Anh - Hungary

telltale

gb/tˈɛltˌeɪl/ us/tˈɛltˌeɪl/
B2 Anh
árulkodó, árulkodó jel, árulkodó nyom, visszajelző, áramlásjelző szál, széljelző szál, szivárgásjelző furat, jelzőfurat
B2
1
Mẫu sử dụng:
telltale + [sign/mark/smile/sound/trace]
The telltale smell of smoke clung to his jacket.
A füst árulkodó szaga a kabátjához tapadt.
A telltale hesitation in her voice suggested she wasn’t being honest.
A hangjában lévő árulkodó habozás arra utalt, hogy nem őszinte.
The detective noticed telltale scratches around the lock.
Ví dụ cho người học
His telltale smile showed he knew the secret.
Árulkodó mosolya elárulta, hogy ismeri a titkot.
These are telltale signs of stress.
Ezek a stressz árulkodó jelei.
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners may confuse telltale (revealing) with truthful (honest).
Nghĩa
revealing something hidden
Cụm từ đi kèm
telltale sign |telltale marks |telltale evidence |telltale symptoms |a telltale smile |a telltale pause |telltale bruises |telltale traces |telltale smell |telltale sound
Từ đồng nghĩa
revealing (General synonym; less vivid than telltale.) | indicative (More formal; often used in technical or analytical contexts.) | unmistakable (Stronger; emphasizes clarity rather than the act of giving something away.)
Từ trái nghĩa
inconclusive (Does not clearly show what is true.) | misleading (Gives a false impression rather than revealing the truth.)
Chủ đề
communication |observation |emotions
Định nghĩa

If something is telltale, it clearly shows that something else is true.

Showing or suggesting the presence of something, especially something hidden, secret, or not intended to be noticed.

DANH TỪ C1
2
Mẫu sử dụng:
a telltale (of [something])
The muddy footprints were a telltale that someone had been in the house.
A sáros lábnyomok árulkodó nyomai voltak annak, hogy valaki járt a házban.
A sudden change in tone can be a telltale of irritation.
A hangnem hirtelen megváltozása az ingerültség árulkodó jele lehet.
The empty bottle was the telltale the manager needed.
Ví dụ cho người học
The noise was a telltale that someone was there.
A zaj árulkodó jele volt annak, hogy valaki ott van.
Lỗi thường gặp:
Often used as an adjective (telltale sign) rather than as a standalone noun.
Nghĩa
a sign that reveals something
Cụm từ đi kèm
a telltale of deception |a telltale of illness |a telltale for trouble |the telltale was obvious |spot a telltale
Từ đồng nghĩa
clue (Common and broad; does not necessarily imply something was unintentionally revealed.) | indicator (Neutral and often used in measured or analytical contexts.) | giveaway (More informal; emphasizes unintended revelation.)
Từ trái nghĩa
red herring (A misleading sign that points in the wrong direction.)
Chủ đề
observation |communication
Định nghĩa

A telltale is something that shows a hidden fact.

A clue, sign, or piece of evidence that reveals something, especially something hidden or not directly stated.

DANH TỪ C1 TECHNICAL
3
Mẫu sử dụng:
[system] telltale (light)
The red oil-pressure telltale came on as she accelerated.
Gyorsítás közben kigyulladt a piros olajnyomás-visszajelző.
If the airbag telltale stays lit, have the system checked.
Ha a légzsák-visszajelző égve marad, ellenőriztesse a rendszert.
A flashing telltale can indicate a serious fault.
Ví dụ cho người học
A warning telltale lit up on the dashboard.
Egy figyelmeztető visszajelző gyulladt ki a műszerfalon.
Lỗi thường gặp:
In everyday speech people usually say 'warning light' rather than 'telltale'.
Nghĩa
dashboard warning light
Cụm từ đi kèm
warning telltale |indicator telltale |ABS telltale |engine telltale |oil-pressure telltale |charge telltale |brake telltale |airbag telltale |illumination of the telltale |the telltale comes on
Từ đồng nghĩa
warning light (More common in everyday English.) | indicator light (Neutral; focuses on showing status, not only warnings.)
Từ trái nghĩa
blank display (No light or indication is shown.)
Chủ đề
transport |technology
Định nghĩa

A telltale is a small light that warns you about a vehicle problem.

A small warning or indicator light, especially on a vehicle’s dashboard, that shows the status of a system or alerts you to a problem.

DANH TỪ C1 INFORMAL
4
Mẫu sử dụng:
a telltale
No one trusted him because he was known as a telltale.
Senki sem bízott benne, mert köztudott volt róla, hogy árulkodó.
She got angry and called her brother a telltale for reporting her.
Dühös lett, és árulkodónak nevezte a testvérét, amiért beárulta őt.
In the playground, being a telltale could get you into trouble.
Ví dụ cho người học
He is a telltale and tells the teacher everything.
Ő egy árulkodó, és mindent elmond a tanárnak.
Lỗi thường gặp:
Often confused with the verb phrase 'tell a tale' (tell a story), which is different.
Nghĩa
person who informs on others
Cụm từ đi kèm
a sneaky telltale |a schoolyard telltale |call someone a telltale |don't be a telltale
Từ đồng nghĩa
tattletale (Especially common in American English and with children.) | snitch (Stronger and more negative; often used for reporting to authorities.) | informer (More neutral/formal; often implies providing information to police.)
Từ trái nghĩa
confidant (Someone trusted to keep secrets, not reveal them.) | ally (Someone who supports you rather than betraying you.)
Chủ đề
people |social_relationships |conflict
Định nghĩa

A telltale is someone who tells on other people.

A person who reports someone else’s wrongdoing or secrets, especially in a disloyal or annoying way.

DANH TỪ C2 TECHNICAL
5
Mẫu sử dụng:
telltale(s) on [a sail]
Watch the telltales on the jib and ease the sheet if they start to stall.
Figyeld az orrvitorlán lévő áramlásjelző szálakat, és engedj a schoton, ha leállnak.
The telltales were streaming straight back, so the trim looked good.
Az áramlásjelző szálak egyenesen hátrafelé álltak, ezért a trim jónak tűnt.
He added a masthead telltale to help judge wind direction.
Lỗi thường gặp:
Not related to 'telling stories'; it is a sailing tool.
Nghĩa
streamer showing airflow direction
Cụm từ đi kèm
wind telltale |sail telltales |masthead telltale |watch the telltales |telltales streaming |telltales drooping |trim by the telltales
Từ đồng nghĩa
streamer (General word; does not specifically imply sailing function.)
Từ trái nghĩa
windbreak (Blocks wind rather than showing its flow.)
Chủ đề
sports |transport
Định nghĩa

A telltale is a small strip on a sail that shows wind flow.

A small strip of ribbon, yarn, or lightweight material attached to a sail or rigging to show airflow and help trim the sail correctly.

DANH TỪ C2 TECHNICAL
6
Mẫu sử dụng:
telltale hole/port
Coolant dripping from the telltale hole suggests the seal is failing.
A jelzőfuratból csöpögő hűtőfolyadék arra utal, hogy a tömítés hibásodik.
If you see oil at the telltale, stop the machine and inspect it.
Ha olajat lát a jelzőfuratnál, állítsa le a gépet, és vizsgálja meg.
The manual says to check the telltale port during routine maintenance.
Lỗi thường gặp:
This is specialized usage and may be unfamiliar outside maintenance contexts.
Nghĩa
leak indicator in equipment
Cụm từ đi kèm
telltale hole |telltale port |telltale drain |leak from the telltale |fluid at the telltale
Từ đồng nghĩa
weep hole (Common technical term for a hole that lets leaking fluid escape visibly.) | indicator port (More general; emphasizes the function of indicating a condition.)
Từ trái nghĩa
sealed joint (Designed to prevent visible leakage or indication.)
Chủ đề
technology |maintenance
Định nghĩa

A telltale can be a small opening that shows a leak.

A small hole, opening, or visible mark designed to show that a fluid leak or internal failure is occurring (for example, in a pump or seal).

Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
telltale
IPA
GB/tˈɛltˌeɪl/
US/tˈɛltˌeɪl/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
tell - tale (2 âm tiết)
Stress on 1st syllable (tell)
Các dạng từ
Adjective
  • Base: telltale
Noun
  • Base: telltale
  • Plural: telltales
Cách diễn đạt

a telltale sign (of [something])

1
/ə tˈɛltˌeɪl sˈaɪn əv sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase

clear evidence of something

A telltale sign is something that clearly shows something is true.

Ví dụ
  • Dark circles under the eyes can be a telltale sign of exhaustion.
  • A sudden drop in sales is often a telltale sign of a larger problem.
  • That cough is a telltale sign of the flu going around.
Ví dụ cho người học
  • A fever is a telltale sign of illness.
  • This is a telltale sign of trouble.

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