government
gb/ɡˈʌvɚnmənt/ us/ɡˈʌvɚnmənt/
A2
Английский
~ 200
Значения
0 значений
Существительное
A2
entity
1
The ruling body of a country
The people and system that control and make rules for a country or area.
Модель употребления:
the government of [a country]
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'government' (the ruling body) with 'governance' (the process or manner of governing).
Синонимы
administration (Often used for the current leadership during a particular period, especially in US English.)
|
regime (Implies a specific system of government, sometimes with a negative tone.)
Антонимы
opposition (Refers to political parties or groups opposing the current government.)
Коллокации
government policy
|government official
|government agency
|government funding
|government decision
Темы
politics
|law
|society
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- The government announced new environmental regulations.
- Many people are unhappy with how the government is handling the crisis.
- The government has promised to increase spending on education.
- After the election, a new government was formed.
Примеры для изучающих
- The government makes laws for the country.
- People vote to choose the government.
- The government builds schools and roads.
- The government collects taxes from the people.
Существительное
B1
action
2
The process of governing
The job or activity of controlling and making decisions for a country, state, or group.
Модель употребления:
[something] is under government
Синонимы
governance (More formal and often used in academic or policy contexts to describe the manner of governing.)
Антонимы
anarchy (A state with no governing authority or order.)
Коллокации
form of government
|style of government
|system of government
Темы
politics
|law
Примеры
- Democracy is a form of government that allows citizens to vote.
- Good government requires transparency and accountability.
- The country has suffered from poor government for decades.
Примеры для изучающих
- Democracy is one type of government.
- Good government helps people live better.
- Bad government can cause problems for everyone.
Существительное
technical
B1
entity
3
Specific level of governing body
A part of the main government that controls a certain place or activity.
Модель употребления:
local/state/federal government
Синонимы
authority (A general term for an organization with power in a specific area.)
Коллокации
local government
|state government
|federal government
Темы
politics
|administration
|law
Примеры
- Local governments are responsible for collecting waste and maintaining roads.
- State governments have different laws on education.
- The federal government handles national defense.
Примеры для изучающих
- My local government built a new park.
- The state government makes rules for schools.
- The federal government controls the army.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
government
IPA
GB/ɡˈʌvɚnmənt/
US/ɡˈʌvɚnmənt/
Слоги и ударение
gov - ern - ment (3 слога)
Stress on 1st syllable (gov)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: government
- Plural: government, governments
Родственные слова
Forms
governments
noun
Related words
governance
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
non-governmental
adjective B2
anti-government
adjective B2
Advanced or less common
governmental
adjective C1
Выражения
form of government
1/fˈɔɹm əv ɡˈʌvɚnmənt/
fixed phrase
Type of political system in place
The way a country chooses to be ruled.
Примеры
- Democracy is the most common form of government in the modern world.
- Each form of government has its strengths and weaknesses.
government funding
1/ɡˈʌvɚnmənt fˈʌndɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Money provided by authorities for projects or services
Money that comes from the government to help pay for something.
Примеры
- The project received government funding to expand healthcare services.
- Government funding for education has increased this year.
government official
1/ɡˈʌvɚnmənt əfˈɪʃəl/
fixed phrase
Person holding official position in government
A person who has an important job in the government.
Примеры
- A senior government official spoke to reporters about the new law.
- Government officials met to discuss the budget.
government agency
1/ɡˈʌvɚnmənt ˈeɪd͡ʒənsi/
fixed phrase
Public organization under government control
An office or group that does work for the government.
Примеры
- The Environmental Protection Agency is a well-known government agency in the US.
- The government agency monitors air quality across the country.
- Several government agencies are involved in disaster response.
- Funding will be provided by a government agency focused on education.