surroundings
gb/sɚˈaʊndɪŋz/ us/sɚˈaʊndɪŋz/
B1
Ingles
környezet, környék
PANGNGALAN
B1
1
környezet
A2
Padron ng paggamit:
in [adjective] surroundings; [someone] notices/takes in [their] surroundings
She paused to look at her surroundings before crossing the busy street.
Mielőtt átkelt volna a forgalmas utcán, megállt egy pillanatra, hogy felmérje a környezetét.
The cabin’s quiet surroundings made it easy to relax.
A faház csendes környezete megkönnyítette a pihenést.
In the dark, the forest surroundings felt unfamiliar and a little scary.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
I like my new surroundings.
Tetszik az új környezetem.
He looked around at his surroundings.
Körülnézve szemügyre vette a környezetét.
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
It is usually plural: say “the surroundings,” not “a surrounding.” For one nearby thing, use “a surrounding wall/building,” or “the surrounding area.”
Kahulugan
things and place around you
Mga kolokasyon
beautiful surroundings
|pleasant surroundings
|peaceful surroundings
|natural surroundings
|urban surroundings
|familiar surroundings
|unfamiliar surroundings
|immediate surroundings
|noisy surroundings
|safe surroundings
Mga kasingkahulugan
environment (Often broader and can include social conditions as well as physical setting.)
|
setting (Common for the place where something happens, especially in stories or events.)
Mga tema
daily_life
|places
|travel
|nature
Depinisyon
the things and places around you
The area, objects, and general physical setting that are around someone or something at a particular time.
PANGNGALAN
B1
2
környék
A2
Padron ng paggamit:
[a place] and its surroundings
The brochure highlights the museum and its surroundings.
A prospektus a múzeumot és a környékét mutatja be.
We rented bikes to explore the town’s surroundings.
Biciklit béreltünk, hogy felfedezzük a város környékét.
There aren’t many restaurants in the immediate surroundings of the station.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
We walked around the surroundings of the hotel.
Sétáltunk a szálloda környékén.
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Don’t confuse “surroundings” (nearby area) with “surrounding” as an adjective (e.g., “the surrounding streets”).
Kahulugan
area around a place
Mga kolokasyon
the hotel and its surroundings
|the city and its surroundings
|explore the surroundings
|local surroundings
|the immediate surroundings
|the village and its surroundings
|the park and its surroundings
|the neighborhood surroundings
|survey the surroundings
|a map of the surroundings
Mga kasingkahulugan
vicinity (More formal; emphasizes ‘nearby’ rather than the look or feel of the place.)
|
area (More general; doesn’t necessarily mean ‘around’ a specific point.)
Mga tema
places
|travel
|real_estate
Depinisyon
the area near a place
The nearby area around a particular place, such as a building, town, or landmark.
PANGNGALAN
B2
3
környezet
B1
Padron ng paggamit:
[someone]'s social/home/work surroundings
Children often learn quickly when they’re in supportive surroundings.
A gyerekek gyakran gyorsan tanulnak, ha támogató környezetben vannak.
He struggled at first because the new school surroundings were so different.
Eleinte nehezen boldogult, mert az új iskolai környezet nagyon más volt.
She credits her success to the stable surroundings she grew up in.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
Good surroundings can help you study.
A jó környezet segíthet a tanulásban.
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
This meaning is more about context (home/social/work) than physical scenery; “surroundings” here can overlap with “environment.”
Kahulugan
conditions affecting someone’s life
Mga kolokasyon
family surroundings
|home surroundings
|social surroundings
|work surroundings
|stable surroundings
|supportive surroundings
|difficult surroundings
|grow up in (certain) surroundings
|change of surroundings
|influence of surroundings
Mga kasingkahulugan
environment (Very common and often used in the same way, especially for childhood or work conditions.)
|
circumstances (Focuses more on conditions and situation than on the people/setting around someone.)
Mga tema
society
|education
|work
|psychology
Depinisyon
the conditions and people around someone that influence them
The conditions, influences, or context in which someone lives or develops, especially those that affect their behavior or opportunities.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
surroundings
IPA
GB/sɚˈaʊndɪŋz/
US/sɚˈaʊndɪŋz/
Mga pantig at diin
sur - round - ings (3 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (sur)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
- Base: surroundings
- Plural: surroundings
Mga ekspresyon
a change of surroundings
1/ə t͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒ əv sɚˈaʊndɪŋz/
fixed phrase
being in a different place
a different place from your usual one
Mga Halimbawa
- After months of working from home, he needed a change of surroundings.
- We went to the coast for a change of surroundings.
- A short walk can be enough for a change of surroundings.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- I want a change of surroundings.
adapt to your surroundings
1/ədˈæpt tə jˈʊɹ sɚˈaʊndɪŋz/
fixed phrase
adjust to a new environment
change so you can live or work in a new place
Mga Halimbawa
- It took her a few weeks to adapt to her new surroundings.
- Animals adapt to their surroundings over time.
- Try to adapt to the surroundings instead of comparing everything to home.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- I need time to adapt to my surroundings.
be aware of your surroundings
1/bˈi əwˈɛɹ əv jˈʊɹ sɚˈaʊndɪŋz/
fixed phrase
pay attention to what’s around
pay attention to what is around you
Mga Halimbawa
- When you’re walking at night, be aware of your surroundings.
- He had headphones on and wasn’t aware of his surroundings.
- The guide reminded everyone to be aware of their surroundings on the trail.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- Be aware of your surroundings.
blend into (your/the) surroundings
1/blˈɛnd ˈɪntu jˈɔɚθ sɚˈaʊndɪŋz/
fixed phrase
not stand out in a place
look like you belong there
Mga Halimbawa
- He wore dark clothes to blend into the surroundings.
- The new building blends into its surroundings surprisingly well.
- Some animals can change color to blend into their surroundings.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- The house blends into its surroundings.
in your immediate surroundings
1/ˈɪn jˈʊɹ ɪmˈidiɪt sɚˈaʊndɪŋz/
fixed phrase
very close to you
very near you
Mga Halimbawa
- Keep an eye on what’s happening in your immediate surroundings.
- There were no shops in the immediate surroundings of the campsite.
- She looked around her immediate surroundings for her keys.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- There is a café in my immediate surroundings.
take in your surroundings
1/tˈeɪk ˈɪn jˈʊɹ sɚˈaʊndɪŋz/
fixed phrase
look around and notice details
look around and notice what you see
Mga Halimbawa
- She stopped for a moment to take in her surroundings.
- After the long flight, he stepped outside and took in the new surroundings.
- We sat quietly, taking in the lake and its surroundings.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- I took in my surroundings.