crumble
gb/kɹˈʌmbəl/ us/kɹˈʌmbəl/
B1
Angličtina
morzsol, morzsálódik, mállik, omladozik, összeomlik, széthullik, morzsasüti, morzsatészta, morzsa
SLOVESO
B1
1
morzsol
B1
morzsálódik
B2
Vzorec užití:
[someone] crumbles [something] / [something] crumbles
Crumble the cheese over the salad.
Morzsold rá a sajtot a salátára.
The dry cookie crumbled as soon as I picked it up.
A száraz keksz rögtön szétmorzsálódott, amint kézbe vettem.
She crumbled the bread into the soup.
Učební příklady
The cake crumbles easily.
A sütemény könnyen morzsálódik.
I crumbled some cheese on top.
Morzsoltam rá egy kis sajtot.
Častá chyba:
Learners often confuse crumble with crumple: you usually crumple paper, but crumble food like bread or cheese.
Význam
break into small pieces
Kolokace
crumble bread
|crumble feta
|crumble the biscuit
|crumbled cheese
|crumbled cookie
|crumble between your fingers
|crumble easily
|crumble into small pieces
|crumble the topping
|crumbles in your hand
Synonyma
break up (More general; not specifically into small crumbs.)
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fragment (Slightly more formal; emphasizes pieces.)
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crush (Often implies force; pieces may be finer.)
Antonyma
hold together (Stays in one piece instead of breaking.)
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solidify (Becomes firm rather than breaking apart.)
Témata
daily_life
|food
|materials
Definice
To break into lots of small pieces.
To break something into many small pieces, or to fall apart into small pieces, especially when it is dry or fragile.
SLOVESO
B2
2
Vzorec užití:
[something] crumbles
The old stone steps are crumbling at the edges.
A régi kőlépcsőfokok szélei mállanak.
Without repairs, the building will slowly crumble.
Javítás nélkül az épület lassan omladozni fog.
Dry soil can crumble into dust in the summer heat.
Učební příklady
The wall is crumbling.
A fal omladozik.
The cliff began to crumble.
A sziklafal omladozni kezdett.
Význam
fall apart from age
Kolokace
crumbled stone
|crumbled plaster
|crumble into dust
|crumble into rubble
|crumbling wall
|crumbling cliff
|crumbling ruins
|begin to crumble
|crumble at the edges
|crumble over time
Synonyma
disintegrate (More formal; suggests breaking into very small parts.)
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erode (Emphasizes being worn away by wind, water, etc.)
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collapse (Often sudden; focuses on falling down.)
Antonyma
stand firm (Remains stable and does not break.)
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endure (Lasts over time without falling apart.)
Témata
nature
|buildings
|materials
Definice
To slowly fall apart because it is old or weak.
To gradually break apart, wear away, or collapse because of age, damage, or erosion.
SLOVESO
B2
3
összeomlik
B1
Vzorec užití:
[someone] crumbles
He tried to stay strong, but he crumbled when he saw her again.
Próbált erős maradni, de összeomlott, amikor újra meglátta.
She didn’t crumble after the rejection; she applied to other jobs.
Nem omlott össze az elutasítás után; más állásokra is jelentkezett.
I nearly crumbled under the pressure of the deadline.
Učební příklady
I crumbled when I heard the news.
Összeomlottam, amikor meghallottam a hírt.
Význam
lose control emotionally
Kolokace
crumble in tears
|crumble under stress
|crumble under criticism
|crumble after the news
|begin to crumble
|almost crumble
|emotionally crumble
|crumble completely
|crumble inside
|crumble in public
Synonyma
break down (Very common; can include crying or losing control.)
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fall apart (Informal; emphasizes not coping.)
Antonyma
stay calm (Keeps control of emotions.)
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hold it together (Informal; manages emotions despite stress.)
Témata
emotions
|relationships
|health
Definice
To feel so upset that you cannot cope.
To suddenly become emotionally weak or unable to cope, especially after stress, criticism, or bad news.
SLOVESO
B2
4
összeomlik
B1
széthullik
B2
Vzorec užití:
[something] crumbles
Their agreement crumbled after a series of broken promises.
A megállapodásuk a sorozatos ígéretszegések után széthullott.
As evidence emerged, his argument began to crumble.
Ahogy előkerültek a bizonyítékok, az érvelése kezdett összeomlani.
Public trust crumbled during the scandal.
Učební příklady
The plan crumbled.
A terv összeomlott.
Their relationship is crumbling.
A kapcsolatuk széthullóban van.
Význam
gradually fail or collapse
Kolokace
crumbled authority
|crumbled support
|crumble quickly
|crumble slowly
|crumble without trust
|crumbling relationship
|crumbling economy
|crumbling coalition
|crumbling argument
|crumbles under pressure
Synonyma
collapse (Can be sudden; often used for systems or plans.)
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fall apart (More informal; common for relationships or plans.)
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unravel (Suggests coming undone piece by piece.)
Antonyma
strengthen (Becomes stronger rather than weaker.)
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stabilize (Stops changing and stays steady.)
Témata
society
|business
|relationships
|politics
Definice
To slowly become weak and then fail.
To gradually lose strength, support, or effectiveness until it fails or ends.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B1
5
morzsasüti
B2
Vzorec užití:
a [fruit] crumble
We had apple crumble with ice cream after dinner.
Vacsora után almás morzsasütit ettünk fagylalttal.
This café makes a great rhubarb crumble in spring.
Ebben a kávézóban tavasszal remek rebarbarás morzsasütit készítenek.
She baked a crumble using frozen berries.
Učební příklady
I ate apple crumble.
Almás morzsasütit ettem.
We made a crumble for dessert.
Morzsasütit készítettünk desszertnek.
Význam
baked fruit dessert with topping
Kolokace
apple crumble
|rhubarb crumble
|berry crumble
|make a crumble
|serve with custard
|serve with ice cream
|warm crumble
|homemade crumble
|a slice of crumble
|crumble for dessert
Synonyma
crisp (Common US term for a very similar dessert, often with oats.)
Antonyma
savory dish (Opposite category: not a sweet dessert.)
Témata
food
|cooking
|daily_life
Definice
A fruit dessert with a crumbly top.
A dessert made with cooked fruit covered with a crumbly baked topping, usually served hot.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B2
6
morzsatészta
B2
morzsa
B2
Vzorec užití:
make the crumble / sprinkle the crumble over [fruit]
Make the crumble and sprinkle it over the fruit evenly.
Készítsd el a morzsát, és egyenletesen szórd a gyümölcsre.
I added oats to the crumble for extra crunch.
Zabpelyhet adtam a morzsához, hogy még ropogósabb legyen.
Chill the crumble before baking if your kitchen is warm.
Učební příklady
Sprinkle the crumble on top.
Szórd a morzsát a tetejére.
Význam
crumbly topping mixture for dessert
Kolokace
make the crumble
|rub butter into the crumble
|sprinkle the crumble
|crumble topping
|a thick layer of crumble
|sweet crumble
|oaty crumble
|golden crumble
|chilled crumble mixture
|crumble mix
Synonyma
topping (General word; not specific to this dessert.)
Antonyma
filling (The fruit layer, not the top layer.)
Témata
food
|cooking
Definice
The crumbly mixture you put on top of fruit before baking.
A mixture of flour, butter, sugar, and sometimes oats or nuts, used as the crumbly topping for a fruit crumble.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
crumble
IPA
GB/kɹˈʌmbəl/
US/kɹˈʌmbəl/
Slabiky a přízvuk
crumble (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (crumble)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: crumble
- Plural: crumble, crumbles
Verb
- Base: crumble
- 3rd Person Singular: crumbles
- Present Participle: crumbling
- Past: crumbled
Příbuzná slova
Forms
crumbles
noun
crumbling
verb
crumbled
verb
Core family
crumb
noun A2
crumbly
adjective
Výrazy
crumble away
1/kɹˈʌmbəl əwˈeɪ/
phrasal verb
gradually break or disappear
To slowly break apart or slowly disappear.
Příklady
- Over time, the plaster crumbled away from the wall.
- Their influence crumbled away after the scandal.
- The cliff edge is crumbling away into the sea.
Učební příklady
- The rock is crumbling away.
crumble down
1/kɹˈʌmbəl dˈaʊn/
phrasal verb
collapse or fall apart
To fall down in pieces.
Příklady
- The old chimney finally crumbled down in the storm.
- Without maintenance, the wall will crumble down within a few years.
- Part of the ceiling crumbled down onto the floor.
Učební příklady
- The wall crumbled down.
crumble to dust
1/kɹˈʌmbəl tə dˈʌst/
fixed phrase
turn into dust
To become dust because it is very dry or old.
Příklady
- The dried clay crumbled to dust in my hands.
- Old paper can crumble to dust if it isn’t stored properly.
- The mortar between the bricks had crumbled to dust.
Učební příklady
- The rock crumbled to dust.
crumble to pieces
1/kɹˈʌmbəl tə pˈisɪz/
fixed phrase
break completely apart
To break into many pieces; to be completely destroyed.
Příklady
- The ancient vase crumbled to pieces when it hit the floor.
- Their plans crumbled to pieces after the funding was cut.
- The fragile cookie crumbled to pieces in the bag.
Učební příklady
- The toy crumbled to pieces.
crumble under pressure
1/kɹˈʌmbəl ˈʌndɚ pɹˈɛʃɚ/
idiom
fail when stressed
To do badly when you feel a lot of stress.
Příklady
- He’s talented, but he often crumbles under pressure in big games.
- She didn’t crumble under pressure; she stayed focused and finished the exam.
- Some teams crumble under pressure when they play away from home.
Učební příklady
- I sometimes crumble under pressure.
crumble up
1/kɹˈʌmbəl ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
break something into crumbs
To make something into small pieces with your hands.
Příklady
- Crumble up the crackers and use them as a topping.
- He crumbled up the stale bread to feed the birds.
- Crumble up the dried herbs between your fingers.
Učební příklady
- Crumble up the bread.