series
gb/sˈɪɹiz/ us/sˈɪɹiz/
A2
Англійська
~ 800
Значення
0 значень
Іменник
A2
entity
1
A set of related things in order
A group of things or events that happen or are placed one after another.
Модель уживання:
a series of [things/events/actions]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'series' (singular) with 'serial' (which can be an adjective or noun for a story told in parts). Remember 'series' can be singular or plural in form.
Синоніми
sequence (Implies a strict order, often chronological.)
|
set (Less emphasis on order, more on grouping.)
Антоніми
one-off (Refers to something that happens only once, not as part of a sequence.)
Словосполучення
a television series
|a book series
|a series of events
|a film series
|a lecture series
Теми
media
|science
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|time
Приклади
- The BBC has announced a new drama series.
- She gave a series of lectures on modern art.
- A series of strange events led to his resignation.
- The novels are part of a popular fantasy series.
- The company is hosting a series of workshops this summer.
Навчальні приклади
- I like to watch a TV series every weekend.
- This book is the first in a series.
- We saw a series of photos on the wall.
- He told a series of funny stories.
Іменник
technical
B1
entity
2
Electrical components connected end-to-end
A way to connect electrical parts so the same current goes through each one in turn.
Поширена помилка:
Learners may confuse 'series' with 'parallel' in electrical contexts; remember that 'series' means end-to-end.
Синоніми
series circuit (The standard term in electronics for this connection type.)
Антоніми
parallel (In parallel circuits, components share the same voltage rather than the same current.)
Словосполучення
wired in series
|series circuit
|connected in series
Теми
science
|engineering
|technology
Приклади
- The batteries are connected in series to increase the voltage.
- If one bulb in a series circuit burns out, the whole circuit is broken.
- Series connections are common in simple electronic projects.
Навчальні приклади
- The lights are in series.
- We connected the batteries in series.
- In a series circuit, the power stops if one part breaks.
Іменник
B1
event
3
Set of sports games between teams
Several games between the same teams to find the winner.
Синоніми
matchup (Informal; refers to a meeting between teams, not necessarily multiple games.)
Антоніми
single match (Only one game instead of multiple games.)
Словосполучення
playoff series
|World Series
|best-of-seven series
Теми
sports
Приклади
- The team won the playoff series four games to two.
- They are leading the championship series.
- The World Series is the highlight of the baseball season.
Навчальні приклади
- Our team won the final series.
- They play a best-of-five series.
- The World Series is very famous.
Граматика
Словникова форма
series
IPA
GB/sˈɪɹiz/
US/sˈɪɹiz/
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series (1 склад)
Stress on 1st syllable (series)
Форми слова
Noun
- Base: series
- Plural: series
Споріднені слова
Core family
serial
adjective B1
Related words
serialize
verb
Advanced or less common
serialization
noun
Вирази
a series of
1/ə sˈɪɹiz əv/
fixed phrase
Several similar things in order
Used to talk about many similar things happening or placed one after another.
Приклади
- She experienced a series of delays on her journey.
- The project faced a series of challenges before completion.
in series
1/ˈɪn sˈɪɹiz/
fixed phrase
technical
Connected one after another
When things are connected so each one follows the other directly.
Приклади
- The batteries are wired in series for higher voltage.
- These machines work best when used in series.