spike
gb/spˈaɪk/ us/spˈaɪk/
B1
Inglese
~ 6300
megugrik, felszökik, megugrás, ugrásszerű növekedés, tüske, hegyes szeg, belekever, megdrogoz, megbolondít, megspékel, leüt, földhöz vág, lecsap, leütés, lecsapás, tüskés tincs, elkaszál, lefúj, visszadob, felszúr, leszúr
VERBO
B2
1
Schema d'uso:
[numbers/prices/cases] spike
Electricity prices spiked after the storm hit the region.
Miután a vihar lecsapott a térségre, megugrottak az áramárak.
Online orders spiked during the holiday weekend.
Az ünnepi hétvégén megugrott az online rendelések száma.
The data shows that heart rates spiked during the most intense part of the workout.
COVID-19 cases spiked in several major cities last month.
Gasoline prices spiked overnight, catching many drivers by surprise.
Esempi per chi studia
Food prices spiked after the war started.
A háború kitörése után megugrottak az élelmiszerárak.
My stress level spiked before the big exam.
A nagy vizsga előtt hirtelen megugrott a stressz-szintem.
The number of users spiked when the app became free.
Temperatures spiked in the afternoon and then fell again.
Sales spiked when the product was on TV.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes say "spike up" (e.g., *prices spiked up*) by analogy with "go up". In most cases, English speakers just say "prices spiked" without a preposition. Another mistake is using it for slow changes; "spike" should describe a quick, sharp change.
Significato
to rise quickly and sharply
Collocazioni
prices spike
|costs spike
|demand spikes
|cases spiked
|interest rates spiked
|sales spiked
Sinonimi
soar (Emphasizes a high or dramatic rise, often over a longer time or with a positive tone.)
|
jump (More general and informal; can be used for small or large increases.)
|
surge (Emphasizes a strong, often sudden rise, frequently used for crowds, prices, or emotions.)
Contrari
plummet (Describes a very fast and large decrease, the opposite movement of a spike.)
|
drop (General term for going down in amount, opposite of increasing.)
Temi
business
|health
|statistics
|news
|science
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
To go up very fast and by a lot in a short time.
To increase very quickly and by a large amount, especially for a short time.
SOSTANTIVO
B2
2
megugrás
B2
Schema d'uso:
a spike in [something]
There was a huge spike in online sales during the holiday season.
Az ünnepi időszakban hatalmas megugrás volt az online eladásokban.
Hospitals are preparing for a possible spike in flu cases this winter.
A kórházak az influenzás esetek számának esetleges téli megugrására készülnek.
The chart shows a sharp spike in traffic around 8 a.m.
Police reported a spike in car thefts over the summer.
The company blamed the spike in costs on higher fuel prices.
Esempi per chi studia
We saw a big spike in visitors to our website.
Jelentős megugrást tapasztaltunk a weboldalunk látogatószámában.
There was a spike in new students last year.
Tavaly megugrott az új diákok száma.
The graph shows a spike in temperature at noon.
After the news, there was a spike in calls to the office.
The city had a spike in crime during the holiday.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse "spike" with "peak". A "spike" is usually fast up and fast down, like a narrow point on a graph, while a "peak" can be a high level that lasts longer.
Significato
sudden sharp increase
Collocazioni
a spike in prices
|a spike in demand
|a spike in cases
|a spike in interest rates
|a spike in crime
|a sudden spike
Sinonimi
surge (Very close in meaning; often used for temporary strong rises, especially in demand or numbers.)
|
jump (Less technical and slightly less sudden in feel; often used in everyday talk.)
Contrari
drop (A general term for a decrease, the opposite of an increase.)
|
dip (Suggests a small, temporary decrease, opposite of a brief increase.)
Temi
business
|health
|statistics
|news
|science
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
A quick and big rise in number, price, or level.
A sudden and large increase in the level or amount of something, often for a short time.
SOSTANTIVO
B1
3
tüske
A2
hegyes szeg
B1
Schema d'uso:
a spike on [something]
The fence was topped with metal spikes to keep people from climbing over.
A kerítés tetejére fémtüskéket tettek, hogy ne lehessen átmászni rajta.
He hammered the railroad spikes into the wooden ties.
Beleverte a sínszegeket a fa talpfákba.
Her running shoes have small spikes on the bottom for better grip.
The cactus is covered in sharp spikes.
The sculpture was made of wooden blocks connected by long steel spikes.
Esempi per chi studia
The wall has spikes on top.
A fal tetején tüskék vannak.
Be careful; the spikes on that plant are very sharp.
Vigyázz; annak a növénynek nagyon élesek a tüskéi.
He hit the spike with a hammer.
The shoes have spikes for running on grass.
There are metal spikes along the edge of the roof.
Errore comune:
Learners may use "spike" instead of "nail" for ordinary small nails. In everyday English, "nail" is used for most small fasteners, and "spike" is kept for larger, longer, or more dangerous-looking points.
Significato
long sharp pointed object
Collocazioni
metal spikes
|shoe spikes
|railroad spikes
|spikes on the fence
|sharp spikes
|driven in with spikes
Sinonimi
spike nail (More technical; used especially for large nails in building or railways.)
|
stud (Can refer to a small raised piece or point, especially on shoes or clothing; not always as sharp or long as a spike.)
Contrari
blunt object (Lacks a sharp point, the opposite of a spike's shape.)
Temi
objects
|construction
|sports
|daily_life
|work
Definizione
A long, thin, sharp object, like a big nail or metal point.
A long, thin piece of metal, wood, or similar material with a sharp point at one end, used for fastening, protection, or grip.
VERBO
B2
4
Schema d'uso:
to spike [someone’s] drink
She believes someone spiked her drink at the club.
Úgy véli, valaki drogot kevert az italába a klubban.
The police are investigating reports of spiked drinks at the bar.
A rendőrség olyan bejelentéseket vizsgál, amelyek szerint a bárban drogot kevertek vendégek italaiba.
Never leave your glass unattended; it could be spiked.
He was arrested for allegedly spiking a colleague’s drink at the party.
Posters warned students about the dangers of drink spiking.
Esempi per chi studia
She thinks her drink was spiked at the party.
Úgy gondolja, hogy a bulin drogot kevertek az italába.
The man went to jail for spiking a woman’s drink.
A férfi börtönbe került, mert drogot kevert egy nő italába.
Be careful so no one spikes your drink.
The news story was about spiked drinks in nightclubs.
He said his friend’s drink might have been spiked.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes think "spike" here means just "add alcohol" in a neutral way. In many contexts, especially in the UK and safety campaigns, "spike a drink" usually implies something secret and dangerous, often involving drugs, not just adding a normal amount of alcohol.
Significato
to drug or lace a drink
Collocazioni
spike a drink
|spike someone's drink
|drinks were spiked
|report a spiked drink
Sinonimi
lace (Often used in the same way, but can sound slightly more formal or old-fashioned.)
|
drug (More direct and explicit about adding drugs, often used in crime reports.)
Contrari
leave untouched (To not add anything to a drink, opposite to secretly changing it.)
Temi
crime
|health
|safety
|law
Definizione
To quietly add alcohol or drugs to someone’s drink without them knowing.
To secretly put alcohol or an illegal or dangerous substance into someone's drink.
VERBO
B2
5
megbolondít
B2
megspékel
B2
Schema d'uso:
to spike [something] with [ingredient]
They spiked the punch with a little rum.
Egy kis rummal bolondították meg a puncsot.
The chef likes to spike the soup with chili oil.
A séf szereti csilis olajjal megbolondítani a levest.
On cold days he drinks hot chocolate spiked with brandy.
The company spiked the drink with extra caffeine to make it more energizing.
The sauce is spiked with ginger and garlic for more flavor.
Esempi per chi studia
She spiked her tea with some rum.
Egy kis rummal bolondította meg a teáját.
The cook spiked the soup with hot pepper.
A szakács csípős paprikával bolondította meg a levest.
He likes coffee spiked with whiskey.
The juice was spiked with vitamins.
They spiked the cake with lemon juice.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes think "spike" must always be secret or illegal. In this cooking and drink sense, the added ingredient can be normal and open, and people know about it.
Significato
to flavor or strengthen with something
Collocazioni
spike the punch
|spike the sauce with chili
|coffee spiked with whiskey
|spiked with rum
Sinonimi
fortify (Often used especially for adding alcohol; sounds more formal or technical.)
|
flavor (More general; does not always imply that the added ingredient is very strong.)
Contrari
dilute (To make something weaker by adding more liquid, the opposite of intensifying it.)
Temi
cooking
|drinks
|daily life
|food_drink
|daily_life
Definizione
To put a little of something strong into food or drink to change the taste or effect.
To add a small amount of a strong substance, such as alcohol, spice, or flavoring, to something in order to change or intensify its effect or taste.
VERBO
B1
6
Schema d'uso:
to spike [the ball]
She jumped high to spike the ball over the net.
Magasra ugrott, hogy lecsapja a labdát a háló fölött.
The player spiked the ball into the end zone after scoring.
A játékos a pontszerzés után a célterületen a földhöz vágta a labdát.
He tried to spike but hit the ball into the net instead.
The team’s strategy is to set and then spike from the outside.
Fans cheered as he spiked the winning point.
Esempi per chi studia
She can spike the ball very hard.
Nagyon erősen le tudja ütni a labdát.
He jumped and spiked the ball over the net.
Felugrott, és lecsapta a labdát a háló fölött.
The player spiked the ball after the pass.
They practiced how to spike in volleyball class.
He spiked the ball to score the last point.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes use "spike" for any strong kick or hit in any sport. It is mainly used for hits with the hand in volleyball and for throwing the ball into the ground in American football.
Significato
to hit a ball hard downward
Collocazioni
spike the ball
|spike it over the net
|spike the winning point
|able to spike hard
Sinonimi
slam (Informal; suggests a very hard hit, not always specifically downwards.)
|
smash (Common in sports; a powerful hit, sometimes used in tennis and volleyball.)
Contrari
tap (A light, gentle touch of the ball, the opposite of a hard spike.)
Temi
sports
|games
Definizione
To hit or push a ball down very hard, especially in some sports.
In sports, to hit or throw a ball forcefully and sharply downwards, especially in volleyball or in American football as a celebration.
SOSTANTIVO
B1
7
Schema d'uso:
a spike by [player]
Her spike in the final set won the match.
Az utolsó játszmában az ő leütése hozta meg a győzelmet.
The team struggled to defend against his powerful spikes.
A csapat nehezen védekezett az erős leütései ellen.
He jumped for a spike, but the blockers stopped him.
Fans cheered every time she landed a clean spike.
The coach demonstrated the correct form for a spike.
Esempi per chi studia
Her spike was very fast.
Nagyon gyors volt a leütése.
They could not block his spike.
Nem tudták blokkolni a leütését.
The last point was a strong spike.
He is famous for his hard spikes.
We practiced our spike in volleyball class.
Errore comune:
Learners may confuse this with the noun "spike" meaning a sudden increase in numbers. In sports contexts with a ball and net, it almost always refers to the hard hit.
Significato
hard downward sports hit
Collocazioni
a strong spike
|a powerful spike
|block a spike
|a winning spike
|set and spike
Sinonimi
smash (Used in several sports to describe a hard hit, not always downward.)
Contrari
soft shot (A gentle hit of the ball, opposite to the force of a spike.)
Temi
sports
|games
Definizione
A strong hit that sends the ball down fast, especially in volleyball.
A powerful, sharp hit of a ball downwards, especially in volleyball or similar sports.
SOSTANTIVO
B1
8
tüske
A2
tüskés tincs
B1
Schema d'uso:
spikes in [someone’s] hair
His hair was cut into short spikes on top.
Felül rövid, tüskésre vágott haja volt.
She used gel to make little spikes in her hair.
Hajzselével kis tüskéket formázott a hajából.
The boy’s blond spikes stuck out from under his cap.
Rain made his carefully styled spikes collapse.
In the photo, his dark hair sticks up in wild spikes.
Esempi per chi studia
He has short spikes in his hair.
Rövid tüskék vannak a hajában.
She made small spikes with hair gel.
Hajzselével kis tüskéket formázott a hajából.
The boy’s hair stood up in spikes.
After the shower, his hair spikes fell down.
Her hair has blue spikes at the top.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes say *"hair with many spikes"* when native speakers more often say "spiky hair" for the general style, and "spikes" only when focusing on the individual pointed parts.
Significato
stiff pointed piece of hair
Collocazioni
hair spikes
|short spikes
|gelled spikes
|spikes of blond hair
|spikes sticking up
Sinonimi
spiky hair (Describes the hairstyle overall, not each single spike.)
Contrari
flat hair (Hair that lies down smoothly, opposite of standing up in spikes.)
Temi
appearance
|fashion
|daily life
|body
|daily_life
Definizione
A small part of hair that stands up like a point.
A thin, stiff piece of hair that stands up in a sharp point from the head.
VERBO
B2
9
Schema d'uso:
to spike [a story/plan/project]
The editor decided to spike the story at the last minute.
A szerkesztő az utolsó pillanatban úgy döntött, hogy nem közli a cikket.
The streaming service spiked the series after just one season.
A streaming-szolgáltató már egy évad után elkaszálta a sorozatot.
Facing backlash, the company spiked its plan to charge extra fees.
They quietly spiked the proposal before it reached the board.
The newspaper spiked several articles that could not be verified.
Esempi per chi studia
The editor spiked the article before print.
A szerkesztő nyomtatás előtt elkaszálta a cikket.
The company spiked the plan after bad feedback.
A cég a rossz visszajelzések után lefújta a tervet.
They spiked the project because it was too expensive.
The TV channel spiked the show after low ratings.
The boss spiked the idea in the meeting.
Errore comune:
Learners may confuse this with the "increase" sense and think it means to "push" something forward. In media and business contexts, "spike" here actually means to stop or cancel something, almost the opposite of "support".
Significato
to cancel or kill a plan
Collocazioni
spike a story
|spike the plan
|spike the project
|spike the idea
|decision to spike
Sinonimi
kill (Informal newsroom and business jargon that closely matches this sense.)
|
scrap (Emphasizes throwing a plan away or giving up on it.)
Contrari
greenlight (Informal term meaning to approve a project, opposite of canceling it.)
Temi
media
|business
|work
|communication
Definizione
To stop a story, plan, or project so it does not happen or is not published.
To decide not to publish, show, or continue with something such as a story, plan, or project, often suddenly or after it has been prepared.
VERBO
C1
10
Schema d'uso:
to spike [something] onto/into [something]
She spiked the receipts onto a metal file on her desk.
Felszúrta a nyugtákat az asztalán lévő fém irattüskére.
They spiked the sign into the ground beside the road.
Leszúrták a táblát a földbe az út mellett.
The notes were spiked on a nail in the kitchen wall.
He spiked the tent pegs into the hard soil.
Old bills were spiked together and left in a pile.
Esempi per chi studia
He spiked the paper onto the metal stick.
Felszúrta a papírt a fém tüskére.
They spiked the sign into the ground.
Leszúrták a táblát a földbe.
She spiked the notes on a nail.
The cook spiked the meat onto a long rod.
He spiked the ticket on a sharp hook.
Errore comune:
Learners may overuse this sense for any act of putting something on a hook or pin. In modern English, this use is relatively rare and can sound old-fashioned; more common verbs are "pin", "nail", or "stick".
Significato
to impale or fasten with a spike
Collocazioni
spiked onto a board
|spike the papers on a file
|spike it to the wall
|spiked into the ground
Sinonimi
impale (Strong, often graphic word; emphasizes piercing completely through something.)
|
skewer (Often used for food or thin objects; more specific than "spike".)
Contrari
unpin (To remove something that was held in place by a sharp object, the reverse of spiking it.)
Temi
construction
|objects
|work
|daily_life
Definizione
To push a long, sharp object into something to hold or fix it.
To push or drive a spike or similar sharp object into something in order to pierce or fasten it.
Grammatica
Forma base
spike
IPA
GB/spˈaɪk/
US/spˈaɪk/
Sillabe e accento
spike (1 sillaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (spike)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: spike
- Plural: spike, spikes
Verb
- Base: spike
- 3rd Person Singular: spikes
- Present Participle: spiking
- Past: spiked
Famiglia di parole
Forms
spikes
noun
spiking
verb
spiked
verb
Related words
spiky
adjective
Advanced or less common
spikiness
noun
Espressioni
spike in [something]
1/spˈaɪk ˈɪn sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
sudden sharp rise in something
Used to talk about a quick and big rise in a number, level, or rate, such as prices, cases, or crime.
Esempi
- Experts are worried about a spike in COVID-19 cases.
- There has been a sharp spike in energy prices this year.
- The city saw a spike in violent crime over the summer.
spike someone's drink
1/spˈaɪk sˈʌmwˌʌnz dɹˈɪŋk/
fixed phrase
secretly put substance in a drink
To secretly put alcohol or drugs into a person’s drink without them knowing.
Esempi
- She believes someone spiked her drink at the club.
- Posters warned students about the risk of having their drinks spiked.
- He was jailed for spiking a woman’s drink in a bar.
spike the ball
1/spˈaɪk ðə bˈɔl/
fixed phrase
hit or throw ball down hard
To hit or throw a ball down very hard, especially in volleyball or American football.
Esempi
- He leapt to spike the ball over the net.
- After scoring, the player spiked the ball in the end zone.
- The coach told them not to spike the ball in practice.
spike the punch
1/spˈaɪk ðə pˈʌnt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
informal
secretly add alcohol to punch
to secretly put alcohol into a big bowl of punch or another drink at a party
Esempi
- Someone spiked the punch at the school dance.
- They joked about spiking the punch, but the teachers were watching.
- He denied spiking the punch after several guests got drunk.
spike the punch
2/spˈaɪk ðə pˈʌnt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
add alcohol to punch
To add alcohol to a bowl of punch, often at a party.
Esempi
- Someone spiked the punch, and now everyone is a little drunk.
- They joked about spiking the punch at the school dance.
- Be careful not to spike the punch too much or it will be too strong.