B2 adjective محايد

lecture

/ˈlektʃər/

Relating to or used in a formal talk given to an audience for educational purposes, or the act of delivering such a talk. As an adjective (often attributive), it describes things like rooms, notes, or series associated with university-level teaching.

أمثلة

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1

I left my lecture notes in the library after the morning session.

I left my notes for the formal talk in the library after the morning session.

2

The visiting professor will give a lecture on sustainable architecture tonight.

The visiting professor will give a formal educational presentation on sustainable architecture tonight.

3

I really don't need a lecture from my brother about my lifestyle choices.

I really don't need a long scolding from my brother about my lifestyle choices.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
lecture
Verb
lecture
صفة
lecturing
مرتبط
lecturer
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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of a 'Lectern'—the wooden stand where a speaker stands. Both words come from the same Latin root 'lect-', meaning to read.

اختبار سريع

The students gathered in the large ______ hall to hear the professor's opening remarks.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: lecture

أمثلة

1

I left my lecture notes in the library after the morning session.

everyday

I left my notes for the formal talk in the library after the morning session.

2

The visiting professor will give a lecture on sustainable architecture tonight.

formal

The visiting professor will give a formal educational presentation on sustainable architecture tonight.

3

I really don't need a lecture from my brother about my lifestyle choices.

informal

I really don't need a long scolding from my brother about my lifestyle choices.

4

A lecture-based curriculum may be less effective than interactive workshops.

academic

A curriculum centered on formal talks may be less effective than interactive workshops.

5

The CEO delivered a brief lecture regarding the new corporate compliance policies.

business

The CEO gave a short formal talk regarding the new corporate compliance policies.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
lecture
Verb
lecture
صفة
lecturing
مرتبط
lecturer

تلازمات شائعة

attend a lecture to go to a formal educational talk
give a lecture to deliver a formal educational talk
lecture hall a large room where university talks are held
guest lecture a talk given by someone invited from outside the institution
lecture series a set of related educational talks on a topic

العبارات الشائعة

give someone a lecture

to scold or criticize someone at length

read someone a lecture

to reprimand someone formally for their behavior

lecture on

to speak formally about a specific topic

يُخلط عادةً مع

lecture vs seminar

A lecture is usually a one-way presentation for many people, while a seminar is a small, interactive discussion group.

lecture vs speech

A speech is any formal talk to an audience, whereas a lecture is specifically for educational or instructional purposes.

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ملاحظات الاستخدام

In academic settings, 'lecture' is a neutral term for a teaching method. However, in personal settings, it often carries a negative connotation of being boring, long, or condescending.

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أخطاء شائعة

Learners often use the verb 'make' (e.g., 'make a lecture'). The correct verbs are 'give', 'deliver', or 'hold' a lecture.

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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of a 'Lectern'—the wooden stand where a speaker stands. Both words come from the same Latin root 'lect-', meaning to read.

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أصل الكلمة

Derived from the Late Latin 'lectura', which means 'a reading', coming from the Latin verb 'legere' (to read).

أنماط نحوية

Countable noun when referring to a specific talk. Used as an attributive noun/adjective to modify other nouns (e.g., lecture theater). As a verb, it is often followed by the preposition 'on' or 'about'.
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السياق الثقافي

The lecture is the traditional cornerstone of Western higher education, though many modern universities are shifting toward more 'active learning' models.

اختبار سريع

The students gathered in the large ______ hall to hear the professor's opening remarks.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: lecture

عبارات ذات صلة

كلمات ذات صلة

proceed

C1

The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.

individual

C1

Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.

appropriately

B2

To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.

region

B2

A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.

resource

B2

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

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