arcane
gb/ˌɑɹkˈeɪn/ us/ˌɑɹkˈeɪn/
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Англійська
kevesek által ismert, ezoterikus, nehezen érthető, okkult, arkán
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FORMAL
1
Модель уживання:
arcane [knowledge/subject/ritual/term]
The professor loved sharing arcane facts about medieval medicine.
A professzor szeretett a középkori orvoslás kevesek által ismert tényeiről mesélni.
She dropped an arcane reference that only a few people in the room understood.
Tett egy ezoterikus utalást, amelyet a teremben csak néhányan értettek.
The book is full of arcane symbols from an obscure tradition.
Навчальні приклади
He has arcane knowledge of old maps.
Régi térképekről olyan tudása van, amellyel csak kevesen rendelkeznek.
That word is arcane to most people.
Az a szó a legtöbb ember számára ismeretlen.
Поширена помилка:
Often confused with 'archaic' (old-fashioned); 'arcane' means secret or known by few.
Значення
known by only a few
Словосполучення
arcane knowledge
|arcane lore
|arcane subject
|arcane terminology
|arcane ritual
|arcane tradition
|arcane secrets
|arcane text
|arcane symbol
|arcane reference
Синоніми
esoteric (More strongly suggests knowledge for a small, specialized group.)
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secret (Focuses on being deliberately kept hidden.)
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recondite (More literary; emphasizes being little known.)
Антоніми
well-known (Known by many people, not restricted to a few.)
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common (Ordinary and widely familiar.)
Теми
knowledge
|communication
|mystery
Визначення
known only by a few people
Known or understood by only a small number of people; secret or esoteric.
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FORMAL
2
Модель уживання:
arcane [rules/details/process/jargon]; too arcane for [someone]
The tax code is so arcane that even experienced accountants double-check it.
Az adószabályok annyira nehezen érthetők, hogy még a tapasztalt könyvelők is kétszer ellenőrzik őket.
They explained the policy in plain language instead of arcane legal jargon.
A szabályzatot közérthető nyelven magyarázták el, nem pedig nehezen érthető jogi zsargonnal.
The manual is written in arcane technical terms.
Навчальні приклади
These rules are arcane.
Ezek a szabályok nehezen érthetők.
The instructions were too arcane for me.
Az utasításokat túl nehéz volt megértenem.
Поширена помилка:
‘Arcane’ is stronger and more formal than ‘confusing’ and often implies specialist knowledge.
Значення
hard to understand; obscure
Словосполучення
arcane rules
|arcane details
|arcane process
|arcane procedures
|arcane regulations
|arcane jargon
|arcane formula
|arcane system
|arcane calculations
|arcane debate
Синоніми
obscure (General lack of clarity; not necessarily specialist-only.)
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cryptic (Suggests something like a coded or puzzling message.)
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byzantine (Emphasizes needless complexity, especially of rules or bureaucracy.)
Антоніми
clear (Easy to understand.)
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straightforward (Simple and not complicated.)
Теми
education
|work
|technology
|law
Визначення
difficult to understand; not clear
Difficult to understand because it is specialized, complicated, or unfamiliar.
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LITERARY
3
Модель уживання:
arcane [arts/rites/rituals/powers]
The novel follows a scholar who studies arcane rituals in a hidden library.
A regény egy tudóst követ, aki egy rejtett könyvtárban okkult rituálékat tanulmányoz.
In the game, she gains arcane powers after finding an ancient relic.
A játékban egy ősi ereklye megtalálása után arkán erőkre tesz szert.
The film hints at arcane forces behind the disappearances.
Навчальні приклади
The story is about arcane magic.
A történet arkán mágiáról szól.
Поширена помилка:
This meaning is common in fantasy writing; in everyday English, 'arcane' more often means 'obscure' or 'known by few.'
Значення
relating to magic or the occult
Словосполучення
arcane arts
|arcane rites
|arcane rituals
|arcane powers
|arcane magic
|arcane spell
|arcane order
|arcane tradition
|arcane mysteries
|arcane cult
Синоніми
occult (Directly connected to supernatural or hidden spiritual practices.)
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mystical (Broader and often more spiritual than 'arcane.')
Антоніми
mundane (Ordinary and not magical or mysterious.)
Теми
arts
|literature
|religion
|mystery
Визначення
connected to secret magic
Relating to mysterious, magical, or occult practices and traditions.
Граматика
Словникова форма
arcane
IPA
GB/ˌɑɹkˈeɪn/
US/ˌɑɹkˈeɪn/
Склади й наголос
ar - cane (2 склади)
Stress on 2nd syllable (cane)
Форми слова
Adjective
- Base: arcane
Споріднені слова
Related words
Advanced or less common
Вирази
arcane details
1/ˌɑɹkˈeɪn dˈiteɪlz/
fixed phrase
formal
minor but complex details
difficult, technical details
Приклади
- We don’t need the arcane details—just the main point.
- The report dives into arcane details about the testing process.
- He bored everyone with arcane details of his model.
Навчальні приклади
- Please skip the arcane details.
arcane knowledge
1/ˌɑɹkˈeɪn nˈɑlɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
formal
specialist knowledge known by few
knowledge that few people have
Приклади
- She has arcane knowledge of shipping regulations.
- His arcane knowledge of local history made the tour fascinating.
- They relied on an expert with arcane knowledge of legacy systems.
Навчальні приклади
- He has arcane knowledge of computers.
arcane rules
1/ˌɑɹkˈeɪn ɹˈulz/
fixed phrase
formal
complicated, hard-to-understand rules
rules that are very hard to understand
Приклади
- Newcomers struggled with the arcane rules of the committee.
- The sport has arcane rules that take time to learn.
- They simplified the arcane rules into a one-page guide.
Навчальні приклади
- The arcane rules confused me.
the arcane arts
1/ðə ˌɑɹkˈeɪn ˈɑɹts/
fixed phrase
literary
magic or mysterious practices
magic and secret powers (in stories)
Приклади
- In the series, he studies the arcane arts under a reluctant mentor.
- The museum exhibit explores alchemy and other arcane arts.
- She was accused of practicing the arcane arts.