female
gb/fˈimˌeɪl/ us/fˈimˌeɪl/
A2
Англійська
~ 2100
Значення
0 значень
adjective
A2
property
1
Of the sex that can bear young
Being the sex that can have babies or make eggs.
Модель уживання:
[female] [noun]
Поширена помилка:
Some learners confuse 'female' with 'feminine'; 'feminine' refers to qualities associated with women, not biological sex.
Синоніми
womanly (Emphasizes qualities traditionally associated with women; can be more subjective.)
Антоніми
male (Refers to the sex that produces sperm rather than eggs.)
Словосполучення
female student
|female worker
|female athlete
|female animal
|female leader
Теми
biology
|gender
|daily life
|animals
|body
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- The female lion is usually the primary hunter in the pride.
- She is one of the few female pilots in the airline.
- The scientist studied the behavior of female birds during mating season.
- Female athletes often face different challenges than their male counterparts.
Навчальні приклади
- A female cat had kittens.
- My teacher is a female doctor.
- The zoo has a female elephant.
- They hired two female nurses.
Іменник
A2
entity
2
A person or animal of the female sex
A woman or girl, or a female animal.
Модель уживання:
a [female]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes use 'female' alone for people when 'woman' would sound more natural in everyday English.
Синоніми
woman (Refers specifically to an adult human female, not animals.)
Антоніми
male (Refers to a person or animal of the sex that produces sperm.)
Словосполучення
adult female
|young female
|female of the species
Теми
biology
|gender
|animals
|body
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- The study included both males and females.
- This shelter rescues abandoned females and their young.
- The female is generally larger than the male in this species.
Навчальні приклади
- The cat is a female.
- There are three females in the class.
- That bird is a female.
adjective
technical
B1
property
3
Having a socket to receive another part
In machines or tools, having a hole that another piece fits into.
Модель уживання:
[female] connector/fitting/part
Поширена помилка:
Learners may confuse this with gender-related meanings; in technical contexts it refers only to mechanical or electrical parts.
Синоніми
receptacle-type (Technical term emphasizing its role as a receiver in a connection.)
Антоніми
male (In engineering, refers to a part designed to be inserted into another part.)
Словосполучення
female connector
|female plug
|female coupling
Теми
technology
|engineering
|science
|work
Приклади
- The cable has a female connector at one end.
- Attach the male plug into the female socket.
- Make sure the female end is clean before connecting.
Навчальні приклади
- This is a female plug.
- The wire has a female end.
- Put the male part into the female part.
Граматика
Словникова форма
female
IPA
GB/fˈimˌeɪl/
US/fˈimˌeɪl/
Склади й наголос
fe - male (2 склади)
Stress on 1st syllable (fe)
Форми слова
Adjective
- Base: female
Noun
- Base: female
- Plural: females
Споріднені слова
Вирази
female empowerment
1/fˈimˌeɪl ɪmpˈaʊɚmənt/
fixed phrase
Increasing women's power and rights
Helping women have more control over their lives and equal rights.
Приклади
- The program focuses on female empowerment through education.
- Female empowerment is essential for social progress.
female lead
1/fˈimˌeɪl lˈɛd/
fixed phrase
Main female actor in a production
The most important woman role in a movie, play, or show.
Приклади
- She won an award for best female lead in a drama.
- The casting director is looking for a strong female lead.
female of the species
1/fˈimˌeɪl əv ðə spˈiʃiz/
fixed phrase
Biologically female member of a species
The woman, girl, or female animal in a group of living things.
Приклади
- In many cases, the female of the species is more colorful than the male.
- The female of the species often cares for the young.