plastic
gb/plˈæstɪk/ us/plˈæstɪk/
A2
Engelska
~ 2100
műanyag, bankkártya, kártya, képlékeny, művi, hamis, őszintétlen
SUBSTANTIV
A2
1
műanyag
A2
Användningsmönster:
[something] made of plastic
This toy is made of durable plastic.
Ez a játék tartós műanyagból készült.
Plastic waste is a major environmental problem.
A műanyaghulladék súlyos környezeti probléma.
She poured the juice into a plastic cup.
The chair is lightweight because it's plastic.
They recycle all their plastic bottles.
Exempel för inlärare
This bag is plastic.
Ez a táska műanyagból van.
I drink from a plastic cup.
Műanyag pohárból iszom.
The table is plastic.
Plastic bottles are in the bin.
We use plastic for many things.
Vanligt misstag:
Learners sometimes confuse 'plastic' with 'rubber' or 'silicone' when describing materials.
Betydelse
Synthetic polymer material
Ordkombinationer
plastic bag
|plastic bottle
|plastic container
|plastic waste
|plastic packaging
Synonymer
polymer (More technical term for certain types of plastics; not all polymers are plastics.)
|
synthetic material (Broader term that includes plastic and other man-made substances.)
Antonymer
natural material (Opposite in origin, coming from nature rather than being man-made.)
Teman
materials
|manufacturing
|daily life
|science
|technology
Definition
A man-made material that can be shaped and is used to make many things.
A synthetic material made from a wide range of organic polymers that can be molded into shape while soft and then set into a rigid or slightly elastic form.
SUBSTANTIV
B1
2
bankkártya
A2
kártya
A2
Användningsmönster:
to pay with plastic
Many travelers prefer to use plastic instead of carrying cash.
Sok utazó inkább bankkártyát használ, mint hogy készpénzt vigyen magával.
I never carry much cash; I just use plastic.
Sosem hordok magamnál sok készpénzt; egyszerűen kártyával fizetek.
The store accepts plastic for all purchases.
Exempel för inlärare
I pay with plastic at the shop.
A boltban kártyával fizetek.
She uses plastic to buy food.
Bankkártyával vesz élelmiszert.
We can use plastic instead of cash.
Vanligt misstag:
Learners may not realize this meaning is informal and metaphorical, not about actual material.
Betydelse
Credit or debit card
Ordkombinationer
pay with plastic
|use plastic
|carry plastic
Synonymer
card (General term for a payment card; less specific about material or slang.)
Antonymer
cash (Physical money, the alternative to paying with a card.)
Teman
finance
|shopping
|daily_life
Definition
A bank card you use to pay instead of money.
A credit or debit card, especially when used as a means of payment instead of cash.
B2
3
képlékeny
B2
Clay is more plastic when wet.
Az agyag nedvesen képlékenyebb.
The metal becomes plastic at high temperatures.
A fém magas hőmérsékleten képlékennyé válik.
This substance remains plastic for hours after mixing.
Exempel för inlärare
Clay is plastic when it is wet.
Az agyag képlékeny, amikor nedves.
The hot metal is plastic and easy to shape.
A forró fém képlékeny, és könnyű formálni.
This material is plastic when warm.
Betydelse
Easily shaped or molded
Ordkombinationer
plastic material
|plastic quality
Synonymer
malleable (Often used for metals; implies easy shaping.)
|
flexible (Can mean bendable rather than moldable; broader use.)
Antonymer
brittle (Breaks easily when bent or shaped; opposite property.)
Teman
materials
|manufacturing
|science
|technology
Definition
Able to be shaped without breaking.
Capable of being shaped or molded without breaking, often when heated or under pressure.
B2
4
She gave him a plastic smile and walked away.
Művi mosolyt villantott rá, aztán elsétált.
The performance felt plastic and lacked emotion.
Az előadás művinek hatott, és hiányzott belőle az érzelem.
His charm seemed plastic to those who knew him well.
Exempel för inlärare
She has a plastic smile.
Hamis a mosolya.
His words are plastic and not true.
A szavai őszintétlenek, és nem igazak.
The show feels plastic and fake.
Betydelse
Artificial or insincere appearance
Ordkombinationer
plastic smile
|plastic personality
Synonymer
phony (Informal; strongly negative connotation of fakeness.)
|
insincere (Focuses on lack of genuine feeling rather than physical appearance.)
Antonymer
genuine (Real and sincere in feeling or appearance.)
Teman
emotions
|character
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Looking or feeling fake, not real or natural.
Appearing artificial, fake, or lacking genuine emotion or quality, especially in manner, style, or appearance.
Grammatik
Grundform
plastic
IPA
GB/plˈæstɪk/
US/plˈæstɪk/
Stavelser och betoning
plastic (1 stavelse)
Stress on 1st syllable (plastic)
Ordformer
Adjective
- Base: plastic
Noun
- Base: plastic
- Plural: plastic, plastics
Ordfamilj
Forms
plastics
noun
Advanced or less common
plasticity
noun
plasticize
verb
plasticizer
noun
Uttryck
pay with plastic
1/pˈeɪ wˈɪθ plˈæstɪk/
fixed phrase
Use a card for payment
To pay for something using a bank card instead of money.
Exempel
- We rarely carry cash now; we just pay with plastic.
- Tourists often pay with plastic when shopping abroad.
plastic bag ban
1/plˈæstɪk bˈæɡ bˈæn/
fixed phrase
Law against single-use bags
A rule that stops people from using throwaway plastic bags.
Exempel
- The city introduced a plastic bag ban last year.
- Many countries have a plastic bag ban to reduce waste.
plastic surgery
1/plˈæstɪk sˈɚd͡ʒɚi/
fixed phrase
Surgery to repair or change appearance
Medical operations to fix or change how part of the body looks.
Exempel
- She had plastic surgery to fix her broken nose.
- Plastic surgery is common in the entertainment industry.