blanket
gb/blˈæŋkɪt/ us/blˈæŋkɪt/
A1
Inglés
~ 9600
takaró, réteg, általános, teljes körű, általánosító, beborít, eláraszt
SUSTANTIVO
A1
1
takaró
A2
Patrón de uso:
a blanket on [a bed/person]
She pulled the blanket up to her chin and fell asleep.
Felhúzta a takarót az álláig, és elaludt.
Can you grab an extra blanket from the closet? It’s cold tonight.
Hoznál egy plusz takarót a szekrényből? Hideg van ma este.
The child hid under the blanket during the scary part of the movie.
The hotel provides a spare blanket in the wardrobe if you need it.
He wrapped the baby in a soft cotton blanket.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I sleep with two blankets in winter.
Télen két takaró alatt alszom.
She put a blanket over the baby.
Betakarta a babát egy takaróval.
There is a blue blanket on the bed.
He sat on the sofa under a warm blanket.
Please bring a blanket for the picnic.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'blanket' with 'sheet'. A 'sheet' is a thin piece of cloth next to your skin on the bed, while a 'blanket' is thicker and used mainly for warmth on top of the sheet.
Significado
warm cover used on a bed
Colocaciones
warm blanket
|thick blanket
|wool blanket
|electric blanket
|under the blanket
|throw a blanket over [someone]
Sinónimos
cover (General word for something placed over a person or object; not always for warmth.)
|
quilt (Usually a sewn, padded bed cover; often thicker and more decorative than a blanket.)
Antónimos
bare (Describes something with no cover on it, the opposite condition of being under a blanket.)
Temas
daily life
|home
|health
|daily_life
|housing
|core_vocabulary
Definición
A large piece of thick cloth that you put over yourself or a bed to stay warm.
A large, usually rectangular piece of thick fabric used to cover a person or bed to keep warm.
SUSTANTIVO
B1
2
Patrón de uso:
a blanket of [substance]
A thick blanket of snow covered the streets overnight.
Az éjszaka vastag hótakaró borította be az utcákat.
The valley lay under a blanket of morning fog.
A völgy reggeli ködtakaró alatt feküdt.
Everything was hidden beneath a blanket of dark clouds.
After the fire, a blanket of ash settled over the town.
The old books were under a blanket of dust in the attic.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
There was a blanket of snow on the ground.
Hóréteg volt a földön.
A blanket of fog covered the city.
Ködtakaró borította a várost.
The car was under a blanket of dust.
Clouds made a blanket over the sky.
The road disappeared under a white blanket of snow.
Error frecuente:
Learners may try to use 'blanket' this way with liquids that do not form a stable layer, such as *a blanket of water* for a deep flood; 'flood' or 'pool' are more natural in that case. 'Blanket' is most common with snow, fog, dust, smoke, and clouds.
Significado
thick layer covering an area
Colocaciones
a blanket of snow
|a blanket of fog
|a blanket of cloud
|a blanket of dust
|thick blanket
|a blanket of smoke
Sinónimos
layer (General word; does not suggest thickness or full coverage as strongly as 'blanket'.)
|
cover (Broad term for something spread over a surface; less vivid than 'blanket'.)
Antónimos
gap (An open space where there is no covering, opposite of a continuous blanket of something.)
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clearing (An open, uncovered area within something like a forest, fog, or clouds.)
Temas
nature
|weather
|daily life
|science
|core_vocabulary
Definición
A thick layer of something that covers a large area, like snow, fog, or dust.
A thick, continuous layer of a substance that covers a wide area like a cloth.
B2
3
Patrón de uso:
blanket [ban/statement/policy/rule]
The government announced a blanket ban on smoking in all public buildings.
A kormány általános dohányzási tilalmat jelentett be minden középületben.
I don’t agree with his blanket statement that young people are lazy.
Nem értek egyet azzal az általánosító kijelentésével, hogy a fiatalok lusták.
The company introduced a blanket policy against working from home.
Critics argue that blanket rules can create unfair situations.
She gave blanket approval to all the proposed changes.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The school has a blanket ban on phones.
Az iskolában általános telefontilalom van.
His blanket statement made many people angry.
Az általánosító kijelentése sok embert feldühített.
We do not support a blanket rule for all cases.
A blanket policy can be too strong.
There is a blanket ban on smoking inside.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use 'blanket' alone as a noun when they mean the adjective, for example *“The government made a blanket”* instead of *“a blanket rule”* or *“a blanket ban.”* Remember that in this sense 'blanket' comes before another noun.
Significado
general, affecting everything or everyone
Colocaciones
blanket ban
|blanket statement
|blanket policy
|blanket rule
|blanket approach
|blanket approval
Sinónimos
general (Similar meaning but more common and less strong; may allow exceptions more than 'blanket'.)
|
sweeping (Emphasizes that something is too broad and possibly careless, often slightly negative.)
Antónimos
limited (Applies only to some cases or people, opposite of affecting all.)
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case-by-case (Describes handling each situation separately instead of using one blanket decision.)
Temas
law
|politics
|business
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Describes a rule, action, or decision that affects everyone or everything in the same way, with no exceptions.
Affecting, including, or covering all members of a group or all cases, without exceptions or differences.
VERBO
B2
4
beborít
B1
Patrón de uso:
to blanket [something] with [something]
Fresh snow blanketed the ground overnight.
Az éjjel friss hó borította be a talajt.
Thick smoke blanketed the highway, making it hard to see.
Sűrű füst borította be az autópályát, ami megnehezítette a látást.
Fallen leaves blanketed the forest floor in autumn.
The beach was blanketed with towels and umbrellas by noon.
A layer of dust blanketed the furniture after the renovation.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
Snow blanketed the town last night.
Tegnap éjjel hó borította be a várost.
Fog blanketed the road in the morning.
Reggel köd borította be az utat.
Leaves blanketed the park after the storm.
Dust blanketed the old books.
Flowers blanketed the field in spring.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes say *“blanket on”* instead of using an object, for example *“Snow blanketed on the street.”* Use 'blanket' as a transitive verb: *“Snow blanketed the street.”* You can also add 'with': *“Snow blanketed the street with white.”*
Significado
to cover completely with something
Colocaciones
blanket the ground
|blanket the area
|blanket the city with snow
|blanket the table with cloth
|blanket the field
|blanket [something] with [snow/dust]
Sinónimos
cover (Most common general term; does not always suggest a thick or complete layer.)
|
coat (Often used with paint or another substance; suggests a layer but not always full coverage of an area.)
Antónimos
expose (To leave something uncovered and visible, opposite of covering it with a layer.)
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uncover (To remove a cover or layer from something that is blanketed.)
Temas
nature
|daily life
|weather
|core_vocabulary
Definición
To put something over an area so that it is fully covered, like snow or a cloth.
To cover something completely or almost completely with a layer of a substance or material.
VERBO
C1
5
eláraszt
B2
Patrón de uso:
to blanket [an area/medium] with [things]
The company blanketed social media with ads for its new phone.
A vállalat elárasztotta a közösségi médiát az új telefonját hirdető reklámokkal.
Election campaigns blanketed the city with posters and leaflets.
A választási kampányok plakátokkal és szórólapokkal árasztották el a várost.
Radio stations were blanketed with news about the breaking story.
They plan to blanket the market with their product before competitors can respond.
Artillery units blanketed the area with heavy fire before the troops advanced.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The company blanketed TV with ads.
A cég reklámokkal árasztotta el a tévét.
They blanketed the city with flyers.
Szórólapokkal árasztották el a várost.
The news story blanketed the internet.
The group blanketed social media with messages.
The army blanketed the area with fire.
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse this with the basic verb 'cover' and say *“cover the airwaves”*. While understandable, 'blanket the airwaves' or 'flood the airwaves' are more natural when you want to show that there is a very large amount everywhere.
Significado
to flood or saturate an area
Colocaciones
blanket the airwaves
|blanket social media
|blanket the market with ads
|blanket the area with flyers
|blanket the city with leaflets
|blanket the enemy position
Sinónimos
flood (Common for sending too many messages or products at once; slightly more informal feel.)
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saturate (More formal or technical; often used in marketing or military contexts.)
Antónimos
limit (To keep the amount or spread of something small, opposite of blanketing widely.)
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withhold (To not send or release messages or products at all, opposite of blanketing.)
Temas
business
|media
|military
|communication
Definición
To send or put many things into a place or to many people so that it feels completely full of them.
To cover or fill an area or group completely with many similar things, such as advertisements, messages, or attacks.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
blanket
AFI
GB/blˈæŋkɪt/
US/blˈæŋkɪt/
Sílabas y acento
blanket (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (blanket)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: blanket
- Plural: blankets
Verb
- Base: blanket
- 3rd Person Singular: blankets
- Present Participle: blanketing
- Past: blanketed
Familia de palabras
Forms
blankets
noun
blanketing
verb
blanketed
verb
Expresiones
blanket ban
1/blˈæŋkɪt bˈæn/
fixed phrase
complete ban with no exceptions
A rule that stops something in every case and for everyone, with no exceptions allowed.
Ejemplos
- The government introduced a blanket ban on smoking in restaurants and bars.
- Environmental groups are calling for a blanket ban on single-use plastics.
- The school imposed a blanket ban on mobile phones during class time.
blanket coverage
1/blˈæŋkɪt kˈʌvɚɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
continuous, total media reporting
News or media reports that follow a story very closely and show almost everything that happens.
Ejemplos
- The scandal received blanket coverage on the evening news.
- Major sports events often get blanket coverage across all TV channels.
- The disaster was so serious that it had blanket coverage in the international press.
blanket policy
1/blˈæŋkɪt pˈɑlɪsi/
fixed phrase
rule applied to everyone
A rule that is used for all people or all situations in the same way, with no changes.
Ejemplos
- The company has a blanket policy against personal use of work email.
- Some universities have a blanket policy of expulsion for cheating.
- Critics say a blanket policy is too simple for such a complex problem.
blanket statement
1/blˈæŋkɪt stˈeɪtmənt/
fixed phrase
overly general broad claim
A sentence that talks about all people or all things in a group as if they are the same, without thinking about differences.
Ejemplos
- Saying that all teenagers are lazy is a blanket statement and simply not true.
- Her report avoids blanket statements and focuses on the specific data.
- Be careful not to make blanket statements about entire cultures.
blanket term
1/blˈæŋkɪt tˈɚm/
fixed phrase
broad word for many things
A general word that is used for many different smaller types of things.
Ejemplos
- The word ‘media’ is a blanket term that includes TV, radio, newspapers, and the internet.
- Using a blanket term can hide important differences between groups.
- ‘Asian’ is often used as a blanket term for many different cultures.
blanket the airwaves
1/blˈæŋkɪt ðə ˈɛɹwˌeɪvz/
fixed phrase
fill radio/TV with content
To put the same program, news, or ads on many radio or TV channels so that people hear or see it everywhere.
Ejemplos
- The company blanketed the airwaves with commercials for its new car.
- During the election, political ads blanket the airwaves.
- Public health messages blanketed the airwaves during the crisis.
electric blanket
1/ɪlˈɛktɹɪk blˈæŋkɪt/
fixed phrase
electrically heated bed blanket
A blanket for a bed that becomes warm because it has electricity inside it.
Ejemplos
- We use an electric blanket in winter to keep the bed warm.
- Always turn off your electric blanket before you go out.
- She bought an electric blanket to save on heating costs.
throw a wet blanket on
1/θɹˈoʊ ə wˈɛt blˈæŋkɪt ˈɔn/
idiom
informal
to dampen enthusiasm or fun
To say or do something that makes other people feel less excited or happy about an idea or event.
Ejemplos
- Her criticism threw a wet blanket on the whole celebration.
- I don’t want to throw a wet blanket on your idea, but we should think about the risks.
- The bad news threw a wet blanket on the meeting.
security blanket
1/sɪkjˈʊɹɪti blˈæŋkɪt/
idiom
informal
Comfort item for reassurance
Something that makes you feel safe and comfortable, often a blanket for a child.
Ejemplos
- Her old teddy bear is her security blanket when she's nervous.
- For him, coffee in the morning is like a security blanket.
security blanket
2/sɪkjˈʊɹɪti blˈæŋkɪt/
idiom
object or habit giving comfort
Something, often a special object or habit, that makes a person feel safe and calm, especially a child.
Ejemplos
- The little boy refuses to sleep without his security blanket.
- For many people, their phone has become a kind of security blanket.
- He treats his job as a security blanket and is afraid to try something new.
wet blanket
1/wˈɛt blˈæŋkɪt/
idiom
informal
Person who spoils others' fun
A person who makes other people less excited or happy about something.
Ejemplos
- Don't be such a wet blanket—come join the party!
- Don’t be such a wet blanket—come and dance with us.
- He was a real wet blanket at the celebration, complaining about everything.
- His constant negative comments made him a real wet blanket at the party.
- I don’t want to throw a wet blanket on your plans, but we really can’t afford this trip.