deck
gb/dˈɛk/ us/dˈɛk/
A2
Inglés
~ 4400
fedélzet, szint, terasz, pakli, kártyapakli, leüt, leterít, padlóra küld, feldíszít
SUSTANTIVO
A2
1
Patrón de uso:
on the [upper/lower] deck
Passengers gathered on the upper deck to watch the sunset.
Az utasok a felső fedélzeten gyűltek össze, hogy megnézzék a naplementét.
The crew cleaned the main deck before we set sail.
A legénység indulás előtt megtisztította a főfedélzetet.
We sat on the open deck during the ferry ride.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
We went to the top deck of the bus.
Felmentünk a busz felső szintjére.
The sailors worked on the deck.
A tengerészek a fedélzeten dolgoztak.
I saw dolphins from the ship's deck.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'deck' with 'dock'; 'dock' is where ships are tied up at shore, while 'deck' is part of the ship itself.
Significado
Floor or platform on a ship or vehicle
Colocaciones
upper deck
|lower deck
|main deck
|deck crew
|deck chair
Sinónimos
floor (General term for the surface you walk on in a building or vehicle.)
Antónimos
ceiling (The surface above you inside a structure, opposite of the floor.)
Temas
transport
|travel
|transportation
Definición
A flat floor area on a ship, bus, or big vehicle.
A flat, horizontal surface that forms a floor on a ship, bus, or other large vehicle.
SUSTANTIVO
A2
2
terasz
A2
Patrón de uso:
sit on the deck
They had breakfast on the back deck.
A hátsó teraszon reggeliztek.
We added a new deck to our house last summer.
Tavaly nyáron új teraszt építettünk a házunkhoz.
The deck needs to be painted before winter.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
We eat dinner on the deck in summer.
Nyáron a teraszon vacsorázunk.
The deck is behind the house.
A terasz a ház mögött van.
He built a small deck by himself.
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse 'deck' with 'porch'; porches are usually covered and attached to the front of a house.
Significado
Flat outdoor floor attached to a house
Colocaciones
wooden deck
|backyard deck
|deck furniture
Sinónimos
patio (Usually paved with stone or concrete rather than wood.)
Antónimos
yard (An open ground area without a raised platform.)
Temas
home
|daily life
|housing
|daily_life
Definición
A flat area outside a house, often made of wood, for sitting or eating.
A flat, often wooden platform attached to the outside of a house, used for sitting or relaxing.
SUSTANTIVO
A2
3
pakli
B1
kártyapakli
B1
Patrón de uso:
a deck of cards
He shuffled the deck before dealing.
Megkeverte a paklit, mielőtt osztott.
We bought a new deck for poker night.
Új paklit vettünk a pókerestre.
The magician used a special trick deck.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I have a new deck of cards.
Van egy új pakli kártyám.
She shuffled the deck quickly.
Gyorsan megkeverte a paklit.
We played with an old deck.
Error frecuente:
Some learners say 'pile of cards' instead of 'deck of cards' for games.
Significado
Complete set of playing cards
Colocaciones
shuffle the deck
|new deck
|full deck
Sinónimos
pack (British English term for a complete set of playing cards.)
Antónimos
single card (One card as opposed to the whole set.)
Temas
games
|leisure
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Definición
All the playing cards needed for a game.
A complete set of playing cards used in card games.
VERBO
B1
INFORMAL
4
Patrón de uso:
to deck [someone]
The boxer decked his opponent in the first round.
A bokszoló már az első menetben leütötte az ellenfelét.
He was so angry he nearly decked the guy.
Annyira dühös volt, hogy majdnem leütötte a fickót.
She got decked during the street fight.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The boxer decked his rival.
A bokszoló leütötte a riválisát.
He decked the man after an argument.
Egy vita után leütötte a férfit.
She was decked in the fight.
Error frecuente:
'Deck' in this sense is informal; learners sometimes use it in formal writing where 'hit' or 'knock down' would be better.
Significado
Knock someone down by hitting them
Colocaciones
decked him with one punch
Sinónimos
knock down (More general; can be accidental or intentional.)
Antónimos
help up (To assist someone in standing after they have fallen.)
Temas
violence
|sports
|body
Definición
To hit someone very hard so they fall down.
To hit someone forcefully so that they fall to the ground.
VERBO
B1
5
feldíszít
B1
Patrón de uso:
to deck [something] with [decorations]
The hall was decked with ribbons and balloons.
A termet szalagokkal és lufikkal díszítették fel.
They decked the tree with ornaments.
Feldíszítették a fát díszekkel.
The city streets were decked out for the festival.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
We decked the room with balloons.
Lufikkal díszítettük fel a szobát.
The tree was decked with lights.
A fát fényfüzérekkel díszítették fel.
They decked the hall for the wedding.
Error frecuente:
'Deck out' is often used informally; learners sometimes confuse it with 'decorate' in formal contexts.
Significado
Decorate for celebration or event
Colocaciones
decked out in lights
|decked with flowers
Sinónimos
adorn ('Adorn' is more formal and literary.)
Antónimos
strip bare (To remove all decoration from something.)
Temas
celebrations
|art
|daily_life
|arts_entertainment
Definición
To make something look nice for a party or holiday.
To decorate something, especially for a special occasion or holiday.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
deck
AFI
GB/dˈɛk/
US/dˈɛk/
Sílabas y acento
deck (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (deck)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: deck
- Plural: deck, decks
Verb
- Base: deck
- 3rd Person Singular: decks
- Present Participle: decking
- Past: decked
Familia de palabras
Forms
decks
noun
decking
verb
decked
verb
Related words
deckchair
noun
deckhand
noun
Expresiones
clear the decks
1/klˈɪɹ ðə dˈɛks/
idiom
Prepare for important activity by removing obstacles
To get ready for something important by removing things that are in the way.
Ejemplos
- They cleared the decks before starting the big project.
- Clear the decks—we have work to do.
deck out
1/dˈɛk ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
informal
Decorate or dress impressively
To make something look very nice by decorating it or dressing it up.
Ejemplos
- They decked out the hall for the ceremony.
- She was decked out in her finest dress.
full deck
1/fˈʊl dˈɛk/
fixed phrase
informal
Complete set of cards or abilities
Having all parts needed; sometimes used humorously to mean mentally normal.
Ejemplos
- He’s not playing with a full deck.
- Make sure you have a full deck before starting.
hit the deck
1/hˈɪt ðə dˈɛk/
idiom
informal
Drop to ground quickly for safety/readiness
To fall or lie down quickly, usually to avoid danger.
Ejemplos
- Hit the deck! There’s incoming fire!
- Everyone hit the deck when they heard the explosion.
stack the deck
1/stˈæk ðə dˈɛk/
idiom
to arrange things unfairly
To arrange a situation in a secret or unfair way so that one person or group will win or get an advantage.
Ejemplos
- The rules stacked the deck against smaller companies.
- The organizers stacked the deck by inviting only friendly journalists.
- They stacked the deck to ensure their team won.
- If you stack the deck, of course you're going to win.
- Critics say the new rules stack the deck against small businesses.