B2 noun Neutral

buoyancy

/ˈbɔɪənsi/

Buoyancy is the ability of an object to float in water or air, or the upward force exerted by a fluid that opposes the weight of an immersed object. Figuratively, it refers to a person's ability to remain cheerful and resilient, or the strength and upward trend of an economy or market.

Beispiele

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1

The salt water increased the buoyancy of the swimmers, making it easier for them to stay afloat.

The salt water increased the buoyancy of the swimmers, making it easier for them to stay afloat.

2

The recent data indicates a surprising buoyancy in consumer spending despite the inflation.

The recent data indicates a surprising buoyancy in consumer spending despite the inflation.

3

Her natural buoyancy helped her get through the most difficult periods of her life with a smile.

Her natural buoyancy helped her get through the most difficult periods of her life with a smile.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
buoyancy
Verb
buoy
Adverb
buoyantly
Adjektiv
buoyant
Verwandt
buoy
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Merkhilfe

Think of a 'buoy' in the ocean. No matter how many waves hit it or try to push it down, it always pops back up to the surface.

Schnelles Quiz

The unexpected ______ of the housing market surprised many experts who expected a recession.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: buoyancy

Beispiele

1

The salt water increased the buoyancy of the swimmers, making it easier for them to stay afloat.

everyday

The salt water increased the buoyancy of the swimmers, making it easier for them to stay afloat.

2

The recent data indicates a surprising buoyancy in consumer spending despite the inflation.

business

The recent data indicates a surprising buoyancy in consumer spending despite the inflation.

3

Her natural buoyancy helped her get through the most difficult periods of her life with a smile.

informal

Her natural buoyancy helped her get through the most difficult periods of her life with a smile.

4

Archimedes' principle explains the physical laws governing buoyancy and displacement.

academic

Archimedes' principle explains the physical laws governing buoyancy and displacement.

5

The committee noted the buoyancy of the labor market in their official annual report.

formal

The committee noted the buoyancy of the labor market in their official annual report.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
buoyancy
Verb
buoy
Adverb
buoyantly
Adjektiv
buoyant
Verwandt
buoy

Häufige Kollokationen

economic buoyancy economic buoyancy
lose buoyancy lose buoyancy
natural buoyancy natural buoyancy
neutral buoyancy neutral buoyancy
buoyancy aid buoyancy aid

Häufige Phrasen

a sense of buoyancy

a sense of buoyancy

market buoyancy

market buoyancy

buoyancy control

buoyancy control

Wird oft verwechselt mit

buoyancy vs density

Density is a measurement of mass per unit volume, whereas buoyancy is the upward force that results from density differences.

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Nutzungshinweise

Use 'buoyancy' when discussing physics (floating), psychology (emotional resilience), or finance (market strength). It almost always implies a positive or upward state.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often struggle with the spelling, specifically the 'u' after the 'b'. In metaphorical use, don't confuse it with 'happiness'; it specifically implies the ability to bounce back.

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Merkhilfe

Think of a 'buoy' in the ocean. No matter how many waves hit it or try to push it down, it always pops back up to the surface.

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Wortherkunft

From the Spanish 'boyar', meaning to float, which is related to 'buoy'.

Grammatikmuster

Uncountable noun Can be followed by the preposition 'of' Often used as a subject in scientific contexts

Schnelles Quiz

The unexpected ______ of the housing market surprised many experts who expected a recession.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: buoyancy

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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.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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