scoff
gb/skˈɔf/ us/skˈɔf/
B2
Angličtina
gúnyolódik, kinevet, befal, megvető horkantás, gúnyos beszólás, gúnyos megjegyzés, kaja, harapnivaló
SLOVESO
B2
1
gúnyolódik
B2
kinevet
B1
Vzorec užití:
scoff (at) [someone/something]; scoff that [clause]
Some people scoff at the idea that sleep affects performance.
Vannak, akik gúnyolódnak azon az elképzelésen, hogy az alvás befolyásolja a teljesítményt.
He scoffed when I told him I’d finished the project early.
Gúnyosan reagált, amikor megmondtam neki, hogy korábban befejeztem a projektet.
She scoffed at the new policy, calling it a waste of time.
Učební příklady
Don’t scoff at my question.
Ne gúnyolódj a kérdésemen.
They scoffed at his plan.
Kinevették a tervét.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse this with similar-sounding words like scuff or scoop; also note that it is usually followed by at when the object is a noun.
Význam
mock or dismiss with scorn
Kolokace
scoff at the idea
|scoff at the suggestion
|scoff at warnings
|scoff at criticism
|scoff at the notion
|scoff openly
|scoff loudly
|scoff in disbelief
|scoff and roll your eyes
|scoff at someone’s accent
Synonyma
mock (General and common; not always as contemptuous.)
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ridicule (Stronger; emphasizes making something look silly.)
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deride (More formal; highlights scorn.)
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sneer at (Emphasizes a contemptuous tone or facial expression.)
Antonyma
respect (Treating someone or something as worthy and serious.)
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take seriously (Not dismissing an idea as foolish or untrue.)
Témata
communication
|emotions
|opinions
Definice
To laugh at or speak about something as if it is stupid or not true.
To speak about someone or something in a scornful, mocking way, often to show you think it is foolish, untrue, or not worth taking seriously.
SLOVESO
B2
INFORMAL
2
befal
B1
Vzorec užití:
scoff [food] (down)
We scoffed down our sandwiches and ran back to work.
Gyorsan befaltuk a szendvicseinket, és visszarohantunk dolgozni.
He scoffed his breakfast in five minutes.
Öt perc alatt befalta a reggelijét.
The kids scoffed down the cake before the candles were even out.
Učební příklady
I scoffed down my lunch.
Gyorsan befaltam az ebédemet.
She scoffed a sandwich quickly.
Gyorsan befalt egy szendvicset.
Častá chyba:
This sense is informal and is most natural with food as the direct object (often with down).
Význam
eat quickly and eagerly
Kolokace
scoff down a sandwich
|scoff down lunch
|scoff a burger
|scoff your dinner
|scoff a slice of pizza
|scoff down some snacks
|scoff it down
|scoff a quick bite
Synonyma
wolf down (Very common and vivid; strongly suggests speed.)
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gobble (up) (Suggests quick eating, sometimes like an animal.)
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scarf (down) (Informal; common in American English.)
Antonyma
savor (Eating slowly to enjoy the taste.)
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nibble (Eating in small bites, slowly.)
Témata
food
|daily_life
Definice
To eat something very fast.
To eat something very quickly and with enthusiasm, often in a way that seems greedy or careless.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
C1
3
Vzorec užití:
a scoff; a scoff of [disbelief/contempt]
Her suggestion was greeted with a scoff from the back of the room.
A javaslatát a terem hátuljából egy megvető horkantás fogadta.
He gave a scoff and turned away.
Eresztett egy megvető horkantást, és elfordult.
At the mention of a pay rise, the staff responded with a scoff.
Učební příklady
He gave a scoff.
Eresztett egy megvető horkantást.
I heard a scoff behind me.
Hallottam magam mögött egy megvető horkantást.
Častá chyba:
Don’t confuse the noun scoff (a reaction) with the verb scoff (to react).
Význam
scornful remark or laugh
Kolokace
a scoff of disbelief
|a scoff of contempt
|let out a scoff
|with a scoff
|meet something with a scoff
|dismiss with a scoff
Synonyma
sneer (Often emphasizes facial expression and tone.)
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jeer (Usually louder and more public; often in a crowd.)
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derision (More formal; the general attitude of mocking contempt.)
Antonyma
praise (A positive reaction rather than contempt.)
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approval (Expressing support instead of disbelief.)
Témata
communication
|emotions
Definice
A rude laugh or comment that shows you think something is stupid.
A scornful laugh, comment, or reaction that shows contempt or disbelief.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
C1
4
Vzorec užití:
scoffs (at) [something]
She continued speaking despite the scoffs from the audience.
A közönség gúnyos beszólásai ellenére tovább beszélt.
The proposal was met with scoffs at first, but it later gained support.
A javaslatot eleinte gúnyos megjegyzések fogadták, de később támogatást nyert.
His early experiments attracted scoffs from other researchers.
Učební příklady
He heard scoffs from the crowd.
Gúnyos beszólásokat hallott a tömegből.
She ignored their scoffs.
Nem törődött a gúnyos megjegyzéseikkel.
Častá chyba:
This is often used in the plural (scoffs) to describe reactions from multiple people.
Význam
act of scoffing
Kolokace
amid scoffs
|with scoffs and laughter
|greeted by scoffs
|ignore the scoffs
|face scoffs
|draw scoffs
Synonyma
mockery (Broader; can include jokes, actions, and comments.)
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ridicule (Stronger; focused on making something look foolish.)
Antonyma
support (Backing an idea rather than mocking it.)
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encouragement (Positive reaction rather than scorn.)
Témata
communication
|emotions
Definice
A moment when someone laughs at or mocks something.
An instance of mocking or showing scorn, especially as a reaction to an idea or statement.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
C1
INFORMAL
5
kaja
A2
harapnivaló
B1
Vzorec užití:
a (quick) scoff
We stopped for a quick scoff before the train.
Megálltunk egy gyors kajára a vonat indulása előtt.
I’ll grab a scoff and meet you outside.
Bekapok valami kaját, és találkozunk kint.
There wasn’t much scoff left in the kitchen.
Učební příklady
I had a quick scoff.
Bekaptam valami gyors kaját.
Let’s grab a scoff.
Kapjunk be valami kaját.
Častá chyba:
This sense is mainly British; in other varieties of English it may sound unfamiliar.
Význam
a meal or some food (UK)
Kolokace
a quick scoff
|grab a scoff
|have a scoff
|get some scoff
|a bit of scoff
Synonyma
meal (Neutral and standard; not informal.)
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bite (Often suggests a small, quick meal.)
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food (General; not specifically a meal.)
Antonyma
fast (Not eating for a period of time.)
Témata
food
|daily_life
|uk_english
Definice
(UK) A meal or some food.
A meal or something to eat, especially a quick, simple one (chiefly British informal).
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
scoff
IPA
GB/skˈɔf/
US/skˈɔf/
Slabiky a přízvuk
scoff (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (scoff)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: scoff
- Plural: scoff, scoffs
Verb
- Base: scoff
- 3rd Person Singular: scoffs
- Present Participle: scoffing
- Past: scoffed
Výrazy
scoff at
1/skˈɔf ˈæt/
fixed phrase
mock or treat as ridiculous
To laugh at something and say it is stupid or untrue.
Příklady
- They scoffed at the report and refused to read it.
- Don’t scoff at her accent—she speaks three languages.
- He used to scoff at meditation, but now he practices every day.
Učební příklady
- Don’t scoff at my idea.
- She scoffed at the story.
scoff down
1/skˈɔf dˈaʊn/
phrasal verb
informal
eat very quickly
To eat something very fast.
Příklady
- He scoffed down two slices of pizza on the way out.
- We scoffed down breakfast and rushed to the airport.
- She scoffed down her lunch at her desk.
Učební příklady
- I scoffed down my sandwich.
- They scoffed down breakfast.