body
gb/bˈɑdi/ us/bˈɑdi/
A1
Αγγλικά
~ 300
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ουσιαστικό
A1
entity
1
physical structure of a living being
The whole physical form of a person or animal.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[someone]'s body
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'body' with 'figure' when talking about shape or appearance; 'figure' is more about outward form, not the whole physical structure.
Συνώνυμα
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.)
Αντώνυμα
mind (Contrasts the physical part of a person with their mental or emotional aspects.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
human body
|body temperature
|body part
|body weight
|body language
Θέματα
health
|biology
|daily life
|body
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- My body is tired.
- She washes her body every day.
- He has a strong body.
- The doctor checks my body.
Ουσιαστικό
A2
entity
2
main section of an object
The main part of something, without extra parts.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
the body of [something]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may confuse this with 'frame'; 'frame' usually refers to the supporting structure, while 'body' is the main outer part.
Συνώνυμα
main section (A plain description emphasizing its role as the central part.)
Αντώνυμα
appendage (Refers to something attached to the main part.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
body of a car
|body of a plane
|body of a guitar
Θέματα
objects
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The car's body is red.
- This is the body of the pen.
- The body of the bus is very long.
Ουσιαστικό
B1
entity
3
organized group of people
An official group of people working together for a purpose.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
a body of [people]
Συχνό λάθος:
Some learners may confuse 'body' in this sense with 'everybody'; here it means an organization, not all people in general.
Συνώνυμα
committee (A smaller, often more specific type of decision-making group.)
|
organization (A broader term for a structured group with a purpose.)
Αντώνυμα
individual (Refers to one person, not a group.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
governing body
|advisory body
|legislative body
Θέματα
politics
|organizations
|relationships
|business
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- The governing body will meet next week to discuss the policy.
- An independent body will review the case.
- A legislative body passes new laws.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The school has a student body.
- The city has a governing body.
- This is an advisory body.
Ουσιαστικό
B1
entity
4
main part of written text
The main part of writing, not including titles or notes.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
the body of [text/document/email]
Συνώνυμα
main text (Focuses on the central written content.)
Αντώνυμα
heading (A title or label above sections of text.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
body of the email
|body of the text
|body paragraph
Θέματα
writing
|communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- I write my idea in the body of the email.
- The body of this letter is short.
- He reads the body of the message.
Ουσιαστικό
B2
entity
5
collection of information or material
A lot of information about one subject.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
a body of [work/research/evidence]
Συνώνυμα
collection (A general term for gathered items; 'body' here implies organization and substance.)
Αντώνυμα
lack of information (Opposite in meaning as it signifies absence rather than presence of material.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
body of work
|body of evidence
|body of research
Θέματα
academia
|research
|education
|science
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- We have a big body of data.
- He wrote a body of poems.
- There is a body of facts about this case.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
body
IPA
GB/bˈɑdi/
US/bˈɑdi/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
body (1 συλλαβή)
Stress on 1st syllable (body)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: body
- Plural: bodies, body
Οικογένεια λέξεων
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
Εκφράσεις
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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- The crime was committed in cold blood.
- He murdered them in cold blood.