weight
gb/wˈeɪt/ us/wˈeɪt/
A2
Английский
~ 1100
súly, testsúly, nehezék, súlyzó, jelentőség, lenehezít
СУЩЕСТВИТЕЛЬНОЕ
A2
1
Модель употребления:
the weight of [something]
The weight of the package was over five kilograms.
A csomag súlya több mint öt kilogramm volt.
She is trying to lose some weight before the wedding.
Az esküvő előtt próbál leadni néhány kilót.
This bridge can support a maximum weight of 20 tons.
The doctor checked his height and weight.
Carrying that much weight can hurt your back.
Примеры для изучающих
The bag has a lot of weight.
A táskának nagy a súlya.
My weight is 60 kilos.
A súlyom 60 kiló.
He wants to lose weight.
This table can take a lot of weight.
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'weight' with 'wait' because they sound similar but have different meanings.
Значение
how heavy something is
Коллокации
gain weight
|lose weight
|average weight
|body weight
|excess weight
Синонимы
mass (Scientific term referring to the amount of matter, not affected by gravity.)
|
heaviness (Informal term focusing on the physical sensation of being heavy.)
Антонимы
lightness (Describes the opposite property of being heavy.)
Темы
science
|daily life
|health
|core_vocabulary
Определение
How heavy something is.
A measure of how heavy something is, typically expressed in units such as kilograms or pounds.
СУЩЕСТВИТЕЛЬНОЕ
B1
2
Модель употребления:
use a weight to [verb] [something]
He lifted a set of heavy weights at the gym.
Nehéz súlyokat emelt az edzőteremben.
Place a weight on the paper to keep it from blowing away.
Tegyél egy nehezéket a papírra, hogy ne fújja el a szél.
The diver used weights to help him sink.
Attach a small weight to the fishing line.
Примеры для изучающих
I lift weights at the gym.
Súlyokat emelek az edzőteremben.
Put a weight on the paper.
Tegyél egy nehezéket a papírra.
The diver wears weights.
We use small weights in class.
Значение
heavy object for pressure or exercise
Коллокации
lift weights
|free weights
|training weights
|paper weight
Синонимы
load (General term for something carried or supported; not always for exercise.)
Темы
fitness
|sports
|tools
|daily_life
Определение
A heavy thing used to press something down or to make exercise harder.
A solid object used to apply pressure, provide balance, or create resistance, especially in exercise or measurement.
СУЩЕСТВИТЕЛЬНОЕ
B2
3
súly
B2
jelentőség
B1
Модель употребления:
carry weight with [someone]
His opinion carries a lot of weight in the company.
A véleményének nagy súlya van a cégnél.
The judge's words had great weight in the courtroom.
A bíró szavainak nagy súlya volt a tárgyalóteremben.
This evidence lends weight to the prosecution's case.
Примеры для изучающих
Her words have weight.
Súlya van a szavainak.
This idea carries weight with the team.
Ennek az ötletnek súlya van a csapat szemében.
The report gives weight to our plan.
Значение
importance or influence
Коллокации
carry weight
|give weight to
|lend weight to
Синонимы
significance (Focuses on importance rather than influence.)
|
influence (Emphasizes the ability to affect decisions or opinions.)
Антонимы
insignificance (Lack of importance.)
Темы
business
|politics
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Определение
How important or serious something is.
The level of importance, seriousness, or influence that something has.
ГЛАГОЛ
B1
4
lenehezít
B2
Модель употребления:
weight [something] with [something] heavy
Weight the corners of the tent with stones.
Nehezítsd le a sátor sarkait kövekkel.
He weighted the fishing line with a sinker.
Egy horgászólommal nehezítette le a horgászzsinórt.
The papers were weighted down by a book.
Примеры для изучающих
Weight the paper with a stone.
Nehezítsd le a papírt egy kővel.
We weighted the net with rocks.
Kövekkel nehezítettük le a hálót.
She weighted the balloon so it would not fly away.
Значение
to make heavier for stability
Коллокации
weight down
|weight with sandbags
Синонимы
anchor (Often used for securing something in place, especially in water.)
Темы
daily life
|sports
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Определение
To put something heavy on another thing so it stays still or goes down.
To attach or place a heavy object onto something to hold it in place, balance it, or make it sink.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
weight
IPA
GB/wˈeɪt/
US/wˈeɪt/
Слоги и ударение
weight (1 слог)
Stress on 1st syllable (weight)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: weight
- Plural: weight, weights
Verb
- Base: weight
- 3rd Person Singular: weights
- Present Participle: weighting
- Past: weighted
Родственные слова
Forms
weights
noun
weighting
verb
weighted
verb
Core family
weigh
verb A2
Related words
overweight
adjective B1
underweight
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
weightless
adjective
Advanced or less common
weightlessness
noun
weighty
adjective B2
Выражения
gain weight
1/ɡˈeɪn wˈeɪt/
fixed phrase
increase body mass
To become heavier by eating more or moving less.
Примеры
- She gained some weight over the holidays.
- If you don't exercise, you might gain weight.
lose weight
1/lˈuz wˈeɪt/
fixed phrase
reduce body mass
To become lighter by eating less or exercising more.
Примеры
- I've been trying to lose weight since January.
- He lost a lot of weight after changing his diet.
throw one's weight around
1/θɹˈoʊ wˈʌnz wˈeɪt ɚˈaʊnd/
idiom
informal
use power aggressively
To act like you are more important than others and try to control them because you have power.
Примеры
- He likes to throw his weight around at work.
- Stop throwing your weight around — you're not the boss here.
carry weight
1/kˈɛɹi wˈeɪt/
idiom
have influence or importance
To be important and able to influence people or decisions.
Примеры
- His recommendations carry a lot of weight with management.
- In politics, endorsements from celebrities can carry weight.
carry weight
2/kˈɛɹi wˈeɪt/
idiom
Have influence or importance
To be important and able to change what people think or do.
Примеры
- Her opinion carries weight in this company.
- In politics, his words carry a lot of weight.
worth its weight in gold
1/wˈɚθ ˈɪts wˈeɪt ˈɪn ɡˈoʊld/
idiom
extremely valuable for size/amount
Very valuable or useful compared to how big it is.
Примеры
- This advice is worth its weight in gold.
- This guidebook was worth its weight in gold during our trip.
- A good assistant is worth their weight in gold.
worth its weight in gold
2/wˈɚθ ˈɪts wˈeɪt ˈɪn ɡˈoʊld/
idiom
Extremely valuable or useful
Very useful or helpful, and therefore very valuable.
Примеры
- A good teacher is worth their weight in gold.
- This handbook is worth its weight in gold when you travel abroad.