body
gb/bˈɑdi/ us/bˈɑdi/
A1
Inglese
~ 300
Accezioni
0 accezioni
Sostantivo
A1
entity
1
physical structure of a living being
The whole physical form of a person or animal.
Schema d'uso:
[someone]'s body
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'body' with 'figure' when talking about shape or appearance; 'figure' is more about outward form, not the whole physical structure.
Sinonimi
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.)
Contrari
mind (Contrasts the physical part of a person with their mental or emotional aspects.)
Collocazioni
human body
|body temperature
|body part
|body weight
|body language
Temi
health
|biology
|daily life
|body
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- My body is tired.
- She washes her body every day.
- He has a strong body.
- The doctor checks my body.
Sostantivo
A2
entity
2
main section of an object
The main part of something, without extra parts.
Schema d'uso:
the body of [something]
Errore comune:
Learners may confuse this with 'frame'; 'frame' usually refers to the supporting structure, while 'body' is the main outer part.
Sinonimi
main section (A plain description emphasizing its role as the central part.)
Contrari
appendage (Refers to something attached to the main part.)
Collocazioni
body of a car
|body of a plane
|body of a guitar
Temi
objects
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- The car's body is red.
- This is the body of the pen.
- The body of the bus is very long.
Sostantivo
B1
entity
3
organized group of people
An official group of people working together for a purpose.
Schema d'uso:
a body of [people]
Errore comune:
Some learners may confuse 'body' in this sense with 'everybody'; here it means an organization, not all people in general.
Sinonimi
committee (A smaller, often more specific type of decision-making group.)
|
organization (A broader term for a structured group with a purpose.)
Contrari
individual (Refers to one person, not a group.)
Collocazioni
governing body
|advisory body
|legislative body
Temi
politics
|organizations
|relationships
|business
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- The governing body will meet next week to discuss the policy.
- An independent body will review the case.
- A legislative body passes new laws.
Esempi per chi studia
- The school has a student body.
- The city has a governing body.
- This is an advisory body.
Sostantivo
B1
entity
4
main part of written text
The main part of writing, not including titles or notes.
Schema d'uso:
the body of [text/document/email]
Sinonimi
main text (Focuses on the central written content.)
Contrari
heading (A title or label above sections of text.)
Collocazioni
body of the email
|body of the text
|body paragraph
Temi
writing
|communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- I write my idea in the body of the email.
- The body of this letter is short.
- He reads the body of the message.
Sostantivo
B2
entity
5
collection of information or material
A lot of information about one subject.
Schema d'uso:
a body of [work/research/evidence]
Sinonimi
collection (A general term for gathered items; 'body' here implies organization and substance.)
Contrari
lack of information (Opposite in meaning as it signifies absence rather than presence of material.)
Collocazioni
body of work
|body of evidence
|body of research
Temi
academia
|research
|education
|science
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- We have a big body of data.
- He wrote a body of poems.
- There is a body of facts about this case.
Grammatica
Forma base
body
IPA
GB/bˈɑdi/
US/bˈɑdi/
Sillabe e accento
body (1 sillaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (body)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: body
- Plural: bodies, body
Famiglia di parole
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
Espressioni
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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- The crime was committed in cold blood.
- He murdered them in cold blood.