reclusive
gb/ɹɪklˈusɪv/ us/ɹɪklˈusɪv/
C1
Английский
visszahúzódó, visszavonult, elvonult
C1
1
visszahúzódó
B2
Модель употребления:
[someone] is reclusive; a reclusive [person/writer/artist]
After the scandal, the actor became increasingly reclusive.
A botrány után a színész egyre visszahúzódóbb lett.
She’s reclusive and rarely attends community events.
Visszahúzódó, és ritkán vesz részt közösségi eseményeken.
The reclusive scientist avoids interviews and works quietly from home.
Примеры для изучающих
My uncle is reclusive.
A nagybátyám visszahúzódó.
He became reclusive after he retired.
Miután nyugdíjba ment, visszahúzódóvá vált.
Частая ошибка:
Do not confuse reclusive with exclusive/inclusive. Reclusive is about avoiding social contact, not about being private in general.
Значение
avoiding people; preferring solitude
Коллокации
reclusive person
|reclusive neighbor
|reclusive writer
|reclusive artist
|reclusive celebrity
|reclusive billionaire
|reclusive figure
|increasingly reclusive
|somewhat reclusive
|highly reclusive
Синонимы
withdrawn (Suggests pulling back from others, sometimes due to mood or experience.)
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solitary (Emphasizes being alone, not necessarily avoiding people.)
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hermit-like (Stronger; suggests living almost entirely apart from society.)
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introverted (A personality trait; not always as socially avoidant as reclusive.)
Антонимы
sociable (Enjoying the company of others.)
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outgoing (Open and eager to meet and talk to people.)
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gregarious (Very social and fond of groups and gatherings.)
Темы
personality
|social_life
|relationships
Определение
Someone who is reclusive likes to be alone and does not meet people much.
Preferring to be alone and having little contact with other people, often by choice.
C1
2
visszavonult
B2
elvonult
B2
Модель употребления:
a reclusive life/lifestyle/existence
He led a reclusive life in a cabin outside town.
A városon kívüli kunyhóban visszavonult életet élt.
After moving abroad, she adopted a reclusive lifestyle and kept to herself.
Miután külföldre költözött, visszavonult életmódot alakított ki, és magának való lett.
The memoir describes a long stretch of reclusive living devoted to writing.
Примеры для изучающих
She lives a reclusive life.
Visszavonult életet él.
He wants a more reclusive lifestyle.
Visszavonultabb életmódot szeretne.
Частая ошибка:
Reclusive usually describes a person or lifestyle, not a physical place (use secluded/remote for places).
Значение
living in seclusion; very private life
Коллокации
reclusive life
|reclusive lifestyle
|reclusive existence
|live a reclusive life
|lead a reclusive life
|years of reclusive living
|a reclusive routine
|reclusive retirement
|a reclusive period
|a reclusive upbringing
Синонимы
secluded (Often used for places; for life it emphasizes being away from others.)
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isolated (Can imply loneliness or lack of connection, not always by choice.)
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private (Broader; does not necessarily imply avoiding people.)
Антонимы
public (Open to other people’s attention and involvement.)
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social (Involving frequent interaction with others.)
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connected (Having active links and contact with other people.)
Темы
daily_life
|home_life
|social_life
Определение
A reclusive life is a very private life with little contact with other people.
Involving a way of life that is private and secluded, with little interaction with other people.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
reclusive
IPA
GB/ɹɪklˈusɪv/
US/ɹɪklˈusɪv/
Слоги и ударение
re - clus - ive (3 слога)
Stress on 2nd syllable (clus)
Формы слова
Adjective
- Base: reclusive
Выражения
become reclusive
1/bɪkˈʌm ɹɪklˈusɪv/
fixed phrase
start avoiding other people
To start to avoid people and stay alone more.
Примеры
- He became reclusive after his business failed.
- Following the breakup, she became reclusive and stopped answering messages.
- The musician became reclusive and avoided public appearances.
Примеры для изучающих
- He became reclusive after the accident.
lead a reclusive life
1/lˈid ə ɹɪklˈusɪv lˈaɪf/
fixed phrase
live in seclusion
To live very privately and not meet people much.
Примеры
- For years, he led a reclusive life away from the media.
- She leads a reclusive life and spends most days painting at home.
- After retiring, they led a reclusive life in the countryside.
Примеры для изучающих
- She leads a reclusive life.