.
Exemple
- There is heavy pedestrian traffic near the stadium on match days.
- The new plaza is designed to handle high pedestrian traffic.
pedestrian tunnel
1/pədˈɛstɹiən tˈʌnəl/
fixed phrase
underground passage for pedestrians
An underground path that lets people walk under a road or railway.
Exemple
- We used a pedestrian tunnel to get to the other side of the tracks.
- The pedestrian tunnel was crowded after the concert.
pedestrian walkway
1/pədˈɛstɹiən wˈɔkwˌeɪ/
fixed phrase
path for pedestrians
A path or passage made for people who walk, often next to a road or between buildings.
Exemple
- A covered pedestrian walkway links the hospital buildings.
- The hotel is connected to the station by a pedestrian walkway.
pedestrian zone
1/pədˈɛstɹiən zˈoʊn/
fixed phrase
area where only pedestrians are allowed
A part of a town where cars and other vehicles cannot go, so people can walk safely.
Exemple
- The city center becomes a pedestrian zone on weekends.
- Shops and cafes line the pedestrian zone in front of the cathedral.