depth
gb/dˈɛpθ/ us/dˈɛpθ/
A2
Англійська
~ 2200
mélység, mély, valaminek a mélyén, valaminek a derekán
ІМЕННИК
A2
1
mélység
B1
Модель уживання:
the depth of [something]
The depth of the lake is over 30 meters.
A tó mélysége több mint 30 méter.
Divers measured the depth before entering the water.
A búvárok a vízbe merülés előtt megmérték a mélységet.
The submarine descended to a depth of 500 meters.
This pool has a maximum depth of two meters.
Навчальні приклади
The depth of the box is 20 cm.
A doboz mélysége 20 cm.
We measured the depth of the hole.
Megmértük a gödör mélységét.
The sea has great depth here.
The pool has a depth of 1.5 meters.
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'depth' with 'height'; 'depth' is measured downward, not upward.
Значення
Distance from top to bottom
Словосполучення
water depth
|depth of the ocean
|measure depth
|at a depth
|sea depth
Синоніми
thickness (Refers to the distance between two opposite surfaces, but not always vertical like 'depth'.)
|
height (Usually measures upward distance, opposite direction to 'depth'.)
Антоніми
height (Measures from bottom to top, opposite of depth.)
Теми
measurement
|geography
|science
|space
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
How far it is from the top of something to the bottom.
The measurement of how far something extends downward from its top or surface to its bottom.
ІМЕННИК
B2
2
Модель уживання:
the depth of [emotion/idea]
Her speech revealed great depth of understanding.
Beszéde mély megértésről tanúskodott.
The actor brought emotional depth to the role.
A színész érzelmi mélységet vitt a szerepbe.
This book lacks the depth needed for serious study.
He admired the depth of her compassion.
Навчальні приклади
She spoke with great depth of feeling.
Nagy érzelmi mélységgel beszélt.
His painting shows emotional depth.
A festménye érzelmi mélységet mutat.
The teacher has depth in history knowledge.
This movie has no depth in its story.
Поширена помилка:
Learners may confuse 'depth' here with physical distance; in this sense it is abstract.
Значення
Complexity or intensity of ideas or feelings
Словосполучення
depth of emotion
|depth of knowledge
|emotional depth
|depth of understanding
Синоніми
profoundness (More formal; emphasizes intellectual or emotional seriousness.)
|
intensity (Focuses on strength rather than complexity.)
Антоніми
shallowness (Lack of seriousness or complexity in thought or feeling.)
Теми
emotions
|communication
|art
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
When something shows strong feeling or deep thinking.
The quality of being intense, detailed, or profound in thought, emotion, or meaning.
ІМЕННИК
B2
3
Модель уживання:
in the depths of [situation]
She was in the depths of grief after his death.
Az ő halála után a gyász legmélyén volt.
In the depths of winter, the village was cut off by snow.
A tél derekán a falut elzárta a hó.
They struggled through the depths of financial crisis.
Навчальні приклади
She is in the depths of sadness.
A szomorúság legmélyén van.
We are in the depths of winter now.
Most a tél derekán vagyunk.
They lived in the depths of poverty.
Поширена помилка:
Learners may not realize this is figurative and not about physical measurement.
Значення
Lowest or most extreme point of a condition
Словосполучення
in the depths of despair
|depths of winter
|depths of poverty
Синоніми
extremity (Formal; emphasizes being at a furthest limit.)
|
low point (Informal; refers to worst stage.)
Антоніми
peak (Highest or best point, opposite in metaphorical sense.)
Теми
life
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
A very bad or extreme time or state.
The point or stage that is far into an extreme condition, often negative.
ІМЕННИК
B1
TECHNICAL
4
The desk has a depth of 60 centimeters.
Az íróasztal mélysége 60 centiméter.
Please check the shelf depth before buying boxes.
Kérlek, ellenőrizd a polc mélységét, mielőtt dobozokat veszel.
The cupboard’s depth allows for large plates.
Навчальні приклади
The box has a depth of 30 cm.
A doboz mélysége 30 cm.
I measured the cupboard's depth.
Lemértem a szekrény mélységét.
The table has a depth of one meter.
Значення
Measurement from front to back
Словосполучення
shelf depth
|cupboard depth
Синоніми
length (General term for measurement; 'depth' is used for front-to-back dimension.)
Теми
measurement
|design
|space
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
How far it is from the front to the back of something.
The distance between the front and back surfaces of an object or space.
Граматика
Словникова форма
depth
IPA
GB/dˈɛpθ/
US/dˈɛpθ/
Склади й наголос
depth (1 склад)
Stress on 1st syllable (depth)
Форми слова
Noun
- Base: depth
- Plural: depth, depths
Споріднені слова
Вирази
in depth
1/ˈɪn dˈɛpθ/
fixed phrase
Detailed and thorough manner
With a lot of detail and care.
Приклади
- The topic will be discussed in depth at the meeting.
- She studied the problem in depth before deciding.
out of one's depth
2/ˈaʊt əv wˈʌnz dˈɛpθ/
idiom
Beyond one's ability or knowledge
In a situation that is too hard for you to manage or understand.
Приклади
- He felt out of his depth in his new job.
- She was out of her depth with advanced math problems.
to the depths of one's soul/being/heart
3/tə ðə dˈɛpθs əv wˈʌnz sˈulbɪŋhˈɛɹt/
fixed phrase
literary
Profoundly and completely emotionally
Very deeply in your feelings or thoughts.
Приклади
- She loved him to the depths of her soul.
- He was moved to the depths of his heart by her words.