jealousy
gb/d͡ʒˈɛləsi/ us/d͡ʒˈɛləsi/
B1
Английский
~ 3500
Значения
0 значений
Существительное
B1
state
1
resentment at another's success
A bad feeling toward someone because they have something you want or are successful in a way you wish for.
Модель употребления:
jealousy towards [someone/something]
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'jealousy' with 'envy'. While similar, 'jealousy' often involves fear of losing something you have, not just wanting what others have.
Синонимы
envy (Often used interchangeably, but 'envy' can be less intense and more about wanting what someone has, while 'jealousy' often includes resentment.)
Антонимы
admiration (A positive feeling of respect or approval instead of resentment.)
Коллокации
deep jealousy
|feel jealousy
|cause jealousy
|jealousy between friends
Темы
emotions
|relationships
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- Her jealousy grew when she saw her colleague getting the promotion.
- Jealousy can damage even the strongest friendships.
- He couldn't hide his jealousy when she talked about her new car.
- The jealousy between the two actors became obvious.
- Jealousy often comes from comparing yourself to others.
Примеры для изучающих
- I felt jealousy when my friend got a new phone.
- She has jealousy because her sister is very popular.
- Jealousy can make people act badly.
- He shows jealousy when I talk to other people.
Существительное
B1
state
2
fear of losing affection
A bad feeling when you think someone you love likes another person instead of you.
Модель употребления:
jealousy over [someone]
Частая ошибка:
Learners may confuse this type of jealousy with envy; here it is about relationships and fear of losing someone, not wanting what others have.
Синонимы
possessiveness (Focuses more on wanting to control or keep someone, while 'jealousy' is about fear of losing them.)
Антонимы
trust (Confidence in another's loyalty or affection, removing the cause for jealousy.)
Коллокации
romantic jealousy
|jealousy over a partner
|intense jealousy
Темы
emotions
|relationships
Примеры
- His jealousy over her friendship with Mark caused many arguments.
- Romantic jealousy can destroy relationships.
- She admitted feeling jealousy when her boyfriend talked to his ex.
Примеры для изучающих
- He has jealousy over his girlfriend.
- She feels jealousy when her husband talks to other women.
- Jealousy can hurt a marriage.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
jealousy
IPA
GB/d͡ʒˈɛləsi/
US/d͡ʒˈɛləsi/
Слоги и ударение
jeal - ousy (2 слога)
Stress on 1st syllable (jeal)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: jealousy
- Plural: jealousies, jealousy
Родственные слова
Выражения
out of jealousy
1/ˈaʊt əv d͡ʒˈɛləsi/
fixed phrase
motivated by jealousy
Because of feeling jealous.
Примеры
- He broke the vase out of jealousy.
- She insulted her co-worker out of jealousy.
spark jealousy
1/spˈɑɹk d͡ʒˈɛləsi/
fixed phrase
cause someone to feel jealous
To make someone feel jealous.
Примеры
- Her success sparked jealousy among her classmates.
- The award sparked jealousy in the office.
green with jealousy
1/ɡɹˈin wˈɪθ d͡ʒˈɛləsi/
idiom
extremely envious
Feeling very envious of someone or something.
Примеры
- She was green with jealousy when she saw her friend's expensive dress.
- She was green with jealousy when she saw his new sports car.
- He turned green with jealousy after hearing about their vacation.
- He turned green with jealousy after hearing about her promotion.