eyelash
gb/ˈaɪlˌæʃ/ us/ˈaɪlˌæʃ/
B1
Angličtina
szempilla, műszempilla
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B1
1
szempilla
A2
Vzorec užití:
[someone] has a(n) [adjective] eyelash / [someone]'s eyelashes
A speck of dust got stuck on my eyelash.
Egy porszem megakadt a szempillámon.
She has naturally long eyelashes.
Természetesen hosszú szempillái vannak.
He blinked hard to get the eyelash out of his eye.
Učební příklady
I have an eyelash in my eye.
Szempilla ment a szemembe.
Her eyelashes are long.
Hosszúak a szempillái.
Častá chyba:
Don’t confuse eyelash (hair by the eye) with eyebrow (hair above the eye).
Význam
hair along the eyelid edge
Kolokace
long eyelashes
|thick eyelashes
|curled eyelashes
|fake eyelashes
|eyelash line
|upper eyelashes
|lower eyelashes
|an eyelash fell into my eye
|brush your eyelashes
|eyelashes flutter
Synonyma
lash (Common informal short form, especially in the plural (lashes).)
Témata
body
|health
|daily_life
Definice
a small hair on the edge of your eyelid
One of the short hairs that grow along the edge of the upper or lower eyelid and help protect the eye.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B2
2
műszempilla
B1
Vzorec užití:
apply a(n) [adjective] eyelash / wear eyelashes
She put on an eyelash that was too long for her eye shape.
Olyan műszempillát tett fel, ami túl hosszú volt a szemformájához.
I can’t find my eyelash glue, so I’ll skip the lashes tonight.
Nem találom a műszempillaragasztómat, ezért ma este kihagyom a műszempillát.
He bought a pack of eyelashes for the photo shoot.
Učební příklady
She wears eyelashes for parties.
Bulikon műszempillát visel.
Častá chyba:
In this meaning, eyelash is often used in the plural (eyelashes) to refer to a pair or set.
Význam
artificial lash for makeup
Kolokace
apply eyelashes
|remove eyelashes
|strip eyelashes
|individual eyelashes
|dramatic eyelashes
|natural-looking eyelashes
|waterproof eyelash glue
|eyelash adhesive
|reusable eyelashes
|eyelash applicator
Synonyma
false lash (Informal term specifically for an artificial eyelash.)
Témata
beauty
|fashion
|daily_life
Definice
a fake eyelash you wear for makeup
An artificial eyelash, usually applied for cosmetic effect, that is attached to the eyelid or to natural eyelashes.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
eyelash
IPA
GB/ˈaɪlˌæʃ/
US/ˈaɪlˌæʃ/
Slabiky a přízvuk
eye - lash (2 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (eye)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: eyelash
- Plural: eyelashes
Příbuzná slova
Výrazy
bat an eyelash
1/bˈæt ən ˈaɪlˌæʃ/
idiom
informal
show surprise or emotion
to show a reaction (or not show one)
Příklady
- When I told her the price, she didn’t bat an eyelash.
- He batted an eyelash at the news, then changed the subject.
- She didn’t bat an eyelash when the plan suddenly changed.
Učební příklady
- He didn’t bat an eyelash.
eyelash curler
1/ˈaɪlˌæʃ kˈɚlɚ/
fixed phrase
tool for curling lashes
a tool to curl eyelashes
Příklady
- She warmed her eyelash curler slightly before using it.
- I replaced my eyelash curler because it was pulling my lashes.
- He bought an eyelash curler along with mascara.
Učební příklady
- I use an eyelash curler.
eyelash extensions
1/ˈaɪlˌæʃ ɪkstˈɛnʃənz/
fixed phrase
semi-permanent added lashes
fake lashes attached for a longer time
Příklady
- She’s getting eyelash extensions before the wedding.
- Eyelash extensions can be damaged by oil-based makeup remover.
- He booked an appointment for eyelash extensions for the photo shoot.
Učební příklady
- She got eyelash extensions.
eyelash serum
1/ˈaɪlˌæʃ sˈɪɹəm/
fixed phrase
product to condition lashes
a product you put on eyelashes to help them
Příklady
- She applies eyelash serum every night before bed.
- The label said to avoid getting eyelash serum in your eyes.
- He stopped using the eyelash serum because it irritated his skin.
Učební příklady
- She uses eyelash serum at night.
not bat an eyelash
1/nˈɑt bˈæt ən ˈaɪlˌæʃ/
idiom
informal
not react at all
to not show any reaction
Příklady
- He didn’t bat an eyelash when I asked him to work late.
- She didn’t bat an eyelash at the criticism.
- They didn’t bat an eyelash when the schedule changed again.
Učební příklady
- She didn’t bat an eyelash at the noise.
within an eyelash (of)
1/wɪðˈɪn ən ˈaɪlˌæʃ əv/
idiom
informal
very close to happening
almost; very close
Příklady
- We were within an eyelash of winning the match.
- She came within an eyelash of missing her flight.
- The deal was within an eyelash of collapsing.
Učební příklady
- I was within an eyelash of being late.
without batting an eyelash
1/wɪðˈaʊt bˈætɪŋ ən ˈaɪlˌæʃ/
idiom
informal
with no visible reaction
without showing any surprise
Příklady
- She corrected the mistake without batting an eyelash.
- He lied without batting an eyelash.
- The kids ate the spicy noodles without batting an eyelash.
Učební příklady
- He accepted the offer without batting an eyelash.