The trainer snapped the whip to get the horse's attention.
Az idomár csettintett az ostorral, hogy magára vonja a ló figyelmét.
He carried a whip while herding cattle.
Ostort vitt magával, miközben a marhákat terelte.
The sound of the whip echoed across the arena.
Učební příklady
The man used a whip to guide the horse.
A férfi ostorral irányította a lovat.
She held a whip in her hand.
Ostort tartott a kezében.
The whip made a loud sound.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'whip' with 'rope'; a rope is for tying, while a whip is for striking.
Význam
Long flexible tool for striking
Kolokace
crack a whip
|horse whip
|bull whip
|lash of the whip
Synonyma
lash (Often refers to a single strike or the cord part of a whip.)
Témata
farming
|sports
|tools
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definice
A long, thin tool made of leather or rope used to hit animals or people.
A long, thin, flexible strip of leather or other material, often with a handle, used for hitting animals or people.
Vzorec užití:
to whip [someone/something]
The jockey whipped the horse to make it run faster.
A zsoké ostorozta a lovat, hogy gyorsabban fusson.
He whipped the rope against the wall.
A kötéllel a falat csapkodta.
She whipped the cloth through the air.
Učební příklady
The man whipped the horse to go faster.
A férfi ostorozta a lovat, hogy gyorsabban fusson.
She whipped the rope in the air.
A levegőben csapkodott a kötéllel.
They whipped the cloth to clean it.
Význam
Strike with a whip or similar
Kolokace
whip a horse
|whip the air
|whip the team into shape
Synonyma
lash (Emphasizes the sharp striking motion, often with a cord or whip.)
Témata
farming
|sports
|daily_life
|nature
|core_vocabulary
Definice
To hit something or someone with a whip or similar object.
To hit someone or something with a whip or similar flexible object.
Vzorec užití:
to whip [ingredient]
Whip the cream until stiff peaks form.
Verd fel a tejszínt, amíg kemény hab nem lesz belőle.
She whipped the eggs for the cake batter.
Felverte a tojásokat a süteménytésztához.
He whipped the frosting until it was smooth.
Učební příklady
I will whip the cream for dessert.
Felverem a tejszínt a desszerthez.
She whipped the eggs for breakfast.
Felverte a tojásokat reggelire.
He whipped the butter and sugar together.
Význam
Mix food quickly and forcefully
Kolokace
whip cream
|whip egg whites
|whip butter
Synonyma
beat (Common in cooking; can be less vigorous than whipping.)
Témata
cooking
|food_drink
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definice
To mix food very fast to make it thick or light.
To beat food, such as cream or eggs, quickly and strongly to make it light or smooth.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B2
SLANG
4
Check out his new whip parked outside.
Nézd meg az új verdáját, ott parkol kint.
She pulled up in a shiny red whip.
Egy csillogó piros verdával gördült be.
That's a sweet whip you're driving.
Učební příklady
He has a new whip.
Új verdája van.
She drives a fast whip.
Gyors verdát vezet.
Častá chyba:
Learners may not realize this meaning is slang and not appropriate in formal contexts.
Význam
Slang term for car
Kolokace
drive a whip
|nice whip
|new whip
Synonyma
ride (Informal term for car; less specifically stylish than 'whip'.)
Témata
slang
|transportation
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definice
(Slang) A car, usually nice or new.
(Slang) A car, especially one regarded as stylish or desirable.
Vzorec užití:
to whip [something] [somewhere] / to whip [around]
She whipped her head around at the sound.
A hang hallatán hirtelen odakapta a fejét.
He whipped out his wallet to pay.
Előkapta a pénztárcáját, hogy fizessen.
The car whipped past us on the highway.
Učební příklady
She whipped her head to look.
Hirtelen odafordította a fejét, hogy odanézzen.
He whipped out his phone.
Előkapta a telefonját.
Význam
Move quickly and suddenly
Kolokace
whip around
|whip out a phone
|whip past
Synonyma
snap (Suggests quickness and sharpness of movement, but can also refer to sound.)
Témata
movement
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definice
To move fast and suddenly in one direction.
To move something or yourself quickly and suddenly in a particular direction.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
C1
TECHNICAL
6
The chief whip instructed members how to vote.
A fő frakciófegyelmi felelős utasította a képviselőket, hogyan szavazzanak.
Whips are crucial in maintaining party unity.
A frakciófegyelmi felelősök kulcsszerepet játszanak a párt egységének fenntartásában.
She was appointed as the new party whip.
Učební příklady
The party whip told them how to vote.
A párt frakciófegyelmi felelőse megmondta nekik, hogyan szavazzanak.
The chief whip is important in politics.
A fő frakciófegyelmi felelős fontos szereplő a politikában.
She is the new party whip.
Význam
Political party discipline officer
Kolokace
chief whip
|party whip
Synonyma
enforcer (Informal term for someone who ensures rules are followed; broader than political context.)
Témata
politics
|law
|communication
Definice
A person in a political group who makes sure other members vote the way the group wants.
A member of a political party responsible for enforcing party discipline and ensuring members vote according to the party line.