peach
gb/pˈit͡ʃ/ us/pˈit͡ʃ/
A2
Angličtina
őszibarack, őszibarackfa, barackszínű, barackszín, kincs, angyal, tündér, parádés, mestermunka, beköp, felnyom
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
A2
1
őszibarack
A2
Vzorec užití:
a [peach]; peaches
She packed a ripe peach in her lunch.
Egy érett őszibarackot tett az ebédcsomagjába.
These peaches are sweet and very juicy.
Ezek az őszibarackok édesek és nagyon lédúsak.
I used canned peaches for the dessert.
Učební příklady
I ate a peach.
Ettem egy őszibarackot.
The peach is sweet.
Az őszibarack édes.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse peach (the fruit) with peach (the color).
Význam
a sweet round stone fruit
Kolokace
ripe peach
|fresh peach
|juicy peach
|peach slice
|peach pit
|peach season
|peach tree
|peach juice
|peach cobbler
|peach jam
Synonyma
stone fruit (A broader category that includes peaches, plums, cherries, etc.)
Témata
food
|cooking
|plants
|daily_life
Definice
A peach is a sweet, juicy fruit with a hard stone inside.
A sweet, juicy, round fruit with yellow or white flesh and a large hard stone, typically with soft fuzzy skin.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B1
2
őszibarackfa
A2
Vzorec užití:
a peach; peach trees
We planted a peach in the backyard last spring.
Tavaly tavasszal ültettünk egy őszibarackfát a hátsó kertbe.
The peach is covered in pink blossoms.
Az őszibarackfa rózsaszín virágba borult.
They grow apples and peach in the same orchard.
Učební příklady
We have a peach tree.
Van egy őszibarackfánk.
The peach tree has flowers.
Az őszibarackfán virágok vannak.
Častá chyba:
In this meaning, peach refers to the tree; use context to avoid confusion with the fruit.
Význam
tree that grows peaches
Kolokace
peach tree
|blossoming peach
|peach blossom
|plant a peach
|prune a peach tree
|peach orchard
|mature peach tree
|dwarf peach tree
Témata
plants
|nature
|gardening
Definice
A peach is a tree that grows peaches.
A tree that produces peaches.
B1
3
barackszínű
B1
barackszín
B1
Vzorec užití:
peach [noun]
She chose a peach dress for the wedding.
Barackszínű ruhát választott az esküvőre.
The living room is painted a soft peach.
A nappali halvány barackszínűre van festve.
I like peach lipstick because it looks natural.
Učební příklady
My shirt is peach.
Az ingem barackszínű.
I want a peach color.
Barackszínt szeretnék.
Častá chyba:
Don’t confuse the color peach with the fruit peach; in this meaning it is often used before a noun (e.g., peach dress).
Význam
pale pinkish-orange color
Kolokace
peach color
|peach dress
|peach blouse
|peach lipstick
|peach tones
|peach walls
|soft peach
|peach shade
Synonyma
apricot (Often slightly more orange; used for a similar warm pale tone.)
|
salmon (Often a bit deeper and pinker than typical peach.)
Antonyma
navy (A dark blue color, contrasting with light peach tones.)
Témata
colors
|clothing
|design
Definice
Peach means a light pink-orange color.
Having a pale pinkish-orange color like the flesh of a peach.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B2
INFORMAL
4
Vzorec užití:
a peach; (you’re/she’s/he’s) a peach
Thanks for picking me up—you're a peach.
Köszi, hogy eljöttél értem – egy kincs vagy.
Their new neighbor is a real peach and always offers to help.
Az új szomszédjuk igazi kincs, és mindig felajánlja, hogy segít.
This little café is a peach: quiet, friendly, and cheap.
Učební příklady
You’re a peach.
Egy kincs vagy.
My teacher is a peach.
A tanárom egy kincs.
Častá chyba:
This is a compliment in informal English; it is not used in formal writing.
Význam
a very nice person/thing
Kolokace
you’re a peach
|she’s a peach
|he’s a peach
|what a peach
|a real peach
|such a peach
Synonyma
sweetheart (More directly affectionate; often used as an address form.)
|
gem (Emphasizes that someone/something is especially good or valuable.)
Antonyma
jerk (Informal opposite: an unpleasant or rude person.)
Témata
emotions
|relationships
|daily_life
Definice
If you call someone a peach, you mean they are very nice.
A person or thing that is very pleasant, helpful, or excellent (used as a compliment).
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
C1
INFORMAL
5
parádés
B2
mestermunka
B2
Vzorec užití:
a peach; an absolute peach
That free kick was a peach—right into the top corner.
Az a szabadrúgás parádés volt – egyenesen a felső sarokba ment.
He bowled an absolute peach that clipped the top of off stump.
Egy egészen parádés labdát dobott, amely éppen lecsípte a külső kapukaró tetejét.
What a peach of a pass to set up the goal.
Častá chyba:
This is mainly used in sports commentary and is not the same as the fruit.
Význam
an outstanding play or attempt
Kolokace
an absolute peach
|a peach of a goal
|a peach of a pass
|a peach of a delivery
|a peach of a shot
Synonyma
beauty (Sports slang for an excellent play; common in commentary.)
|
stunner (Highlights how surprising or impressive it was.)
Antonyma
blunder (A serious mistake, especially in sport.)
Témata
sports
|conversation
Definice
In sport, a peach is something done extremely well.
An outstanding or perfectly executed play, shot, pass, pitch, or similar action in sport (often said as ‘an absolute peach’).
SLOVESO
C1
INFORMAL
6
Vzorec užití:
peach (on) [someone] (to [someone])
He said he wouldn’t peach on his mates.
Azt mondta, nem fogja beköpni a haverjait.
Someone peached to the police about the stolen bikes.
Valaki beköpött a rendőröknek az ellopott biciklik miatt.
She refused to peach, even when they pressured her.
Častá chyba:
This is mainly British English and sounds unusual in American English.
Význam
tell on someone; inform
Kolokace
peach on someone
|peach to the police
|peach about someone
|peach on a friend
Synonyma
snitch (More common, strongly negative slang.)
|
rat (Very negative slang; implies betrayal.)
|
inform (More neutral and formal.)
Antonyma
cover up (To hide wrongdoing rather than report it.)
Témata
crime
|law
|relationships
Definice
To peach on someone means to tell the police or an authority about them.
To inform the authorities or someone in charge about another person’s wrongdoing; to betray someone by giving information.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
peach
IPA
GB/pˈit͡ʃ/
US/pˈit͡ʃ/
Slabiky a přízvuk
peach (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (peach)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: peach
- Plural: peach, peaches
Příbuzná slova
Forms
peaches
noun
Related words
peachy
adjective
Výrazy
a peach of a [noun]
1/ə pˈit͡ʃ əv ə nˈaʊn/
idiom
informal
an excellent example of something
A peach of a thing is a very good one.
Příklady
- They found a peach of a hotel right by the beach.
- It’s a peach of a problem to solve, but we’ll manage.
- She gave a peach of a speech at the ceremony.
Učební příklady
- It’s a peach of a day.
- This is a peach of a book.
georgia peach
1/d͡ʒˈɔɹd͡ʒə pˈit͡ʃ/
idiom
informal
attractive or sweet person
A Georgia peach is an attractive or sweet person (often from Georgia).
Příklady
- He kept calling her a Georgia peach, even though she was from Texas.
- In the old movie, the heroine is described as a Georgia peach.
- She joked that she wasn’t a Georgia peach—she just liked peaches.
peach fuzz
1/pˈit͡ʃ fˈʌz/
fixed phrase
very fine soft facial hair
Peach fuzz is very soft, fine hair on the skin.
Příklady
- In the sunlight you could see a bit of peach fuzz on her cheeks.
- He shaved off the peach fuzz above his lip.
- Some makeup can cling to peach fuzz and look uneven.
Učební příklady
- I have peach fuzz on my face.
peach on [someone]
1/pˈit͡ʃ ˈɔn sˈʌmwˌʌn/
phrasal verb
informal
inform on someone; betray
To peach on someone means to tell on them.
Příklady
- He thought his friend had peached on him to the police.
- Don’t peach on me—I’ll get fired.
- She peached on the group after the fight.
peaches and cream
1/pˈit͡ʃɪz ˈænd kɹˈim/
fixed phrase
rosy, healthy-looking complexion
Peaches and cream describes a soft pink, healthy skin color.
Příklady
- She had a peaches-and-cream complexion in the summer light.
- The ad promised a peaches-and-cream glow after two weeks.
- His cheeks were peaches and cream after the cold walk.
the peach state
1/ðə pˈit͡ʃ stˈeɪt/
fixed phrase
nickname for Georgia, USA
The Peach State is another name for Georgia in the U.S.
Příklady
- He moved to Atlanta in the Peach State for a new job.
- Tourism ads call Georgia the Peach State.
- She grew up in the Peach State but lives in New York now.
Učební příklady
- Georgia is called the Peach State.