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1 difference
különbség* * *['difrəns]1) (what makes one thing unlike another: I can't see any difference between these two pictures; It doesn't make any difference to me whether you go or stay; There's not much difference between them.) különbség2) (an act of differing, especially a disagreement: We had a difference of opinion; Have they settled their differences? (= Have they stopped arguing?).) nézeteltérés3) (the amount by which one quantity or number is greater than another: If you buy it for me I'll give you $6 now and make up the difference later.) különbözet•- differentiate
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2 the generation gap
noun (the difference in views and the lack of understanding between younger and older people.) generációs különbség -
3 contrast
ellentétes dolog, ellentét to contrast: ellentétbe hoz, elüt, távgépíró, ellentétben áll* * *1. verb1) (to show marked difference from: His words contrast with his actions.) elüt2) (to compare so as to show differences: Contrast fresh and frozen vegetables and you'll find the fresh ones taste better.) összehasonlít2. noun1) (difference(s) in things or people that are compared: The contrast between their attitudes is very marked.) ellentét2) (a thing or person that shows a marked difference (to another): She's a complete contrast to her sister.) ellentét -
4 ear
felsővezeték-tartó, kalász, kukoricacső, fogantyú to ear: művel, kalászol, fület tesz, kalászba szökik* * *I [iə] noun1) (the part of the head by means of which we hear, or its external part only: Her new hair-style covers her ears.) fül2) (the sense or power of hearing especially the ability to hear the difference between sounds: sharp ears; He has a good ear for music.) (zenei) hallás•- earache- eardrum
- earlobe
- earmark
- earring
- earshot
- be all ears
- go in one ear and out the other
- play by ear
- up to one's ears in
- up to one's ears II [iə] noun(the part of a cereal plant which contains the seed: ears of corn.) kalász -
5 clash
nézeteltérés, fecsegés, pletyka, csörömpölés to clash: összeüt, ütközik, összeütközik, ellenkezik* * *[klæʃ] 1. noun1) (a loud noise, like eg swords striking together: the clash of metal on metal.) csattanás2) (a serious disagreement or difference: a clash of personalities.) összeütközés3) (a battle: a clash between opposing armies.) összecsapás4) ((of two or more things) an act of interfering with each other because of happening at the same time: a clash between classes.) összecsapás2. verb1) (to strike together noisily: The cymbals clashed.) összeüt(ődik)2) (to fight (in battle): The two armies clashed at the mouth of the valley.) összecsap3) (to disagree violently: They clashed over wages.) összeütközik4) (to interfere (with something or each other) because of happening at the same time: The two lectures clash.) összeesik5) ((of colours) to appear unpleasant when placed together: The (colour of the) jacket clashes with the (colour of the) skirt.) üti egymást -
6 close
csukott, levegőtlen, zárt, hű, szűken, titoktartó to close: végződik, befejeződik, csuk, becsukódik, becsuk* * *I 1. [kləus] adverb1) (near in time, place etc: He stood close to his mother; Follow close behind.) közel2) (tightly; neatly: a close-fitting dress.) szorosan2. adjective1) (near in relationship: a close friend.) (egész) közeli2) (having a narrow difference between winner and loser: a close contest; The result was close.) szoros3) (thorough: a close examination of the facts; Keep a close watch on him.) alapos4) (tight: a close fit.) szűk5) (without fresh air: a close atmosphere; The weather was close and thundery.) fülledt6) (mean: He's very close (with his money).) szűkmarkú7) (secretive: They're keeping very close about the business.) titkolózó•- closely- closeness
- close call/shave
- close-set
- close-up
- close at hand
- close on
- close to II 1. [kləuz] verb1) (to make or become shut, often by bringing together two parts so as to cover an opening: The baby closed his eyes; Close the door; The shops close on Sundays.) lezár2) (to finish; to come or bring to an end: The meeting closed with everyone in agreement.) befejez3) (to complete or settle (a business deal).) bezár2. noun(a stop, end or finish: the close of day; towards the close of the nineteenth century.) befejezés- close up -
7 discrepancy
különbözőség, ellentmondás* * *[di'skrepənsi]plural - discrepancies; noun(disagreement or difference.) ellentmondás -
8 distinction
különbség, megkülönböztetés, kitüntetés, hír* * *[-ʃən]1) ((the making of) a difference: He makes no distinction between male and female employees with regard to pay.) megkülönböztetés2) (a grade awarded that indicates outstanding ability or achievement: She passed her exams with distinction.) kitüntetés -
9 exchange
beváltási árfolyam, átváltási árfolyam, csereüzlet to exchange: kicserél, vált, cserekereskedelmet folytat, cserél* * *[iks' ein‹] 1. verb1) (to give, or give up, in return for something else: Can you exchange a dollar note for two 50-cent pieces?) vált2) (to give and receive in return: They exchanged amused glances.) cserél2. noun1) (the giving and taking of one thing for another: He gave me a pencil in exchange for the marble; An exchange of opinions is helpful.) csere2) (a conversation or dispute: An angry exchange took place between the two brothers when their father's will was read.) szóváltás3) (the act of exchanging the money of one country for that of another.) pénzváltás4) (the difference between the value of money in different countries: What is the rate of exchange between the U.S. dollar and the yen?) (átváltási) árfolyam5) (a place where business shares are bought and sold or international financial dealings carried on.) (érték)tőzsde6) ((also telephone exchange) a central telephone system where lines are connected.) telefonközpont• -
10 majority
őrnagyi rang, többség, szótöbbség, nagykorúság* * *[mə'‹o-]1) (the greater number: the majority of people.) többség2) (the difference between a greater and a smaller number: The Democratic Party won by/with a majority of six hundred votes.) többség -
11 odds
különbség, valószínűség, esély* * *1) (chances; probability: The odds are that he will win.) valószínűség, esély, kilátások2) (a difference in strength, in favour of one side: They are fighting against heavy odds.) különbség; egyenlőtlen küzdelem -
12 shade
homály, hajszálnyi vmi, görfüggöny, üvegbura, árny to shade: árnyékol, vonalkáz, árnyal* * *[ʃeid] 1. noun1) (slight darkness caused by the blocking of some light: I prefer to sit in the shade rather than the sun.) árnyék2) (the dark parts of a picture: light and shade in a portrait.) sötét részek (képen)3) (something that screens or shelters from light or heat: a large sunshade; a shade for a light.) (lámpa)ernyő; (nap)ellenző4) (a variety of a colour; a slight difference: a pretty shade of green; shades of meaning.) árnyalat5) (a slight amount: The weather is a shade better today.) hajszálnyi(t)2. verb1) ((sometimes with from) to shelter from light or heat: He put up his hand to shade his eyes.) megvéd (nap ellen)2) (to make darker: You should shade the foreground of that drawing.) (be)árnyékol3) ((with into) to change very gradually eg from one colour to another.) átmegy (egyik szín a másikba)•- shaded- shades
- shading
- shady
- shadiness
- put in the shade
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