الگوی کاربرد:
the shaft of [a tool/club/arrow]
He replaced the broken shaft of his hammer with a new wooden one.
A kalapács törött nyelét új fanyélre cserélte.
The arrow’s shaft snapped when it hit the wall.
A nyílvessző szára kettétört, amikor a falnak csapódott.
She gripped the shaft of the golf club and took a practice swing.
The steel shaft connects the motor to the wheels.
The broom’s shaft was too long to fit in the closet.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
He cleaned the long shaft of the shovel.
Megtisztította a lapát hosszú nyelét.
The boy held the shaft of the fishing rod tightly.
A fiú szorosan fogta a horgászbot szárát.
The arrow has a sharp tip and a long shaft.
This golf club has a very light shaft.
The metal shaft under the car turns the wheels.
اشتباه رایج:
Learners sometimes confuse "shaft" with "staff". "Shaft" is usually the long part of an object (like a tool or arrow), while "staff" is a stick used for walking or as a symbol of office, or a group of employees.
معنی
long narrow handle or rod
ترکیبهای رایج
golf club shaft
|wooden shaft
|steel shaft
|axe shaft
|arrow shaft
|drive shaft
هممعنیها
handle (Focuses on the part held by the hand, not always long and narrow.)
|
rod (Any straight bar or stick; less tied to being the main part of a specific tool.)
متضادها
head (Refers to the working or striking end of a tool, the opposite part from the shaft.)
موضوعها
objects
|technology
|construction
|core_vocabulary
|work
تعریف
The long, thin part of something, like the handle of a tool or the main part of a golf club or arrow.
The long, narrow, usually cylindrical part of an object, such as the handle of a tool or the main body of a club, arrow, or similar item.
الگوی کاربرد:
a [mine/elevator/ventilation] shaft
The miners descended deep into the earth through a narrow shaft.
A bányászok egy szűk aknán ereszkedtek le mélyen a földbe.
An open elevator shaft can be extremely dangerous on a construction site.
Egy nyitott liftakna rendkívül veszélyes lehet egy építkezésen.
Fresh air was brought into the tunnel through a ventilation shaft.
They discovered the hidden room behind an old brick shaft in the basement.
Rescue teams lowered equipment down the mine shaft to reach the trapped workers.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
The elevator moves up and down in a tall shaft.
A lift egy magas liftaknában mozog fel és le.
Workers went down the mine shaft to get coal.
A munkások lementek a bányaaknába, hogy szenet bányásszanak.
Light came into the building through an air shaft.
They looked down the deep shaft but could not see the bottom.
The old shaft was no longer safe to use.
اشتباه رایج:
Learners may describe any tunnel as a "shaft". A shaft is usually more narrow and more vertical than a typical horizontal tunnel.
معنی
vertical tunnel or passage
ترکیبهای رایج
mine shaft
|elevator shaft
|ventilation shaft
|air shaft
|lift shaft
|shaft collapse
هممعنیها
tunnel (A more general term; not necessarily vertical and often larger and longer.)
|
well (Usually a vertical shaft for water; more specific purpose than "shaft".)
متضادها
solid wall (A continuous structure with no passage through it, the opposite of an opening like a shaft.)
موضوعها
construction
|transport
|science
|work
|housing
تعریف
A narrow, usually straight hole or tunnel that goes up or down in the ground or a building, for example for a mine or an elevator.
A narrow, usually vertical or steeply inclined passage going down into the ground or up through a building, used for things like mines, elevators, or ventilation.
الگوی کاربرد:
a shaft of [light/sunlight]
A shaft of light fell through the curtains and lit up the floor.
Egy fénysugár szűrődött be a függönyön át, és megvilágította a padlót.
Dust danced in the narrow shaft of sunlight coming through the window.
Por táncolt az ablakon beáradó keskeny fénysugárban.
The cave was almost black except for a single shaft of light from above.
She stood in a shaft of moonlight, her face just visible.
The door opened, sending a bright shaft of light into the dark hallway.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
A shaft of light came in through the small window.
Egy fénysugár jött be a kis ablakon.
He saw tiny dust in the shaft of sunlight.
Apró porszemeket látott a napsugárban.
The room was dark, but a shaft of light showed the table.
A shaft of moonlight fell on her bed.
When he opened the door, a shaft of light entered the room.
اشتباه رایج:
Learners sometimes say "line of light" or "stripe of light" instead of the more natural "shaft of light" or "beam of light" in this context.
معنی
narrow beam of light
ترکیبهای رایج
shaft of light
|shaft of sunlight
|shaft of moonlight
|golden shafts of sun
|a single shaft of light
هممعنیها
beam (General word for a line of light; not as strongly associated with coming through a small opening.)
|
ray (Often smaller or more abstract; used more broadly for light or figurative hope.)
متضادها
darkness (The absence of light, which a shaft of light cuts through.)
موضوعها
nature
|visual
|weather
|science
تعریف
A thin line or beam of light, especially when it comes into a dark room through a small space.
A narrow beam or streak of light, especially one coming through a small opening into a darker place.
الگوی کاربرد:
a shaft of [wit/sarcasm/criticism]
Her speech was full of subtle shafts aimed at her critics.
A beszéde tele volt a bírálóinak címzett finom odaszúrásokkal.
He could not resist a quick shaft of sarcasm about the new policy.
Nem tudott ellenállni egy gyors, gúnyos odaszúrásnak az új intézkedéssel kapcsolatban.
The reviewer’s shafts about the actor’s performance were unusually harsh.
Each joke carried a little shaft of criticism under the laughter.
His remark was less a compliment than a well-aimed shaft.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
He made a small shaft at his boss during the meeting.
Az értekezleten tett egy apró odaszúrást a főnökére.
Her joke sounded funny, but it was also a shaft at her friend.
A poénja viccesnek hangzott, de egyben csípős megjegyzés is volt a barátjára.
The writer is known for sharp shafts in his articles.
That comment was a clear shaft against the new manager.
She laughed, but the shaft in his words hurt her.
اشتباه رایج:
Learners may not recognize this sense and may think "shaft" always refers to a physical object. In this meaning, it is a metaphor for a sudden, sharp remark.
معنی
sharp or cutting remark
ترکیبهای رایج
a shaft of wit
|a shaft of sarcasm
|a cruel shaft
|a bitter shaft
|a shaft directed at [someone]
هممعنیها
barb (Very close in meaning, but often suggests a more obviously hurtful or pointed remark.)
|
dig (Informal; a casual, slightly hidden critical comment.)
متضادها
compliment (A positive remark of praise, the opposite of a sharp, critical shaft.)
موضوعها
communication
|emotions
|social
تعریف
A short comment that is clever but also unkind or very critical.
A brief, often witty remark that is sharply critical, sarcastic, or hurtful.
الگوی کاربرد:
get the shaft / give [someone] the shaft
He really got the shaft when they promoted someone with less experience.
Nagyon kitoltak vele, amikor egy nála kevésbé tapasztalt embert léptettek elő.
Fans felt they got the shaft when ticket prices doubled overnight.
A rajongók úgy érezték, jól kitoltak velük, amikor a jegyárak egyik napról a másikra megduplázódtak.
She gave him the shaft after years of loyal work, firing him without warning.
Many employees think they’re getting the shaft with the new schedule.
The small suppliers worry they will get the shaft in any merger.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
He felt he got the shaft when he lost his job.
Úgy érezte, kitoltak vele, amikor elvesztette az állását.
The workers said they got the shaft with the new rules.
A munkások azt mondták, hogy az új szabályokkal kitoltak velük.
She gave him the shaft after he helped her for years.
Fans think they got the shaft because the prices went up.
I do not want to get the shaft in this deal.
اشتباه رایج:
Learners sometimes say "receive a shaft" or "have a shaft" instead of the fixed informal phrases "get the shaft" or "give someone the shaft".
معنی
unfair or harsh treatment
ترکیبهای رایج
get the shaft
|give someone the shaft
|really got the shaft
|feel like you got the shaft
|a raw shaft
هممعنیها
raw deal (Very close informal expression; clearly highlights being treated unfairly.)
|
injustice (More formal and general; covers legal and moral unfairness, not just personal feelings.)
متضادها
fair deal (Informal phrase for treatment that is reasonable and just, the opposite of "the shaft".)
موضوعها
social
|work
|emotions
|relationships
|business
تعریف
Unfair or very bad treatment, especially when someone feels cheated.
Unfair, harsh, or dishonest treatment, especially when someone feels they have been cheated or badly treated.
الگوی کاربرد:
to shaft [someone]
He felt the company had shafted him by cutting his bonus.
Úgy érezte, a cég kitolt vele azzal, hogy megvágta a bónuszát.
They totally shafted their customers with hidden fees.
Teljesen lehúzták az ügyfeleiket a rejtett díjakkal.
She worries that her landlord will shaft her on the deposit.
If we shaft our suppliers now, they won’t trust us later.
The players claimed they were shafted in the contract negotiations.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
He thinks the boss shafted him on his pay.
Úgy gondolja, hogy a főnöke átverte a fizetésével.
The shop shafted many people with high prices.
A bolt sok embert lehúzott a magas áraival.
She was shafted when they changed the deal.
We do not want to shaft our clients.
They got shafted by a bad lawyer.
اشتباه رایج:
Learners sometimes use "shaft" in very formal writing where a more neutral verb like "treat unfairly" or "cheat" is better. "Shaft" is informal and suits speech or casual writing.
معنی
treat or cheat unfairly
ترکیبهای رایج
shaft someone out of [money/opportunity]
|really shaft someone
|feel shafted
|get shafted by [someone/company]
|shaft your employees
هممعنیها
cheat (General; focuses more on dishonesty than on the emotional sense of being badly treated.)
|
screw over (Very similar informal phrase; slightly more vulgar and emotional.)
متضادها
treat fairly (Describes giving someone just and reasonable treatment, the opposite of shafting them.)
موضوعها
social
|work
|business
|emotions
|finance
|relationships
تعریف
To treat someone very unfairly, especially by cheating them or not keeping a promise.
To treat someone in an unfair, dishonest, or very unkind way, especially by cheating them or breaking an agreement.
الگوی کاربرد:
to shaft [someone]
He bragged crudely about shafting three women on holiday.
Durván azzal hencegett, hogy a nyaraláson három nőt is megdugott.
That song’s lyrics are basically just about him wanting to shaft her.
Annak a dalnak a szövege lényegében csak arról szól, hogy meg akarja dugni azt a nőt.
They joked about him trying to shaft every girl at the party.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
In this movie, the men talk about shafting women, which is rude.
Ebben a filmben a férfiak nők megdugásáról beszélnek, ami durva.
The word "shaft" for sex is vulgar and can offend people.
A „shaft” szó szexuális értelemben vulgáris, és sértő lehet.
You should not say you want to shaft someone in polite talk.
اشتباه رایج:
Learners may not realize this use is vulgar and use it in polite conversation. It should generally be avoided except when understanding jokes, movies, or rude speech.
معنی
have sex with (vulgar)
ترکیبهای رایج
shaft some girl/guy
|just want to shaft her
|getting shafted by him
|talk about shafting someone
هممعنیها
screw (A very common vulgar verb for having sex; similar tone, often a bit more common than "shaft".)
متضادها
abstain (Means to not have sex or avoid sexual activity; opposite behavior to this verb.)
موضوعها
sex
|slang
|emotions
|relationships
|body
تعریف
To have sex with someone, said in a rude or crude way.
To have sexual intercourse with someone; used crudely or aggressively, often from a male point of view.
The book used explicit language to describe his shaft.
A könyv trágár szavakkal írta le a faszát.
Some song lyrics talk graphically about a man’s shaft.
Egyes dalszövegek kendőzetlenül beszélnek egy férfi faszáról.
That website contains drawings that clearly show the shaft of the penis.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
You may see the word "shaft" for penis in adult books or movies.
A „shaft” szót a pénisz vulgáris megnevezéseként felnőtteknek szóló könyvekben vagy filmekben láthatod.
Talking about someone’s shaft is very rude.
Valakinek a faszáról beszélni nagyon durva.
Do not use the word "shaft" for penis in normal conversation.
اشتباه رایج:
Learners may not realize this is a vulgar term and may confuse it with the neutral physical sense of "shaft" meaning a rod or handle. Context and tone are very important.
معنی
penis (vulgar, esp. main part)
ترکیبهای رایج
his shaft
|the thick shaft
|stroke his shaft
|bare shaft
هممعنیها
dick (Very common vulgar term for penis; more general and widely used than "shaft".)
متضادها
vulva (External female genitalia; opposite sex organ in a basic male–female contrast.)
موضوعها
sex
|slang
|body
|health
تعریف
A rude word for the main part of a penis.
A vulgar term for a penis, especially the long main part of it, not including the tip.