romance
gb/ɹoʊmˈæns/ us/ɹoʊmˈæns/
A2
Англійська
~ 3700
Значення
0 значень
Іменник
B1
relation
1
A close loving relationship
A close and loving relationship between two people.
Модель уживання:
to have a romance with [someone]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'romance' with 'romantic', using the noun form when an adjective is needed.
Синоніми
love affair (Often implies secrecy or an extramarital relationship, while 'romance' can be broader.)
Антоніми
breakup (Refers to the end of a romantic relationship, the opposite outcome of a romance.)
Словосполучення
have a romance
|summer romance
|office romance
|romance blossomed
Теми
emotions
|relationships
|daily life
|daily_life
Приклади
- They met during college and their romance lasted for years.
- The movie tells the story of a wartime romance.
- A summer romance can be exciting but short-lived.
- She wrote a novel based on her own romance.
- Their office romance was the talk of the company.
Навчальні приклади
- They have a romance.
- The romance is new.
- I read about a romance in a book.
- He has a romance with her.
- The romance ended quickly.
Іменник
B1
state
2
The feeling of romantic love
A strong feeling of love and excitement for someone.
Модель уживання:
the romance of [something/someone]
Синоніми
passion (Implies stronger physical desire, while 'romance' can be more emotional or idealized.)
Антоніми
indifference (Lack of interest or affection, opposite to romantic feelings.)
Словосполучення
feel the romance
|the romance faded
|bring back the romance
Теми
emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- He missed the romance they once shared.
- Paris is famous for its romance.
- They tried to bring back the romance in their marriage.
- The candlelight added to the romance of the evening.
Навчальні приклади
- I like the romance in this movie.
- The city has romance.
- They want to keep the romance alive.
- The romance is gone now.
Іменник
A2
entity
3
A story about love
A story in a book or movie about love between people.
Модель уживання:
to read a romance
Синоніми
love story (More general term for any narrative about love; 'romance' often refers to a genre.)
Антоніми
tragedy (A story with a sad or disastrous ending, opposite to most romances.)
Словосполучення
romance novel
|historical romance
|romance film
Теми
entertainment
|literature
|arts_entertainment
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- She enjoys reading historical romances.
- That film is more of a comedy than a romance.
- He decided to write a romance set in the 19th century.
Навчальні приклади
- I read a romance last night.
- This movie is a romance.
- She likes romances.
Іменник
literary
B2
property
4
Idealized adventure or beauty
An exciting and beautiful feeling in life or art that seems special or magical.
Синоніми
idealism (Focuses on perfect ideals rather than practical reality; 'romance' implies beauty and emotion as well.)
Антоніми
realism (Focuses on practical reality instead of idealized or magical qualities.)
Словосполучення
the romance of travel
|lost its romance
Теми
literature
|emotions
|arts_entertainment
Приклади
- The old castle still holds the romance of history.
- For him, the sea had lost its romance.
- She was drawn to the romance of the wild west.
Навчальні приклади
- I like the romance of travel.
- The city has lost its romance.
- He loves the romance in old stories.
Граматика
Словникова форма
romance
IPA
GB/ɹoʊmˈæns/
US/ɹoʊmˈæns/
Склади й наголос
ro - mance (2 склади)
Stress on 2nd syllable (mance)
Форми слова
Noun
- Base: romance
- Plural: romances
Споріднені слова
Forms
romances
noun
Core family
romantic
adjective B1
Related words
romantically
adverb
romanticize
verb
Negative and opposite forms
unromantic
adjective
Advanced or less common
romanticism
noun
Вирази
holiday romance
1/hˈɑlɪdˌeɪ ɹoʊmˈæns/
fixed phrase
Romantic relationship on vacation
A short romantic relationship that happens while you are on holiday.
Приклади
- She had a holiday romance while visiting Spain.
- Their holiday romance ended when they returned home.
office romance
1/ˈɔfɪs ɹoʊmˈæns/
fixed phrase
Romantic relationship at work
A romantic relationship between two people who work together.
Приклади
- An office romance can make work complicated.
- Their office romance became public after the company party.
rekindle the romance
1/ɹikˈɪndəl ðə ɹoʊmˈæns/
fixed phrase
Bring back romantic feelings
To make romantic feelings come back in a relationship after they have gone away.
Приклади
- They went on vacation to rekindle the romance in their marriage.
- A surprise date night helped rekindle the romance.
a whirlwind romance
1/ə wˈɚlwˌɪnd ɹoʊmˈæns/
idiom
A very fast love relationship
A romantic relationship that starts and develops very quickly.
Приклади
- They had a whirlwind romance and got married after just two months.
- It was a whirlwind romance that surprised everyone.
a whirlwind romance
2/ə wˈɚlwˌɪnd ɹoʊmˈæns/
idiom
Very fast, intense romance
A love relationship that starts and becomes serious very quickly, in a short time.
Приклади
- They had a whirlwind romance and got married after just three months.
- What started as a holiday fling turned into a whirlwind romance.
- The movie follows a whirlwind romance between two strangers in New York.