formation
gb/fɔɹmˈeɪʃən/ us/fɔɹmˈeɪʃən/
B1
Англійська
~ 2100
Значення
0 значень
Іменник
B1
action
1
process of creation or arrangement
The act of making or putting things into a certain shape or group.
Модель уживання:
the formation of [something]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'formation' with 'form'. 'Form' can mean the shape itself, while 'formation' refers to the process or result of creating that shape or structure.
Синоніми
creation (Emphasizes bringing something into existence, not necessarily its arrangement.)
|
development (Focuses more on gradual growth or progress rather than initial structuring.)
Антоніми
destruction (The act of breaking down or ending something that has been formed.)
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disorganization (The state of lacking order or arrangement.)
Словосполучення
formation of a team
|formation of ideas
|rock formation
|cloud formation
|military formation
Теми
general
|organization
|development
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- The formation of the new government took several weeks.
- We watched the formation of storm clouds over the mountains.
- The company announced the formation of a new research division.
- Geologists studied the unusual rock formation along the coast.
Навчальні приклади
- The formation of the club happened last year.
- We saw the formation of big clouds.
- There was a rock formation near the river.
- The teacher explained the formation of the team.
Іменник
technical
B2
entity
2
natural geological structure
A layer or shape of rock found in nature.
Синоніми
structure (General term for an arrangement; less specific to geology.)
Словосполучення
limestone formation
|sandstone formation
|mountain formation
Теми
science
|geography
|nature
Приклади
- The Grand Canyon reveals many different rock formations.
- Scientists are studying the formation's mineral content.
- This limestone formation dates back millions of years.
Навчальні приклади
- We saw a strange rock formation in the desert.
- This mountain is part of an old formation.
- The cave was inside a big rock formation.
Іменник
B1
entity
3
organized group arrangement
A group arranged in a planned way, often for marching, flying, or playing sports.
Синоніми
arrangement (General term for positioning; less formal and not necessarily organized for action.)
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alignment (Emphasizes straightness or order rather than group movement.)
Антоніми
disarray (Lack of order or organization.)
Словосполучення
fly in formation
|marching formation
|battle formation
Теми
military
|sports
|transportation
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- The jets flew in tight formation over the city.
- The soldiers stood in formation for inspection.
- The football team took its offensive formation.
Навчальні приклади
- The planes flew in formation.
- The players stood in their game formation.
- The soldiers walked in formation.
Граматика
Словникова форма
formation
IPA
GB/fɔɹmˈeɪʃən/
US/fɔɹmˈeɪʃən/
Склади й наголос
form - a - tion (3 склади)
Stress on 2nd syllable (a)
Форми слова
Noun
- Base: formation
- Plural: formation, formations
Споріднені слова
Вирази
fly in formation
1/flˈaɪ ˈɪn fɔɹmˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
fly together in an organized pattern
To fly in a set pattern with other aircraft or birds.
Приклади
- The fighter jets flew in formation during the parade.
- Birds often fly in formation to save energy.
in formation
1/ˈɪn fɔɹmˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
arranged in an ordered group
In a planned and organized line or shape, especially when moving.
Приклади
- The geese flew south in formation.
- Troops marched down the street in formation.