excellence
gb/ˈɛksələns/ us/ˈɛksələns/
B2
Английский
~ 4800
Значения
0 значений
Существительное
B2
property
1
Very high quality or standard
The state of being very, very good at something or in general.
Модель употребления:
[someone/something]'s excellence in [a field]
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'excellence' with 'excellent'. 'Excellent' is an adjective describing something, while 'excellence' is the noun referring to the quality.
Синонимы
superiority (Emphasizes being better than others rather than just being very good.)
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distinction (Highlights being special or noteworthy for high quality.)
Антонимы
mediocrity (The quality of being average or not very good, opposite of high quality.)
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inferiority (The state of being lower in quality or ability.)
Коллокации
academic excellence
|strive for excellence
|achieve excellence
|award for excellence
|commitment to excellence
Темы
achievement
|quality
|education
|business
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- Her excellence in mathematics earned her a scholarship.
- The restaurant is known for its excellence in customer service.
- We must always strive for excellence in our work.
- This award recognizes excellence in community leadership.
Примеры для изучающих
- She is known for her excellence in art.
- The team won because of their excellence.
- I want to reach excellence in my job.
- Excellence takes time and hard work.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
excellence
IPA
GB/ˈɛksələns/
US/ˈɛksələns/
Слоги и ударение
ex - cel - lence (3 слога)
Stress on 1st syllable (ex)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: excellence
- Plural: excellence, excellences
Родственные слова
Forms
excellences
noun
Negative and opposite forms
mediocre
adjective B2
mediocrity
noun C1
Выражения
award for excellence
1/əwˈɔɹd fɚ ˈɛksələns/
fixed phrase
Prize for very high achievement
A prize given to someone who has done something very well.
Примеры
- She received an award for excellence in teaching.
- The award for excellence went to the top-performing athlete.
commitment to excellence
1/kəmˈɪtmənt tə ˈɛksələns/
fixed phrase
formal
Dedication to very high standards
A strong promise or effort to always do things very well.
Примеры
- Our brand shows a commitment to excellence in every product we make.
- His commitment to excellence has made him a leader in his field.
strive for excellence
1/stɹˈaɪv fɚ ˈɛksələns/
fixed phrase
formal
Work hard to be excellent
To work very hard to be as good as possible, especially in work, school, or sport.
Примеры
- Our organization encourages employees to strive for excellence in everything they do.
- The team continues to strive for excellence on and off the field.
strive for excellence
2/stɹˈaɪv fɚ ˈɛksələns/
fixed phrase
Work hard to be the best
To try very hard to be very good at something or to do something very well.
Примеры
- Our school encourages students to strive for excellence in all subjects.
- In this company, we strive for excellence in every project we take on.