Englisch

body

gb/bˈɑdi/ us/bˈɑdi/
A1 Englisch
~ 300
Bedeutungen
0 Bedeutungen
Nomen A1 entity
1

physical structure of a living being

The whole physical form of a person or animal.

Verwendungsmuster: [someone]'s body
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners sometimes confuse 'body' with 'figure' when talking about shape or appearance; 'figure' is more about outward form, not the whole physical structure.
Synonyme
physique (Refers more to the shape and form, often in relation to fitness or attractiveness.) | figure (Refers mainly to the shape of a person's body, often used for appearance.)
Antonyme
mind (Contrasts the physical part of a person with their mental or emotional aspects.)
Wortverbindungen
human body |body temperature |body part |body weight |body language
Themen
health |biology |daily life |body |core_vocabulary
Beispiele
  • The human body needs rest to recover.
  • She covered her body with a blanket.
  • His body was found near the river.
  • Exercise is good for your body.
  • He has tattoos all over his body.
Beispiele für Lernende
  • My body is tired.
  • She washes her body every day.
  • He has a strong body.
  • The doctor checks my body.
Nomen A2 entity
2

main section of an object

The main part of something, without extra parts.

Verwendungsmuster: the body of [something]
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners may confuse this with 'frame'; 'frame' usually refers to the supporting structure, while 'body' is the main outer part.
Synonyme
main section (A plain description emphasizing its role as the central part.)
Antonyme
appendage (Refers to something attached to the main part.)
Wortverbindungen
body of a car |body of a plane |body of a guitar
Themen
objects |technology |core_vocabulary
Beispiele
  • The mechanic repaired the car's body after the accident.
  • The body of the guitar is made from mahogany.
  • The plane's body was painted white.
Beispiele für Lernende
  • The car's body is red.
  • This is the body of the pen.
  • The body of the bus is very long.
Nomen B1 entity
3

organized group of people

An official group of people working together for a purpose.

Verwendungsmuster: a body of [people]
Häufiger Fehler:
Some learners may confuse 'body' in this sense with 'everybody'; here it means an organization, not all people in general.
Synonyme
committee (A smaller, often more specific type of decision-making group.) | organization (A broader term for a structured group with a purpose.)
Antonyme
individual (Refers to one person, not a group.)
Wortverbindungen
governing body |advisory body |legislative body
Themen
politics |organizations |relationships |business |core_vocabulary
Beispiele
  • The governing body will meet next week to discuss the policy.
  • An independent body will review the case.
  • A legislative body passes new laws.
Beispiele für Lernende
  • The school has a student body.
  • The city has a governing body.
  • This is an advisory body.
Nomen B1 entity
4

main part of written text

The main part of writing, not including titles or notes.

Verwendungsmuster: the body of [text/document/email]
Synonyme
main text (Focuses on the central written content.)
Antonyme
heading (A title or label above sections of text.)
Wortverbindungen
body of the email |body of the text |body paragraph
Themen
writing |communication |education |core_vocabulary
Beispiele
  • Please include your contact information in the body of the email.
  • The body of the report explains the findings in detail.
  • She edited the body of her essay before submitting it.
Beispiele für Lernende
  • I write my idea in the body of the email.
  • The body of this letter is short.
  • He reads the body of the message.
Nomen B2 entity
5

collection of information or material

A lot of information about one subject.

Verwendungsmuster: a body of [work/research/evidence]
Synonyme
collection (A general term for gathered items; 'body' here implies organization and substance.)
Antonyme
lack of information (Opposite in meaning as it signifies absence rather than presence of material.)
Wortverbindungen
body of work |body of evidence |body of research
Themen
academia |research |education |science |core_vocabulary
Beispiele
  • There is a large body of research on climate change.
  • Her paintings form an impressive body of work.
  • The lawyer presented a strong body of evidence.
Beispiele für Lernende
  • We have a big body of data.
  • He wrote a body of poems.
  • There is a body of facts about this case.
Grammatik
Grundform
body
IPA
GB/bˈɑdi/
US/bˈɑdi/
Silben & Betonung
body (1 Silbe)
Stress on 1st syllable (body)
Wortformen
Noun
  • Base: body
  • Plural: bodies, body
Wortfamilie
Forms
bodies noun
Core family
bodily adjective B2
Related words
bodybuilder noun bodybuilding noun
Negative and opposite forms
disembodied adjective
Advanced or less common
embody verb C1 embodiment noun C1
Ausdrücke

body language

1
/bˈɑdi lˈæŋɡwɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase

nonverbal communication through movement and posture

The way you communicate using your movements, face, and posture instead of words.

Beispiele
  • His body language showed he was nervous.
  • You can tell she’s confident from her body language.

keep body and soul together

1
/kˈip bˈɑdi ˈænd sˈoʊl təɡˈɛðɚ/
idiom

have just enough to live on

To have just enough money to buy food and live.

Beispiele
  • He works three jobs just to keep body and soul together.
  • They barely keep body and soul together after losing their jobs.

student body

1
/stˈudənt bˈɑdi/
fixed phrase

all students in a school or university

All students in a school or university seen as one group.

Beispiele
  • The student body voted for a new president.
  • Our student body is very diverse.

over my dead body

1
/ˈoʊvɚ mˈaɪ dˈɛd bˈɑdi/
idiom informal

strong refusal to permit

Used to say you will never allow something to happen.

Beispiele
  • You want to sell the house? Over my dead body!
  • Over my dead body will you sell this house!
  • Over my dead body will they cancel this program.
  • They can take my car over my dead body.

in cold blood

1
/ˈɪn kˈoʊld blˈʌd/
idiom

deliberately and without emotion (esp. killing)

To do something bad on purpose and without feeling sorry, especially killing someone.

Beispiele
  • The victim was murdered in cold blood.
  • The crime was committed in cold blood.
  • He shot them in cold blood.
  • He killed them in cold blood after planning it for weeks.
  • He killed the animal in cold blood.

in cold blood

2
/ˈɪn kˈoʊld blˈʌd/
idiom

Deliberately and without mercy (often killing)

To do something on purpose without feeling sorry, usually something very bad like killing someone.

Beispiele
  • The crime was committed in cold blood.
  • He murdered them in cold blood.

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