section
gb/sˈɛkʃən/ us/sˈɛkʃən/
A2
Англійська
~ 500
Значення
0 значень
Іменник
A2
entity
1
Part of a larger whole
A part of something bigger, like a book, building, or group.
Модель уживання:
the [section] of [something]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'section' with 'sector', but 'sector' is more often used for areas of activity or economy, not just parts of objects or documents.
Синоніми
part (A general term for a portion of something; slightly broader in scope.)
|
division (Emphasizes the act or result of dividing something.)
Антоніми
whole (Refers to the entire thing without division.)
Словосполучення
front section
|sports section
|cross section
|divided into sections
Теми
daily life
|organization
|reading
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- The newspaper has a separate section for international news.
- Please turn to the next section of the report.
- We sat in the front section of the theater.
- This section of the wall needs painting.
- The book’s final section contains references.
Навчальні приклади
- This section is about animals.
- I read the sports section every day.
- We are in the red section of the park.
- The cake has four sections.
- That section of the road is closed.
Іменник
A2
entity
2
Specific area in a space
A clearly marked area inside a bigger space.
Модель уживання:
the [section] of [a place/building]
Синоніми
zone (Often used for designated areas with specific rules or uses.)
|
area (A general term for a physical space; less formal than 'section'.)
Антоніми
entire area (Refers to the whole space without division.)
Словосполучення
smoking section
|VIP section
|reserved section
Теми
daily life
|travel
|architecture
|space
|housing
Приклади
- We were seated in the non-smoking section.
- The museum’s modern art section is on the third floor.
- The beach has a section reserved for water sports.
Навчальні приклади
- We are in the green section of the stadium.
- This section is for students only.
- The park has a play section for kids.
Іменник
technical
B1
entity
3
Organizational subdivision
A small group that is part of a bigger organization.
Модель уживання:
the [section] of [an organization/service]
Синоніми
unit (Common in military contexts for a small operational group.)
|
department (Larger or more formal division in organizations; not always interchangeable.)
Антоніми
organization as a whole (Refers to the full entity without subdivisions.)
Словосполучення
finance section
|research section
|infantry section
Теми
business
|military
|work
Приклади
- She works in the marketing section of the company.
- The infantry section advanced at dawn.
- Our library’s children’s section is expanding.
Навчальні приклади
- He is in the music section at school.
- My brother works in the IT section.
- The army has a special medical section.
Іменник
technical
B2
entity
4
Cut-through diagram or slice view
A picture or slice that shows what is inside something.
Синоніми
cross-section (Specifically refers to a cut made across an object to show internal features.)
Словосполучення
cross section
|longitudinal section
Теми
science
|engineering
|education
Приклади
- The textbook includes a cross section of the human heart.
- A longitudinal section shows the full length of the building’s interior.
Навчальні приклади
- The book shows a cross section of a tree.
- We saw a cross section of a rock in science class.
- This diagram is a cross section of the bridge.
Дієслово
technical
B2
action
5
Cut something into parts
To cut something into smaller parts.
Модель уживання:
to section [something] into [parts]
Синоніми
divide (General term for separating into parts; may not involve physical cutting.)
|
slice (Usually refers to cutting into thin pieces.)
Антоніми
assemble (To put parts together into a whole.)
Словосполучення
section off
Теми
science
|medicine
|health
Приклади
- The scientist carefully sectioned the sample for analysis.
- They sectioned the cake into equal pieces.
Навчальні приклади
- We sectioned the paper into four parts.
- The teacher asked us to section the page.
- They will section the fruit for lunch.
Граматика
Словникова форма
section
IPA
GB/sˈɛkʃən/
US/sˈɛkʃən/
Склади й наголос
sec - tion (2 склади)
Stress on 1st syllable (sec)
Форми слова
Noun
- Base: section
- Plural: section, sections
Verb
- Base: section
- 3rd Person Singular: sections
- Present Participle: sectioning
- Past: sectioned
Споріднені слова
Forms
sections
noun
sectioning
verb
sectioned
verb
Related words
subsection
noun B1
sectional
adjective
Вирази
section off
1/sˈɛkʃən ˈɔf/
phrasal verb
Separate an area with barriers
To close part of a place so people cannot enter it.
Приклади
- They sectioned off part of the street for repairs.
- The police have sectioned off the crime scene.