Inggris

body

gb/bˈɑdi/ us/bˈɑdi/
A1 Inggris
~ 300
Makna
0 makna
Kata benda A1 entity
1

physical structure of a living being

The whole physical form of a person or animal.

Pola penggunaan: [someone]'s body
Kesalahan umum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'body' with 'figure' when talking about shape or appearance; 'figure' is more about outward form, not the whole physical structure.
Sinonim
physique (Refers more to the shape and form, often in relation to fitness or attractiveness.) | figure (Refers mainly to the shape of a person's body, often used for appearance.)
Antonim
mind (Contrasts the physical part of a person with their mental or emotional aspects.)
Kolokasi
human body |body temperature |body part |body weight |body language
Tema
health |biology |daily life |body |core_vocabulary
Contoh
  • The human body needs rest to recover.
  • She covered her body with a blanket.
  • His body was found near the river.
  • Exercise is good for your body.
  • He has tattoos all over his body.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
  • My body is tired.
  • She washes her body every day.
  • He has a strong body.
  • The doctor checks my body.
Kata benda A2 entity
2

main section of an object

The main part of something, without extra parts.

Pola penggunaan: the body of [something]
Kesalahan umum:
Learners may confuse this with 'frame'; 'frame' usually refers to the supporting structure, while 'body' is the main outer part.
Sinonim
main section (A plain description emphasizing its role as the central part.)
Antonim
appendage (Refers to something attached to the main part.)
Kolokasi
body of a car |body of a plane |body of a guitar
Tema
objects |technology |core_vocabulary
Contoh
  • The mechanic repaired the car's body after the accident.
  • The body of the guitar is made from mahogany.
  • The plane's body was painted white.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
  • The car's body is red.
  • This is the body of the pen.
  • The body of the bus is very long.
Kata benda B1 entity
3

organized group of people

An official group of people working together for a purpose.

Pola penggunaan: a body of [people]
Kesalahan umum:
Some learners may confuse 'body' in this sense with 'everybody'; here it means an organization, not all people in general.
Sinonim
committee (A smaller, often more specific type of decision-making group.) | organization (A broader term for a structured group with a purpose.)
Antonim
individual (Refers to one person, not a group.)
Kolokasi
governing body |advisory body |legislative body
Tema
politics |organizations |relationships |business |core_vocabulary
Contoh
  • The governing body will meet next week to discuss the policy.
  • An independent body will review the case.
  • A legislative body passes new laws.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
  • The school has a student body.
  • The city has a governing body.
  • This is an advisory body.
Kata benda B1 entity
4

main part of written text

The main part of writing, not including titles or notes.

Pola penggunaan: the body of [text/document/email]
Sinonim
main text (Focuses on the central written content.)
Antonim
heading (A title or label above sections of text.)
Kolokasi
body of the email |body of the text |body paragraph
Tema
writing |communication |education |core_vocabulary
Contoh
  • Please include your contact information in the body of the email.
  • The body of the report explains the findings in detail.
  • She edited the body of her essay before submitting it.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
  • I write my idea in the body of the email.
  • The body of this letter is short.
  • He reads the body of the message.
Kata benda B2 entity
5

collection of information or material

A lot of information about one subject.

Pola penggunaan: a body of [work/research/evidence]
Sinonim
collection (A general term for gathered items; 'body' here implies organization and substance.)
Antonim
lack of information (Opposite in meaning as it signifies absence rather than presence of material.)
Kolokasi
body of work |body of evidence |body of research
Tema
academia |research |education |science |core_vocabulary
Contoh
  • There is a large body of research on climate change.
  • Her paintings form an impressive body of work.
  • The lawyer presented a strong body of evidence.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
  • We have a big body of data.
  • He wrote a body of poems.
  • There is a body of facts about this case.
Tata bahasa
Bentuk kamus
body
IPA
GB/bˈɑdi/
US/bˈɑdi/
Suku kata & tekanan
body (1 suku kata)
Stress on 1st syllable (body)
Bentuk kata
Noun
  • Base: body
  • Plural: bodies, body
Kata terkait
Forms
bodies noun
Core family
bodily adjective B2
Related words
bodybuilder noun bodybuilding noun
Negative and opposite forms
disembodied adjective
Advanced or less common
embody verb C1 embodiment noun C1
Ungkapan

body language

1
/bˈɑdi lˈæŋɡwɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase

nonverbal communication through movement and posture

The way you communicate using your movements, face, and posture instead of words.

Contoh
  • His body language showed he was nervous.
  • You can tell she’s confident from her body language.

keep body and soul together

1
/kˈip bˈɑdi ˈænd sˈoʊl təɡˈɛðɚ/
idiom

have just enough to live on

To have just enough money to buy food and live.

Contoh
  • He works three jobs just to keep body and soul together.
  • They barely keep body and soul together after losing their jobs.

student body

1
/stˈudənt bˈɑdi/
fixed phrase

all students in a school or university

All students in a school or university seen as one group.

Contoh
  • The student body voted for a new president.
  • Our student body is very diverse.

over my dead body

1
/ˈoʊvɚ mˈaɪ dˈɛd bˈɑdi/
idiom informal

strong refusal to permit

Used to say you will never allow something to happen.

Contoh
  • You want to sell the house? Over my dead body!
  • Over my dead body will you sell this house!
  • Over my dead body will they cancel this program.
  • They can take my car over my dead body.

in cold blood

1
/ˈɪn kˈoʊld blˈʌd/
idiom

deliberately and without emotion (esp. killing)

To do something bad on purpose and without feeling sorry, especially killing someone.

Contoh
  • The victim was murdered in cold blood.
  • The crime was committed in cold blood.
  • He shot them in cold blood.
  • He killed them in cold blood after planning it for weeks.
  • He killed the animal in cold blood.

in cold blood

2
/ˈɪn kˈoʊld blˈʌd/
idiom

Deliberately and without mercy (often killing)

To do something on purpose without feeling sorry, usually something very bad like killing someone.

Contoh
  • The crime was committed in cold blood.
  • He murdered them in cold blood.

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