paintbrush
gb/pˈeɪntbɹˌʌʃ/ us/pˈeɪntbɹˌʌʃ/
A2
Anglais
ecset, ecset eszköz, ecsetvirág, indián ecsetvirág
NOM
A2
1
ecset
A2
Schéma d’usage :
a paintbrush; a paintbrush for [painting something]
She rinsed the paintbrush and set it on a rag to dry.
Kimosta az ecsetet, és egy rongyra tette száradni.
Use a small paintbrush to paint the edges near the tape.
Használj kis ecsetet a szalag melletti szélek lefestéséhez.
He bought a new paintbrush for the touch-up work.
Exemples pédagogiques
This paintbrush is too big.
Ez az ecset túl nagy.
I need a paintbrush to paint the door.
Szükségem van egy ecsetre, hogy lefesthessem az ajtót.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes write it as two words (“paint brush”); both are used, but “paintbrush” is very common in modern English.
Sens
brush for applying paint
Collocations
a small paintbrush
|a wide paintbrush
|a fine paintbrush
|an artist's paintbrush
|a foam paintbrush
|a bristle paintbrush
|a paintbrush set
|paintbrush strokes
|to dip a paintbrush in paint
|to clean a paintbrush
Synonymes
brush (More general; can be for hair, cleaning, or other uses.)
Thèmes
art
|home_improvement
|tools
|crafts
Définition
A brush you use to put paint on something.
A tool with a handle and bristles (or foam) used for putting paint on a surface, such as a wall, furniture, or a canvas.
NOM
B2
TECHNICAL
2
ecset eszköz
B1
Schéma d’usage :
the paintbrush; the paintbrush tool; use the paintbrush to [do something]
Select the paintbrush tool and choose a soft edge for smoother shading.
Válaszd ki az Ecset eszközt, és a simább árnyaláshoz válassz lágy szélű ecsetet.
I used the paintbrush to add highlights on a new layer.
Az Ecset eszközzel adtam hozzá csúcsfényeket egy új rétegen.
Adjust the paintbrush size with the slider before you start painting.
Exemples pédagogiques
I used the paintbrush tool to color the picture.
Az Ecset eszközzel színeztem ki a képet.
Erreur fréquente :
In software, “paintbrush” usually refers to a tool/icon, not a physical brush.
Sens
digital brush tool
Collocations
select the paintbrush tool
|use the paintbrush tool
|paintbrush settings
|paintbrush size
|paintbrush opacity
|soft paintbrush
|hard paintbrush
|paintbrush strokes
|switch to the paintbrush
|paintbrush icon
Synonymes
brush tool (The most common term in many editing programs.)
Antonymes
eraser tool (Removes pixels instead of adding paint/colour.)
Thèmes
technology
|design
|computing
|art
Définition
A computer tool that lets you paint on an image.
A tool in a graphics or photo-editing program that lets you paint on the screen with a chosen color and brush style.
NOM
B2
3
ecsetvirág
C2
Schéma d’usage :
(a) paintbrush; (field of) paintbrush
In early summer, the hillsides were dotted with red paintbrush.
Nyár elején piros ecsetvirágok tarkították a domboldalakat.
We saw Indian paintbrush growing along the trail.
Az ösvény mentén növő indián ecsetvirágokat láttunk.
The meadow was full of lupines and paintbrush.
Exemples pédagogiques
I saw paintbrush flowers in the park.
Ecsetvirágokat láttam a parkban.
Erreur fréquente :
This meaning is about a plant; it does not refer to a painting tool.
Sens
wildflower called paintbrush
Collocations
Indian paintbrush
|a patch of paintbrush
|wild paintbrush
|red paintbrush flowers
|paintbrush blooms
|paintbrush in the meadow
Synonymes
Indian paintbrush (A common specific name for the best-known type.)
Thèmes
nature
|plants
|outdoors
Définition
A wildflower with bright red, orange, or yellow flowers.
A wildflower with brightly colored flower spikes, especially the plant known as Indian paintbrush.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
paintbrush
API
GB/pˈeɪntbɹˌʌʃ/
US/pˈeɪntbɹˌʌʃ/
Syllabes et accentuation
paint - brush (2 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (paint)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: paintbrush
- Plural: paintbrushes
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