section
gb/sˈɛkʃən/ us/sˈɛkʃən/
A2
Английский
~ 500
Значения
0 значений
Существительное
A2
entity
1
Part of a larger whole
A part of something bigger, like a book, building, or group.
Модель употребления:
the [section] of [something]
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'section' with 'sector', but 'sector' is more often used for areas of activity or economy, not just parts of objects or documents.
Синонимы
part (A general term for a portion of something; slightly broader in scope.)
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division (Emphasizes the act or result of dividing something.)
Антонимы
whole (Refers to the entire thing without division.)
Коллокации
front section
|sports section
|cross section
|divided into sections
Темы
daily life
|organization
|reading
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- The newspaper has a separate section for international news.
- Please turn to the next section of the report.
- We sat in the front section of the theater.
- This section of the wall needs painting.
- The book’s final section contains references.
Примеры для изучающих
- This section is about animals.
- I read the sports section every day.
- We are in the red section of the park.
- The cake has four sections.
- That section of the road is closed.
Существительное
A2
entity
2
Specific area in a space
A clearly marked area inside a bigger space.
Модель употребления:
the [section] of [a place/building]
Синонимы
zone (Often used for designated areas with specific rules or uses.)
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area (A general term for a physical space; less formal than 'section'.)
Антонимы
entire area (Refers to the whole space without division.)
Коллокации
smoking section
|VIP section
|reserved section
Темы
daily life
|travel
|architecture
|space
|housing
Примеры
- We were seated in the non-smoking section.
- The museum’s modern art section is on the third floor.
- The beach has a section reserved for water sports.
Примеры для изучающих
- We are in the green section of the stadium.
- This section is for students only.
- The park has a play section for kids.
Существительное
technical
B1
entity
3
Organizational subdivision
A small group that is part of a bigger organization.
Модель употребления:
the [section] of [an organization/service]
Синонимы
unit (Common in military contexts for a small operational group.)
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department (Larger or more formal division in organizations; not always interchangeable.)
Антонимы
organization as a whole (Refers to the full entity without subdivisions.)
Коллокации
finance section
|research section
|infantry section
Темы
business
|military
|work
Примеры
- She works in the marketing section of the company.
- The infantry section advanced at dawn.
- Our library’s children’s section is expanding.
Примеры для изучающих
- He is in the music section at school.
- My brother works in the IT section.
- The army has a special medical section.
Существительное
technical
B2
entity
4
Cut-through diagram or slice view
A picture or slice that shows what is inside something.
Синонимы
cross-section (Specifically refers to a cut made across an object to show internal features.)
Коллокации
cross section
|longitudinal section
Темы
science
|engineering
|education
Примеры
- The textbook includes a cross section of the human heart.
- A longitudinal section shows the full length of the building’s interior.
Примеры для изучающих
- The book shows a cross section of a tree.
- We saw a cross section of a rock in science class.
- This diagram is a cross section of the bridge.
Глагол
technical
B2
action
5
Cut something into parts
To cut something into smaller parts.
Модель употребления:
to section [something] into [parts]
Синонимы
divide (General term for separating into parts; may not involve physical cutting.)
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slice (Usually refers to cutting into thin pieces.)
Антонимы
assemble (To put parts together into a whole.)
Коллокации
section off
Темы
science
|medicine
|health
Примеры
- The scientist carefully sectioned the sample for analysis.
- They sectioned the cake into equal pieces.
Примеры для изучающих
- We sectioned the paper into four parts.
- The teacher asked us to section the page.
- They will section the fruit for lunch.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
section
IPA
GB/sˈɛkʃən/
US/sˈɛkʃən/
Слоги и ударение
sec - tion (2 слога)
Stress on 1st syllable (sec)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: section
- Plural: section, sections
Verb
- Base: section
- 3rd Person Singular: sections
- Present Participle: sectioning
- Past: sectioned
Родственные слова
Forms
sections
noun
sectioning
verb
sectioned
verb
Related words
subsection
noun B1
sectional
adjective
Выражения
section off
1/sˈɛkʃən ˈɔf/
phrasal verb
Separate an area with barriers
To close part of a place so people cannot enter it.
Примеры
- They sectioned off part of the street for repairs.
- The police have sectioned off the crime scene.