reed
gb/ɹˈid/ us/ɹˈid/
A2
Inglese
~ 5500
nád, nádnyelv, gyenge támasz, törött nádszál, szövőborda, borda
SOSTANTIVO
A2
1
nád
A2
Schema d'uso:
a reed grows in [a wet place]
Tall reeds lined the edge of the lake, moving gently in the breeze.
A tó szélét magas nádak szegélyezték, és finoman ringatóztak a szellőben.
Ducks were hiding among the reeds near the riverbank.
Kacsák rejtőztek a nádak között a folyópart közelében.
The wind rustled through the dry reeds, making a soft whispering sound.
They cut bundles of reeds from the marsh to use for thatching the roof.
Frogs croaked loudly from the reeds at dusk.
Esempi per chi studia
We saw many reeds next to the river.
Sok nádat láttunk a folyó mellett.
Birds made their nests in the reeds.
A madarak a nádak között raktak fészket.
The wind moved the reeds from side to side.
The reeds grow in very wet ground.
They walked along the reeds by the lake.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse "reed" with "weed". A reed is a specific tall plant that grows in water or very wet ground, while a weed is any unwanted plant. Many learners also confuse the spelling and pronunciation of "reed" with the verb "read" (present tense /riːd/, past tense /rɛd/).
Significato
Tall grasslike plant in wetlands
Collocazioni
tall reeds
|reeds by the river
|reed bed
|swaying reeds
|birds in the reeds
|cut reeds
Sinonimi
rush (A similar wetland plant; often used more generally for various grasslike plants in water.)
|
cane (Also a tall, thin plant stem, but often thicker and more woody than a typical reed.)
Contrari
tree (A large woody plant with a thick trunk, which contrasts with the thin, flexible stem of a reed.)
Temi
nature
|environment
|plants
Definizione
A tall, thin plant that grows in water or very wet ground near rivers, lakes, or marshes.
A tall, slender grasslike plant that grows in shallow water or very wet ground, often along rivers, lakes, and marshes.
SOSTANTIVO
B1
TECHNICAL
2
Schema d'uso:
a reed for [a musical instrument]
My clarinet sounds strange; I think the reed is cracked.
Furcsán szól a klarinétom; szerintem megrepedt a nád.
She took a new reed out of the box and carefully fixed it to her saxophone.
Kivett egy új nádat a dobozból, és óvatosan rögzítette a szaxofon fúvókájára.
Oboes and bassoons use a double reed, which is more sensitive to changes in moisture.
The player soaked the reed in water before putting it on the instrument.
He keeps spare reeds in his case in case one breaks during a concert.
Esempi per chi studia
You must put a reed on the clarinet before you play.
Játék előtt nádat kell tenni a klarinét fúvókájára.
She bought new reeds for her saxophone.
Új szaxofonnádakat vett.
The sound is bad because the reed is old.
This instrument uses a double reed.
He changed the reed and the music sounded better.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes think that a "reed" is the whole woodwind instrument, but it is only the small part that vibrates to make sound. Another confusion is with the plant "reed"; in music, the word always refers to the vibrating part of the instrument, not to the plant.
Significato
Thin vibrating strip in instrument
Collocazioni
clarinet reed
|saxophone reed
|double reed
|single reed
|change the reed
|reed player
Sinonimi
vibrating strip (A more technical, descriptive term that explains what a reed does rather than its musical role.)
Contrari
string (In instruments, a string is an alternative sound-producing part that vibrates when plucked or bowed, contrasting with a reed that vibrates when air passes over it.)
Temi
music
|arts
|instruments
|arts_entertainment
Definizione
A thin piece of cane, plastic, or metal that vibrates to make sound in instruments like the clarinet, saxophone, or harmonica.
A thin strip of cane, metal, or synthetic material that vibrates when air passes over it, producing sound in a woodwind or similar musical instrument.
SOSTANTIVO
C1
LITERARY
3
Schema d'uso:
a reed to rely on for [support]
In the crisis he proved a reed, bending under the slightest pressure.
A válságban kiderült róla, hogy gyenge támasz: a legkisebb nyomásra is meghajolt.
She realized that her promises of help were a reed to her friends, offering no real support.
Rájött, hogy a segítségére tett ígéretei csak gyenge támaszt jelentettek a barátainak, valódi támogatást nem adtak.
He leaned on political allies who turned out to be reeds rather than solid pillars.
History has shown that such agreements are reeds in a storm, easily broken.
When things went wrong, his so‑called partner was a broken reed.
Esempi per chi studia
When trouble came, he was a broken reed and could not help her.
Amikor baj lett, gyenge támasznak bizonyult, és nem tudott segíteni neki.
She needed real help, but her friend was only a reed.
Valódi segítségre volt szüksége, de a barátja csak gyenge támasz volt.
They trusted him, but he was a reed, not a strong support.
His support was like a reed in the wind.
In hard times, a reed is not enough; you need someone strong.
Errore comune:
Learners may misunderstand this meaning and think of the plant. In literary or formal texts, "reed" here is a metaphor for a weak or unreliable person or thing, not an actual plant. It is mostly used in fixed phrases such as "a broken reed".
Significato
Weak or unreliable support
Collocazioni
a broken reed
|rely on a reed
|prove a reed
|like a reed in the wind
Sinonimi
weakling (Focuses more on physical or personal weakness, while "reed" emphasizes that the person is not reliable for support.)
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unreliable support (A more explicit description that lacks the literary, metaphorical tone of "reed".)
Contrari
tower of strength (An idiomatic phrase for a very strong and reliable person, opposite to a weak, unreliable "reed".)
Temi
character
|relationships
|metaphor
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
A person or thing that is not strong and that you cannot trust to help you when you need it.
A person or thing that is weak, fragile, or unreliable, especially someone you cannot depend on for help or support.
SOSTANTIVO
C1
TECHNICAL
4
szövőborda
C1
borda
C1
Schema d'uso:
the reed of [a loom]
The weaver removed the reed from the loom to clean out the dust and broken threads.
A takács kivette a szövőbordát a szövőszékből, hogy kitisztítsa belőle a port és az elszakadt szálakat.
Choosing the correct reed is essential for getting the desired density of the fabric.
A megfelelő szövőborda kiválasztása elengedhetetlen a kívánt szövetsűrűség eléréséhez.
She carefully threaded each warp yarn through the dents of the reed.
The old loom needed a new reed before it could be used again.
By changing the reed, they were able to produce a much finer cloth.
Esempi per chi studia
The reed on the loom keeps the threads in straight lines.
A szövőszék szövőbordája egyenes sorban tartja a szálakat.
He took out the reed to clean it.
Kivette a szövőbordát, hogy megtisztítsa.
She passed every thread through the reed before she started to weave.
They changed the reed to make a different type of cloth.
A dirty reed can cause problems when you are weaving.
Significato
Comb-like part of a loom
Collocazioni
loom reed
|insert the reed
|reed width
|clean the reed
|reed dents
Sinonimi
comb (Describes the shape and function in general, but does not specifically refer to weaving equipment.)
Contrari
tangle (A tangle of threads is the opposite result of what a reed is meant to produce—neat, separated threads.)
Temi
crafts
|technology
|textiles
|work
|arts_entertainment
Definizione
A tool in a weaving machine that looks like a comb and keeps the long threads apart and in the right place.
A comb-like metal or plastic frame in a loom that keeps the warp threads evenly spaced and helps guide the weft thread during weaving.
Grammatica
Forma base
reed
IPA
GB/ɹˈid/
US/ɹˈid/
Sillabe e accento
reed (1 sillaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (reed)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: reed
- Plural: reed, reeds
Famiglia di parole
Forms
reeds
noun
Core family
reedy
adjective
Advanced or less common
reediness
noun
Espressioni
a broken reed
1/ə bɹˈoʊkən ɹˈid/
idiom
literary
Someone unreliable in trouble
Someone or something that you cannot depend on in a difficult time, even though you hoped you could.
Esempi
- When her business collapsed, she found that her partner was a broken reed.
- He promised to defend them, but in the end he was a broken reed.
- They leaned on public opinion, which turned out to be a broken reed when the crisis hit.
reed bed
1/ɹˈid bˈɛd/
fixed phrase
Area filled with growing reeds
A place in wet ground, often by water, where many reeds grow together in a thick group.
Esempi
- Herons nested in the reed bed at the edge of the lake.
- The city created a reed bed to help clean the wastewater naturally.
- We could hear the birds singing from deep inside the reed bed.