bull
gb/bˈʊl/ us/bˈʊl/
A2
Angličtina
~ 6100
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Podstatné jméno
A2
entity
1
adult male of cattle
An adult male cow or similar large farm animal, often very strong and sometimes dangerous.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use *cow* when they mean a male animal. *Cow* is usually female; *bull* is the adult male. Also, *bull* can be used for some other large animals (a bull elephant, a bull whale), not only cattle.
Synonyma
ox (Refers to a castrated male cattle animal used for work; similar animal but not exactly the same as a bull.)
Antonyma
cow (A fully grown female cattle animal; the usual opposite sex of a bull.)
Kolokace
breeding bull
|angry bull
|charging bull
|raging bull
|bull calf
|fighting bull
Témata
animals
|farming
|nature
Příklady
- The bull lowered its head and charged at the red cloth.
- Farmers brought their best bull to the agricultural show.
- The matador stood still as the bull ran past him.
- A young bull had escaped from the field and was standing in the road.
- They use a special bull for breeding the herd.
Učební příklady
- The bull is very big and strong.
- The bull ran quickly across the field.
- People watched the bull in the ring.
- The farmer keeps one bull and many cows.
Podstatné jméno
technical
B2
entity
2
investor expecting prices to rise
A person who thinks prices on the stock market will go up and buys or keeps shares because of this; also, a time when prices are going up.
Vzorec užití:
a bull on [something]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes think *bull* is only an animal and do not realize it is very common in business news. Also, do not confuse *bull* (person or market with rising prices) with *bull market* (the rising market itself) or *bullish* (adjective).
Synonyma
optimist (General word for someone who expects good results; not limited to financial markets like *bull* is.)
Antonyma
bear (In finance, a person who expects prices to fall and sells or shorts assets; the direct opposite of a *bull*.)
Kolokace
bull market
|a bull on tech stocks
|a long-term bull
|big bull
|strong bull run
|bull sentiment
Témata
business
|finance
|economics
Příklady
- She’s a long-term bull on renewable energy companies.
- The bulls took control of the market after the strong jobs report.
- Even the most aggressive bulls worry about a possible correction.
- Many young investors turned into bulls during the tech boom.
- Some analysts remain bulls on the dollar despite recent volatility.
Učební příklady
- He is a bull on bank stocks.
- Many bulls think prices will rise next year.
- The bulls are happy because the market is going up.
- Some people are bulls and some people are bears.
Podstatné jméno
informal
B2
entity
3
nonsense; lies or rubbish
Informal: things that someone says that are not true, not serious, or stupid; a softer form of the word *bullshit*.
Vzorec užití:
(that’s) bull
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use *bull* in very formal situations (like academic writing), where it sounds too rude or informal. In those cases, use *nonsense* or *not true* instead. Also, *bull* on its own is usually uncountable in this sense (*That’s bull*, *a lot of bull*), unlike *a bull* for the animal.
Synonyma
nonsense (Neutral and common in all situations; *bull* is stronger and more emotional, and can be a little rude.)
Antonyma
truth (Refers to statements that are accurate and honest, the opposite of speech dismissed as *bull*.)
Kolokace
That’s bull
|pure bull
|a load of bull
|call bull on [something]
|political bull
Témata
communication
|evaluation
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- That excuse is total bull and you know it.
- The ad is full of marketing bull and empty promises.
- He tried to feed us some bull about losing the receipts.
- I’m tired of all this political bull on TV.
- Don’t give me that bull about having no time.
Učební příklady
- That story is bull. I don’t believe it.
- The ad is bull. The product is not that good.
- Stop talking bull and tell me the truth.
- He says he was late because of traffic, but I think it is bull.
Podstatné jméno
informal
B2
entity
4
large, strong, forceful man
Informal: a man who is very strong or who moves and acts in a hard, heavy way, like a bull.
Vzorec užití:
a real bull
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse this with the animal sense and translate it too literally. When used for people, it is metaphorical and usually informal. It is normally used for humans, not for other objects (*a bull of a car* is creative but unusual for learners).
Synonyma
brute (Suggests a very strong person who is rough or cruel; *bull* focuses more on size and strength, not always cruelty.)
Antonyma
weakling (A person who is physically weak, the opposite type of body and presence from a *bull*.)
Kolokace
a real bull
|a bull of a man
|built like a bull
|charging like a bull
|strong as a bull
Témata
people
|character
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- He’s a bull of a man, but very gentle with his kids.
- The defender was a bull on the field, knocking players aside.
- Built like a bull, she easily lifted the heavy boxes.
- He came charging in like a bull, shouting at everyone.
- You need a bull like him to move that old piano.
Učební příklady
- He is a bull of a man, very big and strong.
- The player was a bull on the field.
- My uncle is strong as a bull.
- He walked into the room like a bull and broke the chair.
Podstatné jméno
formal
C1
entity
5
formal papal document or decree
A very official paper from the Pope that gives an important order or decision in the Catholic Church.
Vzorec užití:
a papal bull
Častá chyba:
Learners may think this meaning is related to the animal. It is not; the word comes from Latin *bulla* (seal). This sense is almost always used in the fixed phrase *papal bull*. In everyday conversation it is rare and mostly appears in historical or religious texts.
Synonyma
decree (A general word for an official order; *bull* is a specific type of papal decree.)
Antonyma
informal note (An unofficial, casual written message, which contrasts with the highly formal and official nature of a papal bull.)
Kolokace
papal bull
|issue a bull
|historic bull
|the bull of excommunication
|medieval bull
Témata
religion
|history
|law
Příklady
- The pope issued a bull condemning the practice.
- A 16th‑century papal bull granted special rights to the university.
- The historians studied a bull from 1493 that divided new lands between Spain and Portugal.
- The reforms were confirmed in a bull published in Rome.
- Access to the original bull is restricted because of its age.
Učební příklady
- The pope signed a bull about church law.
- We read a very old papal bull in class.
- This bull changed the rules of the church.
- The king waited for a bull from the pope.
Podstatné jméno
B2
entity
6
the astrological sign Taurus
In astrology, the sign called Taurus, which has a bull as its symbol, or a person with this star sign.
Vzorec užití:
the Bull (Taurus)
Častá chyba:
Learners may not realize that *the Bull* here is a name and usually written with a capital letter when referring to the sign. Also, this usage is limited to astrology or horoscope contexts and is not the normal way to talk about the animal.
Synonyma
Taurus (The standard name of the star sign; *the Bull* is a symbolic name for it.)
Antonyma
Scorpio (A different astrological sign; used here as a contrasting sign in the zodiac, not a strict logical opposite.)
Kolokace
the sign of the Bull
|born under the Bull
|the Bull and the Ram
|the constellation of the Bull
Témata
astrology
|culture
|religion
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- In astrology, the Bull is associated with stability and persistence.
- She’s a Bull, born in early May.
- The constellation of the Bull has been known since ancient times.
- The Bull is said to value comfort and security.
- Many people read what the Bull’s horoscope says for the week.
Učební příklady
- In the zodiac, Taurus is called the Bull.
- He is a Bull, because his birthday is in April.
- The Bull is a star sign in Western astrology.
- People say the Bull likes money and comfort.
Podstatné jméno
slang
C1
entity
7
slang for police or guard
Slang and somewhat old‑fashioned: a police officer or prison guard, usually a strong or hard one.
Vzorec užití:
a bull came in
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes think this slang is common in modern everyday speech. In fact, it is more typical of older crime fiction or specific subcultures. In normal modern English, *cop* or *police officer* is more usual.
Synonyma
cop (Very common informal word for police officer; *bull* is less common, more old‑fashioned, and often suggests roughness.)
Antonyma
civilian (A person who is not in the police, military, or similar forces, contrasting with a *bull* in this sense.)
Kolokace
the bulls
|a prison bull
|a railroad bull
|run from the bulls
|bull on patrol
Témata
crime
|law
|communication
Příklady
- The bulls raided the bar just after midnight.
- He spent years dodging railroad bulls while riding freight trains.
- The prisoners complained that the bulls were too violent.
- One of the bulls stood by the door while the others searched the cell.
- Old crime novels often use the word “bull” for the police.
Učební příklady
- In this old movie, the gang calls the police the bulls.
- The bulls came into the bar and asked questions.
- He said the bulls at the prison were very hard men.
- In some books, “bull” is slang for a police officer.
Sloveso
informal
B2
action
8
push forward forcefully
To go forward by pushing hard through people or things, not being careful or gentle.
Vzorec užití:
to bull [one’s] way through [something]
Častá chyba:
Learners often try to use *bull* as a general verb for any kind of moving. It is only used for strong, rough movement, usually in fixed phrases like *bull your way through*. For normal movement, use *go*, *walk*, or *move*.
Synonyma
barge (To move in a rough, pushing way; very close in meaning, but *bull* sounds heavier and more forceful.)
Antonyma
edge (To move slowly and carefully, especially through a tight space, which contrasts with *bull*’s rough, forceful movement.)
Kolokace
bull one’s way through the crowd
|bull ahead
|bull into the room
|bull right past [someone]
|bull straight through
Témata
movement
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- He bulled his way through the crowd to get to the stage.
- She just bulled right into the meeting without knocking.
- The truck bulled through the snowdrifts blocking the road.
- They bulled ahead with the plan despite strong objections.
- He bulled past security before anyone could stop him.
Učební příklady
- He bulled his way through the line of people.
- The man bulled into the room without a word.
- The car bulled through the deep snow.
- They bulled ahead with the project, even when others said no.
Sloveso
informal
C1
action
9
pressure or intimidate someone
Informal: to make someone do something by being very strong and forceful with them, not by asking politely.
Vzorec užití:
to bull [someone] into [doing something]
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse *bull* and *bully*. *Bully* is the normal verb; *bull* is rarer and mostly appears in fixed phrases like *bull someone into doing something* or *bull your way in*. Also, this verb is informal and often sounds quite negative or aggressive.
Synonyma
bully (More common verb for hurting or pressuring someone; *bull* is less common and sounds rougher and more physical.)
Antonyma
persuade (To cause someone to do something by giving reasons and arguments, the opposite of using raw pressure like *bull* suggests.)
Kolokace
bull someone into doing something
|bull his way into a deal
|trying to bull her into it
|bull your boss into agreeing
Témata
social
|conflict
|relationships
|communication
Příklady
- He tried to bull me into signing the contract on the spot.
- Don’t let them bull you into accepting a lower salary.
- She refused to be bulled into changing her story.
- The company can’t just bull its way into the market without local support.
- You can’t bull people into trusting you.
Učební příklady
- He tried to bull her into taking the job.
- They will not bull me into saying yes.
- Don’t let anyone bull you into doing something you hate.
- You cannot bull your friends into agreeing with you.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
bull
IPA
GB/bˈʊl/
US/bˈʊl/
Slabiky a přízvuk
bull (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (bull)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: bull
- Plural: bull, bulls
Verb
- Base: bull
- 3rd Person Singular: bulls
- Present Participle: bulling
- Past: bulled
Příbuzná slova
Výrazy
bull market
1/bˈʊl mˈɑɹkɪt/
fixed phrase
technical
period of generally rising prices
A time in the financial market when prices of shares and other assets are going up and many investors feel confident.
Příklady
- After years of slow growth, a new bull market in tech stocks began.
- Many small investors entered the market during the long bull market.
- Analysts are unsure how long the current bull market can last.
bull run
1/bˈʊl ɹˈʌn/
fixed phrase
technical
strong, continued rise in prices
A period of time when prices in a financial market go up a lot and keep going up.
Příklady
- The long bull run in housing prices has made homes very expensive.
- Investors worry that the bull run in cryptocurrencies may soon end.
- We’re in the middle of a powerful bull run in energy stocks.
bull session
1/bˈʊl sˈɛʃən/
idiom
informal
informal, free conversation or discussion
An informal, relaxed talk where people speak freely, often for a long time, about ideas, plans, or personal things.
Příklady
- We stayed up late having a bull session about politics and music.
- College students love late‑night bull sessions in the dorm.
- The meeting turned into a friendly bull session after the main agenda was done.
bull’s-eye
1/bˈʊlz ˈaɪ/
idiom
the exact center or perfect hit
The exact center of a target; also, a shot or action that hits exactly the right place or result.
Příklady
- She hit the bull’s-eye with her first arrow.
- The marketing campaign was a bull’s-eye, reaching exactly the right customers.
- Your answer was a bull’s-eye—exactly what I was looking for.
like a bull in a china shop
1/lˈaɪk ə bˈʊl ˈɪn ə t͡ʃˈaɪnə ʃˈɑp/
idiom
very clumsy or tactless in a delicate situation
To move or act in a way that is very clumsy or not careful in a situation where you need to be gentle or polite.
Příklady
- He’s charming with friends but in meetings he’s like a bull in a china shop.
- She handled the sensitive negotiation like a bull in a china shop and upset everyone.
- Don’t go into that discussion like a bull in a china shop; be polite and calm.
shoot the bull
1/ʃˈut ðə bˈʊl/
idiom
informal
talk idly or casually
To talk in a relaxed way about unimportant things, just for fun.
Příklady
- We just sat on the porch and shot the bull all afternoon.
- They like to meet on Fridays to shoot the bull over a few beers.
- Instead of working, they spent an hour shooting the bull in the break room.
strong as a bull
1/stɹˈɔŋ ˈæz ə bˈʊl/
idiom
extremely physically strong
Very strong physically.
Příklady
- Even in his seventies, my grandfather was strong as a bull.
- You’ll need someone strong as a bull to move that piano.
- The new fitness trainer is strong as a bull and very energetic.
cock and bull story
1/kˈɑk ˈænd bˈʊl stˈɔɹi/
idiom
informal
Unbelievable made-up story
A silly story that is not true, often told to explain something.
Příklady
- He came up with some cock and bull story about why he was late.
- He gave the police some cock and bull story about being kidnapped by aliens.
- That excuse is just a cock and bull story.
- That’s a cock and bull story if I ever heard one.
- The company’s excuse for the delay sounded like a cock and bull story.
take the bull by the horns
1/tˈeɪk ðə bˈʊl bˈaɪ ðə hˈɔɹnz/
idiom
face a problem bravely and directly
To deal with a difficult or scary problem in a direct and brave way, instead of waiting or hiding.
Příklady
- It was time to take the bull by the horns and talk to his boss about the mistake.
- It's time to take the bull by the horns and talk to your boss about the issue.
- She finally took the bull by the horns and ended the unhealthy relationship.
- She took the bull by the horns and called the customer to apologize.
- The government must take the bull by the horns and reform the tax system.