B2 verb Neutral

antenna

/ænˈten.ə/

A rod, wire, or other device used to transmit or receive radio or television signals, or a long, thin sensory organ found on the heads of insects and crustaceans. In a metaphorical sense, it refers to a person's ability to sense or detect subtle changes or information in their environment.

Beispiele

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1

I had to adjust the TV antenna several times to get a clear picture of the football game.

I had to adjust the TV antenna several times to get a clear picture of the football game.

2

The telecommunications tower requires a high-gain antenna to ensure reliable signal coverage across the valley.

The telecommunications tower requires a high-gain antenna to ensure reliable signal coverage across the valley.

3

My car's antenna snapped off in the automatic car wash yesterday.

My car's antenna snapped off in the automatic car wash yesterday.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
antenna
Adjektiv
antennal
Verwandt
antennae
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Merkhilfe

Think of an insect's 'ten' (10) legs and its 'antenna' helping it find its way. Or associate 'antenna' with 'attention'—it helps you pay attention to signals.

Schnelles Quiz

The butterfly used its _______ to detect the scent of the flowers.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: antenna

Beispiele

1

I had to adjust the TV antenna several times to get a clear picture of the football game.

everyday

I had to adjust the TV antenna several times to get a clear picture of the football game.

2

The telecommunications tower requires a high-gain antenna to ensure reliable signal coverage across the valley.

formal

The telecommunications tower requires a high-gain antenna to ensure reliable signal coverage across the valley.

3

My car's antenna snapped off in the automatic car wash yesterday.

informal

My car's antenna snapped off in the automatic car wash yesterday.

4

The researcher observed how the beetle used its left antenna to navigate the complex maze.

academic

The researcher observed how the beetle used its left antenna to navigate the complex maze.

5

A good CEO must have their political antenna up to navigate the shifting regulations in the tech industry.

business

A good CEO must have their political antenna up to navigate the shifting regulations in the tech industry.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
antenna
Adjektiv
antennal
Verwandt
antennae

Häufige Kollokationen

satellite antenna satellite antenna
telescopic antenna telescopic antenna
sensitive antenna sensitive antenna
antenna array antenna array
radio antenna radio antenna

Häufige Phrasen

to have one's antennas up

to be alert and sensitive to what is happening

social antenna

one's ability to read social cues

political antenna

the ability to sense political shifts or moods

Wird oft verwechselt mit

antenna vs aerial

Aerial is the more common term in British English, while antenna is standard in American English for electronics.

antenna vs antena

This is the Spanish or Portuguese spelling; English requires the double 'n'.

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Nutzungshinweise

Note the two plural forms: use 'antennas' for electronic devices and 'antennae' when referring to biological feelers on insects.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often use 'antennas' for insects in biological contexts, which is technically incorrect in scientific writing.

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Merkhilfe

Think of an insect's 'ten' (10) legs and its 'antenna' helping it find its way. Or associate 'antenna' with 'attention'—it helps you pay attention to signals.

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Wortherkunft

From Latin 'antenna', meaning a sail yard, which later evolved to describe the feelers of insects due to their similar shape.

Grammatikmuster

Countable noun Plural: antennas (electronic) or antennae (biological) Often used with 'to' + verb (e.g., used to receive)

Schnelles Quiz

The butterfly used its _______ to detect the scent of the flowers.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: antenna

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