إنجليزي

body

gb/bˈɑdi/ us/bˈɑdi/
A1 إنجليزي
~ 300
المعاني
0 معنى
اسم A1 entity
1

physical structure of a living being

The whole physical form of a person or animal.

نمط الاستخدام: [someone]'s body
غلطة شائعة:
Learners sometimes confuse 'body' with 'figure' when talking about shape or appearance; 'figure' is more about outward form, not the whole physical structure.
مرادفات
physique (Refers more to the shape and form, often in relation to fitness or attractiveness.) | figure (Refers mainly to the shape of a person's body, often used for appearance.)
أضداد
mind (Contrasts the physical part of a person with their mental or emotional aspects.)
تراكيب شائعة
human body |body temperature |body part |body weight |body language
مواضيع
health |biology |daily life |body |core_vocabulary
أمثلة
  • The human body needs rest to recover.
  • She covered her body with a blanket.
  • His body was found near the river.
  • Exercise is good for your body.
  • He has tattoos all over his body.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
  • My body is tired.
  • She washes her body every day.
  • He has a strong body.
  • The doctor checks my body.
اسم A2 entity
2

main section of an object

The main part of something, without extra parts.

نمط الاستخدام: the body of [something]
غلطة شائعة:
Learners may confuse this with 'frame'; 'frame' usually refers to the supporting structure, while 'body' is the main outer part.
مرادفات
main section (A plain description emphasizing its role as the central part.)
أضداد
appendage (Refers to something attached to the main part.)
تراكيب شائعة
body of a car |body of a plane |body of a guitar
مواضيع
objects |technology |core_vocabulary
أمثلة
  • The mechanic repaired the car's body after the accident.
  • The body of the guitar is made from mahogany.
  • The plane's body was painted white.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
  • The car's body is red.
  • This is the body of the pen.
  • The body of the bus is very long.
اسم B1 entity
3

organized group of people

An official group of people working together for a purpose.

نمط الاستخدام: a body of [people]
غلطة شائعة:
Some learners may confuse 'body' in this sense with 'everybody'; here it means an organization, not all people in general.
مرادفات
committee (A smaller, often more specific type of decision-making group.) | organization (A broader term for a structured group with a purpose.)
أضداد
individual (Refers to one person, not a group.)
تراكيب شائعة
governing body |advisory body |legislative body
مواضيع
politics |organizations |relationships |business |core_vocabulary
أمثلة
  • The governing body will meet next week to discuss the policy.
  • An independent body will review the case.
  • A legislative body passes new laws.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
  • The school has a student body.
  • The city has a governing body.
  • This is an advisory body.
اسم B1 entity
4

main part of written text

The main part of writing, not including titles or notes.

نمط الاستخدام: the body of [text/document/email]
مرادفات
main text (Focuses on the central written content.)
أضداد
heading (A title or label above sections of text.)
تراكيب شائعة
body of the email |body of the text |body paragraph
مواضيع
writing |communication |education |core_vocabulary
أمثلة
  • Please include your contact information in the body of the email.
  • The body of the report explains the findings in detail.
  • She edited the body of her essay before submitting it.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
  • I write my idea in the body of the email.
  • The body of this letter is short.
  • He reads the body of the message.
اسم B2 entity
5

collection of information or material

A lot of information about one subject.

نمط الاستخدام: a body of [work/research/evidence]
مرادفات
collection (A general term for gathered items; 'body' here implies organization and substance.)
أضداد
lack of information (Opposite in meaning as it signifies absence rather than presence of material.)
تراكيب شائعة
body of work |body of evidence |body of research
مواضيع
academia |research |education |science |core_vocabulary
أمثلة
  • There is a large body of research on climate change.
  • Her paintings form an impressive body of work.
  • The lawyer presented a strong body of evidence.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
  • We have a big body of data.
  • He wrote a body of poems.
  • There is a body of facts about this case.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
body
IPA
GB/bˈɑdi/
US/bˈɑdi/
المقاطع والنبر
body (١ مقطع)
Stress on 1st syllable (body)
تصريفات الكلمة
Noun
  • Base: body
  • Plural: bodies, body
عيلة الكلمة
Forms
bodies noun
Core family
bodily adjective B2
Related words
bodybuilder noun bodybuilding noun
Negative and opposite forms
disembodied adjective
Advanced or less common
embody verb C1 embodiment noun C1
تعبيرات

body language

1
/bˈɑdi lˈæŋɡwɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase

nonverbal communication through movement and posture

The way you communicate using your movements, face, and posture instead of words.

أمثلة
  • His body language showed he was nervous.
  • You can tell she’s confident from her body language.

keep body and soul together

1
/kˈip bˈɑdi ˈænd sˈoʊl təɡˈɛðɚ/
idiom

have just enough to live on

To have just enough money to buy food and live.

أمثلة
  • He works three jobs just to keep body and soul together.
  • They barely keep body and soul together after losing their jobs.

student body

1
/stˈudənt bˈɑdi/
fixed phrase

all students in a school or university

All students in a school or university seen as one group.

أمثلة
  • The student body voted for a new president.
  • Our student body is very diverse.

over my dead body

1
/ˈoʊvɚ mˈaɪ dˈɛd bˈɑdi/
idiom informal

strong refusal to permit

Used to say you will never allow something to happen.

أمثلة
  • You want to sell the house? Over my dead body!
  • Over my dead body will you sell this house!
  • Over my dead body will they cancel this program.
  • They can take my car over my dead body.

in cold blood

1
/ˈɪn kˈoʊld blˈʌd/
idiom

deliberately and without emotion (esp. killing)

To do something bad on purpose and without feeling sorry, especially killing someone.

أمثلة
  • The victim was murdered in cold blood.
  • The crime was committed in cold blood.
  • He shot them in cold blood.
  • He killed them in cold blood after planning it for weeks.
  • He killed the animal in cold blood.

in cold blood

2
/ˈɪn kˈoʊld blˈʌd/
idiom

Deliberately and without mercy (often killing)

To do something on purpose without feeling sorry, usually something very bad like killing someone.

أمثلة
  • The crime was committed in cold blood.
  • He murdered them in cold blood.

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