reptilian
gb/ɹɛptˈɪljən/ us/ɹɛptˈɪljən/
C1
Англійська
hüllői, hüllőszerű, rideg, hidegvérű, hüllőlény, reptilián
C1
1
hüllői
B2
Модель уживання:
reptilian [noun]
The museum has a section on reptilian life from the Jurassic period.
A múzeumban van egy részleg a jura kori hüllővilágról.
Some birds share distant reptilian ancestors.
Egyes madaraknak távoli hüllő ősei vannak.
The vet specializes in reptilian medicine for snakes and lizards.
Навчальні приклади
A snake is a reptilian animal.
A kígyó egy hüllő.
This book is about reptilian species.
Ez a könyv hüllőfajokról szól.
Поширена помилка:
Learners may confuse reptilian (reptile-related) with amphibian (frog-related).
Значення
relating to reptiles
Словосполучення
reptilian species
|reptilian ancestor
|reptilian evolution
|reptilian traits
|reptilian physiology
|reptilian taxonomy
|reptilian habitat
|reptilian fauna
|reptilian brain
|reptilian nervous system
Синоніми
reptile (Often used attributively (e.g., ‘reptile enclosure’); less common than ‘reptilian’ in scientific-style writing.)
Антоніми
mammalian (Relating to mammals rather than reptiles.)
Теми
animals
|biology
|nature
Визначення
connected with reptiles, like snakes and lizards
Relating to reptiles or characteristic of reptiles as a group.
C1
2
hüllőszerű
B2
Модель уживання:
reptilian [features/eyes/skin/movement]
The statue has a reptilian face with narrow eyes and a long jaw.
A szobornak hüllőszerű arca van, keskeny szemekkel és hosszú állkapoccsal.
In the film, the villain’s reptilian skin glints under the lights.
A filmben a gonosztevő hüllőszerű bőre megcsillan a fényekben.
The costume gave the actor a distinctly reptilian silhouette.
Навчальні приклади
The monster has reptilian eyes.
A szörnynek hüllőszerű szemei vannak.
Its skin looks reptilian.
A bőre hüllőszerűnek látszik.
Поширена помилка:
Reptilian describes a reptile-like look; it does not simply mean ‘dangerous’ or ‘poisonous’.
Значення
looking like a reptile
Словосполучення
reptilian eyes
|reptilian skin
|reptilian scales
|reptilian features
|reptilian face
|reptilian movement
|reptilian tail
|reptilian creature
|reptilian monster
|reptilian grin
Синоніми
reptile-like (More explicit and often easier for learners.)
|
scaly (Focuses on skin texture; not always implied by ‘reptilian’.)
Антоніми
human (Not resembling a reptile in appearance.)
Теми
appearance
|description
|animals
Визначення
looking like a reptile
Having features or a look that resembles a reptile, such as scaly skin, slit-like eyes, or a low, creeping movement.
C2
LITERARY
3
Модель уживання:
reptilian [calm/stare/smile]
He listened with a reptilian calm that made everyone uneasy.
Olyan rideg nyugalommal hallgatta, hogy mindenki feszengeni kezdett.
Her reptilian stare suggested she felt nothing at all.
Rideg tekintete azt sugallta, hogy egyáltalán semmit sem érez.
The article described the CEO’s response as reptilian and detached.
Навчальні приклади
He gave me a reptilian look.
Rideg pillantást vetett rám.
She sounded reptilian and cold.
Ridegnek és hidegnek hangzott.
Поширена помилка:
This is figurative and negative; it is not a neutral way to describe someone.
Значення
cold and lacking emotion
Словосполучення
reptilian calm
|reptilian stare
|reptilian smile
|reptilian composure
|reptilian coldness
|reptilian gaze
|reptilian self-control
Синоніми
cold (General and common; less vivid than ‘reptilian’.)
|
calculating (Emphasizes planning for advantage; ‘reptilian’ adds a sense of inhuman coldness.)
Антоніми
warm (Showing friendly or caring emotion.)
|
compassionate (Showing concern for others’ suffering.)
Теми
emotions
|personality
|negative_evaluation
Визначення
showing no warm feelings; cold and unfriendly
Cold, unemotional, and sometimes seen as calculating or inhuman in the way someone looks or behaves.
ІМЕННИК
C2
INFORMAL
4
Модель уживання:
a reptilian; reptilians
The novel’s main antagonist is a reptilian disguised as a diplomat.
A regény fő ellenfele egy diplomatának álcázott hüllőlény.
Online forums are full of stories about reptilians living among us.
Az online fórumok tele vannak olyan történetekkel, hogy reptiliánok élnek közöttünk.
The game lets you play as a reptilian from a desert planet.
Навчальні приклади
In the movie, a reptilian attacks the crew.
A filmben egy hüllőlény rátámad a legénységre.
Some stories talk about reptilians.
Egyes történetek reptiliánokról szólnak.
Поширена помилка:
As a noun, ‘reptilian’ is uncommon in everyday English; learners often only need the adjective.
Значення
a reptile-like being
Словосполучення
a reptilian creature
|shape-shifting reptilians
|reptilians in science fiction
|reptilian humanoids
|reptilian aliens
Синоніми
lizard person (Common in internet and conspiracy contexts; more specific and informal.)
|
reptile (The literal animal; broader and not necessarily humanoid.)
Антоніми
human (A person; used as a contrast in sci-fi or conspiracy contexts.)
Теми
science_fiction
|internet_culture
|conspiracy
Визначення
a creature that looks like a reptile
A reptile-like creature or humanoid, especially in science fiction, fantasy, or conspiracy claims.
Граматика
Словникова форма
reptilian
IPA
GB/ɹɛptˈɪljən/
US/ɹɛptˈɪljən/
Склади й наголос
rep - tili - an (3 склади)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tili)
Форми слова
Adjective
- Base: reptilian
Noun
- Base: reptilian
- Plural: reptilians
Вирази
reptilian brain
1/ɹɛptˈɪljən bɹˈeɪn/
fixed phrase
instinctive, primal thinking
the part of your mind that reacts automatically to danger
Приклади
- My reptilian brain told me to run, even though I knew I was safe.
- In high-pressure moments, the reptilian brain can override careful reasoning.
- The coach tried to train them to stay calm instead of reacting with their reptilian brain.
Навчальні приклади
- My reptilian brain said, ‘Run!’
- Her reptilian brain reacted fast.
reptilian conspiracy theory
1/ɹɛptˈɪljən kənspˈɪɹəsi θˈiɚi/
fixed phrase
informal
belief in secret lizard rulers
a story that leaders are secretly reptile-like beings
Приклади
- He fell down a rabbit hole of reptilian conspiracy theory videos.
- The podcast debunked the reptilian conspiracy theory in detail.
- She mentioned the reptilian conspiracy theory as an example of online misinformation.
Навчальні приклади
- I read about the reptilian conspiracy theory online.
- They shared reptilian conspiracy theories.
reptilian overlords
1/ɹɛptˈɪljən ˈoʊvɚlˌɔɹdz/
fixed phrase
slang
joking secret rulers
a joke about ‘lizard people’ controlling everything
Приклади
- Sure, blame the reptilian overlords for the bad Wi‑Fi—classic.
- The comment thread was full of jokes about our reptilian overlords.
- He said it sarcastically, but some people took the ‘reptilian overlords’ line seriously.
Навчальні приклади
- People joke about reptilian overlords online.
- He mentioned the reptilian overlords as a joke.