sailing
gb/sˈeɪlɪŋ/ us/sˈeɪlɪŋ/
B1
Английски
Значения
0 значения
Съществително
B1
action
1
traveling in a sailboat
the sport or activity of using a sailboat
Модел на употреба:
[do/go] sailing; sailing on [water/place]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse sailing (using sails) with boating in general (which can include motorboats).
Синоними
yachting (Often suggests leisure sailing, sometimes on larger boats.)
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sailboating (More informal and mainly used in North American English.)
Антоними
motoring (Traveling by motor, not by sail.)
Колокации
go sailing
|take up sailing
|sailing lessons
|sailing club
|competitive sailing
|sailing race
|offshore sailing
|inshore sailing
|sailing instructor
|sailing gear
Теми
sports
|travel
|outdoors
|water
Примери
- She took up sailing after moving near the coast.
- Sailing is one of the most popular summer activities on the lake.
- They spend most weekends sailing if the weather is good.
Примери за учащи
- I like sailing in summer.
- We go sailing on Saturdays.
Съществително
B2
event
2
a short trip by sailboat
a trip on a sailboat
Модел на употреба:
a [short/long] sailing; a sailing to [place]
Честа грешка:
This sense usually needs an article or modifier (e.g., a short sailing); otherwise sailing often means the activity in general.
Синоними
voyage (More formal; can be longer and not necessarily by sail.)
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trip (General word; does not specify traveling by sail.)
Колокации
a short sailing
|an afternoon sailing
|a coastal sailing
|a day sailing
|a sailing trip
|a sailing holiday
|a two-hour sailing
|a morning sailing
Теми
travel
|outdoors
|water
Примери
- We went for a short sailing before dinner.
- The afternoon sailing was cancelled because of strong winds.
- Their first sailing across the bay took about three hours.
Примери за учащи
- We went for a sailing today.
adjective
B2
property
3
related to sailing or sailboats
about sailing
Модел на употреба:
sailing [boat/club/lesson/conditions/gear]
Честа грешка:
Don’t use sailing to mean “traveling” in general; it usually refers to boats with sails or the sport.
Синоними
nautical (Broader; related to the sea and ships in general, not only sailing.)
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maritime (More formal; often used for shipping and sea-related matters.)
Колокации
sailing boat
|sailing club
|sailing lessons
|sailing conditions
|sailing forecast
|sailing gear
|sailing gloves
|sailing jacket
|sailing experience
|sailing skills
Теми
sports
|travel
|outdoors
|water
Примери
- Check the sailing forecast before you leave the harbor.
- He bought a waterproof sailing jacket for the race.
- The hotel offers sailing lessons for beginners.
Примери за учащи
- I need sailing shoes.
- The sailing weather is good today.
Глагол
B1
action
4
traveling by sailboat
traveling in a sailboat
Модел на употреба:
[someone] is sailing (to/along/past) [place]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes use sailing for any boat travel; if the boat uses an engine, say boating or taking a boat.
Синоними
cruising (Often slower and for pleasure; may be by motor or sail.)
Антоними
docking (Arriving and securing a boat rather than traveling.)
Колокации
sailing to an island
|sailing along the coast
|sailing across the lake
|sailing down the river
|sailing into harbor
|sailing at dawn
|sailing in strong winds
|sailing in rough seas
Теми
travel
|outdoors
|water
Примери
- We were sailing along the coast when the wind dropped.
- They’re sailing to a small island for the weekend.
- By noon we were sailing into the harbor.
Примери за учащи
- They are sailing on the sea.
- We are sailing to the island.
Глагол
B2
process
5
moving smoothly through the air
moving smoothly and quickly through the air
Модел на употреба:
[something] comes/goes sailing (through/over/past) [place]
Честа грешка:
This is figurative; it doesn’t mean the object has sails.
Синоними
gliding (Emphasizes smooth, quiet movement.)
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soaring (Often higher and more dramatic, especially for birds or aircraft.)
Антоними
dropping (Falling straight down rather than moving smoothly forward.)
Колокации
come sailing through
|go sailing over
|send [something] sailing
|the ball went sailing
|papers came sailing
Теми
movement
|daily_life
Примери
- A plastic bag came sailing over the fence.
- The ball went sailing into the crowd.
- One mistake sent the papers sailing across the room.
Примери за учащи
- The ball went sailing over the goal.
- A hat came sailing past me.
Граматика
Речникова форма
sailing
IPA
GB/sˈeɪlɪŋ/
US/sˈeɪlɪŋ/
Срички и ударение
sail - ing (2 срички)
Stress on 1st syllable (sail)
Форми на думата
Noun
- Base: sailing
- Plural: sailing, sailings
Изрази
go sailing
1/ɡˈoʊ sˈeɪlɪŋ/
fixed phrase
do sailing for fun or sport
to ride a sailboat for fun or sport
Примери
- We’re going sailing on the lake this afternoon.
- They went sailing off the coast during their vacation.
not all plain sailing
1/nˈɑt ˈɔl plˈeɪn sˈeɪlɪŋ/
idiom
not completely easy
not always easy
Примери
- Starting a business is not all plain sailing, even with experience.
- Learning a new language is not all plain sailing, but it’s worth it.
plain sailing
1/plˈeɪn sˈeɪlɪŋ/
idiom
Easy and without problems
When something is going well and without trouble after it has started.
Примери
- Once we fixed the engine, it was plain sailing for the rest of the trip.
- After the first few weeks, work was plain sailing.
plain sailing
1/plˈeɪn sˈeɪlɪŋ/
idiom
easy progress without problems
easy, with no problems
Примери
- The first few weeks were fine, but it hasn’t been plain sailing since.
- Getting the permit sounded simple, but it was far from plain sailing.
sailing close to the wind
1/sˈeɪlɪŋ klˈoʊs tə ðə wˈɪnd/
idiom
taking risky or questionable actions
doing something risky that may be wrong
Примери
- If you claim those expenses, you may be sailing close to the wind.
- He’s sailing close to the wind by using unlicensed software at work.
smooth sailing
1/smˈuð sˈeɪlɪŋ/
idiom
progress without problems after starting something
When things are going well and there are no problems after you start something.
Примери
- After we solved the initial issues, it was all smooth sailing from there.
- Once you learn the basics, driving becomes smooth sailing.
smooth sailing
1/smˈuð sˈeɪlɪŋ/
idiom
no trouble; everything goes well
everything is easy and going well
Примери
- Once the contract was signed, it was smooth sailing.
- With a good plan, the move should be smooth sailing.