cloud
gb/klˈaʊd/ us/klˈaʊd/
A1
Inglés
~ 2500
felhő, elhomályosít, megzavar
SUSTANTIVO
A1
1
felhő
A1
Patrón de uso:
a [adjective] cloud
Dark clouds gathered before the storm.
Sötét felhők gyülekeztek a vihar előtt.
The sun disappeared behind a thick cloud.
A nap eltűnt egy vastag felhő mögött.
She lay on the grass watching the clouds drift by.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The sky has many clouds today.
Ma sok felhő van az égen.
A big cloud covers the sun.
Egy nagy felhő eltakarja a napot.
We can see white clouds in the sky.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'cloud' with 'fog'; fog is near the ground, while clouds are usually higher in the sky.
Significado
Mass of water vapor in sky
Colocaciones
dark cloud
|storm cloud
|fluffy cloud
|thick cloud
|cloud formation
Sinónimos
cumulus (A specific type of fluffy, white cloud)
Antónimos
clear sky (Refers to a sky without clouds)
Temas
weather
|nature
|science
Definición
A white or gray shape in the sky made of very small drops of water.
A visible mass of tiny water droplets or ice crystals suspended in the atmosphere, usually high above the ground.
SUSTANTIVO
B1
TECHNICAL
2
felhő
B1
Patrón de uso:
store [something] in the cloud
Many companies are moving their data to the cloud.
Sok vállalat a felhőbe költözteti az adatait.
I keep my photos in the cloud so I can access them anywhere.
A fényképeimet a felhőben tárolom, hogy bárhonnan elérhessem őket.
Cloud computing has changed how businesses operate.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I save my pictures in the cloud.
A képeimet a felhőbe mentem.
You can use the cloud to keep your files safe.
A felhőt arra használhatod, hogy biztonságban tartsd a fájljaidat.
The company uses cloud storage for data.
Error frecuente:
Some learners think 'the cloud' is a specific place; it is actually many servers connected through the internet.
Significado
Online data storage system
Colocaciones
cloud storage
|cloud computing
|cloud service
|move to the cloud
Sinónimos
online storage (A more general term for storing data on the internet)
Antónimos
local storage (Data stored directly on a physical device)
Temas
technology
|business
Definición
A way to store and use files or programs on the internet instead of on your own computer.
Internet-based computing services and storage accessible remotely rather than on a local computer.
SUSTANTIVO
A2
3
felhő
B1
Patrón de uso:
a cloud of [smoke/dust/insects]
A cloud of dust rose as the car sped past.
Porfelhő szállt fel, amikor az autó elszáguldott.
The explosion sent a cloud of smoke into the air.
A robbanás nyomán füstfelhő emelkedett a levegőbe.
We walked through a cloud of mosquitoes.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I saw a cloud of smoke from the fire.
Füstfelhőt láttam felszállni a tűzből.
The car made a cloud of dust.
Az autó porfelhőt vert fel.
There is a cloud of flies over the trash.
Significado
Mass resembling a cloud
Colocaciones
cloud of smoke
|cloud of dust
|cloud of insects
Sinónimos
plume (Often used for a tall, thin column of smoke or gas)
Temas
nature
|daily life
Definición
A big group of smoke, dust, or small things in the air that looks like a cloud.
A large amount of smoke, dust, insects, or similar particles floating in the air and resembling a cloud.
VERBO
B1
4
elhomályosít
B2
Patrón de uso:
cloud [something]
Steam clouded the bathroom mirror.
A gőz bepárásította a fürdőszobai tükröt.
Her eyes were clouded with tears.
Könnyek homályosították el a szemét.
Dust clouded the air after the collapse.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The steam clouds the window.
A gőz bepárásítja az ablakot.
Tears cloud her eyes.
Könnyek homályosítják el a szemét.
Smoke clouds the room.
Significado
Make less clear or transparent
Colocaciones
cloud the water
|cloud the glass
Sinónimos
obscure (More formal; can refer to making something difficult to understand as well as see)
Antónimos
clear (To make something transparent or easy to see)
Temas
vision
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definición
To make something hard to see through.
To cover or fill something so that it becomes less clear, bright, or transparent.
VERBO
B2
5
elhomályosít
B2
megzavar
B1
Patrón de uso:
cloud [someone's] mind/judgment/thinking
Anger can cloud your judgment.
A harag elhomályosíthatja az ítélőképességedet.
Stress had clouded his thinking.
A stressz megzavarta a gondolkodását.
Fear clouded her decision-making process.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
Anger clouds my mind.
A harag megzavarja a gondolkodásomat.
Fear clouds his judgment.
A félelem elhomályosítja az ítélőképességét.
Tiredness clouds her thinking.
Significado
Confuse or affect judgment
Colocaciones
cloud judgment
|cloud thinking
Sinónimos
confuse (General term for making someone unsure or unclear)
Antónimos
clarify (To make thoughts or ideas clear)
Temas
emotions
|psychology
|core_vocabulary
Definición
To make someone feel confused or not able to think well.
To affect someone's mind or judgment so they cannot think clearly.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
cloud
AFI
GB/klˈaʊd/
US/klˈaʊd/
Sílabas y acento
cloud (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (cloud)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: cloud
- Plural: cloud, clouds
Verb
- Base: cloud
- 3rd Person Singular: clouds
- Present Participle: clouding
- Past: clouded
Familia de palabras
Forms
clouds
noun
clouding
verb
clouded
verb
Core family
cloudy
adjective A1
Related words
cloudiness
noun
Negative and opposite forms
cloudless
adjective
Expresiones
in the clouds
1/ˈɪn ðə klˈaʊdz/
idiom
informal
Distracted by dreams or ideas
Thinking about dreams instead of real life.
Ejemplos
- He's been in the clouds all day, thinking about his vacation.
- Don't be in the clouds when we're discussing serious plans.
under a cloud
1/ˈʌndɚ ə klˈaʊd/
idiom
Under suspicion or disgrace
People think you have done something bad and do not trust you.
Ejemplos
- The politician resigned under a cloud after corruption allegations.
- She left the company under a cloud of suspicion.
every cloud has a silver lining
1/ˈɛvɹi klˈaʊd hˈæz ə sˈɪlvɚ lˈaɪnɪŋ/
idiom
Good in bad situations
There is something good in every bad situation.
Ejemplos
- I lost my job but found a better one; every cloud has a silver lining.
- I lost my job, but I found a better one—every cloud has a silver lining.
- Even though she failed the exam, it gave her motivation to study harder—every cloud has a silver lining.
- Even though it rained on our wedding day, we got amazing photos—every cloud has a silver lining.
head in the clouds
1/hˈɛd ˈɪn ðə klˈaʊdz/
idiom
informal
Unrealistic or dreamy thinking
Thinking about things that are not practical or real.
Ejemplos
- He always has his head in the clouds and never focuses on work.
- Stop having your head in the clouds and pay attention.
head in the clouds
2/hˈɛd ˈɪn ðə klˈaʊdz/
idiom
informal
daydreaming or unrealistic thinking
To be thinking about things that are not practical or real, often daydreaming.
Ejemplos
- He’s always got his head in the clouds and never pays attention in class.
- She had her head in the clouds, imagining her perfect future.
on cloud nine
1/ˈɔn klˈaʊd nˈaɪn/
idiom
informal
Extremely happy and excited
Feeling very, very happy.
Ejemplos
- She was on cloud nine after getting the job.
- Winning the prize put him on cloud nine.
on cloud nine
2/ˈɔn klˈaʊd nˈaɪn/
idiom
informal
Extremely happy or delighted
To be very, very happy about something.
Ejemplos
- She was on cloud nine after getting the job.
- Winning the prize put him on cloud nine.