reptilian
gb/ɹɛptˈɪljən/ us/ɹɛptˈɪljən/
C1
Английский
hüllői, hüllőszerű, rideg, hidegvérű, hüllőlény, reptilián
C1
1
hüllői
B2
Модель употребления:
reptilian [noun]
The museum has a section on reptilian life from the Jurassic period.
A múzeumban van egy részleg a jura kori hüllővilágról.
Some birds share distant reptilian ancestors.
Egyes madaraknak távoli hüllő ősei vannak.
The vet specializes in reptilian medicine for snakes and lizards.
Примеры для изучающих
A snake is a reptilian animal.
A kígyó egy hüllő.
This book is about reptilian species.
Ez a könyv hüllőfajokról szól.
Частая ошибка:
Learners may confuse reptilian (reptile-related) with amphibian (frog-related).
Значение
relating to reptiles
Коллокации
reptilian species
|reptilian ancestor
|reptilian evolution
|reptilian traits
|reptilian physiology
|reptilian taxonomy
|reptilian habitat
|reptilian fauna
|reptilian brain
|reptilian nervous system
Синонимы
reptile (Often used attributively (e.g., ‘reptile enclosure’); less common than ‘reptilian’ in scientific-style writing.)
Антонимы
mammalian (Relating to mammals rather than reptiles.)
Темы
animals
|biology
|nature
Определение
connected with reptiles, like snakes and lizards
Relating to reptiles or characteristic of reptiles as a group.
C1
2
hüllőszerű
B2
Модель употребления:
reptilian [features/eyes/skin/movement]
The statue has a reptilian face with narrow eyes and a long jaw.
A szobornak hüllőszerű arca van, keskeny szemekkel és hosszú állkapoccsal.
In the film, the villain’s reptilian skin glints under the lights.
A filmben a gonosztevő hüllőszerű bőre megcsillan a fényekben.
The costume gave the actor a distinctly reptilian silhouette.
Примеры для изучающих
The monster has reptilian eyes.
A szörnynek hüllőszerű szemei vannak.
Its skin looks reptilian.
A bőre hüllőszerűnek látszik.
Частая ошибка:
Reptilian describes a reptile-like look; it does not simply mean ‘dangerous’ or ‘poisonous’.
Значение
looking like a reptile
Коллокации
reptilian eyes
|reptilian skin
|reptilian scales
|reptilian features
|reptilian face
|reptilian movement
|reptilian tail
|reptilian creature
|reptilian monster
|reptilian grin
Синонимы
reptile-like (More explicit and often easier for learners.)
|
scaly (Focuses on skin texture; not always implied by ‘reptilian’.)
Антонимы
human (Not resembling a reptile in appearance.)
Темы
appearance
|description
|animals
Определение
looking like a reptile
Having features or a look that resembles a reptile, such as scaly skin, slit-like eyes, or a low, creeping movement.
C2
LITERARY
3
Модель употребления:
reptilian [calm/stare/smile]
He listened with a reptilian calm that made everyone uneasy.
Olyan rideg nyugalommal hallgatta, hogy mindenki feszengeni kezdett.
Her reptilian stare suggested she felt nothing at all.
Rideg tekintete azt sugallta, hogy egyáltalán semmit sem érez.
The article described the CEO’s response as reptilian and detached.
Примеры для изучающих
He gave me a reptilian look.
Rideg pillantást vetett rám.
She sounded reptilian and cold.
Ridegnek és hidegnek hangzott.
Частая ошибка:
This is figurative and negative; it is not a neutral way to describe someone.
Значение
cold and lacking emotion
Коллокации
reptilian calm
|reptilian stare
|reptilian smile
|reptilian composure
|reptilian coldness
|reptilian gaze
|reptilian self-control
Синонимы
cold (General and common; less vivid than ‘reptilian’.)
|
calculating (Emphasizes planning for advantage; ‘reptilian’ adds a sense of inhuman coldness.)
Антонимы
warm (Showing friendly or caring emotion.)
|
compassionate (Showing concern for others’ suffering.)
Темы
emotions
|personality
|negative_evaluation
Определение
showing no warm feelings; cold and unfriendly
Cold, unemotional, and sometimes seen as calculating or inhuman in the way someone looks or behaves.
СУЩЕСТВИТЕЛЬНОЕ
C2
INFORMAL
4
Модель употребления:
a reptilian; reptilians
The novel’s main antagonist is a reptilian disguised as a diplomat.
A regény fő ellenfele egy diplomatának álcázott hüllőlény.
Online forums are full of stories about reptilians living among us.
Az online fórumok tele vannak olyan történetekkel, hogy reptiliánok élnek közöttünk.
The game lets you play as a reptilian from a desert planet.
Примеры для изучающих
In the movie, a reptilian attacks the crew.
A filmben egy hüllőlény rátámad a legénységre.
Some stories talk about reptilians.
Egyes történetek reptiliánokról szólnak.
Частая ошибка:
As a noun, ‘reptilian’ is uncommon in everyday English; learners often only need the adjective.
Значение
a reptile-like being
Коллокации
a reptilian creature
|shape-shifting reptilians
|reptilians in science fiction
|reptilian humanoids
|reptilian aliens
Синонимы
lizard person (Common in internet and conspiracy contexts; more specific and informal.)
|
reptile (The literal animal; broader and not necessarily humanoid.)
Антонимы
human (A person; used as a contrast in sci-fi or conspiracy contexts.)
Темы
science_fiction
|internet_culture
|conspiracy
Определение
a creature that looks like a reptile
A reptile-like creature or humanoid, especially in science fiction, fantasy, or conspiracy claims.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
reptilian
IPA
GB/ɹɛptˈɪljən/
US/ɹɛptˈɪljən/
Слоги и ударение
rep - tili - an (3 слога)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tili)
Формы слова
Adjective
- Base: reptilian
Noun
- Base: reptilian
- Plural: reptilians
Выражения
reptilian brain
1/ɹɛptˈɪljən bɹˈeɪn/
fixed phrase
instinctive, primal thinking
the part of your mind that reacts automatically to danger
Примеры
- My reptilian brain told me to run, even though I knew I was safe.
- In high-pressure moments, the reptilian brain can override careful reasoning.
- The coach tried to train them to stay calm instead of reacting with their reptilian brain.
Примеры для изучающих
- My reptilian brain said, ‘Run!’
- Her reptilian brain reacted fast.
reptilian conspiracy theory
1/ɹɛptˈɪljən kənspˈɪɹəsi θˈiɚi/
fixed phrase
informal
belief in secret lizard rulers
a story that leaders are secretly reptile-like beings
Примеры
- He fell down a rabbit hole of reptilian conspiracy theory videos.
- The podcast debunked the reptilian conspiracy theory in detail.
- She mentioned the reptilian conspiracy theory as an example of online misinformation.
Примеры для изучающих
- I read about the reptilian conspiracy theory online.
- They shared reptilian conspiracy theories.
reptilian overlords
1/ɹɛptˈɪljən ˈoʊvɚlˌɔɹdz/
fixed phrase
slang
joking secret rulers
a joke about ‘lizard people’ controlling everything
Примеры
- Sure, blame the reptilian overlords for the bad Wi‑Fi—classic.
- The comment thread was full of jokes about our reptilian overlords.
- He said it sarcastically, but some people took the ‘reptilian overlords’ line seriously.
Примеры для изучающих
- People joke about reptilian overlords online.
- He mentioned the reptilian overlords as a joke.