timber
gb/tˈɪmbɚ/ us/tˈɪmbɚ/
B2
英语
~ 7200
faanyag, fűrészáru, faállomány, lábon álló faállomány, fagerenda, gerenda, tartógerenda, Dől a fa!, Vigyázat, dől!, vezetőnek való ember, vezetői alkat
名词
B2
1
用法模式：
timber for [purpose]
Most of the cabin was built from locally sourced timber.
A faház nagy része helyben beszerzett faanyagból épült.
The price of imported timber has risen sharply this year.
Az import faanyag ára idén meredeken emelkedett.
They chose oak timber for the floor because it is very hard-wearing.
The carpenter inspected the timber for any signs of rot before starting the job.
Using reclaimed timber gives the restaurant a warm, rustic look.
学习者例句
We bought timber to build a small shed.
Vettünk faanyagot egy kis fészer építéséhez.
This table is made from strong timber.
Ez az asztal erős faanyagból készült.
The builder said the timber was too wet to use.
He stored the timber in a dry place.
常见错误：
Learners sometimes treat "timber" as a normal countable noun and say *"a timber"* when they mean one piece or some amount of wood. In this sense, "timber" is usually uncountable, so say "some timber" or "a piece of timber". Another common confusion is between "timber" and "timber" meaning trees in a forest; context such as "frame", "house", or "beam" usually signals this building-material sense. Learners may also confuse "timber" with the musical term "timbre" (sound quality); the spelling and meaning are different.
含义
wood used for building
搭配
timber frame
|timber house
|timber beam
|seasoned timber
|rough-sawn timber
|softwood timber
近义词
lumber (More common in North American English and especially in the building trade; meaning is almost the same.)
反义词
steel (A common non-wood material used in construction instead of timber.)
主题
materials
|construction
|industry
|nature
|work
|housing
释义
Wood that is cut and ready to use to build houses, furniture, or other things.
Wood that has been cut and prepared for use in building, carpentry, or other construction work.
名词
C1
2
用法模式：
timber for [industry/use]
The country still has vast areas of untouched timber in its northern regions.
Az ország északi régióiban még mindig hatalmas területeken található érintetlen faállomány.
Many conflicts in the region are linked to control of valuable timber along the border.
A térségben sok konfliktus a határ mentén található értékes faállomány feletti ellenőrzéshez kapcsolódik.
Strict regulations now govern how much timber can be harvested each year.
The company bought the land mainly for its standing timber.
Illegal logging is rapidly reducing the region’s remaining hardwood timber.
学习者例句
The government wants to protect its timber from illegal logging.
A kormány meg akarja védeni az ország faállományát az illegális fakitermeléstől.
This area is rich in good timber for building.
Ez a terület jó minőségű, építkezésre alkalmas faállományban gazdag.
They planted fast-growing trees to produce timber for export.
Much of the country’s timber is used by the furniture industry.
常见错误：
Learners often do not notice the difference between timber as trees and timber as cut wood. When the context is about forests, land use, or environmental policy (e.g. "timber resources", "standing timber"), the word usually means trees that are still growing, not planks or boards. In this sense, "timber" is almost always uncountable; we do not normally say *"many timbers"* when we mean many trees.
含义
trees grown for wood
搭配
timber harvest
|timber resources
|timber plantation
|timber rights
|timber company
|timber trade
近义词
forest (Refers to a large area of trees in general, not only to trees that are valuable for wood; "timber" focuses on trees as a resource.)
反义词
grassland (Land where grass grows and there are few or no trees, so it is not useful as timber.)
主题
nature
|industry
|environment
|business
释义
Trees that people grow or cut down to use the wood for building or making things.
Trees, especially in a forest or plantation, that are grown or valued because they can be cut and used as wood for commercial purposes.
名词
C1
3
用法模式：
[adjective] timbers support [structure]
The roof timbers were badly damaged by the fire and had to be replaced.
A tetőgerendák súlyosan megsérültek a tűzben, ezért ki kellett cserélni őket.
Inspectors found that several of the bridge’s main timbers were rotten.
Az ellenőrök megállapították, hogy a híd fő tartógerendái közül több elkorhadt.
The ship’s timbers creaked as it rolled in the heavy sea.
Exposed oak timbers give the old hall much of its character.
Engineers added new timbers to strengthen the damaged floor.
学习者例句
They replaced the old roof timbers last year.
Tavaly kicserélték a régi tetőgerendákat.
The ship’s timbers were still strong after many years.
A hajó fagerendái sok év után is erősek maradtak.
One of the main timbers in the bridge cracked.
Thick timbers support the floor of the old house.
常见错误：
Learners sometimes think "timbers" here just means "pieces of wood" in general. In this sense, especially in the plural, it usually refers to the main supporting pieces in a structure. Note also that this sense is more technical and less frequent in everyday conversation than the general "wood" meaning.
含义
large wooden support beam
搭配
roof timbers
|supporting timbers
|ship's timbers
|structural timbers
|replace the timbers
近义词
beam (A more general word for a long strong piece used in construction; it can be made of wood, steel, or other materials, while "timber" in this sense is specifically wood.)
反义词
steel girder (A contrasting type of main structural support made of steel rather than wood.)
主题
construction
|engineering
|materials
|housing
|work
释义
A big, strong piece of wood used to hold up a building, roof, bridge, or ship.
A large piece of wood used as a main structural support in a building, roof, bridge, or ship.
B2
4
Dől a fa!
A2
The lumberjack shouted, "Timber!" as the tree began to fall.
A favágó azt kiáltotta: „Dől a fa!”, amikor a fa dőlni kezdett.
Workers yelled "Timber!" to warn everyone to step back from the clearing.
A munkások azt kiáltották: „Dől a fa!”, hogy mindenki hátrébb húzódjon a tisztáson.
You could hear someone cry "Timber!" just before the old chimney crashed to the ground.
学习者例句
The man cut the tree and shouted, "Timber!"
A férfi kivágta a fát, és felkiáltott: „Dől a fa!”
When you hear someone shout "Timber!", you should move away.
Ha azt hallod, hogy valaki azt kiáltja: „Dől a fa!”, húzódj félre.
They all shouted "Timber!" as the big tree fell.
常见错误：
Learners may think "timber" is only a noun and not realize it can also be used as a warning shout. In this use, it is usually written with an exclamation mark ("Timber!") and stands alone as a call, not inside a normal sentence structure.
含义
warning shout as tree falls
近义词
heads up (An informal warning that something is coming or about to happen; not limited to falling trees.)
反义词
all clear (A signal that danger or problems are over, which contrasts with a warning of immediate danger.)
主题
work
|safety
|outdoors
|communication
释义
A loud shout to tell people that a tree or something big is falling, so they can move away.
A loud shout used to warn people that a tree or other large object is falling.
名词
C1
FORMAL
5
用法模式：
[someone] is [role] timber
Commentators increasingly see her as serious presidential timber.
A kommentátorok egyre inkább komoly elnöki alkatnak tartják.
The party has very little fresh leadership timber waiting in the wings.
A pártban nagyon kevés új, vezetőnek való ember áll készen a háttérben.
Many doubt that he is cabinet timber, despite his popularity.
The company is investing in young management timber for the future.
He has the experience, but I’m not sure he’s prime-ministerial timber.
学习者例句
Some people say she is presidential timber.
Egyesek szerint elnöknek való.
They do not think he is leadership timber.
Nem gondolják róla, hogy vezetőnek való.
The party needs new political timber for the next election.
Many see the young mayor as future presidential timber.
常见错误：
Learners may interpret this sense literally, imagining wood or strength in a physical sense. In modern use, it is figurative and usually appears after another noun, as in "presidential timber" or "leadership timber", meaning someone suitable for that role. It does not mean the person works with wood.
含义
person suited for important role
搭配
presidential timber
|leadership timber
|political timber
|cabinet timber
|management timber
近义词
material (Commonly used in phrases like "leadership material" or "presidential material" with very similar meaning; slightly more modern and frequent in everyday speech.)
反义词
lightweight (An informal term for someone seen as not serious or strong enough for an important role, opposite to having the solid qualities implied by "timber".)
主题
people
|politics
|evaluation
|business
释义
A person who seems to have the right skills and character for an important job, especially in politics or leadership.
A person regarded as having the right qualities or character to fill a particular important position, especially a leadership or political role.
语法
词典原形
timber
IPA
GB/tˈɪmbɚ/
US/tˈɪmbɚ/
音节与重音
tim - ber （2 个音节）
Stress on 1st syllable (tim)
词形变化
Noun
- Base: timber
- Plural: timber, timbers
词族
Forms
timbers
noun
Core family
lumber
noun B1
timbered
adjective
Related words
timberyard
noun
timberland
noun
Advanced or less common
timbering
noun
timberline
noun
相关表达
presidential timber
1/pɹˌɛzɪdˈɛnʃəl tˈɪmbɚ/
fixed phrase
formal
person fit to be president
A way to describe someone who seems to have the right qualities to become president.
例句
- Many voters now see the young senator as genuine presidential timber.
- Commentators are debating whether any of the current governors are presidential timber.
- Despite his fame, few consider him presidential timber.
timber industry
1/tˈɪmbɚ ˈɪndəstɹi/
fixed phrase
business sector for timber
All the companies and workers who grow trees for wood, cut them, and process and sell the wood.
例句
- The timber industry employs thousands of people in this region.
- New laws aim to make the timber industry more sustainable.
- The town’s economy depends heavily on the timber industry.
timber line
1/tˈɪmbɚ lˈaɪn/
fixed phrase
natural limit of tree growth
The height on a mountain, or the place in very cold areas, where trees stop growing.
例句
- Above the timber line the landscape is bare rock and grass.
- We camped just below the timber line, where the last scattered trees stood.
- Glaciers covered everything above the timber line.
Timber!
1/tˈɪmbɚ ‖/
idiom
warning shout as something falls
A loud shout to warn people that a tree or something big is falling.
例句
- As the pine began to lean, one of the workers yelled, "Timber!" so everyone could move back.
- You often hear loggers cry "Timber!" in old movies when a tree falls.
- He joked by shouting "Timber!" when the stack of boxes started to topple over.