robust
gb/ɹoʊbˈʌst/ us/ɹoʊbˈʌst/
B2
Engelska
~ 7900
Betydelser
0 betydelser
adjective
B2
property
1
strong and healthy in body
strong and healthy, not weak or easy to hurt
Användningsmönster:
[someone]/[something] is robust; a robust [body/system]
Vanligt misstag:
Learners sometimes use 'robust' instead of 'muscular' to talk about visible muscles. 'Robust' focuses on general strength and health, not on the size or shape of muscles.
Synonymer
strong (more general; can describe physical, emotional, or abstract strength, while 'robust' here focuses on physical health and sturdiness)
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sturdy (emphasizes being solid and hard to break; often used for objects and sometimes for people)
Antonymer
weak (lacking physical strength or health)
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frail (suggests being very delicate and easily hurt, especially for older people)
Ordkombinationer
robust health
|a robust child
|physically robust
|a robust constitution
|a robust immune system
|robust bones
Teman
health
|people
|daily life
|body
Exempel
- Even in his seventies, he remains remarkably robust and active.
- The plant is quite robust and can survive long periods without water.
- She made a full recovery and is now in robust health.
- These dogs are robust enough to work in very cold conditions.
- A more robust frame is needed to support the heavy roof.
Exempel för inlärare
- My grandfather is old but still very robust.
- This small tree looks weak, but it is actually quite robust.
- After the operation, he slowly became robust again.
- You need a robust body for this kind of hard work.
adjective
B2
property
2
strong and reliable (system, plan)
working very well and not breaking or failing easily, even when conditions are hard
Användningsmönster:
a robust [system/plan/solution]; robust [process/measures]
Vanligt misstag:
Learners sometimes confuse 'robust' with 'complicated' when talking about systems. A 'robust system' is strong and dependable, not necessarily complex. Also, learners may use 'robust' for people’s personalities here; in that case, 'strong' or 'confident' is usually better unless you mean a strong style of action or argument.
Synonymer
reliable (focuses on being dependable; less emphasis on strength under stress than 'robust')
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resilient (emphasizes the ability to recover quickly after damage or problems)
Antonymer
fragile (easily broken or harmed, especially about systems or arrangements that fail under stress)
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weak (not strong or effective; may fail or perform poorly)
Ordkombinationer
a robust system
|a robust solution
|robust security
|a robust design
|robust processes
|robust infrastructure
Teman
business
|technology
|science
|work
Exempel
- We need a more robust backup system in case the main server goes down.
- The new software is robust enough to handle millions of users at once.
- They put in place robust security measures to protect customer data.
- A robust legal framework is essential for protecting workers' rights.
- The company has built a robust supply chain that can cope with disruptions.
Exempel för inlärare
- The website is very robust and almost never goes down.
- We must create a robust plan for the next crisis.
- This phone is robust and still works after many drops.
- The city needs a robust system for clean water.
adjective
B2
property
3
having a strong rich flavor
having a strong and full taste or smell
Användningsmönster:
a robust [flavor/taste/coffee/wine]
Vanligt misstag:
Learners sometimes use 'robust' instead of 'spicy'. 'Robust' means strong and full in flavor, but not necessarily hot or spicy.
Synonymer
full-bodied (commonly used for wine or coffee; emphasizes richness and depth)
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strong (very general; does not always carry the positive, rich connotation that 'robust' often has in food contexts)
Antonymer
mild (describes a soft, gentle flavor or smell without much strength)
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bland (suggests very weak or boring taste, often with a negative feeling)
Ordkombinationer
a robust flavor
|robust coffee
|a robust red wine
|robust aroma
|robust taste
|robust seasoning
Teman
food
|drink
|food_drink
|daily_life
Exempel
- This cheese has a robust flavor that not everyone will enjoy.
- I prefer a robust cup of coffee in the morning.
- The stew is rich and robust, perfect for a cold night.
- They served a robust red wine with the steak.
- The sauce has a robust aroma of garlic and herbs.
Exempel för inlärare
- He likes coffee with a robust taste.
- The soup has a robust flavor of tomato.
- This wine is too robust for me.
- The restaurant is known for its robust sauces.
adjective
C1
property
4
strong and forceful in style
very strong and direct in speaking or acting, sometimes a bit rough
Användningsmönster:
a robust [debate/response/discussion/defense]
Vanligt misstag:
Learners sometimes think 'robust debate' means a long or polite debate. It actually highlights strong, energetic, and often very direct disagreement.
Synonymer
vigorous (stresses energy and power, often slightly more formal)
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forceful (emphasizes strong pressure or impact and can sound more aggressive than 'robust')
Antonymer
weak (lacking strength or impact in speech or action)
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timid (shy and not confident; the opposite of the confident strength in 'robust')
Ordkombinationer
a robust debate
|a robust response
|robust discussion
|a robust defense
|robust criticism
|a robust exchange of views
Teman
communication
|politics
|business
|core_vocabulary
Exempel
- There was a robust debate in parliament over the new law.
- The company issued a robust response to the accusations.
- She offered a robust defense of her team’s performance.
- We welcome robust discussion, but personal attacks are not acceptable.
- The coach’s robust criticism pushed the players to improve.
Exempel för inlärare
- The two leaders had a robust discussion about trade.
- He gave a robust answer to the hard question.
- Teachers want students to have robust debate in class.
- Her robust defense of her idea changed some minds.
adjective
technical
C2
property
5
not affected much by outliers
in technical use, still giving good results when there are a few errors or unusual values in the data or conditions
Användningsmönster:
a robust [model/method/estimator/result]
Synonymer
resistant (general technical term for not being easily changed or damaged by something)
Antonymer
sensitive (easily influenced by small changes or unusual data points)
Ordkombinationer
robust statistics
|a robust model
|a robust estimator
|robust regression
|robust results
|robust methods
Teman
science
|mathematics
|technology
Exempel
- Median-based measures are more robust to outliers than the mean.
- The findings remain robust even when we change the model assumptions.
- We applied a robust regression technique to reduce the impact of extreme values.
- This algorithm is robust to noise in the input data.
- Our conclusions are robust across different sample selections.
Exempel för inlärare
- The scientist used a robust method that was not hurt by a few bad data points.
- Their results are robust even when some numbers are missing.
- A robust model still works well when the data has some errors.
- They chose a robust test that is not very sensitive to outliers.
Grammatik
Grundform
robust
IPA
GB/ɹoʊbˈʌst/
US/ɹoʊbˈʌst/
Stavelser och betoning
ro - bust (2 stavelser)
Stress on 2nd syllable (bust)
Ordformer
Adjective
- Base: robust
Ordfamilj
Core family
robustness
noun C1
Related words
robustly
adverb C1
Uttryck
robust debate
1/ɹoʊbˈʌst dɪbˈeɪt/
fixed phrase
strong and lively argument
a discussion where people express their different opinions in a strong, very direct, and energetic way
Exempel
- There has been robust debate about the new education policy.
- The conference encouraged robust debate between experts with different views.
robust economy
1/ɹoʊbˈʌst ɪkˈɑnəmi/
fixed phrase
strong and growing economy
an economy that is strong, healthy, and growing well, with few serious problems
Exempel
- A robust economy has led to lower unemployment and higher wages.
- The government claims that its policies have created a more robust economy.
robust flavor
1/ɹoʊbˈʌst flˈeɪvɚ/
fixed phrase
strong and full taste
a taste that is strong, full, and easy to notice
Exempel
- The stew has a robust flavor that comes from slow cooking.
- This cheese offers a robust flavor that pairs well with red wine.
robust health
1/ɹoʊbˈʌst hˈɛlθ/
fixed phrase
very strong and good health
a state of being very strong and healthy, with no serious health problems
Exempel
- Thanks to regular exercise and a good diet, she enjoys robust health in her seventies.
- The doctor said his robust health helped him recover quickly from the surgery.