antenna
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.
Exemplos
3 de 5I 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.
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.
My car's antenna snapped off in the automatic car wash yesterday.
My car's antenna snapped off in the automatic car wash yesterday.
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
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.
Quiz rápido
The butterfly used its _______ to detect the scent of the flowers.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: antenna
Exemplos
I had to adjust the TV antenna several times to get a clear picture of the football game.
everydayI had to adjust the TV antenna several times to get a clear picture of the football game.
The telecommunications tower requires a high-gain antenna to ensure reliable signal coverage across the valley.
formalThe telecommunications tower requires a high-gain antenna to ensure reliable signal coverage across the valley.
My car's antenna snapped off in the automatic car wash yesterday.
informalMy car's antenna snapped off in the automatic car wash yesterday.
The researcher observed how the beetle used its left antenna to navigate the complex maze.
academicThe researcher observed how the beetle used its left antenna to navigate the complex maze.
A good CEO must have their political antenna up to navigate the shifting regulations in the tech industry.
businessA good CEO must have their political antenna up to navigate the shifting regulations in the tech industry.
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
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
Frequentemente confundido com
Aerial is the more common term in British English, while antenna is standard in American English for electronics.
This is the Spanish or Portuguese spelling; English requires the double 'n'.
Notas de uso
Note the two plural forms: use 'antennas' for electronic devices and 'antennae' when referring to biological feelers on insects.
Erros comuns
Learners often use 'antennas' for insects in biological contexts, which is technically incorrect in scientific writing.
Dica de memorização
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.
Origem da palavra
From Latin 'antenna', meaning a sail yard, which later evolved to describe the feelers of insects due to their similar shape.
Padrões gramaticais
Quiz rápido
The butterfly used its _______ to detect the scent of the flowers.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: antenna
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