appeal
gb/əpˈil/ us/əpˈil/
B1
Kiingereza
~ 2000
fellebbez, megfellebbez, vonzerő, segítséget kér, felhív, fellebbezés, vonz, tetszik
KITENZI
B2
1
fellebbez
B2
megfellebbez
B2
Muundo wa matumizi:
to appeal [decision/verdict]
The company plans to appeal the court's ruling.
A cég fellebbezni készül a bíróság döntése ellen.
She decided to appeal the decision to the higher committee.
Úgy döntött, hogy a felsőbb bizottsághoz fellebbez a döntés ellen.
They will appeal the conviction next month.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
I want to appeal the decision.
Fellebbezni szeretnék a döntés ellen.
He will appeal the court ruling.
Fellebbezni fog a bírósági döntés ellen.
They appeal the fine.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'appeal' with 'apply', but 'appeal' is about changing an existing decision, not asking for something new.
Maana
Formally ask to change a decision
Miunganiko ya maneno
appeal a decision
|appeal a verdict
|appeal a ruling
|appeal a conviction
Visawe
challenge (More general; can be less formal than 'appeal'.)
Vinyume
accept (Means to agree with or not contest the decision.)
Mada
law
|justice
|government
Ufafanuzi
To ask an authority to change a decision.
To make a formal request to a higher authority to change or reverse a decision.
NOMINO
B1
2
vonzerő
B2
The new design has great appeal for younger customers.
Az új dizájnnak nagy a vonzereje a fiatalabb vásárlók körében.
Her natural charm is part of her appeal.
Természetes bája is része a vonzerejének.
The movie's appeal lies in its humor.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
The park has great appeal.
A parknak nagy a vonzereje.
His smile has much appeal.
Nagyon megnyerő a mosolya.
The book lost its appeal.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may confuse 'appeal' (noun) with 'appearance', but 'appeal' is about attraction, not just looks.
Maana
Attractive or interesting quality
Miunganiko ya maneno
widespread appeal
|emotional appeal
|mass appeal
|broad appeal
Visawe
attractiveness (Focuses more on physical beauty; 'appeal' can be broader.)
Vinyume
repulsion (The quality of being unpleasant or unattractive.)
Mada
emotions
|arts
|marketing
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
A quality that makes people like something or someone.
The quality of being attractive, interesting, or pleasing.
KITENZI
B1
3
felhív
B1
Muundo wa matumizi:
to appeal for [help/support/donations]
The mayor appealed for calm after the protest.
A polgármester a tüntetés után nyugalomra szólított fel.
They appealed for donations to help the victims.
Adományokat kértek az áldozatok megsegítésére.
He appealed for witnesses to come forward.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
We appeal for help.
Segítséget kérünk.
They appeal for food.
Élelmet kérnek.
She appeals for peace.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes mix up 'appeal for' and 'apply for'; the first is about asking urgently, the second is about requesting something formally like a job.
Maana
Ask seriously for help or support
Miunganiko ya maneno
appeal for help
|appeal for calm
|appeal for donations
Visawe
plead ('Plead' can sound more emotional or desperate.)
Vinyume
demand (A forceful request without politeness or persuasion.)
Mada
charity
|emotions
|communication
|relationships
Ufafanuzi
To ask people in a serious way to help you.
To make an earnest or urgent request for help, support, or sympathy.
NOMINO
B2
4
fellebbezés
B2
The lawyer filed an appeal immediately after the verdict.
Az ügyvéd közvetlenül az ítélet után fellebbezést nyújtott be.
His appeal was denied by the court.
A bíróság elutasította a fellebbezését.
They lodged an appeal against the tax ruling.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
He made an appeal to the court.
Fellebbezést nyújtott be a bírósághoz.
The appeal was denied.
A fellebbezést elutasították.
She will file an appeal.
Maana
Formal request to change decision
Miunganiko ya maneno
file an appeal
|lodge an appeal
|deny an appeal
Visawe
petition ('Petition' can be broader and less legal-specific.)
Vinyume
acceptance (Agreeing with a decision without challenging it.)
Mada
law
|justice
Ufafanuzi
An official request to change a decision.
A formal request made to a higher authority to review and possibly change a decision.
KITENZI
B1
5
Muundo wa matumizi:
to appeal to [someone]
The idea of living abroad appeals to me.
Vonz a külföldön élés gondolata.
This style of music appeals mainly to teenagers.
Ez a zenei stílus főleg a tizenéveseket vonzza.
The product appeals to environmentally conscious buyers.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
That movie appeals to me.
Tetszik nekem az a film.
The game appeals to kids.
A játék tetszik a gyerekeknek.
This car appeals to many people.
Maana
Be attractive or interesting to someone
Miunganiko ya maneno
appeal to customers
|appeal to children
|appeal to voters
Visawe
attract ('Attract' focuses more on drawing attention; 'appeal' implies suitability or charm.)
Vinyume
repel (To cause dislike or avoidance.)
Mada
emotions
|arts
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
To make someone like or enjoy something.
To be pleasing, interesting, or attractive to someone.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
appeal
IPA
GB/əpˈil/
US/əpˈil/
Silabi na mkazo
ap - peal (silabi 2)
Stress on 2nd syllable (peal)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: appeal
- Plural: appeal, appeals
Verb
- Base: appeal
- 3rd Person Singular: appeals
- Present Participle: appealing
- Past: appealed
Familia ya neno
Semi
appeal for mercy
1/əpˈil fɚ mˈɚsi/
fixed phrase
Urgently ask for kindness over punishment
To beg someone in power not to punish you harshly.
Mifano
- The prisoner appealed for mercy before sentencing.
- They appealed for mercy, hoping for a lighter punishment.
file an appeal
1/fˈaɪl ən əpˈil/
fixed phrase
Submit formal request for review of decision
To officially ask a higher court or authority to change a decision.
Mifano
- His lawyer filed an appeal immediately after the trial.
- They plan to file an appeal against the tax increase.
have mass appeal
1/hˈæv mˈæs əpˈil/
fixed phrase
Attractive to many people at once
To be liked by a very large number of people.
Mifano
- The singer's music has mass appeal across generations.
- This product has mass appeal due to its simplicity.
make an appeal
1/mˈeɪk ən əpˈil/
fixed phrase
Issue a formal or urgent request
To ask people in an official or serious way for help or support.
Mifano
- The charity made an appeal for more volunteers.
- She made an appeal for calm after the incident.
appeal to authority
1/əpˈil tə əθˈɔɹɪti/
fixed phrase
Use authority as argument support
To say something is true because an important person says it is true.
Mifano
- He tried to win the debate by appealing to authority instead of giving evidence.
- Appealing to authority is not always a strong argument.
appeal to authority
2/əpˈil tə əθˈɔɹɪti/
fixed phrase
Use expert opinion as evidence
To support your opinion by saying that an expert agrees with you.
Mifano
- He made an appeal to authority by quoting a famous scientist.
- Appealing to authority can be persuasive but not always correct.