feat
gb/fˈit/ us/fˈit/
B2
Inglés
~ 9700
bravúr, feat., kecses, csinos, ügyes
SUSTANTIVO
B2
1
bravúr
B2
Patrón de uso:
a feat of [noun/verb-ing]
Climbing the north face of the mountain in winter was an incredible feat.
A hegy északi falának téli megmászása hihetetlen bravúr volt.
The bridge is considered a remarkable feat of engineering for its time.
A hidat korának figyelemre méltó mérnöki bravúrjának tartják.
Running a marathon in under three hours is no mean feat.
The rescue team’s overnight search in the storm was a heroic feat of endurance.
Building the startup into a global company with no outside funding was a real feat.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
Crossing the desert alone was a great feat.
Egyedül átkelni a sivatagon nagy bravúr volt.
Finishing the 1,000-page book in one week was a real feat for him.
Az, hogy egy hét alatt befejezte az ezeroldalas könyvet, valódi bravúr volt tőle.
Winning three gold medals in one day is an amazing feat.
This tiny computer is a feat of modern technology.
Error frecuente:
Learners often confuse "feat" with "feet" (the plural of "foot"). The words sound the same but are spelled and used differently: "feat" is an achievement; "feet" are body parts. Another common confusion is with the phrase "no mean feat": here "mean" does not mean "unkind"; the expression means that something is NOT easy and is actually quite impressive.
Significado
impressive or difficult achievement
Colocaciones
remarkable feat
|impressive feat
|an incredible feat
|feat of strength
|feat of engineering
|no mean feat
Sinónimos
achievement (General, very common word for something successfully done; does not always suggest difficulty or special skill as strongly as "feat".)
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accomplishment (Often used for goals reached or personal success; slightly more formal and broader than "feat".)
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exploit (Emphasizes a bold or daring action, sometimes with a slightly dramatic or story-like tone.)
Antónimos
failure (The opposite idea: not managing to do something successfully.)
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defeat (Focuses on being beaten or not winning, especially in competition, which contrasts with a successful feat.)
Temas
success
|ability
|sports
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definición
A very difficult thing to do that shows great skill, strength, or courage.
An impressive or difficult achievement, especially one that requires great skill, strength, or courage.
B2
INFORMAL
2
feat.
C1
Patrón de uso:
[main artist] feat. [guest artist]
The track "Calm Nights feat. Lana Rivers" stayed at the top of the charts for weeks.
A „Calm Nights feat. Lana Rivers” című szám hetekig vezette a slágerlistákat.
His new single, "Lights Out feat. Nia Park," drops on streaming platforms this Friday.
Új kislemeze, a „Lights Out feat. Nia Park”, ezen a pénteken kerül fel a streamingplatformokra.
Most of the album is just the band, but two songs are listed as "feat. various guests."
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I like the song "Dreams feat. Kelly".
Szeretem a „Dreams feat. Kelly” című dalt.
This video is called "Dance Party feat. Street Crew".
Ennek a videónak az a címe, hogy „Dance Party feat. Street Crew”.
Many pop songs today are "feat." another singer or rapper.
Error frecuente:
Learners may think "feat" here has the same meaning as the noun "feat" (an achievement), but in music titles "feat." almost always means "featuring." Some learners also write "feat" in normal sentences instead of "featuring," which looks informal or incorrect outside of titles. Pronunciation is usually like "feet" in this use as well.
Significado
crediting a guest performer
Colocaciones
feat. [guest artist]
|single feat. [artist]
|remix feat. [artist]
Sinónimos
featuring (The full-word form that "feat." abbreviates; slightly more formal and clearer in running text.)
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with (A looser, more general way to show another artist is included, but does not specifically signal a guest credit the way "feat." does.)
Antónimos
solo (Describes a track performed by only one artist, without any guest performers credited.)
Temas
music
|entertainment
|internet
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Definición
Used in song or video titles before the name of another artist who joins the main artist.
Used especially in song and video titles to introduce the name of an additional performer who appears on the track or work.
C2
ARCHAIC
3
Patrón de uso:
a feat [noun]
She was described in the old ballad as a "feat maid" with quick and nimble hands.
A régi balladában gyors és fürge kezű „csinos leányként” írják le őt.
The knight chose a feat horse that moved lightly over the rough ground.
A lovag egy kecses lovat választott, amely könnyedén mozgott a göröngyös talajon.
In the poem, the tailor is praised as a "feat hand" at the needle.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
In this old story, the writer calls her a "feat maid."
Ebben a régi történetben az író „csinos leánynak” nevezi őt.
The poem talks about a "feat hand" who can sew very well.
A vers egy „ügyes kezű” emberről beszél, aki nagyon jól tud varrni.
Writers long ago sometimes used the word "feat" to mean neat and graceful.
Error frecuente:
Learners might assume this adjective meaning is still current because they see it in older texts, but in modern English "feat" is almost always a noun meaning an impressive achievement. In literature, context usually shows that the word is describing a person rather than an achievement.
Significado
neat or skillful (archaic)
Colocaciones
feat hand
|feat maid
|feat figure
Sinónimos
neat (Modern word for tidy or nicely arranged; lacks the old-fashioned grace implied by "feat.")
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graceful (Focuses on smooth, attractive movement; overlaps strongly with one aspect of the archaic sense.)
Antónimos
clumsy (Opposite in terms of movement or handling things; lacking grace or skill.)
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awkward (Covers both physical ungainliness and social discomfort, contrasting with the smooth, neat quality of "feat.")
Temas
literature
|history
|core_vocabulary
|arts_entertainment
Definición
(Old use) Neat and graceful, or showing skill in how something looks or moves.
(Archaic) Neat, graceful, or skillful in appearance, movement, or manner.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
feat
AFI
GB/fˈit/
US/fˈit/
Sílabas y acento
feat (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (feat)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: feat
- Plural: feats
Familia de palabras
Forms
feats
noun
Expresiones
a feat of engineering
1/ə fˈit əv ˈɛnd͡ʒənˈɪɹɪŋ/
fixed phrase
impressive engineering achievement
A very difficult and impressive thing made or designed by engineers.
Ejemplos
- The new suspension bridge is a feat of engineering that attracts visitors from around the world.
- This tiny smartphone is a feat of engineering, packing so much power into such a small space.
a feat of strength
1/ə fˈit əv stɹˈɛŋθ/
fixed phrase
display of great physical strength
A very difficult action that shows someone is very strong.
Ejemplos
- Lifting the car off the trapped cyclist was an incredible feat of strength.
- The show ends with a dramatic feat of strength by the circus performer.
death-defying feat
1/dˈɛθ dɪfˈaɪɪŋ fˈit/
fixed phrase
extremely dangerous achievement
A very dangerous action that could cause death if it goes wrong.
Ejemplos
- The stuntman’s death-defying feat left the audience completely silent.
- They filmed a death-defying feat on the side of the skyscraper without using computer effects.
no mean feat
1/nˈoʊ mˈin fˈit/
fixed phrase
not an easy achievement
Used to say that something is quite difficult and therefore impressive.
Ejemplos
- Balancing a full-time job and night classes is no mean feat.
- Winning the championship three years in a row is no mean feat.
- Keeping a small business alive for twenty years is no mean feat in this economy.