Модель уживання:
[something] is ornamental
The old fireplace is no longer used for heating; it is purely ornamental now.
A régi kandallót már nem használják fűtésre; ma már csak dísz.
The building’s ornamental stonework was restored to its original condition.
Az épület díszítő kőfaragásait eredeti állapotuknak megfelelően restaurálták.
She chose a simple dress with an ornamental collar and cuffs.
The gate is ornamental rather than secure, and could be pushed open easily.
They added an ornamental border around the text to make the invitation look elegant.
Навчальні приклади
The clock on the wall is only ornamental; it does not work.
A falióra csak dísz; nem működik.
There is an ornamental mirror above the sofa.
A kanapé fölött egy dekoratív tükör van.
The table has many small ornamental carvings on the legs.
He wore an ornamental belt with a large, shiny buckle.
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes use "ornamental" when they mean "decorated". "Ornamental" usually describes something whose main purpose is decoration, while "decorated" describes something that has been made more beautiful but may still have a strong practical use (e.g., a decorated cake that you can eat).
Значення
decorative rather than useful
Словосполучення
ornamental detail
|ornamental pattern
|ornamental border
|ornamental design
|ornamental metalwork
|purely ornamental
Синоніми
decorative (The most general word; does not strongly suggest lack of function the way "ornamental" often does.)
Антоніми
functional (Emphasizes that something is mainly designed to work or be useful, not just to look nice.)
Теми
design
|art
|home
|fashion
|daily_life
|housing
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
Used to make something look nice, not to do a job or be useful.
Used mainly to make something look more attractive, and not to serve a practical or necessary function.
Модель уживання:
an ornamental on [something]
She bought a little glass ornamental for the top shelf of the bookcase.
Vett egy kis üveg dísztárgyat a könyvszekrény legfelső polcára.
The table was crowded with china ornamentals that had belonged to her grandmother.
Az asztal zsúfolásig tele volt porcelán dísztárgyakkal, amelyek a nagymamájáé voltak.
He knocked over an ornamental on the mantelpiece and broke it in two.
The shop sells candles, vases, and other small ornamentals for the home.
Please dust the ornamentals on the windowsill carefully; they are very fragile.
Навчальні приклади
There are many small ornamentals on my desk.
Sok kis dísztárgy van az íróasztalomon.
She put a new ornamental on the shelf.
Egy új dísztárgyat tett a polcra.
He likes to buy ornamentals when he travels.
I broke the glass ornamental by accident.
Поширена помилка:
Learners more often know the noun "ornament" and may not realize that "ornamental" can also be used as a noun. The noun "ornament" is more common in modern English; "ornamental" as a noun is relatively formal or rare in everyday speech.
Значення
small decorative object
Словосполучення
glass ornamental
|garden ornamentals
|small ornamentals
|ceramic ornamental
|Christmas ornamentals
Синоніми
knick-knack (Informal; suggests a small, often cheap decorative object in the home.)
Антоніми
tool (Emphasizes a practical object that is used to do something, not just for decoration.)
Теми
home
|daily life
|shopping
|housing
|daily_life
|arts_entertainment
Визначення
A small thing you put in a room or garden to make it look nice, not to use for a job.
A small decorative object that is mainly used to make a place look attractive and has little or no practical function.
Модель уживання:
ornamental [plant / tree / shrub]
The front yard is filled with ornamental plants rather than vegetables.
Az előkertben zöldségek helyett dísznövények vannak.
They specialize in ornamental grasses for modern landscape design.
A modern tájépítészetben használt díszfüvekre szakosodtak.
Several ornamental trees along the street had to be removed after the storm.
Ornamental horticulture is a major industry in this region.
The park includes both native species and imported ornamental shrubs.
Навчальні приклади
We grow ornamental plants in front of the house.
Dísznövényeket nevelünk a ház előtt.
The garden has many ornamental trees.
A kertben sok díszfa van.
She bought some ornamental flowers for the balcony.
Farmers grow food plants; the city grows ornamental plants in the park.
Поширена помилка:
Learners may not realize that "ornamental" in gardening often contrasts with "edible" or "crop" plants, and may try to use it for any beautiful plant. In professional contexts, it usually means plants grown only or mainly for appearance.
Значення
decorative (of plants, gardens)
Словосполучення
ornamental plant
|ornamental shrub
|ornamental tree
|ornamental grass
|ornamental garden
|ornamental horticulture
Синоніми
decorative (General word; does not specifically refer to horticulture the way "ornamental" does in this sense.)
Антоніми
edible (Used for plants that are grown to be eaten, in contrast with plants grown just to look attractive.)
Теми
nature
|gardening
|science
|daily_life
|housing
Визначення
Used about plants that people grow because they look nice, not because they give food or wood.
Describes plants, trees, or gardens that are grown mainly for their decorative appearance, not for food or other practical products.