elementary
gb/ˌɛləmˈɛntɹi/ us/ˌɛləmˈɛntɹi/
A1
Англійська
~ 3300
egyszerű, alapvető, elemi, általános iskolai, általános iskola
A2
1
Модель уживання:
[something] is elementary
The instructions are written in elementary language so everyone can follow them.
Az utasításokat egyszerű nyelven írták meg, hogy mindenki követni tudja őket.
She made an elementary error in her calculations.
Elemi hibát vétett a számításaiban.
Understanding the concept of gravity is elementary for physics students.
This book covers only the most elementary principles of chemistry.
Навчальні приклади
The game rules are elementary.
A játék szabályai egyszerűek.
He made an elementary mistake.
Elemi hibát követett el.
This is an elementary question.
We learned elementary math at school.
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'elementary' with 'primary' when talking about importance rather than simplicity.
Значення
Basic and simple
Словосполучення
elementary mistake
|elementary principle
|elementary level
|elementary skill
Синоніми
basic (Very close in meaning, but 'basic' is more common in everyday speech.)
|
fundamental ('Fundamental' can sound more formal or academic.)
Антоніми
advanced ('Advanced' refers to a higher, more complex level, opposite of basic.)
Теми
education
|learning
|general
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
Very simple and easy to understand; the first level of something.
Relating to the most simple or fundamental aspects of a subject; not advanced.
A1
2
Модель уживання:
elementary [school/class/teacher]
She teaches at an elementary school in the city.
Egy városi általános iskolában tanít.
My son just finished his third year of elementary education.
A fiam most fejezte be az általános iskola harmadik osztályát.
Elementary teachers often cover many subjects with the same class.
Навчальні приклади
I go to an elementary school.
Általános iskolába járok.
My sister is in elementary school.
A húgom általános iskolás.
He is an elementary teacher.
Поширена помилка:
Some learners use 'elementary' instead of 'primary' in British English contexts, which can sound foreign.
Значення
Relating to primary school
Словосполучення
elementary school
|elementary teacher
|elementary student
Синоніми
primary ('Primary' is the standard term in British English for the same school level.)
Антоніми
secondary (Refers to the next level of schooling after elementary/primary.)
Теми
education
Визначення
About the first years of school for children, usually ages 5–11.
Relating to the first years of formal education, typically for young children.
B2
TECHNICAL
3
elemi
B2
Electrons are considered elementary particles in physics.
A fizikában az elektronokat elemi részecskéknek tekintik.
The theory describes matter as made up of elementary components.
Az elmélet szerint az anyag elemi összetevőkből áll.
Protons were once thought to be elementary but are now known to be composite.
Навчальні приклади
An electron is an elementary particle.
Az elektron elemi részecske.
Atoms have smaller parts, but some particles are elementary.
Az atomoknak vannak kisebb részei, de egyes részecskék elemi részecskék.
In physics, we study elementary particles.
Значення
Basic indivisible part
Словосполучення
elementary particle
|elementary unit
Синоніми
fundamental ('Fundamental' is broader and not limited to science.)
Антоніми
composite (Made up of more than one part.)
Теми
science
Визначення
In science, describing something that is a basic part and cannot be divided into smaller parts.
In science, referring to a fundamental component that cannot be broken down into simpler parts.
Граматика
Словникова форма
elementary
IPA
GB/ˌɛləmˈɛntɹi/
US/ˌɛləmˈɛntɹi/
Склади й наголос
ele - ment - ary (3 склади)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ary)
Форми слова
Adjective
- Base: elementary
Споріднені слова
Вирази
elementary mistake
1/ˌɛləmˈɛntɹi mɪstˈeɪk/
fixed phrase
Very simple error
A very simple mistake that should be easy to avoid.
Приклади
- Leaving your keys inside the car was an elementary mistake.
- He made an elementary mistake in his homework.
elementary school
1/ˌɛləmˈɛntɹi skˈul/
fixed phrase
School for young children
A school for children in their first years, usually ages 5–11.
Приклади
- My daughter starts elementary school next fall.
- They moved to a neighborhood with a good elementary school nearby.
Elementary, my dear Watson
1/ˌɛləmˈɛntɹi | mˈaɪ dˈɪɹ wˈɑtsən/
fixed phrase
literary
It's simple to understand
A famous phrase meaning something is very easy to understand or solve, often used humorously.
Приклади
- 'How did you know?' — 'Elementary, my dear Watson.'
- He figured out the puzzle quickly and said, 'Elementary, my dear Watson.'