tenacious
gb/tənˈeɪʃəs/ us/tənˈeɪʃəs/
C1
Engleză
kitartó, szilárd, szívós, makacs
C1
1
kitartó
B1
Tipar de utilizare:
[someone] is tenacious (in [doing something])
She was tenacious in her job search, applying every day until she got an offer.
Kitartó volt az álláskeresésben: minden nap jelentkezett, amíg nem kapott egy állásajánlatot.
The team stayed tenacious and came back after being down by two goals.
A csapat kitartó maradt, és kétgólos hátrányból is visszajött.
He’s a tenacious negotiator who rarely accepts the first proposal.
Exemple pentru cursanți
She is tenacious and never gives up.
Kitartó, és soha nem adja fel.
Be tenacious when you study for exams.
Légy kitartó, amikor a vizsgákra készülsz.
Greșeală frecventă:
Often confused with "tenuous" (meaning weak or uncertain) or misspelled as "tendacious."
Sens
very determined; won’t give up
Colocații
tenacious effort
|tenacious determination
|tenacious pursuit
|tenacious competitor
|tenacious fighter
|tenacious advocate
|tenacious resistance
|tenacious campaign
|tenacious attitude
|tenacious negotiator
Sinonime
persistent (More neutral and common; less forceful.)
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determined (Emphasizes having a clear goal.)
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relentless (Stronger; can sound aggressive or negative.)
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resolute (More formal; suggests firm decision-making.)
Antonime
easily discouraged (Gives up quickly when facing difficulty.)
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wavering (Lacks steady commitment.)
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yielding (Gives in to pressure rather than persisting.)
Teme
personality
|work
|achievement
|emotions
Definiție
If you are tenacious, you keep trying and do not give up easily.
Continuing to try or hold on to something with strong determination, even when it is difficult or takes a long time.
C1
2
Tipar de utilizare:
a tenacious grip/hold on [something]
The climber kept a tenacious grip on the rope.
A mászó szilárd fogással tartotta a kötelet.
The tape formed a tenacious bond with the plastic surface.
A ragasztószalag szilárd kötést hozott létre a műanyag felülettel.
I pulled for minutes, but the plant’s tenacious roots wouldn’t come free.
Exemple pentru cursanți
He has a tenacious grip on the bag.
Erősen fogja a táskát.
The weed has tenacious roots.
A gyomnak szívós gyökerei vannak.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may use it for any strong object; it usually implies resisting being pulled away or separated.
Sens
holding on tightly; hard to pull off
Colocații
tenacious grip
|tenacious hold
|tenacious roots
|tenacious vine
|tenacious claws
|tenacious attachment
|tenacious adhesive
|tenacious bond
|tenacious weed
|tenacious sucker
Sinonime
firm (General; less vivid about resisting removal.)
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tight (Focuses on pressure rather than stubborn holding.)
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clinging (Often negative; suggests unwanted attachment.)
Antonime
loose (Not held securely; easy to detach.)
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weak (Lacking strength to hold firmly.)
Teme
daily_life
|nature
|materials
Definiție
If something is tenacious, it holds on very tightly.
Holding firmly to something; not easily loosened, removed, or shaken off.
C1
3
makacs
B1
Tipar de utilizare:
a tenacious [stain/smell/dirt]
There’s a tenacious stain on the carpet that won’t come out.
Van egy makacs folt a szőnyegen, ami nem jön ki.
The garage had a tenacious smell of gasoline.
A garázsban makacs benzinszag terjengett.
Soap helped, but the tenacious grease still clung to the pan.
Exemple pentru cursanți
This is a tenacious stain.
Ez egy makacs folt.
The smell is tenacious and won’t go away.
A szag makacs, és nem akar elmúlni.
Greșeală frecventă:
This sense is most natural with stains, smells, dirt, grease, and similar things; for ideas or beliefs, use the more general ‘persistent’ sense.
Sens
hard to remove; doesn’t go away
Colocații
tenacious stain
|tenacious odor
|tenacious smell
|tenacious grease
|tenacious dirt
|tenacious residue
|tenacious grime
|tenacious mold
|tenacious ink
|tenacious discoloration
Sinonime
stubborn (Common and informal; often used for stains or problems.)
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ingrained (Suggests something that has soaked in deeply.)
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persistent (More general; less specific to cleaning/removal.)
Antonime
removable (Can be taken off without much effort.)
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fleeting (Doesn’t last; disappears quickly.)
Teme
daily_life
|home
|cleaning
Definiție
A tenacious stain or smell is very difficult to remove.
Difficult to remove, clean, or get rid of; lingering despite effort.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
tenacious
IPA
GB/tənˈeɪʃəs/
US/tənˈeɪʃəs/
Silabe și accent
ten - a - cious (3 silabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (a)
Forme ale cuvântului
Adjective
- Base: tenacious
Expresii
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