tickle
gb/tˈɪkəl/ us/tˈɪkəl/
A2
Английски
csiklandoz, ingerel, kapar, megmosolyogtat, mulattat, felkelti valakinek az érdeklődését, felcsigázza valakinek a kíváncsiságát, csiklandozás, csiklandozó érzés, kaparó érzés
ГЛАГОЛ
A2
1
csiklandoz
B1
Модел на употреба:
tickle [someone] (on/in [body part])
She tickled the baby’s feet and he burst out laughing.
Megcsiklandozta a kisbaba talpát, mire a baba hangosan felnevetett.
Don’t tickle me—I’m really ticklish.
Ne csiklandozz, nagyon csiklandós vagyok.
He tickled her under the chin to make her smile.
Примери за учащи
She tickled my hand.
Megcsiklandozta a kezemet.
Please don’t tickle me.
Kérlek, ne csiklandozz.
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes use it for any touch; it usually means a light touch that makes you laugh or want to scratch.
Значение
touch lightly to cause laughter
Колокации
tickle someone
|tickle your feet
|tickle someone under the chin
|tickle someone’s ribs
|give someone a tickle
|stop tickling me
|tickle attack
|be ticklish
|tickle gently
|tickle until someone laughs
Синоними
tease (Often broader; can be verbal, not just touching.)
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tickle (Neutral term; more specific than general touching.)
Антоними
soothe (Calms a sensation rather than provoking it.)
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leave alone (Avoids touching or provoking a reaction.)
Теми
body_health
|daily_life
|relationships
Определение
To touch someone lightly so they laugh or feel itchy.
To touch someone lightly, especially on a sensitive part of the body, in a way that makes them laugh or feel an itchy sensation.
ГЛАГОЛ
B1
2
Модел на употреба:
[something] tickles [someone]'s throat/nose; tickle at [someone]'s throat
The dry air tickled my throat and made me cough.
A száraz levegő kaparta a torkomat, és köhögni kezdtem.
A bit of pepper tickled his nose.
Egy kevés bors megcsiklandozta az orrát.
Smoke was tickling the back of her throat.
Примери за учащи
The dust tickled my nose.
A por csiklandozta az orromat.
Cold air tickled my throat.
A hideg levegő kaparta a torkomat.
Честа грешка:
Don’t use it only for laughter; it can also describe irritation in the throat or nose.
Значение
cause an itchy throat feeling
Колокации
tickle your throat
|tickle your nose
|tickle at the back of your throat
|dust tickled my nose
|a cough that tickles
|something tickled my throat
|tickle-induced cough
|tickle sensation
|tickle in the throat
|tickle your sinuses
Синоними
itch (More general; not limited to throat/nose.)
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irritate (Stronger and more formal than tickle.)
Антоними
soothe (Reduces irritation in the throat or nose.)
|
relieve (Takes away an uncomfortable sensation.)
Теми
body_health
Определение
To make your throat or nose feel itchy so you want to cough or sneeze.
To cause a slight irritating or itchy feeling, especially in the throat or nose, often making someone want to cough or sneeze.
ГЛАГОЛ
B1
3
mulattat
B2
Модел на употреба:
tickle [someone]; it tickles [someone] that [clause]
His dry comments always tickle me.
A fanyar megjegyzései mindig megmosolyogtatnak.
It tickled her that he still remembered her birthday.
Megmosolyogtatta, hogy még mindig emlékezett a születésnapjára.
The kids were tickled by the silly voice.
Примери за учащи
That story tickled me.
Az a történet megmosolyogtatott.
His joke tickled her.
A vicce megmosolyogtatta őt.
Честа грешка:
In this meaning, you usually ‘tickle’ a person (not ‘tickle a joke’).
Значение
amuse or delight someone
Колокации
tickle someone’s sense of humor
|tickle me
|that really tickled her
|tickle someone no end
|tickle someone to bits
|tickle the audience
|tickle someone’s funny bone
|what tickles you?
|tickled by the idea
|it tickles me that...
Синоними
amuse (More neutral and common in formal writing.)
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delight (Suggests stronger pleasure than tickle.)
Антоними
bore (Makes someone uninterested rather than amused.)
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annoy (Creates irritation rather than pleasure.)
Теми
emotions
|communication
Определение
To make someone laugh or feel happy.
To amuse or delight someone, often in a light, playful way.
ГЛАГОЛ
B2
4
Модел на употреба:
tickle [someone]'s interest/fancy; tickle [someone]
The course description tickled my interest, so I signed up.
A kurzus leírása felkeltette az érdeklődésemet, ezért jelentkeztem.
That kind of mystery really tickles her curiosity.
Az efféle rejtély igazán felcsigázza a kíváncsiságát.
The idea of a quick weekend trip tickled him.
Примери за учащи
The topic tickled my interest.
A téma felkeltette az érdeklődésemet.
The idea tickled her.
Az ötlet felkeltette az érdeklődését.
Честа грешка:
This meaning is often used with ‘interest’ or ‘fancy’ (e.g., ‘tickle my interest’).
Значение
interest or appeal slightly
Колокации
tickle your interest
|tickle someone’s curiosity
|tickle someone’s fancy
|tickle the imagination
|tickle your appetite (for something)
|tickle the senses
|tickle a desire
|tickle someone with an idea
|tickle someone’s taste
|tickle someone’s enthusiasm
Синоними
intrigue (Often suggests a stronger, more serious interest.)
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appeal (Focuses on attractiveness rather than the spark of interest.)
Антоними
repel (Creates dislike rather than attraction.)
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discourage (Reduces interest rather than sparking it.)
Теми
emotions
|daily_life
Определение
To make someone interested in something.
To interest, attract, or appeal to someone, often slightly or in a playful way.
СЪЩЕСТВИТЕЛНО
A2
5
Модел на употреба:
a tickle (on [body part])
I felt a tickle on my ankle and looked down to see a feather.
Csiklandozást éreztem a bokámon, lenéztem, és megláttam egy madártollat.
Stop it—your beard gives me a tickle.
Hagyd abba – csiklandoz a szakállad.
The baby giggled at the tickle on her tummy.
Примери за учащи
I felt a tickle on my hand.
Csiklandozást éreztem a kezemen.
That feather gave me a tickle.
Az a madártoll megcsiklandozott.
Честа грешка:
Don’t confuse ‘a tickle’ (a sensation) with ‘tick’ (the insect).
Значение
a light itchy touch sensation
Колокации
feel a tickle
|a tickle on my arm
|a tickle on your feet
|get a tickle
|a little tickle
|a gentle tickle
|give someone a tickle
|that tickle feeling
|a tickle of feathers
|a tickle of fingertips
Синоними
tingle (Often describes a pins-and-needles feeling, not caused by light touching.)
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itch (Usually more uncomfortable and less playful than a tickle.)
Антоними
numbness (Lack of feeling rather than a light sensation.)
|
comfort (A general pleasant state rather than a specific sensation.)
Теми
body_health
|daily_life
Определение
A light, itchy feeling from being touched.
A light touch or sensation that makes you want to laugh or scratch.
СЪЩЕСТВИТЕЛНО
B1
6
Модел на употреба:
a tickle in [someone]'s throat/nose
I’ve had a tickle in my throat all day.
Egész nap kaparó érzés van a torkomban.
She cleared her throat to get rid of the tickle.
Megköszörülte a torkát, hogy elmúljon a kaparó érzés.
A tickle in his nose made him sneeze twice.
Примери за учащи
I have a tickle in my throat.
Kaparó érzés van a torkomban.
The tickle made me cough.
A kaparó érzéstől köhögni kezdtem.
Честа грешка:
This ‘tickle’ is usually in the throat or nose and is not about laughing.
Значение
a slight urge to cough
Колокации
a tickle in my throat
|a tickle in your nose
|a persistent tickle
|a slight tickle
|a throat tickle
|get a tickle
|a tickle that makes you cough
|an annoying tickle
|feel a tickle
|a tickle from allergies
Синоними
irritation (More general and often more formal.)
|
itch (Can be anywhere; less specific to coughing/sneezing.)
Антоними
relief (The uncomfortable feeling has gone away.)
|
ease (Comfort rather than irritation.)
Теми
body_health
Определение
A small itchy feeling that makes you cough or sneeze.
A slight irritating feeling in the throat or nose that makes you want to cough or sneeze.
Граматика
Речникова форма
tickle
IPA
GB/tˈɪkəl/
US/tˈɪkəl/
Срички и ударение
tickle (1 сричка)
Stress on 1st syllable (tickle)
Форми на думата
Noun
- Base: tickle
- Plural: tickle, tickles
Verb
- Base: tickle
- 3rd Person Singular: tickles
- Present Participle: tickling
- Past: tickled
Изрази
get a tickle out of (something)
1/ɡˈɛt ə tˈɪkəl ˈaʊt əv sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
informal
find something mildly funny
To find something a little funny.
Примери
- He gets a tickle out of fixing things that other people throw away.
- She got a tickle out of watching the dog chase its tail.
- I still get a tickle out of old sitcom reruns.
tickle (someone) pink
1/tˈɪkəl sˈʌmwˌʌn pˈɪŋk/
idiom
informal
make someone very pleased
To make someone very happy.
Примери
- She was tickled pink to get the job offer.
- His grandma was tickled pink when he called.
- I’m tickled pink that you could make it tonight.
Примери за учащи
- I was tickled pink.
- She was tickled pink about the news.
tickle someone’s fancy
1/tˈɪkəl sˈʌmwˌʌnz fˈænsi/
fixed phrase
appeal to someone
To make someone like or want something.
Примери
- None of the desserts tickled my fancy, so I just had coffee.
- If you see a jacket that tickles your fancy, try it on.
- The idea of camping didn’t tickle his fancy.
Примери за учащи
- This book tickles my fancy.
- That plan doesn’t tickle her fancy.
tickle someone’s funny bone
1/tˈɪkəl sˈʌmwˌʌnz fˈʌni bˈoʊn/
idiom
informal
make someone laugh
To make someone laugh.
Примери
- That video really tickled my funny bone.
- His impression of the boss tickled everyone’s funny bone.
- Silly puns always tickle her funny bone.
Примери за учащи
- That joke tickled my funny bone.
tickle the ivories
1/tˈɪkəl ðə ɪvˈɔɹiz/
idiom
informal
play the piano (humorous)
To play the piano, said in a funny or light way.
Примери
- After dinner, he sat down to tickle the ivories for a while.
- She used to tickle the ivories in a jazz band when she was younger.
- If you can tickle the ivories, we’d love some live music at the party.
tickle the ivories
1/tˈɪkəl ðə ɪvˈɔɹiz/
idiom
informal
play the piano
To play the piano.
Примери
- After dinner, he sat down to tickle the ivories for a while.
- She can really tickle the ivories when the mood hits.
- They hired a guy to tickle the ivories in the hotel bar.