Модель употребления:
[someone/something] is a match for [someone/something]
She finally met someone who was her match intellectually.
Végre találkozott valakivel, aki szellemileg méltó párja volt.
This team will be no match for the champions.
Ez a csapat nem lesz méltó ellenfele a bajnokoknak.
The software found a match in the database.
Примеры для изучающих
He is a match for her in chess.
Sakkban méltó ellenfele neki.
This game is not a match for my skills.
Ez a játék nem méltó a képességeimhez.
I found a match for my lost shoe.
Частая ошибка:
Learners may confuse this with 'matching' meaning 'having the same appearance', but here it refers to being equal in some way.
Значение
A person or thing equal to another
Коллокации
perfect match
|good match
|not a match
|find a match
|be a match for
Синонимы
equal (Focuses on being the same in status, value, or ability.)
|
counterpart (Often used for someone in a similar role or position.)
Антонимы
opposite (Something completely different in nature or quality.)
Темы
relationships
|comparison
|sports
|core_vocabulary
Определение
A person or thing that is the same in skill, strength, or quality as another.
A person or thing that is as good, suitable, or similar to another in ability, quality, or characteristics.
Модель употребления:
a match between [team/person] and [team/person]
The football match ended in a draw.
A futballmérkőzés döntetlennel végződött.
They are preparing for the championship match.
A bajnoki mérkőzésre készülnek.
She won the tennis match in straight sets.
Примеры для изучающих
We watched a football match.
Megnéztünk egy futballmeccset.
The match starts at 3 p.m.
A mérkőzés délután 3-kor kezdődik.
They won the match yesterday.
Частая ошибка:
Some learners confuse 'match' with 'game' in American English, where 'game' is used more often for certain sports like basketball.
Значение
A sports contest between opponents
Коллокации
football match
|tennis match
|match winner
|match point
Синонимы
game (More general term for any play activity; not always competitive.)
|
contest (Can refer to non-sport competitions as well.)
Антонимы
practice (Training session without competition.)
Темы
sports
|competition
|arts_entertainment
Определение
A game between two people or teams to decide who wins.
A game or contest in which people or teams compete against each other, especially in sports.
Модель употребления:
to match [something] with [something]
She matched her shoes with her handbag.
Összehangolta a cipőjét a kézitáskájával.
The charity matches volunteers with suitable projects.
A jótékonysági szervezet az önkénteseket megfelelő projektekkel párosítja össze.
The curtains match the sofa perfectly.
Примеры для изучающих
I matched my shirt with my shoes.
Összehangoltam az ingemet a cipőmmel.
They matched two friends for the trip.
A két barátot egymással párosították az útra.
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse this with 'fit', which refers to size rather than similarity or suitability.
Значение
To pair things suitably or equally
Коллокации
match colors
|match outfits
|match skills
Синонимы
pair (Emphasizes joining two items; may not imply similarity.)
|
coordinate (Often used for arranging colors or styles to look good together.)
Антонимы
mismatch (To pair things that do not go well together.)
Темы
daily life
|fashion
|relationships
|daily_life
Определение
To put two things together because they are the same or look good together.
To put together people or things because they are equal, similar, or go well together.
He lit a candle with a match.
Gyufával gyújtotta meg a gyertyát.
Always keep matches away from children.
A gyufát mindig tartsd távol a gyerekektől.
She struck a match to light the stove.
Примеры для изучающих
He lit the fire with a match.
Gyufával gyújtotta meg a tüzet.
I need a match to light the candle.
Szükségem van egy gyufára, hogy meggyújtsam a gyertyát.
She struck a match and the light came.
Значение
Small stick for making fire
Коллокации
light a match
|strike a match
|box of matches
Синонимы
matchstick (Refers specifically to the stick itself, especially after burning.)
Антонимы
lighter (A reusable device for producing flame.)
Темы
daily life
|safety
|daily_life
Определение
A small stick you use to start a fire by rubbing it on a special surface.
A small wooden or cardboard stick tipped with a chemical that ignites when struck against a rough surface.
Модель употребления:
[something] matches [something] in [quality/amount]
His performance matches hers in every respect.
A teljesítménye minden tekintetben megegyezik az övével.
No one can match her generosity.
Senki sem ér fel a nagylelkűségével.
The wine’s flavor matches its aroma perfectly.
Примеры для изучающих
Her speed matches his speed.
Az ő sebessége megegyezik az övével.
This color matches that color.
Ez a szín megegyezik azzal a színnel.
No one can match his power.
Значение
To be equal in quality or strength
Коллокации
match skills
|match performance
Синонимы
equal (Stresses being exactly the same in quality or amount.)
|
rival (Emphasizes competition and ability to compete equally.)
Антонимы
fall short of (To not reach the same level as something else.)
Темы
comparison
|core_vocabulary
Определение
To be the same as something in amount, level, or power.
To be equal to something in quality, amount, degree, or strength.