Engelsk

nose

gb/nˈoʊz/ us/nˈoʊz/
A1 Engelsk
~ 2000
Betydninger
0 betydninger
Navneord A1 entity
1

Front facial organ for smell

The part of your face above your mouth that you use to smell and breathe.

Brugsmønster: [someone]'s nose
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes confuse 'nose' with 'nostril', but 'nostril' refers only to one of the openings in the nose.
Synonymer
snout (Used for animals; informal or humorous for people)
Ordforbindelser
blow your nose |runny nose |broken nose |pointed nose |big nose
Temaer
body |health |daily life |core_vocabulary
Eksempler
  • Her nose was red from the cold.
  • He broke his nose in the accident.
  • I have a runny nose because of my allergies.
  • The baby has his father's nose.
  • She wrinkled her nose at the bad smell.
Læringseksempler
  • My nose is small.
  • He has a big nose.
  • I hurt my nose.
  • Her nose is red.
  • This is my nose.
Navneord B1 property
2

Ability to detect smells

The ability to smell or find something, especially by noticing small signs.

Brugsmønster: have a (good/bad) nose for [something]
Typisk fejl:
Learners may take 'nose for' literally when it often means an ability to find or notice something, not just smelling.
Synonymer
instinct (Refers more broadly to natural ability, not just smell)
Ordforbindelser
have a good nose for |keen nose |sharp nose for detail
Temaer
senses |skills |body |core_vocabulary
Eksempler
  • Dogs have an excellent nose for finding missing people.
  • She has a good nose for news stories.
  • His nose for trouble saved us from danger.
Læringseksempler
  • A dog has a good nose.
  • She has a nose for news.
  • He has a nose for money.
Udsagnsord B2 action
3

Move forward slowly with front first

To move slowly forward with the front part first.

Brugsmønster: nose [something] forward/into [place]
Typisk fejl:
Learners might confuse this with 'sniff' when referring to smell, but here it means slow forward movement.
Synonymer
edge (Similar slow movement but without emphasis on the front leading)
Ordforbindelser
nose the car into place |nosed into the room
Temaer
movement |daily_life |core_vocabulary
Eksempler
  • The boat nosed into the harbor.
  • He nosed the car into a parking space.
  • The submarine nosed up to the surface.
Læringseksempler
  • The car nosed into the street.
  • He nosed the boat into the dock.
  • The bus nosed into the station.
Navneord B1 entity
4

Front end of object or vehicle

The front part of something, like a plane or car.

Synonymer
front (General term; not specific to shape)
Ordforbindelser
plane's nose |nose cone
Temaer
transportation |core_vocabulary
Eksempler
  • The pilot lowered the plane's nose for landing.
  • The race car's nose crossed the finish line first.
  • The missile's nose cone is designed to withstand heat.
Læringseksempler
  • The plane's nose is pointed.
  • The car's nose hit the wall.
  • The rocket's nose is strong.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
nose
IPA
GB/nˈoʊz/
US/nˈoʊz/
Stavelser og tryk
nose (1 stavelse)
Stress on 1st syllable (nose)
Ordformer
Noun
  • Base: nose
  • Plural: nose, noses
Verb
  • Base: nose
  • 3rd Person Singular: noses
  • Present Participle: nosing
  • Past: nosed
Ordfamilie
Forms
noses noun nosing verb nosed verb
Core family
nasal adjective nostril noun B2
Related words
nosebleed noun nosy adjective
Advanced or less common
nosiness noun
Udtryk

follow your nose

1
/fˈɑloʊ jˈʊɹ nˈoʊz/
idiom

Go straight ahead or trust instincts

To go in a straight line or make decisions based on what feels right without directions.

Eksempler
  • Just follow your nose until you reach the park.
  • I followed my nose and found a great café.

keep your nose clean

1
/kˈip jˈʊɹ nˈoʊz klˈin/
idiom informal

Stay out of trouble

To behave well and not get into trouble.

Eksempler
  • He kept his nose clean after leaving prison.
  • You should keep your nose clean while on probation.

right under your nose

1
/ɹˈaɪt ˈʌndɚ jˈʊɹ nˈoʊz/
idiom

Close but unnoticed

Very close to you but you don't see it.

Eksempler
  • The keys were right under your nose the whole time.
  • The answer was right under my nose.

stick your nose into something

1
/stˈɪk jˈʊɹ nˈoʊz ˈɪntu sˈʌmθɪŋ/
idiom informal

Interfere in others' business

To get involved in things that are not your business.

Eksempler
  • Stop sticking your nose into my personal life.
  • She loves to stick her nose into office gossip.

turn up your nose at something

1
/tˈɚn ˈʌp jˈʊɹ nˈoʊz ˈæt sˈʌmθɪŋ/
idiom

Reject as not good enough

To refuse something because you think it's not good enough for you.

Eksempler
  • He turned up his nose at instant coffee.
  • They turned up their noses at our offer.

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