English - Hungarian

snare

gb/snˈɛɹ/ us/snˈɛɹ/
B2 English
~ 8900
hurok, hurokcsapda, csapdába ejt, hurokkal elfog, csapda, pergődob, pergő, csapdába csal, beleránt, pergősodrony, megszerez, elcsíp, polipektómiás hurok
NOUN B2
1
Usage pattern:
a snare for [animals/people]
The hunters set a snare along the rabbit trail.
A vadászok hurkot állítottak a nyulak ösvénye mentén.
His foot was caught in a snare hidden under the leaves.
A lába beleakadt a levelek alá rejtett hurokba.
Park rangers patrol the area to remove illegal wire snares.
Learner examples
The fox was caught in a snare.
A róka hurokba akadt.
He made a snare from a piece of wire.
Egy darab drótból hurkot készített.
They put a snare near the hole of the rabbit.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use "snare" for any kind of trap, including large cages. A snare is usually a loop of wire or rope that tightens around a part of the body, not a box or cage.
Meaning
trap for catching animals/people
Collocations
set a snare |lay a snare |wire snare |caught in a snare |hidden snare
Synonyms
trap (Most general word for a device that catches animals or people; not limited to loops of wire or cord.)
Antonyms
safeguard (A measure taken to prevent harm, instead of a device that causes harm by catching something.)
Themes
nature |hunting |crime |animals
Definition

A simple trap, often a loop of wire or rope, used to catch and hold an animal or person.

A device, often a loop of wire or cord, used to catch and hold an animal or person, especially by the leg, neck, or foot.

VERB B2
2
Usage pattern:
to snare [animal/person/thing]
They snared three rabbits before noon.
Dél előtt három nyulat fogtak hurokkal.
The thief was finally snared by undercover officers.
A tolvajt végül fedett nyomozók ejtették csapdába.
A hidden microphone snared him admitting to the crime.
Learner examples
They snared a small bird in the net.
Hálóval fogtak meg egy kis madarat.
The police snared the man after a long chase.
A rendőrség hosszú hajsza után csapdába ejtette a férfit.
The camera snared the car as it went through the red light.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes say "snare in" instead of using the passive form. Natural English is "He was snared in a trap," not "The trap snared in him."
Meaning
to catch in a trap
Collocations
snare a rabbit |snare a bird |snared in a trap |snared by the police |snare a suspect
Synonyms
trap (Very close in meaning; "snare" can suggest a loop or a more delicate or secret way of catching.)
Antonyms
release (Means to set something free instead of catching and holding it.)
Themes
nature |crime |daily life |core_vocabulary
Definition

To catch an animal, person, or thing, usually by using a trap; sometimes used in a figurative way.

To catch an animal, person, or object, especially by using a snare or other kind of trap; often used figuratively.

NOUN C1
3
Usage pattern:
the snares of [something]
Young artists often fall into the snares of fame and money.
A fiatal művészek gyakran beleesnek a hírnév és a pénz csapdáiba.
Credit cards can be a snare for people who struggle with debt.
A hitelkártyák könnyen csapdát jelenthetnek azoknak, akik adósságokkal küzdenek.
He warned his students about the snares of online gambling.
Learner examples
The city offers many snares for young people.
A város sok csapdát tartogat a fiatalok számára.
Easy money can be a snare for students.
A könnyű pénz csapda lehet a diákok számára.
She escaped the snare of a bad relationship.
Common mistake:
Learners may use "snare" here when "problem" or "danger" is more natural in everyday speech. "Snare" in this figurative sense is somewhat formal or literary, especially in phrases like "the snares of fame."
Meaning
harmful or tempting situation
Collocations
the snares of fame |the snares of social media |fall into a snare |escape the snare |a moral snare
Synonyms
pitfall (Focuses on hidden problems or dangers; "snare" emphasizes being caught or held by them.)
Antonyms
safety (A condition without danger, the opposite of being trapped in a harmful situation.)
Themes
emotions |society |ethics |core_vocabulary
Definition

A bad or dangerous situation that is hard to leave, often because it looks good at first.

A difficult, dangerous, or morally harmful situation that is hard to escape from, often because it is tempting or attractive.

NOUN B2
4
Usage pattern:
play the snare
The drummer tightened the snare before the show.
A dobos a koncert előtt feszesebbre húzta a pergőt.
In this song, the snare cuts sharply through the mix.
Ebben a dalban a pergő hangja élesen kiemelkedik a keverésből.
He practices rudiments on a single snare for an hour every day.
Learner examples
He hits the snare on every beat.
Minden ütemre ráüt a pergőre.
The snare is my favorite drum.
A pergődob a kedvenc dobom.
The song starts with a loud snare.
Common mistake:
Some learners say "snare drum" for the wires under the drum head. The drum itself is the "snare" or "snare drum"; the wires are called "snares" or "snare wires."
Meaning
small drum with sharp sound
Collocations
snare drum |snare pattern |snare hit |kick and snare |tight snare sound
Synonyms
side drum (A more formal or military term; "snare" is more common in popular music contexts.)
Antonyms
bass drum (A large drum with a low sound, contrasted with the small, high-pitched snare.)
Themes
music |arts |arts_entertainment
Definition

A small drum that has metal wires under the bottom skin, making a sharp sound; it is part of a drum set.

A small drum with metal or plastic wires stretched across its bottom head, producing a sharp, crisp sound, used in drum kits and marching bands.

VERB C1
5
Usage pattern:
snare [someone] into [doing something]
Aggressive marketing tactics can snare vulnerable customers in long-term contracts.
Az agresszív marketingfogások hosszú távú szerződések csapdájába csalhatják a kiszolgáltatott ügyfeleket.
He was snared into a scam that emptied his savings account.
Belerántották egy csalásba, amely kiürítette a megtakarítási számláját.
The gang snared teenagers by offering them quick money.
Learner examples
The online game snared many young players into spending money.
Az online játék sok fiatal játékost belerántott a pénzköltésbe.
She was snared into a bad deal by a friend.
Egy barátja belerántotta egy rossz üzletbe.
Credit cards can snare people into deep debt.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use "snare" only for animals and forget it can be used for people and social problems. In this sense, it almost always has a negative meaning and often takes the pattern "snare someone into something."
Meaning
to lure into a bad situation
Collocations
snare young people |snare someone into debt |snared into crime |snared by addiction |snare customers with offers
Synonyms
ensnare (Very close in meaning; "ensnare" is slightly more formal, but both suggest trapping someone in a harmful situation.)
Antonyms
protect (Means to keep someone safe from harmful situations instead of drawing them into them.)
Themes
ethics |crime |emotions |core_vocabulary
Definition

To pull someone into a bad or dangerous situation, often by using something that looks good at first.

To cause someone to become involved in a harmful, dishonest, or unwanted situation by using attraction, pressure, or trickery, so that it is difficult for them to get out.

NOUN C1 TECHNICAL
6
Usage pattern:
tighten the snares
The snares were too loose, so the drum sounded dull.
Túl laza volt a pergősodrony, ezért tompán szólt a dob.
He replaced the old snares to get a brighter tone.
Kicserélte a régi pergősodronyt, hogy csengőbb hangzást kapjon.
If the snares are buzzing, try adjusting the tension.
Learner examples
He tightened the snares to change the sound.
Feszesebbre állította a pergősodronyt, hogy megváltoztassa a hangzást.
The snares on this drum are broken.
Ezen a dobon elszakadt a pergősodrony.
New snares can make the drum sound better.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse "snares" (the wires) with the whole "snare drum." In music gear texts, "snares" usually means only the wires, not the entire drum.
Meaning
wires under a snare drum
Collocations
snare wires |tighten the snares |loosen the snares |snare tension |replace the snares
Synonyms
snare wires (More explicit term; "snares" alone is shorter musician's jargon for the same thing.)
Themes
music |technology |arts_entertainment
Definition

The thin metal wires under a snare drum that touch the bottom skin and make the sharp snare sound.

The group of coiled metal wires or strands stretched across the bottom drumhead of a snare drum that vibrate against it to create the characteristic crisp sound.

VERB B2
7
Usage pattern:
snare [something] (for [someone])
The company managed to snare a major contract with the government.
A cégnek sikerült megszereznie egy jelentős kormányzati szerződést.
She snared a role in the new Netflix series.
Megszerezett egy szerepet az új Netflix-sorozatban.
We snared a table at the busiest restaurant in town without a reservation.
Learner examples
He snared a job at a good company.
Állást szerzett egy jó cégnél.
They snared a big deal with a new client.
Nagy üzletet kötöttek egy új ügyféllel.
We snared cheap tickets for the concert.
Common mistake:
Learners may overuse this sense in very formal writing where "obtain" or "secure" would be more neutral. "Snare" here often appears in newspapers and informal business talk.
Meaning
to get or secure something
Collocations
snare a contract |snare a deal |snare a job |snare a victory |snare a bargain
Synonyms
secure (More formal and neutral; "snare" can sound a bit more informal and sometimes hints at luck or cleverness.)
Antonyms
lose (Means to fail to keep or get something, the opposite of successfully obtaining it.)
Themes
business |work |daily life
Definition

To get something you want, like a job or a good deal, often with some effort or skill.

To obtain or secure something that is wanted, such as a job, contract, or opportunity, often suggesting cleverness, effort, or good luck.

NOUN C2 TECHNICAL
8
Usage pattern:
an endoscopic snare for [tissue]
The polyp was removed using a wire snare.
A polipot dróthurokkal távolították el.
An endoscopic snare is passed through the scope to encircle the lesion.
Az endoszkópos hurkot az endoszkópon keresztül vezetik be, hogy körbefogja az elváltozást.
The surgeon tightened the snare around the tissue before cutting.
Learner examples
The doctor used a snare to cut off the small growth.
Az orvos hurkot használt a kis kinövés levágásához.
A thin snare goes around the polyp and removes it.
Egy vékony hurok körbefogja a polipot, és eltávolítja.
This hospital uses a special snare for such operations.
Meaning
surgical loop instrument
Collocations
wire snare |endoscopic snare |polypectomy snare |colonoscopic snare |snare resection
Synonyms
surgical loop (More descriptive but less specific; "snare" is the standard technical term in endoscopy and surgery.)
Themes
health |science
Definition

A medical tool with a wire loop that doctors use to go around and cut off small pieces of body tissue.

A surgical instrument consisting of a loop of wire or similar material, used to encircle, tighten around, and cut off or remove tissue such as polyps or tumors.

Grammar
Dictionary form
snare
IPA
GB/snˈɛɹ/
US/snˈɛɹ/
Syllables & stress
snare (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (snare)
Word forms
Noun
  • Base: snare
  • Plural: snares
Verb
  • Base: snare
  • 3rd Person Singular: snares
  • Present Participle: snaring
  • Past: snared
Word family
Forms
snares noun snaring verb snared verb
Related words
ensnare verb
Expressions

fall into the snare of [something]

1
/fˈɔl ˈɪntu ðə snˈɛɹ əv sˈʌmθɪŋ/
idiom literary

become trapped by something harmful

To become caught in a bad or dangerous situation because of something, often something that first seemed good or safe.

Examples
  • She refused to fall into the snare of jealousy.
  • Many people fall into the snare of easy credit.
  • He prayed that he would not fall into the snare of pride.

snare drum

1
/snˈɛɹ dɹˈʌm/
fixed phrase

small drum with crisp sound

A small drum with metal wires under the bottom skin that make a sharp, loud sound; it is part of a drum set and marching band.

Examples
  • The song opens with a fast snare drum pattern.
  • He bought a new snare drum for his recording studio.
  • Marching bands often use very tight snare drums for a bright sound.

the snares of [something]

1
/ðə snˈɛɹz əv sˈʌmθɪŋ/
idiom literary

dangers or traps of something

The many hidden traps, problems, or temptations that come from something, like fame, money, or modern life.

Examples
  • The book warns about the snares of social media.
  • He tried to avoid the snares of wealth and power.
  • Parents worry about the snares of city life for their children.

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