vein
gb/vˈeɪn/ us/vˈeɪn/
B2
Angličtina
~ 6700
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Podstatné jméno
technical
B2
entity
1
blood vessel returning blood
A thin tube in the body that carries blood back to the heart.
Vzorec užití:
[someone]'s veins; a vein in [a body part]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse the spelling and meaning of "vein" with "vain" (too proud) and "vane" (a flat blade that turns in the wind). They may also think a vein is any blood vessel; in fact, it specifically carries blood toward the heart, while arteries carry blood away from the heart.
Synonyma
blood vessel (More general; includes veins, arteries, and capillaries, not just veins.)
Antonyma
artery (An artery carries blood away from the heart, often contrasted with a vein which carries blood toward the heart.)
Kolokace
varicose veins
|a vein in his arm
|inject into a vein
|blocked vein
|bulging neck veins
|find a vein
Témata
medicine
|biology
|health
|body
|science
Příklady
- The nurse had trouble finding a vein in his hand for the blood test.
- Regular exercise can improve blood flow through your veins and arteries.
- A blue vein stood out on his forehead when he shouted.
- They took blood directly from a vein in her arm.
- The surgeon discovered a clot in the main vein leading from his leg.
Učební příklady
- The doctor put the medicine into a vein in my arm.
- You can see the veins in his hands when he lifts heavy things.
- The nurse looked for a good vein before taking blood.
- Her veins are easy to see under her skin.
- Blood moves through your veins back to your heart.
Podstatné jméno
technical
C1
entity
2
thin mineral layer in rock
A long, thin line or layer of another material inside rock or stone, for example gold or quartz.
Vzorec užití:
a vein of [substance] in [material]
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse this sense with the medical sense and try to use it for lines on the body or on leaves. In geology, a "vein" is specifically a natural line or layer of a different material inside rock or stone, not a blood vessel.
Synonyma
seam (Usually used for layers of coal or mineral that are thicker and more sheet-like, while a vein is often thinner and more line-like.)
Kolokace
a vein of gold
|a vein of quartz
|rich veins of coal
|silver-bearing veins
|marble veins
|veins in the rock
Témata
science
|nature
|geography
Příklady
- The miners discovered a rich vein of gold deep underground.
- Thin veins of quartz ran through the dark granite cliff.
- They followed the coal vein for several kilometers through the mountain.
- Light veins in the marble gave the floor a unique pattern.
- Geologists mapped the copper veins in the surrounding hills.
Učební příklady
- The rock had a white vein of quartz inside it.
- Miners were happy when they found a new vein of gold.
- You can see dark veins in this piece of marble.
- The coal veins in this area are very deep.
- They dug into the hill and hit a silver vein.
Podstatné jméno
C1
entity
3
particular style, mood, or quality
A clear feeling, style, or quality that you can notice in what someone says, does, or makes.
Vzorec užití:
a vein of [quality]; in the same/similar vein
Častá chyba:
Learners may try to use "vein" to talk about feelings directly (e.g., *"I am in a vein"*). In this sense, it is used with nouns like "a vein of humor" or in fixed phrases like "in the same vein" or "in a serious vein" to talk about the style, mood, or quality of something said or done, not about a simple emotion by itself.
Synonyma
tone (Focuses more on the overall emotional sound or attitude, especially in speech or writing, while "vein" suggests a noticeable line or thread of a quality running through something.)
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streak (Very similar figurative use; "streak" emphasizes a hidden, sometimes surprising quality in a person, while "vein" is used more about speech, behavior, or works.)
Kolokace
a vein of humor
|a vein of sadness
|a vein of anger
|in the same vein
|in a serious vein
|a vein of optimism
Témata
communication
|emotions
|art
|arts_entertainment
Příklady
- The movie is funny, but there is a dark vein of sadness running through it.
- His speech continued in the same optimistic vein as his earlier remarks.
- There was a vein of anger in her voice that worried me.
- Most of their songs are in a nostalgic vein.
- Despite the jokes, the article has a serious vein of criticism.
Učební příklady
- There is a strong vein of humor in the book.
- The teacher spoke in a serious vein today.
- Her letters always have a kind vein in them.
- The article is in the same vein as his last one.
- I noticed a vein of anger in his comments.
Podstatné jméno
technical
C2
entity
4
line in leaf or insect wing
A thin line you can see in a leaf or insect wing that carries fluid or helps it keep its shape.
Vzorec užití:
the veins of [a leaf/wing]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes think this sense is completely different from the blood-vessel sense. In fact, the word is used similarly: veins in leaves and wings also carry fluid or give support. However, this sense is mostly used in scientific or descriptive contexts, not in everyday conversation.
Synonyma
rib (In botany, a "rib" can refer to a main supporting vein in a leaf; more technical and less commonly used in everyday language than "vein".)
Kolokace
leaf veins
|the veins of a leaf
|wing veins
|central vein
|fine veins
|network of veins
Témata
biology
|nature
|science
|animals
Příklady
- The veins of the leaf were clearly visible in the sunlight.
- Water moves through the leaf veins to reach every part of the plant.
- The fine veins in the butterfly’s wings looked like tiny threads.
- She drew each vein carefully to make the leaf look realistic.
- Damage to the main vein of the leaf caused it to turn brown.
Učební příklady
- You can see many veins on this leaf.
- The veins carry water in the leaf.
- The insect’s wings have very thin veins.
- He colored the leaf and then drew the veins.
- The central vein of the leaf is very strong.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
vein
IPA
GB/vˈeɪn/
US/vˈeɪn/
Slabiky a přízvuk
vein (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (vein)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: vein
- Plural: veins
Příbuzná slova
Forms
veins
noun
Core family
veiny
adjective
veined
adjective
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
veinless
adjective
Výrazy
a vein of truth
1/ə vˈeɪn əv tɹˈuθ/
fixed phrase
a small real part of truth
Used to say that something is not completely true, but part of it is true.
Příklady
- There is a vein of truth in what she says, even if her story is exaggerated.
- His joke had a vein of truth that made everyone a little uncomfortable.
- Rumors often contain a vein of truth mixed with many lies.
in a similar vein
1/ˈɪn ə sˈɪmɪlɚ vˈeɪn/
fixed phrase
also in a similar way
In a way that is like, or close to, what was just said or done.
Příklady
- In a similar vein, the report calls for more support for teachers.
- Her latest film, in a similar vein to her earlier work, focuses on family relationships.
- Several comments, in a similar vein, criticized the lack of clear data.
in the same vein
1/ˈɪn ðə sˈeɪm vˈeɪn/
fixed phrase
in a similar style or way
In a way that is very similar to what was just said or done.
Příklady
- His new book is in the same vein as his first bestseller.
- In the same vein, several other studies have reached similar conclusions.
- She followed up with another joke in the same vein.
strike a rich vein of
1/stɹˈaɪk ə ɹˈɪt͡ʃ vˈeɪn əv/
fixed phrase
find a very valuable source
To find a very good and large source of something useful, enjoyable, or valuable.
Příklady
- The company struck a rich vein of new customers through social media.
- The researchers struck a rich vein of data in the old archives.
- The writer has struck a rich vein of material in her own childhood memories.