length
gb/lˈɛŋθ/ us/lˈɛŋθ/
A2
Англійська
~ 1200
hossz, időtartam, darab, részletesen
ІМЕННИК
A2
1
hossz
A2
Модель уживання:
the length of [something]
The length of the table is two meters.
Az asztal hossza két méter.
She measured the length of the rope before cutting it.
Megmérte a kötél hosszát, mielőtt elvágta.
This bridge is double the length of the old one.
The snake reached a surprising length.
We need to know the exact length of the fabric.
Навчальні приклади
The length of this pen is 15 cm.
Ennek a tollnak a hossza 15 cm.
Please check the length of the bed.
Kérlek, ellenőrizd az ágy hosszát.
The length of the road is very long.
He told me the length of the movie.
The length of the fish is 20 cm.
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'length' with 'height' or 'width'. 'Length' usually refers to the longest dimension.
Значення
measurement from end to end
Словосполучення
full length
|exact length
|measuring length
|in length
|length of time
Синоніми
distance (More general; can refer to space between two points not necessarily along an object.)
|
extent (More formal; refers to the size or scale of something in any dimension.)
Антоніми
shortness (Refers to having little length or being not long.)
Теми
measurement
|geometry
|daily life
|space
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
How long something is from one end to the other.
The measured distance from one end of something to the other.
ІМЕННИК
B1
2
időtartam
B1
Модель уживання:
the length of [event/time period]
The length of the meeting surprised everyone.
A megbeszélés időtartama mindenkit meglepett.
We discussed the project at length.
Hosszan megbeszéltük a projektet.
The film's length makes it hard to watch in one sitting.
Consider the length of your stay before booking.
Навчальні приклади
The length of the lesson is one hour.
Az óra időtartama egy óra.
We talked about it for a long length.
Hosszú ideig beszéltünk róla.
The length of the game is 90 minutes.
She stayed for a short length.
The length of his speech was too long.
Поширена помилка:
Learners may overuse 'length' instead of 'time' in casual speech; 'length' sounds more formal for duration.
Значення
duration of time
Словосполучення
length of time
|considerable length
|entire length
|short length
Синоніми
duration (Exact synonym in time-related contexts; slightly more formal.)
Антоніми
brevity (Refers to shortness in time or duration.)
Теми
time
|events
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
How long something continues in time.
The amount of time that something continues or exists.
ІМЕННИК
B1
3
darab
A1
Модель уживання:
a length of [material/rope/etc.]
He cut a length of pipe for the repair.
Levágott egy darab csövet a javításhoz.
We bought a length of fabric for curtains.
Vettünk egy darab anyagot függönynek.
A short length of cable was missing from the box.
Навчальні приклади
I need a length of string.
Szükségem van egy darab madzagra.
He gave me a short length of wood.
Adott nekem egy rövid fadarabot.
She bought a long length of cloth.
We used a length of wire for the project.
Значення
piece with certain extent
Словосполучення
a length of rope
|a length of wood
|short length
Синоніми
segment (Refers to a part, but not necessarily long in shape.)
Теми
materials
|construction
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
A part or piece that is long in shape.
A piece or section of something measured along its longer side.
ІМЕННИК
B2
4
részletesen
B1
She explained her reasons at great length.
Nagyon részletesen elmagyarázta az indokait.
The report goes into considerable length on safety measures.
A jelentés meglehetősen részletesen tárgyalja a biztonsági intézkedéseket.
They discussed the matter at some length.
Навчальні приклади
He talked at great length about his trip.
Nagyon részletesen beszélt az útjáról.
She wrote at some length about her family.
Elég részletesen írt a családjáról.
They explained at great length how it works.
Значення
degree of thoroughness or detail
Словосполучення
at great length
|go to great lengths
Синоніми
detail (Focuses specifically on fine points rather than overall extent.)
Теми
communication
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
How much detail or thoroughness something has.
The degree to which something is thorough, complete, or detailed, often expressed as 'at length'.
Граматика
Словникова форма
length
IPA
GB/lˈɛŋθ/
US/lˈɛŋθ/
Склади й наголос
length (1 склад)
Stress on 1st syllable (length)
Форми слова
Noun
- Base: length
- Plural: length, lengths
Споріднені слова
Вирази
at length
1/ˈæt lˈɛŋθ/
fixed phrase
in detail or for long time
For a long time or with many details.
Приклади
- He spoke at length about his travels.
- The topic was discussed at length during the meeting.
full-length
1/fˈʊl lˈɛŋθ/
fixed phrase
covering whole extent in length
As long as possible or covering from top to bottom.
Приклади
- She wore a full-length dress to the event.
- The book is now available in full-length form.
go to great lengths
1/ɡˈoʊ tə ɡɹˈeɪt lˈɛŋθs/
idiom
make a lot of effort
To try very hard to do something, often more than is usual or expected.
Приклади
- She went to great lengths to make sure the party was perfect.
- They go to great lengths to protect their privacy.