תבנית שימוש:
a clump of [uncountable noun/plural noun]
She pulled a clump of hair out of the shower drain.
Egy hajcsomót húzott ki a zuhanyzó lefolyójából.
Heavy rain turned the path into sticky clumps of mud.
A heves esőtől ragacsos sárcsomók borították az ösvényt.
The cat left little clumps of fur all over the sofa.
There were dry clumps of paint stuck to the bottom of the can.
He brushed the snow off his coat in wet clumps.
דוגמאות ללומדים
I found a clump of hair on my brush.
Egy hajcsomót találtam a hajkefémen.
The kids came in with clumps of mud on their shoes.
A gyerekek sárcsomókkal a cipőjükön jöttek be.
There are clumps of dust under the bed.
She threw away a clump of wet paper towels.
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes use "group" instead of "clump" for physical substances. Use "clump" when the focus is on a thick, heavy, or sticky mass (clump of mud, clump of hair), not just any collection of items (a group of people). Also, remember the pattern is usually "a clump of [something]".
משמעות
small compact mass of something
צירופים
a clump of dirt
|a clump of hair
|a clump of soil
|a clump of mud
|clumps of mascara
|clumps of cat litter
מילים נרדפות
lump (Very similar, but often used more for solid pieces, while "clump" can also stress things sticking together.)
הפכים
speck (A very tiny piece, contrasting with the thicker, heavier feel of a clump.)
נושאים
daily life
|appearance
|nature
|core_vocabulary
הגדרה
A small, thick group or mass of the same thing, close together.
A small, thick, compact mass of a substance or a number of similar things close together.
תבנית שימוש:
a clump of [type of plant/tree]
A lonely house stood beside a clump of tall pine trees.
Egy magányos ház állt egy magas fenyőkből álló facsoport mellett.
Wildflowers grew in bright clumps along the path.
Vadvirágok nőttek élénk színű foltokban az ösvény mentén.
We rested in the shade of a clump of birch trees.
Clumps of bamboo blocked the view of the river.
Deer were hiding in a clump of bushes near the field.
דוגמאות ללומדים
There is a clump of trees behind the school.
Az iskola mögött van egy facsoport.
We sat under a small clump of palm trees.
Egy kis pálmacsoport alatt ültünk.
I saw a rabbit run into a clump of bushes.
Tall grass grew in thick clumps by the road.
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes say "a group of trees" where a native speaker would more naturally say "a clump of trees" in nature descriptions. Use "clump" when the trees or plants are close together and feel like one unit in the landscape.
משמעות
group of trees or plants
צירופים
a clump of trees
|a clump of bushes
|a clump of grass
|a clump of bamboo
|small clumps of woodland
|clumps of vegetation
מילים נרדפות
cluster (Also means things grouped together; often slightly more formal or technical in descriptions of plants.)
הפכים
clearing (An open space without trees or plants, opposite of an area where plants are packed together.)
נושאים
nature
|environment
|core_vocabulary
הגדרה
A small group of trees or plants that grow very near each other.
A small group of trees, bushes, or other plants growing close together.
תבנית שימוש:
a clump of [people/animals]
A clump of tourists blocked the narrow street.
Egy csoport turista elállta a szűk utcát.
The children stood in a clump, whispering to each other.
A gyerekek egy kupacban álltak, és egymás között suttogtak.
Cows gathered in a clump at the gate, waiting to be fed.
Reporters formed a clump around the player as he left the field.
We avoided the noisy clump of students near the entrance.
דוגמאות ללומדים
A small clump of people waited at the bus stop.
Egy kisebb csoport ember várakozott a buszmegállóban.
The kids walked in a clump down the hall.
A gyerekek csoportba verődve mentek végig a folyosón.
A clump of fans stood outside the hotel.
The sheep moved in a clump across the field.
טעות נפוצה:
Learners more often use "group" or "crowd" for people. "Clump" suggests a relatively small, tight, sometimes slightly awkward group, not a very large number like "crowd".
משמעות
group of people or animals
צירופים
a clump of tourists
|a clump of students
|a clump of children
|a clump of cows
|stood in a clump
|moved in clumps
מילים נרדפות
bunch (Also means a group; "clump" can sound more visual and slightly more negative or awkward.)
הפכים
scatter (When people or animals move away from each other instead of staying in a tight group.)
נושאים
daily life
|social
|daily_life
|animals
|core_vocabulary
הגדרה
A small group of people or animals that stay very near each other.
A small group of people or animals standing or moving close together, often looking slightly crowded or awkward.
תבנית שימוש:
[substance] clumps; to clump [something] together
The rice clumped together after sitting in the pot too long.
A rizs összecsomósodott, miután túl sokáig állt a fazékban.
Wet sand clumps when you squeeze it in your hand.
A nedves homok összeáll, ha összenyomod a kezedben.
Her mascara clumped on her eyelashes and looked messy.
The cat's fur was clumped with dried mud.
The powder should mix smoothly and not clump at the bottom.
דוגמאות ללומדים
The sugar clumped at the bottom of the cup.
A cukor összecsomósodott a csésze alján.
If the paint is old, it can clump and make lines.
Ha régi a festék, összecsomósodhat, és csíkokat hagyhat.
The snow clumps when it is wet.
The cereal became soft and clumped together in the milk.
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes say "make lumps" or "stick in groups" instead of using the verb "clump". Use "clump" especially for powders, grains, hair, or similar things that stick together and form small thick masses.
משמעות
to form thick masses
צירופים
rice clumps together
|sugar clumped in the jar
|mascara clumps on the lashes
|hair clumps together
|to clump the soil
|clumped into balls
מילים נרדפות
clot (Also means to form thick masses, especially for blood or liquids; often more medical or technical.)
הפכים
separate (Describes parts moving apart instead of sticking together in masses.)
נושאים
daily life
|appearance
|science
|core_vocabulary
הגדרה
To stick together in small, thick groups, or to make something do this.
To form into small, thick masses by sticking together, or to make something form into such masses.
תבנית שימוש:
to clump [place]; to clump up/down [stairs]
He clumped up the stairs in his work boots.
Munkásbakancsban feltrappolt a lépcsőn.
The children clumped down the hallway, shaking the old floorboards.
A gyerekek végigtrappoltak a folyosón, és megremegtették a régi padlódeszkákat.
I heard her clumping across the kitchen when her alarm went off.
They clumped past my door, laughing loudly.
Students in heavy shoes clumped along the corridor between classes.
דוגמאות ללומדים
He clumped down the stairs in big boots.
Nagy bakancsban letrappolt a lépcsőn.
The boy clumped across the wooden floor.
A fiú végigtrappolt a fapadlón.
I heard someone clump past my room.
They clumped into the house, tired and dirty.
טעות נפוצה:
Learners often use only "walk" where a heavier, noisier movement is meant. "Clump" adds the idea of loud, dull sounds and a lack of lightness or grace.
משמעות
to walk with heavy steps
צירופים
clump up the stairs
|clump down the hall
|clumped along the corridor
|clump past the door
|boots clumped on the floor
מילים נרדפות
tramp (Also means to walk heavily and noisily, but can sound slightly more formal or literary.)
הפכים
tiptoe (Means to walk very quietly and lightly, opposite of walking with heavy, noisy steps.)
נושאים
movement
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
הגדרה
To walk in a heavy way so that your feet make loud, dull sounds.
To walk with heavy, noisy steps that make dull, thudding sounds.