hinge
gb/hˈɪnd͡ʒ/ us/hˈɪnd͡ʒ/
B1
อังกฤษ
~ 8600
zsanér, múlik, áll vagy bukik, zsanérral rögzít, zsanérra szerel, lényeg, kulcspont, sarkalatos pont, csuklóízület, zsanérízület
คำนาม
B1
1
zsanér
B1
รูปแบบการใช้:
a hinge on [a door/lid/gate]
The door wouldn’t close properly because one of the hinges was bent.
Az ajtó nem záródott rendesen, mert az egyik zsanér elgörbült.
Oil the hinges if the door makes a loud creaking noise.
Olajozd meg a zsanérokat, ha az ajtó hangosan nyikorog.
He removed the door from its hinges to move the sofa through the doorway.
The lid is attached to the box with two small brass hinges.
Over time, the gate’s hinges rusted and finally snapped.
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The door hinge is old and rusty.
Az ajtó zsanérja régi és rozsdás.
He put oil on the hinge so the door is quiet now.
Olajat tett a zsanérra, így az ajtó most már csendesen nyílik és csukódik.
The box has a small hinge on the lid.
They fixed the broken hinge on the kitchen cabinet.
She took the door off its hinges to paint it.
ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:
Learners sometimes confuse "hinge" with "handle". A handle is the part you hold to open a door; the hinge is the metal part that lets it swing. Learners may also omit the plural: say "the hinges" for a door, because most doors have more than one hinge.
ความหมาย
metal joint that lets things swing
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
door hinge
|squeaky hinge
|loose hinge
|heavy-duty hinge
|brass hinge
|broken hinge
คำพ้องความหมาย
joint (General word for a point where two parts are connected and can move; not limited to doors or lids.)
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pivot (Emphasizes the turning point; used more in technical or figurative contexts than for ordinary doors.)
หัวข้อ
daily life
|home
|construction
|technology
|housing
คำจำกัดความ
A metal part that joins two things, like a door and a frame, so one part can move while the other stays still.
A jointed metal fitting that connects two parts, such as a door and its frame, allowing one part to swing open and closed.
คำกริยา
B2
2
múlik
B1
รูปแบบการใช้:
[something] hinges on [something]
The success of the project hinges on getting enough funding this year.
A projekt sikere azon múlik, hogy idén sikerül-e elegendő finanszírozást szerezni.
Her whole argument hinges on one doubtful statistic.
Az egész érvelése egyetlen kétes statisztikai adaton áll vagy bukik.
Whether we can launch next month hinges on the final safety tests.
The case hinges on what the witness says in court.
Their future plans hinge on his visa being approved.
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Our plan hinges on good weather this weekend.
A tervünk a hétvégi jó időn múlik.
His job offer hinges on the interview tomorrow.
Az, hogy megkapja-e az állásajánlatot, a holnapi interjún múlik.
The team’s success hinges on how hard they work.
The decision hinges on the test results.
The story hinges on a secret that no one knows.
ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:
Learners often say *"hinge of"* instead of *"hinge on"* when using the verb. Use: "The result hinges on X", not "hinges of X". They may also confuse it with "hang on", which can mean "wait" or "depend on"; "hinge on" is more formal and mainly used for results or decisions, especially in writing.
ความหมาย
to depend completely on something
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
hinge on evidence
|hinge on results
|hinge on the outcome
|hinge on whether
|hinge on a decision
|everything hinges on
คำพ้องความหมาย
depend on (Most common and neutral equivalent; slightly broader and less formal than "hinge on".)
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rest on (Similar metaphorical use; slightly more formal or literary than "hinge on".)
คำตรงข้าม
be independent of (Describes a situation where the result does not rely on another factor.)
หัวข้อ
thinking
|communication
|business
|core_vocabulary
คำจำกัดความ
To depend fully on something, so that it decides what will happen.
To depend entirely on something, especially so that the result or success is decided by it.
คำกริยา
C1
3
รูปแบบการใช้:
to hinge [something] to [something]
The carpenter will hinge the new door to the existing frame tomorrow.
Az asztalos holnap zsanérokkal rögzíti az új ajtót a meglévő tokhoz.
They decided to hinge the glass panels so they could swing open for cleaning.
Úgy döntöttek, zsanérra szerelik az üvegpaneleket, hogy tisztításhoz ki lehessen nyitni őket.
You should hinge the lid at the back so it opens away from you.
The shutters were poorly hinged and kept sagging over time.
He carefully hinged the display board so it could fold flat after the event.
ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน
The worker will hinge the door this afternoon.
A munkás ma délután zsanérra szereli az ajtót.
We need to hinge the lid to the box.
Zsanérral kell rögzítenünk a fedelet a dobozhoz.
He hinged the small window so it can open.
They hinged the panels so they can fold.
The cabinet door was not hinged correctly.
ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:
Learners rarely use this verb form and may instead overuse "put" or "fix" (e.g., *"fix the door to the frame"*). In technical or DIY contexts, "hinge" can be the precise verb, but in many everyday situations English speakers just say "hang the door" instead.
ความหมาย
to attach using hinges
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
hinge a door
|hinge the gate
|hinge the lid
|hinged panel
|hinged cover
|hinged door
คำพ้องความหมาย
mount (General term for fixing something in position; does not specifically mean using hinges.)
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hang (Commonly used for putting a door on its frame; does not explicitly mention the hinges.)
คำตรงข้าม
unhinge (Means to remove from the hinges or disturb; the direct physical opposite of hinging something in place.)
หัวข้อ
construction
|home
|technology
|housing
คำจำกัดความ
To fix something in place with hinges so that it can open and close.
To fasten or hang something, such as a door, lid, or panel, using hinges so it can swing open and closed.
คำนาม
C1
FORMAL
4
รูปแบบการใช้:
the hinge of [an argument/situation]
The hinge of the matter is whether the data can be trusted.
Az ügy lényege az, hogy meg lehet-e bízni az adatokban.
This question forms the hinge of the entire debate about privacy.
Ez a kérdés a magánszféra védelméről szóló egész vita sarkalatos pontja.
For the novelist, the family dinner scene is the hinge of the story.
The hinge of his argument lies in how we define freedom.
In her lecture, she identified the hinge of the conflict as a lack of communication.
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The hinge of the argument is one simple question.
Az érvelés lényege egyetlen egyszerű kérdésben rejlik.
The hinge of the story is when the hero meets the child.
A történet kulcspontja az, amikor a hős találkozik a gyerekkel.
For many people, the hinge of the problem is money.
The hinge of the debate is what we mean by "fair".
Trust is the hinge of their relationship.
ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:
Learners may misunderstand this figurative use and picture only a door part. In formal writing, "hinge" can mean the main point, but this is less common in everyday speech, where words like "main point", "key point", or "core" are more usual.
ความหมาย
central point something depends on
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
the hinge of the matter
|the hinge of the argument
|the hinge of the debate
|the hinge of the story
|the hinge of his theory
คำพ้องความหมาย
core (Very common word for the central and most important part; slightly less formal than this figurative "hinge".)
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crux (Close in meaning and formality; emphasizes the most difficult or essential point to understand.)
คำตรงข้าม
detail (Contrasts the central, deciding point with a minor or less important point.)
หัวข้อ
thinking
|communication
|academia
|core_vocabulary
คำจำกัดความ
The main and most important point or thing that decides what will happen in a situation or argument.
The central or most important point, factor, or feature on which a situation, argument, or outcome depends.
คำนาม
B2
TECHNICAL
5
csuklóízület
C1
zsanérízület
C1
The elbow is often described as a hinge because it mainly bends in one direction.
A könyököt gyakran zsanérízületként írják le, mert főként egy irányban hajlik.
In birds, the knee hinge allows powerful jumping and landing movements.
A madaraknál a térd zsanérízülete erőteljes ugrást és talajra érkezést tesz lehetővé.
Engineers designed the robot’s arm with a simple hinge at the wrist.
This type of door uses a concealed hinge similar to a hinge joint in the body.
The knee functions like a hinge, although it allows a little rotation as well.
ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน
The elbow works like a hinge in the body.
A könyök a testben úgy működik, mint egy zsanér.
A hinge joint lets the bone move in one main direction.
Egy csuklóízületben a csont főként egy irányban mozoghat.
The knee is sometimes called a hinge joint.
The robot arm has a hinge like an elbow.
A ball-and-socket joint can move more than a hinge joint.
ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:
Learners may not realize this is a technical use and may think of an actual metal hinge instead of a type of body joint. In science class, teachers usually say "hinge joint" rather than just "hinge" for clarity.
ความหมาย
joint that moves like a hinge
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
hinge joint
|elbow hinge joint
|knee hinge joint
|hinge mechanism
|hinge-like joint
คำพ้องความหมาย
hinge joint (More specific anatomical term that clearly marks this as a type of joint; often used instead of just "hinge".)
|
pivot joint (Related anatomical term, but allows rotation rather than simple bending; not identical but sometimes compared with hinge joints.)
คำตรงข้าม
ball-and-socket joint (A joint that allows movement in many directions, the opposite of the limited movement of a hinge joint.)
หัวข้อ
science
|health
|sports
|body
คำจำกัดความ
A type of joint that moves like a door hinge, mostly in one direction.
In anatomy or mechanics, a joint that allows movement mainly in one plane, similar to how a door hinge works.
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รูปคำในพจนานุกรม
hinge
IPA
GB/hˈɪnd͡ʒ/
US/hˈɪnd͡ʒ/
พยางค์และการเน้นเสียง
hinge (1 พยางค์)
Stress on 1st syllable (hinge)
รูปคำ
Noun
- Base: hinge
- Plural: hinges
Verb
- Base: hinge
- 3rd Person Singular: hinges
- Present Participle: hinging
- Past: hinged
กลุ่มคำที่เกี่ยวข้อง
Forms
hinges
noun
hinging
verb
hinged
verb
Negative and opposite forms
unhinge
verb
unhinged
adjective
วลีและสำนวน
fall off its hinges
1/fˈɔl ˈɔf ˈɪts hˈɪnd͡ʒɪz/
fixed phrase
door coming loose from hinges
To come loose from the hinges and fall, talking about a door or similar object.
ตัวอย่าง
- The old shed door finally fell off its hinges during the storm.
- If you slam it that hard again, the door will fall off its hinges.
- The cupboard door is so loose it looks ready to fall off its hinges.
hinge on
1/hˈɪnd͡ʒ ˈɔn/
phrasal verb
to depend completely on something
To depend fully on something, so that it decides the result or what will happen.
ตัวอย่าง
- The verdict will hinge on the DNA evidence presented today.
- Our holiday plans hinge on whether we can get cheap flights.
- His promotion hinges on how well he performs in this project.
hinge upon
1/hˈɪnd͡ʒ əpˈɑn/
phrasal verb
formal
to formally depend on something
To depend fully on something, used more in formal writing and speech.
ตัวอย่าง
- The committee’s decision will hinge upon the results of the independent review.
- The success of the peace talks hinges upon both sides making concessions.
- His argument hinges upon a very narrow definition of the term.
take [something] off its hinges
1/tˈeɪk sˈʌmθɪŋ ˈɔf ˈɪts hˈɪnd͡ʒɪz/
fixed phrase
to remove a door from hinges
To remove a door or similar thing by lifting it away from the hinges that hold it.
ตัวอย่าง
- They had to take the front door off its hinges to move the piano inside.
- The storm was so strong it nearly took the gate off its hinges.
- The workers took the door off its hinges before repainting the frame.