static
gb/stˈætɪk/ us/stˈætɪk/
B1
Английский
~ 2800
Значения
0 значений
adjective
B2
property
1
Not moving or changing
Not moving or changing in any way.
Модель употребления:
[something] is static
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'static' with 'stationary'. 'Static' can also mean 'unchanging' in a non-physical sense, unlike 'stationary', which is mostly physical.
Синонимы
stationary (Emphasizes being still, often for physical objects.)
Антонимы
dynamic (Emphasizes movement, change, or activity.)
Коллокации
static position
|static display
|static image
|static posture
Темы
science
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- The economy has been static for the past year.
- The statue remained static despite the strong wind.
- Her expression was static, revealing no emotion.
Примеры для изучающих
- The car is static in the parking lot.
- The picture on the wall is static.
- He sat static in his chair.
Существительное
B1
event
2
Radio or TV interference noise
A crackling sound on a radio or TV caused by a weak signal or interference.
Модель употребления:
hear static on [a device]
Частая ошибка:
Some learners confuse 'static' with 'silence', but it refers to unwanted noise, not absence of sound.
Синонимы
interference (More technical and general term for disruption of a signal.)
Антонимы
clear signal (Refers to audio or video without distortion or noise.)
Коллокации
radio static
|TV static
|background static
Темы
technology
|communication
Примеры
- I could barely hear the announcement over the static.
- The old TV showed nothing but static.
- Static filled the airwaves during the storm.
Примеры для изучающих
- There is static on my radio.
- I hear static on the phone.
- The TV has static when it rains.
adjective
technical
B2
property
3
Without electrical current flow
Describes electricity that is not moving through wires.
Модель употребления:
static [electricity/charge]
Частая ошибка:
Learners may confuse 'static electricity' with 'electric shock', but static electricity is a buildup, not continuous flow.
Синонимы
stationary (electric) (Technical usage referring specifically to electric charges at rest.)
Антонимы
current electricity (Electricity in motion through a conductor.)
Коллокации
static electricity
|static charge
Темы
science
|technology
Примеры
- Static electricity can cause small shocks when you touch metal.
- The experiment measured the effects of a static charge.
- Static buildup can damage computer components.
Примеры для изучающих
- Static electricity makes my hair stand up.
- You can get a shock from static charge.
- Static can hurt electronics.
Существительное
informal
C1
entity
4
Criticism or complaints from others
Complaints or negative comments from people about what you do or say.
Модель употребления:
get static from [someone]
Частая ошибка:
Learners may think 'static' here refers to sound, but it’s figurative for criticism.
Синонимы
flak (Informal term for criticism, often more colloquial.)
Антонимы
praise (Positive feedback instead of criticism.)
Коллокации
get static
|take static
Темы
emotions
|communication
Примеры
- She got a lot of static from her boss for missing the deadline.
- He’s been taking static from his neighbors about the noise.
- I don’t need any more static from you today.
Примеры для изучающих
- I get static from my parents about my grades.
- He takes static from his team for being late.
- She does not like to get static from friends.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
static
IPA
GB/stˈætɪk/
US/stˈætɪk/
Слоги и ударение
stat - ic (2 слога)
Stress on 1st syllable (stat)
Формы слова
Adjective
- Base: static
Noun
- Base: static
- Plural: static
Родственные слова
Core family
statically
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
dynamic
adjective B1
Advanced or less common
statics
noun
Выражения
get static from someone
1/ɡˈɛt stˈætɪk fɹˈʌm sˈʌmwˌʌn/
fixed phrase
informal
Receive criticism from someone
To be criticized or complained at by someone.
Примеры
- I got some static from my boss for being late.
- She’s getting static from her neighbors about the party noise.
static electricity
1/stˈætɪk ɪlˌɛktɹˈɪsəti/
fixed phrase
Electric charge at rest on an object’s surface
Electricity that stays in one place and can cause small shocks when you touch things.
Примеры
- Static electricity can make your clothes stick together.
- You might feel a zap of static electricity after walking on carpet.