series
gb/sˈɪɹiz/ us/sˈɪɹiz/
A2
อังกฤษ
~ 800
ความหมาย
0 ความหมาย
คำนาม
A2
entity
1
A set of related things in order
A group of things or events that happen or are placed one after another.
รูปแบบการใช้:
a series of [things/events/actions]
ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:
Learners sometimes confuse 'series' (singular) with 'serial' (which can be an adjective or noun for a story told in parts). Remember 'series' can be singular or plural in form.
คำพ้องความหมาย
sequence (Implies a strict order, often chronological.)
|
set (Less emphasis on order, more on grouping.)
คำตรงข้าม
one-off (Refers to something that happens only once, not as part of a sequence.)
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
a television series
|a book series
|a series of events
|a film series
|a lecture series
หัวข้อ
media
|science
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|time
ตัวอย่าง
- The BBC has announced a new drama series.
- She gave a series of lectures on modern art.
- A series of strange events led to his resignation.
- The novels are part of a popular fantasy series.
- The company is hosting a series of workshops this summer.
ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน
- I like to watch a TV series every weekend.
- This book is the first in a series.
- We saw a series of photos on the wall.
- He told a series of funny stories.
คำนาม
technical
B1
entity
2
Electrical components connected end-to-end
A way to connect electrical parts so the same current goes through each one in turn.
ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:
Learners may confuse 'series' with 'parallel' in electrical contexts; remember that 'series' means end-to-end.
คำพ้องความหมาย
series circuit (The standard term in electronics for this connection type.)
คำตรงข้าม
parallel (In parallel circuits, components share the same voltage rather than the same current.)
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
wired in series
|series circuit
|connected in series
หัวข้อ
science
|engineering
|technology
ตัวอย่าง
- The batteries are connected in series to increase the voltage.
- If one bulb in a series circuit burns out, the whole circuit is broken.
- Series connections are common in simple electronic projects.
ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน
- The lights are in series.
- We connected the batteries in series.
- In a series circuit, the power stops if one part breaks.
คำนาม
B1
event
3
Set of sports games between teams
Several games between the same teams to find the winner.
คำพ้องความหมาย
matchup (Informal; refers to a meeting between teams, not necessarily multiple games.)
คำตรงข้าม
single match (Only one game instead of multiple games.)
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
playoff series
|World Series
|best-of-seven series
หัวข้อ
sports
ตัวอย่าง
- The team won the playoff series four games to two.
- They are leading the championship series.
- The World Series is the highlight of the baseball season.
ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน
- Our team won the final series.
- They play a best-of-five series.
- The World Series is very famous.
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รูปคำในพจนานุกรม
series
IPA
GB/sˈɪɹiz/
US/sˈɪɹiz/
พยางค์และการเน้นเสียง
series (1 พยางค์)
Stress on 1st syllable (series)
รูปคำ
Noun
- Base: series
- Plural: series
กลุ่มคำที่เกี่ยวข้อง
Core family
serial
adjective B1
Related words
serialize
verb
Advanced or less common
serialization
noun
วลีและสำนวน
a series of
1/ə sˈɪɹiz əv/
fixed phrase
Several similar things in order
Used to talk about many similar things happening or placed one after another.
ตัวอย่าง
- She experienced a series of delays on her journey.
- The project faced a series of challenges before completion.
in series
1/ˈɪn sˈɪɹiz/
fixed phrase
technical
Connected one after another
When things are connected so each one follows the other directly.
ตัวอย่าง
- The batteries are wired in series for higher voltage.
- These machines work best when used in series.