needle
gb/nˈidəl/ us/nˈidəl/
A2
Inglese
~ 9300
varrótű, injekciós tű, mutató, piszkál, tűlevél, lemezjátszótű, kötőtű, tű, tüske
SOSTANTIVO
A2
1
varrótű
A2
Schema d'uso:
[someone] uses a needle to sew [something]
I pricked my finger on a needle while fixing my shirt.
Megszúrtam az ujjamat egy tűvel, miközben az ingemet javítottam.
She threaded a needle and started to sew the button back on.
Befűzte a cérnát a tűbe, és elkezdte visszavarrni a gombot.
Keep the needle and thread in the small box by the scissors.
You’ll need a very fine needle for this delicate fabric.
He always carries a needle and some thread when he travels.
Esempi per chi studia
She uses a needle to make her dress.
Varrótűt használ a ruhája megvarrásához.
I cannot see the small hole in the needle.
Nem látom a tű fokát.
Please give me a needle and some thread.
Be careful, the needle is very sharp.
My mother teaches me how to thread a needle.
Errore comune:
Learners often confuse "needle" and "pin". A needle has a small hole (an eye) for thread and is used for sewing through cloth. A pin usually has a head and is used to hold pieces of fabric together temporarily.
Significato
slender sewing tool with an eye
Collocazioni
sewing needle
|needle and thread
|sharp needle
|fine needle
|thread a needle
Sinonimi
sewing needle (More explicit; clearly refers to this type of needle and not medical or other kinds.)
Temi
daily_life
|clothing
|crafts
Definizione
A very thin, sharp piece of metal with a small hole for thread, used to sew clothes or fabric.
A very thin, pointed metal tool with an eye at one end, used for sewing by pulling thread through cloth.
SOSTANTIVO
B1
2
injekciós tű
B1
Schema d'uso:
[someone] inserts a needle into [a body part]
The nurse gently inserted the needle into his arm.
A nővér óvatosan beszúrta a tűt a karjába.
Many people are afraid of needles and injections.
Sokan félnek a tűktől és az injekcióktól.
Make sure the needle is sterile before using it.
She looked away as the doctor pushed the needle in.
The blood sample is taken with a small disposable needle.
Esempi per chi studia
The doctor uses a needle to give me a shot.
Az orvos tűvel adja be nekem az injekciót.
He is scared of the needle at the hospital.
Fél a tűtől a kórházban.
The nurse puts the needle in my arm.
This needle is very small and thin.
They throw the used needle in a special box.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes use "needle" when they mean "injection" or "shot" (e.g., *I got a needle*). In many contexts, it's more natural to say "I got an injection" or "I got a shot", and reserve "needle" for the physical object.
Significato
medical needle for injections
Collocazioni
hypodermic needle
|insert the needle
|needle and syringe
|a needle in the arm
|needle stick
Sinonimi
hypodermic needle (More technical and specific; clearly refers to a medical injection needle used under the skin.)
Temi
health
|medicine
|science
|body
Definizione
A very thin, sharp metal tube doctors use with a syringe to put medicine into your body or take blood out.
A very thin, hollow metal tube with a sharp point, used with a syringe to inject or withdraw liquids such as medicine or blood from the body.
SOSTANTIVO
B2
TECHNICAL
3
mutató
B1
Schema d'uso:
the needle points to [a value/direction]
The compass needle slowly turned north.
Az iránytű tűje lassan észak felé fordult.
Keep an eye on the temperature gauge; if the needle goes into the red, stop the car.
Figyeld a hőmérséklet-mérőt; ha a mutató a piros tartományba ér, állj meg az autóval.
The needle on the speedometer was stuck at zero.
As the engine warmed up, the needle moved to the middle of the dial.
The meter’s needle jumped when we turned on the device.
Esempi per chi studia
The compass needle shows north.
Az iránytű tűje északot mutat.
The needle on the car meter moves up.
Az autó műszerén a mutató felfelé mozog.
If the needle is in the red area, there is a problem.
The needle points to a higher number now.
The small needle on the watch shows the seconds.
Errore comune:
Learners may describe this as a "hand" or simply a "line". "Needle" is the usual term for the thin pointer on devices like a compass, speedometer, or old-style gauges.
Significato
pointer on a dial or gauge
Collocazioni
compass needle
|speedometer needle
|needle points to
|needle moves
|needle on the gauge
Sinonimi
pointer (More general word for any indicator; not limited to needle-shaped ones.)
Temi
technology
|science
|transport
Definizione
A long, thin pointer on a machine or compass that moves to show numbers or direction.
A long, thin pointer on an instrument such as a gauge, meter, or compass that moves to show a measurement or direction.
VERBO
B2
INFORMAL
4
piszkál
B1
Schema d'uso:
[someone] needles [someone] about [something]
He loves to needle his brother about his favorite football team.
Imádja piszkálni a testvérét a kedvenc focicsapata miatt.
She kept needling him with little jokes until he finally snapped.
Apró viccekkel piszkálta, amíg végül ki nem borult.
Don’t needle her about the mistake; she already feels bad.
The interviewer tried to needle the politician into saying something controversial.
They teased and needled each other all afternoon, but it was all in fun.
Esempi per chi studia
He always needles his friend about his bad driving.
Mindig azzal piszkálja a barátját, hogy rosszul vezet.
Please don’t needle me; I am very tired.
Kérlek, ne piszkálj; nagyon fáradt vagyok.
She likes to needle her brother with small jokes.
They needle each other, but they are still good friends.
Stop needling him; he looks angry now.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes think this verb is common in all situations, but it is mostly used in informal spoken English. In neutral or formal writing, verbs like "annoy", "provoke", or "tease" are more common.
Significato
tease or annoy someone
Collocazioni
needle someone about
|constantly needle
|really needle him
|enjoys needling her
Sinonimi
provoke (More formal and serious; can suggest causing a strong or angry reaction.)
Contrari
comfort (Means to make someone feel better, the opposite of annoying or upsetting them.)
Temi
emotions
|communication
|relationships
Definizione
To keep saying things to someone to make them angry or upset on purpose.
To deliberately annoy, provoke, or bother someone, especially by making repeated teasing or critical remarks.
SOSTANTIVO
B2
TECHNICAL
5
tűlevél
B1
Schema d'uso:
pine needles fall on [the ground/something]
The ground was covered in dry pine needles.
A földet száraz tűlevelek borították.
She brushed the needles off her coat after walking through the forest.
Az erdei séta után lesöpörte a tűleveleket a kabátjáról.
The Christmas tree dropped needles all over the carpet.
You could smell the sharp scent of pine needles in the air.
He used a handful of needles and small sticks to start the fire.
Esempi per chi studia
Pine needles cover the forest floor.
Tűlevelek borítják az erdő talaját.
The tree is losing many needles.
Sok tűlevél hullik le a fáról.
There are dry needles on the ground.
The Christmas tree drops green needles.
We walked on soft pine needles in the forest.
Errore comune:
Learners may call these leaves simply "leaves". While that is not wrong, the common and precise word for the thin leaves of pine and similar trees is "needles" or "pine needles".
Significato
thin leaf of a pine tree
Collocazioni
pine needles
|needles on the tree
|fallen needles
|needle-covered forest floor
Sinonimi
pine needle (More specific; clearly refers to the leaf of a pine tree, not other types of needles.)
Temi
nature
|plants
|environment
Definizione
A long, thin, sharp leaf from a pine or similar tree.
A long, narrow, pointed leaf of a pine or other coniferous tree, typically growing in clusters.
SOSTANTIVO
C1
TECHNICAL
6
Schema d'uso:
the needle drops on [the record]
The song started as soon as the needle touched the record.
A dal megszólalt, amint a tű hozzáért a lemezhez.
You really should replace the needle; it’s wearing out the vinyl.
Tényleg ki kellene cserélned a tűt; koptatja a bakelitlemezt.
He carefully lowered the needle onto his favorite album.
A damaged needle can ruin your records.
She cleaned the needle before playing the next track.
Esempi per chi studia
The needle on the record player plays the music.
A lemezjátszó tűje játssza le a zenét.
He puts the needle on the record very slowly.
Nagyon lassan teszi a tűt a lemezre.
You need a good needle for a clear sound.
The old needle makes a bad noise.
They buy a new needle for their record player.
Errore comune:
Learners may not know this special meaning and think of a sewing needle. In music or audio contexts, "needle" usually refers to the small part of a record player, often also called a "stylus".
Significato
record player stylus
Collocazioni
record player needle
|turntable needle
|change the needle
|needle on the record
Sinonimi
stylus (More technical and precise term used by audio professionals and equipment makers.)
Temi
music
|technology
|entertainment
|arts_entertainment
Definizione
The small, sharp part of a record player that touches the record and makes the music play.
The small, pointed part of a record player or turntable that rests in the grooves of a record to pick up sound vibrations.
SOSTANTIVO
B2
7
kötőtű
B1
Schema d'uso:
[someone] knits with needles
She clicked her needles together as she knitted a scarf.
Kattogtatta a kötőtűit, miközben sálat kötött.
You’ll need larger needles for this chunky wool.
Ehhez a vastag fonalhoz nagyobb kötőtűkre lesz szükséged.
He bought a new set of bamboo knitting needles.
The pattern calls for size 4 needles and cotton yarn.
She keeps her needles in a long fabric case.
Esempi per chi studia
She uses two long needles to knit a hat.
Két hosszú kötőtűt használ, hogy sapkát kössön.
The knitting needles are in the bag.
A kötőtűk a táskában vannak.
He needs bigger needles for thick yarn.
Her needles make a soft sound on the table.
I learn to knit with small needles.
Errore comune:
Learners may confuse sewing needles and knitting needles. Sewing needles are short with a small eye for thread; knitting needles are much longer rods, usually used in pairs, with no eye.
Significato
rod used for knitting
Collocazioni
knitting needles
|pair of needles
|needle size
|circular needles
Sinonimi
knitting needle (More explicit; clearly refers to this type of needle and not sewing or medical needles.)
Temi
crafts
|clothing
|hobbies
|daily_life
Definizione
A long, thin stick used, usually in pairs, to make clothes and other things from yarn.
A long, slender rod, usually made of metal, wood, or plastic, used in pairs or sets to knit yarn into fabric.
SOSTANTIVO
B2
8
Schema d'uso:
a needle of [material] sticks out of [something]
A thin metal needle was sticking out of the machine.
Egy vékony fémtű állt ki a gépből.
The cactus was covered in tiny needles.
A kaktuszt apró tüskék borították.
Fine needles of ice formed on the window overnight.
The sea urchin’s needles can be very painful if you step on them.
The artist used glass needles to create the sculpture.
Esempi per chi studia
The cactus has many sharp needles.
A kaktusznak sok éles tüskéje van.
There is a thin metal needle inside the device.
Egy vékony fémtű van a készülék belsejében.
Ice needles grow on the cold window.
Be careful of the needles on that plant.
The sea animal has long, hard needles.
Errore comune:
Learners may not realize that "needle" can be used more generally for any very thin, sharp object, not only for sewing or medicine. In descriptions, English often uses "needle" or "needle-like" for this shape.
Significato
any long thin pointed object
Collocazioni
steel needle
|needle-like point
|ice needle
|needle-shaped spike
Sinonimi
spike (Usually thicker and heavier; not as thin and delicate as a typical needle.)
Contrari
blunt object (Lacks a sharp point, the opposite physical characteristic of a needle-like object.)
Temi
objects
|description
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
Any long, thin, sharp thing that looks like a needle.
Any long, thin, pointed object that resembles a sewing or medical needle in shape.
Grammatica
Forma base
needle
IPA
GB/nˈidəl/
US/nˈidəl/
Sillabe e accento
needle (1 sillaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (needle)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: needle
- Plural: needles
Verb
- Base: needle
- 3rd Person Singular: needles
- Present Participle: needling
- Past: needled
Famiglia di parole
Forms
needles
noun
needling
verb
needled
verb
Related words
needlework
noun
needlepoint
noun
Espressioni
a needle in a haystack
1/ə nˈidəl ˈɪn ə hˈeɪstˌæk/
idiom
something extremely hard to find
Something that is almost impossible to find because there are many other things around it.
Esempi
- Finding my keys on this beach would be like looking for a needle in a haystack.
- The right candidate is out there, but in this market he’s a needle in a haystack.
like looking for a needle in a haystack
1/lˈaɪk lˈʊkɪŋ fɚ ə nˈidəl ˈɪn ə hˈeɪstˌæk/
idiom
an extremely difficult search
Used to say that finding something is extremely hard because there are so many other things and no clear way to find it.
Esempi
- Trying to find that email from three years ago is like looking for a needle in a haystack.
- Without the exact address, finding their house was like looking for a needle in a haystack.
move the needle
1/mˈuv ðə nˈidəl/
idiom
cause a noticeable change
To have a clear, important effect on a situation, result, or number.
Esempi
- The new marketing campaign really moved the needle on sales.
- Cutting a few small costs won’t move the needle; we need bigger changes.
needle and thread
1/nˈidəl ˈænd θɹˈɛd/
fixed phrase
basic tools for sewing
A sewing needle and some thread, used together to sew cloth.
Esempi
- All you need to fix that hole is a needle and thread.
- She always carries a little kit with a needle and thread when she travels.
needle exchange
1/nˈidəl ɪkst͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
technical
program giving clean needles
A health program where people who inject drugs can get clean needles and return used ones, to reduce disease.
Esempi
- The city opened a new needle exchange to fight the spread of HIV.
- Critics worried about the needle exchange, but studies showed it improved public health.
not move the needle
1/nˈɑt mˈuv ðə nˈidəl/
idiom
have little or no effect
To have almost no effect on a situation, result, or number.
Esempi
- Those small donations are nice, but they don’t really move the needle.
- The policy changes didn’t move the needle on customer satisfaction scores.