curtain
gb/kˈɚtən/ us/kˈɚtən/
A1
אנגלית
~ 2700
függöny, színpadi függöny, függönnyel eltakar, befüggönyöz, függönnyel elválaszt
שם עצם
A1
1
függöny
A2
תבנית שימוש:
a curtain [covers/hangs/closes over] [something]
She pulled the curtain to block out the sunlight.
Behúzta a függönyt, hogy ne süssön be a nap.
The stage curtain slowly rose, revealing the performers.
A színpadi függöny lassan felgördült, és láthatóvá váltak az előadók.
They chose light blue curtains for the living room.
He peeked through the curtain to see who was outside.
דוגמאות ללומדים
I closed the curtain before going to bed.
Lefekvés előtt behúztam a függönyt.
The curtain is red and white.
A függöny piros-fehér.
She opened the curtain to see the garden.
They bought new curtains for the bedroom.
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes confuse 'curtain' with 'blind'. A curtain is usually fabric that hangs down, while a blind can be rolled or folded up.
משמעות
fabric panel for covering or dividing
צירופים
draw the curtain
|close the curtain
|open the curtain
|behind the curtain
|curtain fabric
מילים נרדפות
drape (Often refers to heavier, decorative curtains, especially in formal settings.)
הפכים
blind (A window covering made of slats or a single piece of material that rolls up, not fabric panels.)
נושאים
daily life
|home
|furniture
|housing
|daily_life
הגדרה
A piece of cloth you hang to cover a window or divide a space.
A piece of fabric or other material hung to cover a window, stage, or to separate areas in a room.
שם עצם
A2
2
The curtain fell as the audience applauded.
Legördült a függöny, miközben a közönség tapsolt.
The play began as soon as the curtain went up.
Amint felgördült a függöny, elkezdődött a darab.
They waited nervously behind the curtain.
דוגמאות ללומדים
The curtain went up and the play started.
Felgördült a függöny, és elkezdődött a darab.
We stood behind the curtain before our part.
A függöny mögött álltunk a jelenetünk előtt.
The curtain came down after the last scene.
משמעות
theater fabric screen
צירופים
raise the curtain
|lower the curtain
|curtain call
מילים נרדפות
stage drape (Specifically refers to theater curtains, often heavier and sound-absorbing.)
נושאים
arts
|theater
|arts_entertainment
הגדרה
A big cloth in a theater that hides the stage until the show starts.
A large piece of fabric in a theater that hangs in front of the stage and is raised or opened at the start and end of performances.
שם עצם
B1
3
függöny
B2
A curtain of rain hid the mountains from view.
Sűrű esőfüggöny takarta el a hegyeket a szemünk elől.
The valley was covered by a thick curtain of fog.
A völgyet sűrű ködfüggöny borította.
Smoke formed a dark curtain over the city.
דוגמאות ללומדים
A curtain of rain fell all day.
Egész nap függönyszerűen zuhogott az eső.
We could not see through the curtain of smoke.
Nem láttunk át a füstfüggönyön.
The mountain was behind a curtain of fog.
משמעות
hanging layer resembling fabric
צירופים
a curtain of rain
|a curtain of smoke
|behind a curtain of fog
מילים נרדפות
veil (Suggests a thin, delicate covering; 'curtain' can be thicker or more opaque.)
נושאים
nature
|weather
הגדרה
Something like rain or smoke that looks like a sheet hanging in the air.
A mass or layer of something, such as rain, smoke, or fog, that hangs or spreads in the air like a piece of cloth.
פועל
B2
4
תבנית שימוש:
to curtain [something] with [material]
They curtained off part of the room for privacy.
A szoba egy részét függönnyel választották le, hogy legyen egy kis magánszférájuk.
The windows were curtained with heavy velvet.
Az ablakokat nehéz bársonyfüggönyök takarták.
The bed was curtained to keep out drafts.
דוגמאות ללומדים
We curtained the window to keep out light.
Befüggönyöztük az ablakot, hogy ne jöjjön be a fény.
They curtained off the small area.
A kis részt függönnyel választották le.
The bed was curtained with blue cloth.
משמעות
to cover with fabric hanging
צירופים
curtain off an area
|curtain the window
מילים נרדפות
drape ('Drape' can imply arranging fabric loosely and decoratively, while 'curtain' suggests functional coverage.)
נושאים
daily life
|daily_life
|housing
הגדרה
To put a cloth over something so it hangs down and covers it.
To cover or surround something with a hanging cloth or similar material.
דקדוק
צורת המילון
curtain
IPA
GB/kˈɚtən/
US/kˈɚtən/
הברות והטעמה
cur - tain (2 הברות)
Stress on 1st syllable (cur)
צורות המילה
Noun
- Base: curtain
- Plural: curtains
Verb
- Base: curtain
- 3rd Person Singular: curtains
- Present Participle: curtaining
- Past: curtained
משפחת מילים
Forms
curtains
noun
curtaining
verb
curtained
verb
Negative and opposite forms
curtainless
adjective
ביטויים
behind closed curtains
3/bɪhˈaɪnd klˈoʊzd kˈɚtənz/
fixed phrase
in private with curtains shut
Happening privately in a place where curtains are closed so no one can see inside.
דוגמאות
- They met behind closed curtains to discuss the matter.
- The family celebrated behind closed curtains.
curtain call
2/kˈɚtən kˈɔl/
fixed phrase
performers' appearance after show ends
When actors come back on stage after a play ends so people can clap for them.
דוגמאות
- The actors returned for a final curtain call.
- She received flowers during the curtain call.
draw the curtain(s)
1/dɹˈɔ ðə kˈɚtənz/
fixed phrase
close curtains over an opening
To pull curtains together so they cover a window or space.
דוגמאות
- She drew the curtains to keep out the cold.
- Please draw the curtains before you go to bed.
end of the curtain
4/ˈɛnd əv ðə kˈɚtən/
idiom
literary
final part of an event or show
The last part of an event, like when a theater play finishes.
דוגמאות
- It was the end of the curtain for his long career.
- At the end of the curtain, they bowed one last time.