Модел на употреба:
a buzz of [machines/voices/activity]
There was a constant buzz from the old refrigerator.
A régi hűtőszekrényből állandó zúgás hallatszott.
I could hear the buzz of the fluorescent lights above my desk.
Hallottam az íróasztalom fölötti fénycsövek zúgását.
The quiet evening was broken only by the buzz of insects in the field.
A sharp buzz from his phone told him he had a new message.
The dentist’s drill started with a high, nervous buzz.
Примери за учащи
I heard a loud buzz from the machine.
Hangos zümmögést hallottam a gépből.
There was a soft buzz in the room from the lights.
A lámpáktól halk zúgás hallatszott a szobában.
The buzz of insects kept me awake at night.
Her phone made a short buzz on the table.
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse "buzz" with "ring" for phones. "Ring" is usually for the main, longer sound of a call, while "buzz" often suggests a short vibration or humming noise.
Значение
Low, continuous humming sound
Колокации
loud buzz
|low buzz
|constant buzz
|electric buzz
|buzz of conversation
Синоними
hum (Very close in meaning; often slightly softer and smoother than a buzz.)
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drone (Suggests a dull, continued sound, often lower and more monotonous than a buzz.)
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whir (Used more for quickly spinning machines, with a lighter, higher sound than a buzz.)
Антоними
silence (The complete absence of sound, the opposite of any buzz.)
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quiet (Very little or no noise, contrasting with the noticeable presence of a buzz.)
Теми
sound
|technology
|nature
|daily life
Определение
A low, steady sound like bees or a small machine make.
A low, continuous humming or vibrating sound, like that made by bees, small machines, or electronic devices.
Модел на употреба:
[something] buzzes
My phone keeps buzzing on the table.
A telefonom folyton rezeg az asztalon.
Flies buzzed around the fruit bowl in the kitchen.
A konyhában legyek zümmögtek a gyümölcsöstál körül.
The neon sign outside the bar was buzzing loudly.
Her ears were buzzing after the loud concert.
A drone buzzed overhead during the parade.
Примери за учащи
The bees are buzzing in the garden.
A méhek zümmögnek a kertben.
My watch buzzes when I get a message.
Az órám rezeg, amikor üzenetet kapok.
The old light is buzzing again.
After the show, my ears were buzzing.
Честа грешка:
Some learners use "buzz" only for insects. It is also very common for phones, alarms, and other electronic devices that vibrate or make a humming sound.
Значение
Make a low humming sound
Колокации
bees buzz
|phone buzzing
|buzzing noise
|buzzing sound
|buzzing in my ears
Синоними
hum (Very similar, but can sound softer or smoother than buzz.)
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whirr (Often used when something spins or moves quickly, with a lighter mechanical sound.)
Антоними
fall silent (Describes something that stops making any sound, opposite of continuing to buzz.)
Теми
sound
|technology
|nature
Определение
To make a low, steady sound like bees or a small machine.
To produce a low, continuous humming or vibrating sound, like that made by bees, small machines, or electronic devices.
СЪЩЕСТВИТЕЛНО
B1
INFORMAL
3
Модел на употреба:
get a buzz from [something]
I still get a buzz from playing live on stage.
Az élő színpadi játék még mindig feldob.
This coffee gives me a real buzz in the morning.
Ez a kávé reggel tényleg felpörget.
He liked the little buzz he got after one or two beers.
The risk gave her a buzz she couldn’t find anywhere else.
Winning the prize gave him such a buzz that he couldn’t stop smiling.
Примери за учащи
I get a buzz from speaking English with new people.
Feldob, amikor új emberekkel beszélhetek angolul.
This strong coffee gives me a buzz.
Ez az erős kávé felpörget.
Winning the game gave her a big buzz.
He likes the buzz he feels after a fast run.
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse this with "noise" because of the sound meaning of "buzz". In this sense, it is about an inner feeling, not a sound. Also, be careful: in informal speech, a "buzz" from alcohol or drugs is mild; stronger effects are usually called a "high."
Значение
Pleasant feeling of excitement
Колокации
get a buzz
|feel a buzz
|little buzz
|nice buzz
|buzz from caffeine
Синоними
rush (A stronger, often faster feeling of excitement or euphoria than a buzz.)
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high (Often used for a stronger drug- or alcohol-induced state; more intense and sometimes longer than a buzz.)
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thrill (Focuses more on sharp excitement or pleasure from an experience rather than the physical feeling from substances.)
Антоними
letdown (The feeling of disappointment or loss of excitement after expecting a buzz or high.)
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boredom (A state of no excitement, the opposite of feeling a buzz.)
Теми
emotions
|health
|daily life
Определение
A happy, excited feeling, often for a short time, sometimes from alcohol, coffee, or an exciting activity.
A strong, often short-lived feeling of excitement, pleasure, or mild euphoria, sometimes caused by alcohol, drugs, caffeine, or a thrilling experience.
СЪЩЕСТВИТЕЛНО
B2
INFORMAL
4
Модел на употреба:
the buzz about [something]
There’s a lot of buzz around their new app.
Nagy a felhajtás az új appjuk körül.
The film generated huge buzz after its festival premiere.
A film hatalmas visszhangot keltett a fesztiválpremierje után.
What’s the buzz about this restaurant everyone keeps mentioning?
The company is trying to create some buzz on social media before the launch.
Despite the early buzz, the product failed to impress reviewers.
Примери за учащи
There is a lot of buzz about the new phone.
Nagy a felhajtás az új telefon körül.
The singer became famous after strong online buzz.
Az énekes a nagy online felhajtás után vált híressé.
The company wants to create buzz before the product launch.
What is the buzz about this TV show?
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes use "buzz" where "news" or "information" is better. "Buzz" suggests excitement and popularity, not just facts. For example, "What’s the buzz at the office?" means "What is everyone excited about?", not simply "What is the information?"
Значение
Excited talk or publicity
Колокации
media buzz
|create a buzz
|huge buzz
|online buzz
|the buzz about the movie
Синоними
hype (Suggests strong, often excessive promotion; sometimes more negative than buzz.)
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buzzword-of-mouth (Not a standard word; learners should use "word of mouth" instead of trying to form compounds like this.)
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excitement (General emotional reaction; does not always include widespread talk the way buzz does.)
Антоними
obscurity (The state of being unknown and not talked about, opposite of having buzz.)
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indifference (When people do not care or talk about something, the opposite of the interest behind buzz.)
Теми
media
|business
|social
|communication
Определение
When many people talk excitedly about something, and it becomes popular or famous for a while.
Excited talk, interest, or publicity about someone or something, especially when many people are discussing it at the same time.
Модел на употреба:
a buzz of [conversation/talk]
There was a low buzz of conversation in the café.
Halk beszédmoraj hallatszott a kávézóban.
The classroom fell silent after the cheerful buzz of group work.
A csoportmunka vidám zsivaja után elcsendesedett az osztályterem.
A steady buzz of voices came from the crowded lobby.
As the speaker walked on stage, the excited buzz in the hall slowly died down.
The office had its usual morning buzz as everyone arrived.
Примери за учащи
I heard a buzz of voices in the next room.
Hangok moraját hallottam a szomszéd szobából.
There was a happy buzz in the café.
Vidám zsivaj volt a kávézóban.
The buzz of conversation stopped when the teacher came in.
The party ended and the buzz slowly went away.
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes think this always means strong excitement. Here it mainly describes the sound itself: the low, continuous noise in the background, not necessarily strong emotion.
Значение
Background noise of people talking
Колокации
buzz of conversation
|buzz of voices
|a quiet buzz
|soft buzz
|buzz in the room
Синоними
murmur (A softer, more gentle background sound of people talking than buzz.)
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hum (Very similar; focuses on the steady sound more than the liveliness.)
Антоними
hush (A sudden quiet or stillness after people stop talking, opposite of a buzz of voices.)
Теми
social
|daily life
|daily_life
|communication
Определение
A low, steady sound you hear when many people talk at once.
A low, continuous noise made by many people talking at the same time, especially in a busy place.
Модел на употреба:
buzz [someone]
I’ll buzz you later with the details.
Később rád csörgök a részletekkel.
Buzz me when you get home so I know you’re safe.
Szólj, ha hazaértél, hogy tudjam, biztonságban vagy.
Can you buzz Sarah and ask if she’s coming?
She buzzed her boss to say she would be late.
Just buzz me on WhatsApp if you need anything.
Примери за учащи
I will buzz you after work.
Munka után rád csörgök.
Please buzz me when the food arrives.
Kérlek, szólj, amikor megérkezik az étel.
He buzzed his friend to say hello.
You can buzz me on my phone tonight.
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes think "buzz" is formal. It is informal and friendly. In emails or formal messages, it is safer to use "call" or "contact" instead of "buzz."
Значение
Phone or contact briefly
Колокации
buzz you later
|buzz me when
|give me a buzz
|buzz him at work
|buzz her on her mobile
Синоними
call (The most common neutral word; does not suggest the call is short the way buzz often does.)
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ring (Very similar informally, especially in British English, but does not carry the "quick" feeling of buzz as strongly.)
Антоними
ignore (To deliberately not contact or answer someone, opposite of choosing to buzz them.)
Теми
daily life
|communication
|technology
|daily_life
Определение
To call someone, usually for a short time, often for a quick question or message.
To phone or contact someone quickly, especially for a short, practical message.
Модел на употреба:
[something/someone] buzzes around [someone/something]
Tiny drones buzzed past the windows during the show.
Az előadás alatt apró drónok zúgtak el az ablakok előtt.
Flies kept buzzing around the fruit on the table.
A legyek folyton zümmögve repkedtek az asztalon lévő gyümölcs körül.
Cars were buzzing up and down the street all night.
She buzzed around the kitchen getting everything ready for dinner.
Bees buzzed around the flowers in the garden.
Примери за учащи
Many flies are buzzing around the food.
Sok légy zümmögve repked az étel körül.
Cars buzzed past our house all day.
Egész nap autók zúgtak el a házunk előtt.
He buzzed around the office, talking to everyone.
A small plane buzzed over the beach.
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes use only "fly" in these situations. "Buzz" adds the idea of sound and quick, busy movement, especially for insects or small machines.
Значение
Move quickly nearby while buzzing
Колокации
buzz around
|buzzing around my head
|cars buzzing past
|buzzing around the room
|buzzing with activity
Синоними
whiz (Emphasizes fast movement, often with a higher or sharper sound than buzz.)
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dart (Focuses on quick, sudden movement without suggesting a buzzing sound.)
Антоними
crawl (Describes very slow movement, opposite of the quick activity suggested by buzz.)
Теми
movement
|nature
|daily life
|daily_life
Определение
To move quickly and busily near someone or something, like an insect or small object that makes a buzzing sound.
To move quickly and busily, usually close to someone or something, while making a buzzing sound or giving the impression of such activity.
Модел на употреба:
buzz [a place/someone]
The fighter pilots were told not to buzz the tower again.
A vadászpilótáknak megmondták, hogy ne húzzanak át újra alacsonyan a torony fölött.
A small plane buzzed the beach, making people look up in surprise.
Egy kisrepülő alacsonyan húzott el a strand fölött, mire az emberek meglepetten felnéztek.
Helicopters buzzed the stadium before the game started.
Примери за учащи
The jet buzzed the city and flew very low.
A sugárhajtású gép nagyon alacsonyan húzott át a város fölött.
A plane buzzed the farm and scared the cows.
Egy repülő alacsonyan húzott át a gazdaság fölött, és megijesztette a teheneket.
Helicopters buzzed the area all morning.
Значение
Fly low over something
Колокации
buzz the tower
|buzz the beach
|planes buzzing the city
|jets buzzing overhead
Синоними
skim (To move just above the surface of something; does not include the idea of noise or showing off as strongly as buzz.)
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strafe (A military term for attacking from low-flying aircraft; more violent and specific than buzz.)
Антоними
soar (To fly very high, opposite of the low flying in buzzing.)
Теми
transport
|military
|travel
|transportation
Определение
To fly a plane very low over a place or people, usually to show power or for fun.
To fly a plane or similar vehicle very low over a place or person, often to show off or get attention.