beaver
gb/bˈivɚ/ us/bˈivɚ/
A2
Angličtina
~ 6900
hód, picsa, gürcöl, kitartóan dolgozik, buzgómócsing, stréber, hódprém, hódszőr
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
A2
1
hód
A2
Vzorec užití:
a beaver; beavers; a beaver dam
We saw a beaver swimming across the river at sunset.
Naplementekor láttunk egy hódot átúszni a folyón.
The beaver used its sharp teeth to cut down the small tree.
A hód az éles fogaival döntötte ki a kis fát.
The flooded area was caused by a large beaver dam upstream.
Wildlife experts are trying to protect the local beaver population.
A family of beavers has built several lodges along this stream.
Učební příklady
A beaver lives near water.
A hód víz közelében él.
The beaver is building a dam.
A hód gátat épít.
We watched a beaver in the river.
Beavers have very strong teeth.
There is a beaver family in this pond.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse beavers with otters, because both live in water. Beavers have large front teeth and flat tails, while otters have long, slim bodies and long tails. Also, do not capitalize 'beaver' unless it is part of a name (e.g., 'Oregon State Beavers').
Význam
large dam-building rodent
Kolokace
beaver dam
|beaver lodge
|beaver pond
|beaver population
|beaver habitat
|beaver colony
Synonyma
rodent (More general; refers to the broader group of animals including mice, rats, and beavers.)
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semiaquatic mammal (Technical and general; focuses on the animal’s lifestyle and not its specific species.)
Témata
animals
|nature
|environment
Definice
A large brown animal with a flat tail and big front teeth that lives in rivers and builds dams from wood and mud.
A large, mainly nocturnal rodent with a flat tail and strong front teeth, known for cutting down trees and building dams and lodges in rivers and streams.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
C1
VULGAR
2
picsa
C1
Vzorec užití:
a beaver; someone's beaver
The comedian made a crude joke using the word "beaver" to refer to a woman's genitals.
A humorista egy durva viccet mondott, amelyben a „picsa” szót használta egy nő nemi szervére.
That magazine was full of vulgar references to "beaver" that many readers found offensive.
Az a magazin tele volt a „picsa” szóhoz kötődő vulgáris utalásokkal, amelyeket sok olvasó sértőnek talált.
In this context, "beaver" is not about the animal at all, but a rude word for a woman's private parts.
Učební příklady
In this movie, one man uses "beaver" as a rude word for a woman's body.
Ebben a filmben az egyik férfi a „picsa” szót használja durva kifejezésként egy nő intim testrészére.
You should not call a woman's body part a "beaver"; it is very impolite.
Nem szabad egy nő intim testrészét „picsának” nevezni; ez nagyon sértő.
The teacher explained that "beaver" can be a vulgar word for female genitals in some old jokes.
Častá chyba:
Learners may see the word "beaver" and think it always means the animal. In some jokes or old magazines, it is actually vulgar slang for female genitals. This meaning is offensive in many situations and should be avoided in polite conversation.
Význam
vulgar term for female genitals
Kolokace
shave your beaver
|talk about her beaver
|a joke about beaver
Synonyma
pussy (Also vulgar slang for female genitals; more common in contemporary English.)
|
vulva (Neutral medical term; not crude or slang.)
Antonyma
penis (Refers to male genitals, contrasting with this vulgar term for female genitals.)
Témata
sex
|body
Definice
A very rude slang word that some people use for a woman's sex organs on the outside of her body.
A crude slang term for a woman's external genitals.
SLOVESO
B2
INFORMAL
3
gürcöl
B2
Vzorec užití:
to beaver away at [something]
She was beavering away at her thesis all weekend.
Egész hétvégén a szakdolgozatán gürcölt.
The team has been beavering away for months to get the project finished on time.
A csapat hónapok óta azon gürcöl, hogy időben befejezze a projektet.
While everyone else relaxed, he beavered away in the back office, checking every report.
They beavered away on the new software update until late at night.
He quietly beavered away at the problem until he finally found a solution.
Učební příklady
She is beavering away at her homework.
Éppen a házi feladatán gürcöl.
They beavered away on the report all day.
Egész nap a jelentésen gürcöltek.
He has been beavering away in his room for hours.
Our team is beavering away to meet the deadline.
I beavered away at the project last night.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use "beaver" as a verb without the particle "away" (e.g., *"He is beavering at his work"*). The natural expression in modern English is usually "beaver away" followed by "at" or "on" something.
Význam
work very hard and steadily
Kolokace
beaver away
|beaver away at
|beaver away on
|beaver away for hours
Synonyma
toil (More formal and literary; suggests very hard, sometimes unpleasant work.)
|
graft (Primarily British informal; similar idea of working hard.)
Antonyma
slack off (Informal; means to work less hard or be lazy instead of working hard.)
|
goof off (Informal; means to waste time instead of working.)
Témata
work
|daily life
Definice
To work very hard for a long time, usually on something that is not easy or fun.
To work very hard and continuously at something, especially something that is detailed, boring, or takes a long time.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B2
INFORMAL
4
buzgómócsing
C1
stréber
B2
Vzorec užití:
[someone] is an eager beaver
The new intern is a real beaver, always volunteering for extra tasks.
Az új gyakornok igazi buzgómócsing: mindig önként jelentkezik pluszfeladatokra.
You don't have to be such a beaver; it's okay to take a break sometimes.
Nem kell ennyire buzgómócsingnak lenned; néha nyugodtan tarthatsz szünetet.
Teachers love beavers who finish all their assignments early.
He used to be a beaver in his twenties, working late every night.
Among the group, she was the beaver, organizing everything and doing most of the work.
Učební příklady
My boss is a real beaver at work.
A főnököm igazi buzgómócsing a munkahelyen.
Don’t be a beaver all the time; you need to rest.
Ne légy folyton buzgómócsing; pihenned is kell.
At school, she was a beaver and did extra homework.
He is the beaver of our team and does many jobs.
People call her a beaver because she works so hard.
Častá chyba:
Learners often know the fixed phrase "eager beaver" but may not realize that "beaver" alone can also mean a very eager worker, usually in a slightly humorous way. Be careful: this sense is informal and can sound a bit childish or joking.
Význam
very eager hardworking person
Kolokace
eager beaver
|little beaver
|young beaver
Synonyma
hard worker (Neutral and clear; does not carry the slightly humorous or critical tone that "eager beaver" can have.)
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go-getter (Informal; focuses more on being ambitious than simply working hard.)
Antonyma
slacker (Informal; describes someone who avoids work or does as little as possible.)
|
lazybones (Informal and playful; a person who does not like to work.)
Témata
personality
|work
Definice
A person who really wants to work and works very hard, sometimes too much.
A person who is very eager and willing to work hard, often more than is necessary or expected.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
C1
TECHNICAL
5
Vzorec užití:
beaver [hat/coat/fur]
He wore a tall black hat made of beaver.
Magas, fekete, hódszőrből készült kalapot viselt.
In the nineteenth century, beaver was a popular material for high-quality men's hats.
A XIX. században a hódszőr népszerű alapanyag volt a jó minőségű férfikalapokhoz.
The museum displays an original beaver coat from the fur trade era.
This vintage top hat is not real beaver but an imitation felt.
Demand for beaver led to a huge fur trade in North America.
Učební příklady
The old man wears a hat made of beaver.
Az öregember hódprémből készült kalapot visel.
Long ago, rich people liked beaver hats.
Régen a gazdag emberek szerették a hódprémből készült kalapokat.
This coat is made from beaver fur.
Beaver was used for warm winter clothing.
The shop sells a hat that looks like beaver.
Častá chyba:
Learners may think "beaver" always means the animal. In old or historical texts, it can refer to the fur or fabric used in clothing, especially hats.
Význam
beaver fur or similar fabric
Kolokace
beaver hat
|beaver coat
|made of beaver
|black beaver
|fine beaver
Synonyma
felt (General fabric term; some beaver hats are made of special felt that copies real beaver fur.)
Témata
clothing
|materials
|core_vocabulary
Definice
Beaver fur, or a thick soft cloth made to feel like beaver fur, used to make hats and coats.
The fur or pelt of a beaver, especially when used for making hats or coats, or a thick felt fabric made from other fibers that imitates beaver fur.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
beaver
IPA
GB/bˈivɚ/
US/bˈivɚ/
Slabiky a přízvuk
beaver (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (beaver)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: beaver
- Plural: beaver, beavers
Verb
- Base: beaver
- 3rd Person Singular: beavers
- Present Participle: beavering
- Past: beavered
Příbuzná slova
Forms
beavers
noun
beavering
verb
beavered
verb
Výrazy
beaver away
1/bˈivɚ əwˈeɪ/
phrasal verb
informal
work hard for a long time
To work very hard for a long time, usually on one thing.
Příklady
- She’s been beavering away at that report all morning.
- They beavered away for weeks to get the new shop ready.
- While the others chatted, he quietly beavered away in the corner on his laptop.
beaver fever
3/bˈivɚ fˈivɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
intestinal infection from Giardia
A stomach and gut sickness (giardiasis) that you can get from dirty water, especially in lakes and rivers.
Příklady
- The campers were warned about beaver fever and told to boil all drinking water.
- Beaver fever, or giardiasis, can cause severe diarrhea and stomach cramps.
- Hikers sometimes catch beaver fever after drinking untreated stream water.
beaver hat
4/bˈivɚ hˈæt/
fixed phrase
literary
tall hat made from beaver
A tall old-style man’s hat, usually made from beaver fur or a cloth that feels like it.
Příklady
- The gentleman in the portrait is wearing a black beaver hat.
- In the nineteenth century, a good beaver hat was a sign of wealth and status.
- The museum guide pointed out an original beaver hat from the fur-trade period.
busy as a beaver
2/bˈɪzi ˈæz ə bˈivɚ/
idiom
extremely busy and active
Very busy and working a lot.
Příklady
- She’s been as busy as a beaver getting everything ready for the party.
- The volunteers were busy as beavers setting up the tents before the event.
- He’s been busy as a beaver all week, trying to finish the renovations.
eager beaver
1/ˈiɡɚ bˈivɚ/
idiom
informal
Very keen and hardworking person
A person who works very hard and wants to do many things, sometimes too much.
Příklady
- She’s such an eager beaver—always volunteering for extra work.
- Our new assistant is an eager beaver who always arrives early and stays late.
- Don’t be such an eager beaver; take a break sometimes.
- Don’t be such an eager beaver; you’ll burn yourself out.
- Teachers usually like eager beavers because they do extra work and ask a lot of questions.