muzzle
gb/mˈʌzəl/ us/mˈʌzəl/
B1
Anglais
~ 9600
pofa, szájkosár, szájkosarat tesz, elhallgattat, cenzúráz, hallgatási tilalom, hírzárlat, csőtorkolat
NOM
B2
1
pofa
B1
Schéma d’usage :
[an animal]'s muzzle
The old dog's muzzle had turned completely gray.
Az öreg kutya pofája teljesen megőszült.
She gently scratched the horse's muzzle to calm it down.
Gyengéden megvakargatta a ló pofáját, hogy megnyugtassa.
The vet examined the cat's muzzle for any signs of infection.
Frost clung to the wolf's muzzle as it breathed in the cold air.
The puppy nudged my hand with its wet muzzle.
Exemples pédagogiques
The dog put its muzzle on my leg.
A kutya a lábamra tette a pofáját.
The horse's muzzle is soft and warm.
A ló pofája puha és meleg.
Snow was on the fox's muzzle.
The vet looked at the cat's muzzle.
He kissed the dog's muzzle.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes think 'muzzle' means only 'nose'. It actually includes both the nose and the mouth area. For people, use 'face', 'nose', or 'mouth', not 'muzzle' except in a joking or rude way.
Sens
an animal's nose and mouth area
Collocations
dog's muzzle
|long muzzle
|gray muzzle
|soft muzzle
|stroke the muzzle
|touch the muzzle
Synonymes
snout (Very close in meaning; slightly more informal and often used for pigs or animals with long noses.)
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nose (Refers only to the nose, not the whole mouth area, so it is less precise.)
Antonymes
hindquarters (Refers to the back part of an animal's body, the opposite end from the muzzle.)
Thèmes
animals
|body
|daily life
Définition
The front part of an animal's head, with the nose and mouth together.
The projecting part of an animal's head that includes the nose and mouth.
NOM
B1
2
szájkosár
B1
Schéma d’usage :
put a muzzle on [an animal]
In public parks, the dog is required to wear a muzzle.
A közparkokban a kutyának kötelező szájkosarat viselnie.
The handler slipped a basket muzzle over the dog's head before the exam.
A kutyavezető a vizsgálat előtt kosaras szájkosarat húzott a kutyára.
She bought a soft leather muzzle for her anxious terrier.
The law says that dangerous breeds must be on a lead and in a muzzle.
He loosened the muzzle to let the dog drink some water.
Exemples pédagogiques
The dog has a muzzle on its mouth.
A kutyán szájkosár van.
You must put a muzzle on that big dog.
Szájkosarat kell tenned arra a nagy kutyára.
This muzzle stops the dog from biting.
The vet takes off the muzzle after the exam.
The law says the dog needs a muzzle.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse this with the animal's body part. The sentence 'The dog hurt its muzzle' is about the body part, not the device; for the device, say 'the dog broke its muzzle' or 'the dog's muzzle is too small'.
Sens
device covering an animal's mouth
Collocations
wear a muzzle
|put a muzzle on the dog
|leather muzzle
|basket muzzle
|secure the muzzle
|remove the muzzle
Synonymes
restraint (A more general word for something that limits movement; not specific to the mouth.)
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mouthpiece (Can mean a protective device for teeth but usually not used for animals; more common in sports or musical contexts.)
Antonymes
freedom (Opposite in that the animal's mouth is not restricted when there is no muzzle.)
Thèmes
animals
|safety
|law
|daily_life
Définition
A thing you put over an animal's nose and mouth so it cannot bite or eat.
A covering or device that is put over an animal's nose and mouth to stop it from biting, eating, or sometimes barking.
VERBE
B2
3
Schéma d’usage :
muzzle [an animal]
Owners are required to muzzle their dogs on public transport.
A gazdáknak kötelező szájkosarat tenniük a kutyáikra a tömegközlekedési eszközökön.
The trainer refused to muzzle the dog unless it showed signs of aggression.
A kiképző csak akkor volt hajlandó szájkosarat tenni a kutyára, ha az agresszió jeleit mutatta.
Please muzzle your dog before we bring in the children.
They agreed to muzzle the animal during the entire flight.
He quickly muzzled the dog when the guests arrived.
Exemples pédagogiques
You must muzzle your dog on the bus.
Szájkosarat kell tenned a kutyádra a buszon.
The man did not want to muzzle his dog.
A férfi nem akart szájkosarat tenni a kutyájára.
They muzzle the dog when a child comes.
The vet tells them to muzzle the big dog.
Please muzzle the dog before we go out.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes say 'mask' or 'cover' instead of 'muzzle' for animals. 'Mask the dog' is not natural; say 'muzzle the dog'. Do not use 'muzzle' for people in the literal, physical sense; that sounds strange or humorous.
Sens
to put a muzzle on an animal
Collocations
muzzle the dog
|must be muzzled
|properly muzzled
|heavily muzzled
|refuse to muzzle the dog
Synonymes
restrain (More general; means to limit movement or control an animal, not only by covering the mouth.)
Antonymes
unmuzzle (Specifically means to remove a muzzle from an animal.)
Thèmes
animals
|safety
|daily_life
Définition
To cover an animal's nose and mouth with a muzzle so it cannot bite or eat.
To put a muzzle on an animal so that it cannot bite, eat, or sometimes bark.
VERBE
B2
4
elhallgattat
B2
cenzúráz
B2
Schéma d’usage :
muzzle [someone/something]
The government has been accused of trying to muzzle independent journalists.
A kormányt azzal vádolják, hogy megpróbálja elhallgattatni a független újságírókat.
New laws could effectively muzzle opposition parties.
Az új törvények gyakorlatilag elhallgattathatják az ellenzéki pártokat.
The company attempted to muzzle employees who spoke out about safety problems.
He refused to be muzzled and continued to criticize the policy.
Human rights groups say the reforms are just a way to muzzle dissent.
Exemples pédagogiques
The leader wants to muzzle the press.
A vezető el akarja hallgattatni a sajtót.
The new rule may muzzle reporters.
Az új szabály elhallgattathatja az újságírókat.
They tried to muzzle people who spoke online.
She said the law would muzzle her group.
He will not let them muzzle his voice.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'muzzle' with 'muffle'. 'Muzzle' means to stop someone from speaking or to stop an animal from biting. 'Muffle' means to make a sound quieter, not to stop a person from speaking by force or law.
Sens
to silence or censor someone
Collocations
muzzle the press
|muzzle journalists
|muzzle critics
|attempt to muzzle
|legally muzzle
|muzzle dissent
Synonymes
silence (Very close in meaning; more general and slightly more common in everyday speech.)
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gag (Often used in legal or political contexts (e.g. 'gag order'); can sound stronger or more dramatic.)
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censor (Focuses on blocking or removing content, while 'muzzle' focuses on stopping people from speaking at all.)
Antonymes
empower (Means to give someone power or freedom to act or speak, the opposite of restricting them.)
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encourage (Opposite in that it supports people to speak rather than stopping them.)
Thèmes
politics
|media
|communication
|law
Définition
To stop people from speaking or giving information, usually by using power or rules.
To prevent a person, group, or organization from speaking freely or sharing information, especially by using power, pressure, or law.
NOM
B2
5
Schéma d’usage :
a muzzle on [someone/something]
Critics say the new bill puts a muzzle on the independent media.
A bírálók szerint az új törvényjavaslat szájkosarat tesz a független médiára.
The court finally lifted the muzzle on reporting about the case.
A bíróság végre feloldotta az ügyben elrendelt hírzárlatot.
Journalists protested against what they called a political muzzle.
The law acts as a muzzle on public debate.
They accused the company of placing a muzzle on staff communication.
Exemples pédagogiques
The law is a muzzle on the press.
A törvény szájkosarat tesz a sajtóra.
They want to take the muzzle off the media.
Le akarják venni a szájkosarat a médiáról.
Many people say this rule is a muzzle on free speech.
The judge put a muzzle on reports about the trial.
The group fights against any muzzle on the internet.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes misunderstand phrases like 'a muzzle on the press' as something physical. It is figurative: it talks about limits on speech and information, not an actual device.
Sens
restriction on free speech
Collocations
a muzzle on the press
|legal muzzle
|political muzzle
|remove the muzzle
|put a muzzle on the media
Synonymes
censorship (Very close in meaning; a more common general term for control of information.)
|
gag (Often used in phrases like 'a gag on the press'; slightly more informal and dramatic.)
Antonymes
freedom (Especially 'freedom of speech'; the opposite idea of being allowed to speak openly.)
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openness (Suggests a lack of restriction, with people able to share information freely.)
Thèmes
politics
|media
|law
|communication
Définition
A rule or pressure that stops people from saying what they think or from giving information.
A restriction that stops people from speaking freely or reporting information, especially when imposed by those in power.
NOM
C1
TECHNICAL
6
csőtorkolat
C1
Schéma d’usage :
the muzzle of [a gun]
He pointed the muzzle of the rifle at the target.
A puska csőtorkolatát a célpontra irányította.
The sudden muzzle flash lit up the dark room.
A hirtelen torkolattűz bevilágította a sötét szobát.
Engineers measured the muzzle velocity of the new ammunition.
Always keep the muzzle of the gun pointed in a safe direction.
She lowered the muzzle and took her finger off the trigger.
Exemples pédagogiques
Do not point the muzzle at people.
Ne irányítsd a fegyver csőtorkolatát emberek felé.
Smoke came from the muzzle of the gun.
Füst szállt fel a fegyver csőtorkolatából.
The light at the muzzle is called a flash.
He slowly lowered the muzzle to the ground.
They talked about the muzzle velocity of the bullet.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may confuse this with the animal meaning. In weapon contexts, 'muzzle' refers only to the front end of the gun barrel, not to an animal's nose or a mouth-covering device.
Sens
front end of a gun barrel
Collocations
muzzle of the gun
|muzzle flash
|muzzle velocity
|point the muzzle at
|lower the muzzle
|raise the muzzle
Synonymes
barrel end (Descriptive phrase; less technical and less precise than 'muzzle'.)
Antonymes
breech (Refers to the rear end of the gun barrel, the opposite end from the muzzle.)
Thèmes
weapons
|military
|technology
Définition
The open front part of a gun barrel where the bullet comes out.
The open front end of a gun barrel from which the bullet or projectile leaves.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
muzzle
API
GB/mˈʌzəl/
US/mˈʌzəl/
Syllabes et accentuation
muzzle (1 syllabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (muzzle)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: muzzle
- Plural: muzzles
Verb
- Base: muzzle
- 3rd Person Singular: muzzles
- Present Participle: muzzling
- Past: muzzled
Famille de mots
Forms
muzzles
noun
muzzling
verb
muzzled
verb
Expressions
muzzle flash
1/mˈʌzəl flˈæʃ/
fixed phrase
technical
burst of light from gun muzzle
The short, bright light you see at the front of a gun when it is fired.
Exemples
- The only light came from the muzzle flash of the rifles.
- Special effects artists added a bright muzzle flash to each shot in the film.
muzzle the press
1/mˈʌzəl ðə pɹˈɛs/
fixed phrase
restrict or silence the media
To stop newspapers, TV, or online news from reporting freely, usually by using laws or pressure.
Exemples
- Opposition parties say the government is trying to muzzle the press.
- The new regulation could effectively muzzle the press during elections.
muzzle velocity
1/mˈʌzəl vəlˈɑsəti/
fixed phrase
technical
speed of bullet leaving gun
The speed of a bullet or shell at the moment it comes out of the front of a gun.
Exemples
- The new rifle has a higher muzzle velocity than older models.
- Engineers tested the muzzle velocity of different types of ammunition.
put a muzzle on
1/pˈʊt ə mˈʌzəl ˈɔn/
fixed phrase
physically or figuratively restrict
To put a muzzle on an animal, or to stop a person or group from speaking freely.
Exemples
- You need to put a muzzle on that dog when you take it on the train.
- Critics say the company is trying to put a muzzle on its workers.