perfection
gb/pɚfˈɛkʃən/ us/pɚfˈɛkʃən/
B2
Engelska
~ 3100
tökéletesség, megtestesítő, tökéletes példa
SUBSTANTIV
B2
1
tökéletesség
B1
Användningsmönster:
[something] reaches perfection
Her performance was perfection from start to finish.
Az előadása az elejétől a végéig maga volt a tökéletesség.
The chef worked for years to bring his recipe to perfection.
A séf évekig dolgozott azon, hogy tökéletesre csiszolja a receptjét.
Many artists strive for perfection in their work.
The symmetry of the design was close to perfection.
He believes there is no such thing as human perfection.
Exempel för inlärare
Her song was perfection.
A dala maga volt a tökéletesség.
He wants perfection in his work.
Tökéletességre törekszik a munkájában.
The cake was close to perfection.
We try for perfection every day.
She thinks perfection is not possible.
Vanligt misstag:
Learners sometimes confuse 'perfection' with 'perfect'. 'Perfection' is a noun, while 'perfect' is an adjective.
Betydelse
The condition of being perfect
Ordkombinationer
absolute perfection
|seek perfection
|achieve perfection
|near perfection
Synonymer
flawlessness (More formal and focuses strictly on the absence of flaws.)
|
excellence (Implies very high quality but may allow minor imperfections.)
Antonymer
imperfection (Direct opposite, meaning a fault or flaw.)
|
defect (A specific problem or fault in something.)
Teman
quality
|evaluation
|achievement
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The state of being completely good, with no mistakes or problems.
The state or quality of being free from any flaw, defect, or shortcoming.
SUBSTANTIV
C1
2
megtestesítő
B2
Användningsmönster:
[someone/something] is the perfection of [quality]
She was the very perfection of grace and beauty.
A kecsesség és a szépség tökéletes megtestesítője volt.
This dish is the perfection of French cuisine.
Ez az étel a francia konyha tökéletes megtestesítője.
He is the perfection of kindness and patience.
Exempel för inlärare
She is the perfection of beauty.
Ő a szépség tökéletes megtestesítője.
This cake is the perfection of taste.
Ez a torta a tökéletes íz megtestesítője.
He is the perfection of honesty.
Betydelse
A perfect example of something
Ordkombinationer
the very perfection of
|embody perfection
Synonymer
ideal (Represents the best possible standard, not necessarily flawless.)
|
paragon (A formal term for someone who is a model of excellence.)
Antonymer
poor example (Something that shows the opposite of the desired quality.)
Teman
description
|comparison
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Someone or something that shows the best example of a quality.
A person or thing that is considered the perfect example of a particular quality.
Grammatik
Grundform
perfection
IPA
GB/pɚfˈɛkʃən/
US/pɚfˈɛkʃən/
Stavelser och betoning
per - fec - tion (3 stavelser)
Stress on 1st syllable (per)
Ordformer
Noun
- Base: perfection
- Plural: perfection
Ordfamilj
Uttryck
picture of perfection
1/pˈɪkt͡ʃɚ əv pɚfˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
Looks completely perfect
Looks perfect in every way.
Exempel
- She stood there, the picture of perfection in her wedding dress.
- The garden in spring was the picture of perfection.
to a T
1/tə ə tˈi/
idiom
informal
Exactly right or perfect
When something is done exactly right, with no mistakes.
Exempel
- The plan worked to a T.
- That dress suits you to a T.
practice makes perfect
1/pɹˈæktɪs mˈeɪks pˈɚfɛkt/
idiom
Practice leads to excellence
If you do something many times, you will get very good at it.
Exempel
- Keep playing — practice makes perfect.
- She believes practice makes perfect in cooking.
practice makes perfect
2/pɹˈæktɪs mˈeɪks pˈɚfɛkt/
idiom
repeating leads to improvement
If you do something many times, you will get better at it.
Exempel
- Keep trying—practice makes perfect!
- He plays the song every day because he knows that practice makes perfect.