impulse
gb/ˈɪmpʌls/ us/ˈɪmpʌls/
B1
Английский
~ 2600
hirtelen késztetés, impulzus, erőimpulzus, erőlökés
СУЩЕСТВИТЕЛЬНОЕ
B1
1
impulzus
B2
Модель употребления:
to act on [an impulse]
She bought the expensive dress on a sudden impulse.
Hirtelen ötlettől vezérelve megvette a drága ruhát.
On an impulse, he called his old friend after years of silence.
Hirtelen ötlettől vezérelve felhívta régi barátját, akivel évek óta nem beszélt.
Traveling to Paris was not planned; it was pure impulse.
He resisted the impulse to shout back at her.
I had an impulse to quit my job immediately.
Примеры для изучающих
I bought the shoes on impulse.
Hirtelen felindulásból vettem meg a cipőt.
He called her on impulse.
Hirtelen ötlettől vezérelve felhívta őt.
She had an impulse to run away.
I fought the impulse to eat more cake.
We decided to go out on impulse.
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'impulse' with 'compulsion'; 'compulsion' often implies a psychological condition, while 'impulse' is simply a sudden desire.
Значение
sudden urge to act
Коллокации
act on impulse
|buy on impulse
|impulse decision
|resist an impulse
|sudden impulse
Синонимы
urge (A general strong desire, not necessarily sudden or unplanned.)
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whim (A sudden idea or wish, often lighter and less intense than 'impulse'.)
Антонимы
restraint (The ability to control oneself and avoid acting on impulses.)
Темы
emotions
|psychology
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Определение
A sudden strong feeling that makes you want to do something without thinking first.
A sudden strong and unplanned desire or wish to do something, often without considering the consequences.
СУЩЕСТВИТЕЛЬНОЕ
B2
TECHNICAL
2
impulzus
B2
The nerve impulse travels from the brain to the muscles.
Az idegimpulzus az agyból az izmokhoz halad.
An electrical impulse triggered the device.
Egy elektromos impulzus működésbe hozta a készüléket.
Light impulses are used in optical communication.
The doctor measured the speed of nerve impulses.
A sudden impulse in the circuit caused it to fail.
Примеры для изучающих
The brain sends impulses to the body.
Az agy impulzusokat küld a testnek.
A nerve impulse moves very fast.
Az idegimpulzus nagyon gyorsan halad.
The light made an impulse in the sensor.
An electrical impulse started the motor.
Impulses travel along nerves.
Частая ошибка:
Some learners confuse 'impulse' with 'pulse'; 'pulse' can mean a regular beat, but 'impulse' is usually one short burst.
Значение
brief burst of energy or signal
Коллокации
nerve impulse
|electrical impulse
|signal impulse
|light impulse
Синонимы
signal (A general term for transmitted information; may be longer-lasting than an impulse.)
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pulse (Often refers to repeated signals, while 'impulse' is a single event.)
Антонимы
steady current (A continuous flow of energy, unlike a short burst.)
Темы
science
|technology
|medicine
Определение
A short, quick movement of electricity or signal in the body or a device.
A short burst of electrical energy, nerve activity, or other measurable force that travels through a system.
СУЩЕСТВИТЕЛЬНОЕ
B2
TECHNICAL
3
erőimpulzus
C1
erőlökés
C1
The bat gave the ball an impulse that sent it flying.
Az ütő olyan erőimpulzust adott a labdának, hogy az elrepült.
Impulse is calculated as force multiplied by time.
Az erőimpulzust az erő és az idő szorzataként számítjuk ki.
A large impulse can stop a moving object instantly.
Engineers measured the impulse generated by the engine.
The collision created an impulse that damaged the structure.
Примеры для изучающих
The kick gave an impulse to the ball.
A rúgás erőimpulzust adott a labdának.
Impulse changes how fast something moves.
Az erőimpulzus megváltoztatja egy tárgy sebességét.
We can find impulse using force and time.
A big impulse can stop a car quickly.
The bat gave an impulse to the ball.
Частая ошибка:
Learners may confuse this with everyday 'impulse' meaning desire; in physics it has no emotional meaning.
Значение
change in momentum over time
Коллокации
mechanical impulse
|impulse force
|impulse calculation
Синонимы
momentum change (Describes the result of an impulse rather than the action itself.)
Антонимы
constant motion (No change in momentum occurs.)
Темы
science
|physics
Определение
In science, when a force acts for some time and changes how fast something moves.
In physics, the product of force and the time during which it acts, resulting in a change in momentum.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
impulse
IPA
GB/ˈɪmpʌls/
US/ˈɪmpʌls/
Слоги и ударение
im - pulse (2 слога)
Stress on 1st syllable (im)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: impulse
- Plural: impulse, impulses
Родственные слова
Forms
impulses
noun
Core family
impulsive
adjective B2
impulsively
adverb
Related words
impulsiveness
noun
Advanced or less common
impulsivity
noun
impel
verb
Выражения
act on impulse
1/ˈækt ˈɔn ˈɪmpʌls/
fixed phrase
do something without planning
To do something suddenly because you feel like it, without thinking about it first.
Примеры
- She acted on impulse and booked a ticket to Rome.
- He often acts on impulse when shopping.
act on impulse
1/ˈækt ˈɔn ˈɪmpʌls/
fixed phrase
do something suddenly
To act on impulse means to do something without thinking first.
Примеры
- He tends to act on impulse when he’s angry.
- Try not to act on impulse—sleep on it and decide tomorrow.
- If you act on impulse, you may miss important details.
Примеры для изучающих
- I acted on impulse and apologized.
buy on impulse
1/bˈaɪ ˈɔn ˈɪmpʌls/
fixed phrase
make an unplanned purchase
To buy something suddenly without planning or thinking about it carefully.
Примеры
- I bought this jacket on impulse because it was on sale.
- He tends to buy on impulse when he is stressed.
resist the impulse
1/ɹɪzˈɪst ðə ˈɪmpʌls/
fixed phrase
stop yourself from acting suddenly
To stop yourself from doing something you suddenly want to do without thinking first.
Примеры
- She resisted the impulse to check her phone during dinner.
- I had to resist the impulse to laugh.