Duty против Task

Когда что использовать в английском, со значением, регистром и примерами.

Duty

Топ 1000 (очень частое)B1noun

Task

Топ 1000 (очень частое)A2noun
 DutyTask
Произношение🇬🇧 /["/ˈdjuːti/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈduːti/"]/🇬🇧 /["/tɑːsk/"]/🇺🇸 /["/tæsk/"]/
ЗначениеA responsibility or job that someone must do.A piece of work that needs to be done.
ПримерHe felt it was his duty to help the less fortunate.Completing this math task is important for your exam.
РегистрНейтральноеНейтральное
Насколько частоеТоп 1000 (очень частое)Топ 1000 (очень частое)
Уровень CEFRB1A2
Часть речиnounnoun
Сочетанияcontractual, legal, statutory, have, owe, carry out, call, under a/​the duty, duty of, duty to, a breach of duty, do your duty by somebody, be duty bound to do something, light, onerous, day, have, pull, see, fall to somebody, manager, officer, doctor, off duty, on duty, the execution of your duties, the performance of your duties, light, onerous, day, have, pull, see, fall to somebody, manager, officer, doctor, off duty, on duty, the execution of your duties, the performance of your duties, heavy, high, low, amount, impose, slap on somebody/​something, increase, be payable, in duty, duty onawesome, challenging, daunting, handle, take on, take upon yourself, involve something, require something, fall to somebody, task for, task in, be no easy task, the task ahead, the task at hand, awesome, challenging, daunting, handle, take on, take upon yourself, involve something, require something, fall to somebody, task for, task in, be no easy task, the task ahead, the task at hand
Антонимыirresponsibility, neglectleisure, idleness, rest
Частые ошибкиConfused with 'dutie', incorrect spelling., Using 'duty' with a subject instead of a verb; 'duty to help' not 'duty help'., Not using it with the correct preposition, often omitting 'to'.Confused with 'chore' — tasks are often more formal or job-related., Using 'task' as a verb — 'task' is a noun., Saying 'a task for doing' instead of 'a task to do'.
Заметки по употреблениюUsed in both formal and informal contexts. Often relates to moral or legal responsibilities. Avoid using it in casual conversations where lighter terms like 'task' may fit better.Commonly used in both spoken and written English. Suitable for formal and informal contexts, but avoid using in very casual scenarios like chats among friends.

Частые вопросы: Duty против Task

В чём разница между Duty и Task?

Duty: A responsibility or job that someone must do. Task: A piece of work that needs to be done.

Что сложнее: Duty и Task?

Duty имеет самый высокий уровень, B1, по шкале CEFR.

У Duty и Task одинаковый уровень CEFR?

Duty: B1, Task: A2 по шкале CEFR.

Какая часть речи у Duty и Task?

Duty: noun, Task: noun.

Можно показать пример каждого?

Duty: He felt it was his duty to help the less fortunate. Task: Completing this math task is important for your exam.

Можно ли использовать Duty и Task взаимозаменяемо?

Не всегда. Duty и Task близки и иногда пересекаются, но различаются по регистру, частоте и употреблению, поэтому замена одного другим может изменить смысл или тон. Стоит свериться с различиями выше, прежде чем заменять.

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