sensitive
gb/sˈɛnsɪtɪv/ us/sˈɛnsɪtɪv/
B1
Английский
~ 2400
érzékeny, sértődékeny, kényes, bizalmas, éles, kifinomult
B1
1
érzékeny
B1
sértődékeny
B2
Модель употребления:
[someone] is sensitive to [something]
She’s very sensitive to criticism and takes it personally.
Nagyon érzékeny a kritikára, és mindent magára vesz.
He’s sensitive about his appearance.
Érzékeny a külsejével kapcsolatban.
Some people are more sensitive to rejection than others.
Примеры для изучающих
I am sensitive to loud voices.
Érzékeny vagyok a hangos beszédre.
She is sensitive about her weight.
Érzékeny a súlyával kapcsolatban.
He is sensitive to jokes about his job.
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'sensitive' with 'sensible', but 'sensible' means 'showing good judgment'.
Значение
Easily hurt or upset emotionally
Коллокации
emotionally sensitive
|highly sensitive
|sensitive to criticism
|overly sensitive
Синонимы
touchy (Informal; more likely to react negatively to small things)
Антонимы
thick-skinned (Able to take criticism without being upset)
Темы
emotions
|personality
|daily life
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Определение
Becoming upset or hurt easily because of what other people say or do.
Easily affected by the feelings or attitudes of others, often becoming upset or hurt.
B2
2
érzékeny
B1
Модель употребления:
[something] is sensitive to [something]
This camera is very sensitive to low light.
Ez a kamera nagyon érzékeny a gyenge fényre.
The device is sensitive enough to pick up tiny movements.
Az eszköz elég érzékeny ahhoz, hogy az apró mozgásokat is érzékelje.
Our skin is sensitive to touch.
Примеры для изучающих
My eyes are sensitive to bright light.
A szemem érzékeny az erős fényre.
The machine is sensitive to heat.
A gép érzékeny a hőre.
His skin is sensitive to cold.
Значение
Quick to notice or react to small changes
Коллокации
light-sensitive
|temperature-sensitive
|sensitive equipment
Синонимы
responsive (General term for reacting quickly; may not imply delicacy)
Антонимы
insensitive (Unable to detect or respond to changes)
Темы
science
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Определение
Able to notice or react quickly to small changes or differences.
Able to detect or respond to very small changes, signals, or influences.
B2
3
Модель употребления:
[something] is sensitive information/matter/issue
They discussed sensitive matters behind closed doors.
Zárt ajtók mögött kényes ügyekről tárgyaltak.
This is highly sensitive information that cannot be shared.
Ez rendkívül bizalmas információ, amelyet nem lehet megosztani.
The negotiations involve sensitive political issues.
Примеры для изучающих
This is sensitive information. Do not tell anyone.
Ez bizalmas információ. Ne mondd el senkinek.
We talked about a sensitive topic.
Egy kényes témáról beszélgettünk.
The manager handled the sensitive issue well.
Значение
Needing careful treatment due to secrecy or importance
Коллокации
sensitive information
|sensitive matter
|sensitive issue
Синонимы
confidential (Specifically refers to information meant to be kept secret)
Антонимы
public (Open and available for everyone; not secret)
Темы
business
|politics
|law
|communication
Определение
Important or secret, so it must be dealt with carefully.
Requiring careful handling because it is important, confidential, or could cause problems if mishandled.
B2
4
Dogs have a highly sensitive sense of smell.
A kutyáknak rendkívül kifinomult a szaglásuk.
Her ears are very sensitive and can pick up faint sounds.
Nagyon éles a hallása, és a halk hangokat is meghallja.
He has a sensitive palate for fine wines.
Примеры для изучающих
Cats have a sensitive nose.
A macskáknak érzékeny az orruk.
Her ears are very sensitive.
Nagyon éles a hallása.
He has a sensitive tongue for taste.
Значение
Having sharp physical senses
Коллокации
sensitive hearing
|sensitive nose
Синонимы
acute (Often used for senses like hearing or smell; implies sharpness)
Антонимы
dull (Not having sharp senses)
Темы
biology
|daily life
|body
|health
|core_vocabulary
Определение
Able to notice very small changes through seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, or feeling.
Having a high ability to perceive stimuli through the senses, such as sight, hearing, smell, taste, or touch.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
sensitive
IPA
GB/sˈɛnsɪtɪv/
US/sˈɛnsɪtɪv/
Слоги и ударение
sens - it - ive (3 слога)
Stress on 1st syllable (sens)
Формы слова
Adjective
- Base: sensitive
Родственные слова
Core family
Related words
sensible
adjective B1
sensibly
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
sensitize
verb
desensitize
verb
Выражения
highly sensitive person
1/hˈaɪli sˈɛnsɪtɪv pˈɚsən/
fixed phrase
A person who feels emotions strongly and reacts deeply to situations
Someone who feels emotions very strongly and reacts a lot to things around them.
Примеры
- As a highly sensitive person, she prefers quiet environments.
- Being a highly sensitive person can be both a challenge and a gift.
sensitive information
1/sˈɛnsɪtɪv ˌɪnfɔɹmˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Important and private data that must be protected
Information that must be kept secret because it is important and could cause problems if told.
Примеры
- The company stores all sensitive information on secure servers.
- Never share your password—it’s sensitive information.
sensitive issue
1/sˈɛnsɪtɪv ˈɪʃu/
fixed phrase
A topic likely to upset people if discussed openly
A topic that can make people upset or angry if you talk about it.
Примеры
- Politics can be a sensitive issue at family gatherings.
- They avoided the sensitive issue during the meeting.