creature
gb/kɹˈit͡ʃɚ/ us/kɹˈit͡ʃɚ/
A2
Англійська
~ 2400
élőlény, állat, lény, képzeletbeli lény, mitikus lény, teremtés, a megszokások embere
ІМЕННИК
A2
1
Модель уживання:
a [adjective] creature
The forest is home to many fascinating creatures.
Az erdő sok lenyűgöző élőlénynek ad otthont.
Some deep-sea creatures can produce their own light.
Egyes mélytengeri élőlények képesek saját fényt kibocsátani.
This tiny creature can survive in extreme temperatures.
He treats his dog as if it were the most important creature on earth.
Навчальні приклади
A cat is a small creature.
A macska kis állat.
Fish are creatures that live in water.
A halak vízben élő állatok.
Many creatures live in the jungle.
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes think 'creature' only means imaginary beings, but it also refers to real animals and living things.
Значення
Any living being, especially animals
Словосполучення
strange creature
|sea creature
|mythical creature
|living creature
|wild creature
Синоніми
animal (More often refers specifically to non-human species; 'creature' can be broader or more poetic.)
Антоніми
object (Refers to something non-living, the opposite of a living creature.)
Теми
nature
|biology
|daily life
|animals
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
A living thing, usually an animal.
A living being, typically an animal, but sometimes used for humans in a descriptive or imaginative way.
ІМЕННИК
B1
2
Модель уживання:
a [adjective] creature
The film features a terrifying creature from another planet.
A filmben egy félelmetes, másik bolygóról származó lény szerepel.
Dragons are legendary creatures found in many cultures.
A sárkányok sok kultúrában megtalálható legendás lények.
She drew a picture of a strange creature with wings and four eyes.
Навчальні приклади
A dragon is a big creature in stories.
A sárkány nagy lény, amely történetekben szerepel.
The book has many strange creatures.
A könyvben sok furcsa lény szerepel.
Unicorns are beautiful creatures in legends.
Значення
An imaginary or mythical being
Словосполучення
mythical creature
|fantasy creature
|strange creature
|legendary creature
Синоніми
monster (Often larger and scarier; 'creature' is more neutral and can be friendly or dangerous.)
Теми
fantasy
|literature
|mythology
|arts_entertainment
|education
Визначення
A made-up being in a story or legend.
A fictional or mythical being from stories, legends, or fantasy worlds.
ІМЕННИК
B2
3
teremtés
B2
Модель уживання:
a creature of [something]
He's a creature of habit who eats the same breakfast every day.
A megszokások embere: mindennap ugyanazt eszi reggelire.
The poor creature had no idea what was happening.
Szegény teremtésnek fogalma sem volt róla, mi történik.
She was a strange creature, always talking to herself.
Навчальні приклади
My uncle is a creature of habit.
A nagybátyám a megszokások embere.
The poor creature was very tired.
Szegény teremtés nagyon fáradt volt.
He is a strange creature who likes the dark.
Поширена помилка:
Learners may think 'creature' only refers to animals; here it refers to people in a figurative but common way.
Значення
A person seen in a specific way
Словосполучення
creature of habit
|poor creature
|helpless creature
Синоніми
individual ('Individual' is more neutral and formal; 'creature' can add emotional or descriptive tone.)
Теми
society
|personality
|relationships
|communication
Визначення
A person shown in a certain way or because of how they act.
A human being described according to their qualities, role, or dependence on someone else.
Граматика
Словникова форма
creature
IPA
GB/kɹˈit͡ʃɚ/
US/kɹˈit͡ʃɚ/
Склади й наголос
creature (1 склад)
Stress on 1st syllable (creature)
Форми слова
Noun
- Base: creature
- Plural: creatures
Споріднені слова
Forms
creatures
noun
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
uncreative
adjective
Вирази
living creature
1/lˈɪvɪŋ kɹˈit͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
Any organism that is alive
Any animal, person, or other living thing.
Приклади
- Every living creature needs water to survive.
- This forest is full of living creatures of all kinds.
poor creature
1/pˈʊɹ kɹˈit͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
Someone deserving sympathy or pity
A person or animal you feel sorry for because they are in trouble or suffering.
Приклади
- The poor creature was lost and hungry.
- Poor creature, he doesn’t know what’s going on.
creature of habit
1/kɹˈit͡ʃɚ əv hˈæbət/
idiom
Someone who prefers routine
A person who likes to do the same things in the same way regularly.
Приклади
- I'm a creature of habit and always have coffee at 7 a.m.
- She travels often but is still a creature of habit when it comes to her morning routine.
creature of habit
2/kɹˈit͡ʃɚ əv hˈæbət/
idiom
Person who likes routine and familiarity
A person who likes to do the same things in the same way every time.
Приклади
- He's a creature of habit and always takes the same route to work.
- I guess I'm just a creature of habit—I eat breakfast at exactly 7 AM every day.