Vartosenos šablonas:
deaden [pain/effect/impact/response]
The medication deadened the pain enough for her to sleep.
A gyógyszer annyira enyhítette a fájdalmát, hogy el tudott aludni.
A joke at the start helped deaden the tension in the room.
Egy vicc az elején segített oldani a teremben a feszültséget.
Thick gloves can deaden the feeling of the vibrations.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
This spray deadens the pain.
Ez a spray enyhíti a fájdalmat.
The carpet deadened the impact of the fall.
A szőnyeg tompította az esés erejét.
Dažna klaida:
Do not confuse with dead (adjective). Deaden is a verb meaning ‘make less strong’.
Reikšmė
make less strong or intense
Kolokacijos
deaden the pain
|deaden the effect
|deaden the impact
|deaden the shock
|deaden the force
|deaden a response
|deaden criticism
|deaden enthusiasm
Sinonimai
dampen (Often suggests reducing strength gradually or slightly.)
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blunt (Common for reducing force or emotional impact.)
|
lessen (General word meaning ‘make smaller/less’.)
Antonimai
intensify (Make stronger or more extreme.)
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heighten (Increase strength or effect, especially feelings or interest.)
Temos
daily_life
|emotions
|health
Apibrėžimas
to make something feel weaker or less strong
To make something less strong, intense, or noticeable.
Vartosenos šablonas:
deaden [noise/sound/echo]
Curtains and rugs help deaden the noise from the hallway.
A függönyök és a szőnyegek segítenek elnyelni a folyosóról beszűrődő zajt.
They added foam panels to deaden the echo in the studio.
Habszivacs paneleket tettek fel, hogy elnyeljék a visszhangot a stúdióban.
Fresh snow deadened the sound of traffic.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
The carpet deadens the sound of footsteps.
A szőnyeg elnyeli a lépések zaját.
Dažna klaida:
Deaden often implies absorbing sound (like carpet or foam), not just turning volume down.
Reikšmė
reduce sound or noise
Kolokacijos
deaden the noise
|deaden the sound
|deaden the echo
|deaden footsteps
|deaden street noise
|sound-deadening material
|deaden a room
|deaden the acoustics
Sinonimai
muffle (Suggests covering or blocking so the sound is less clear.)
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dampen (Common in acoustics: reduce resonance or vibration.)
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soundproof (Stronger and more permanent; aims to block sound transmission.)
Antonimai
amplify (Make louder.)
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echo (Cause sound to reflect and repeat rather than be absorbed.)
Temos
home
|music
|technology
Apibrėžimas
to make a noise quieter
To make a sound quieter or less clear by absorbing or blocking it.
Vartosenos šablonas:
deaden [skin/nerves/a limb]
The dentist used a gel to deaden the gum before the injection.
A fogorvos az injekció előtt géllel elzsibbasztotta az ínyt.
The icy wind deadened his cheeks within minutes.
A jeges szél percek alatt elzsibbasztotta az arcát.
A tight bandage can deaden the skin if it’s left on too long.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
Cold water deadened my fingers.
A hideg víz elzsibbasztotta az ujjaimat.
Dažna klaida:
Deaden usually means reduce sensation, not make something completely unable to move.
Reikšmė
make physically numb
Kolokacijos
deaden the nerves
|deaden the skin
|deaden the area
|deaden sensation
|cold deadens
|a numbing agent deadens
|deaden the fingertips
Sinonimai
numb (The most common everyday synonym.)
|
anesthetize (More medical; often from a drug.)
Antonimai
sensitize (Make more sensitive to feeling.)
|
restore feeling (Bring sensation back.)
Apibrėžimas
to make part of your body lose feeling
To make a part of the body lose feeling or become less sensitive.
Vartosenos šablonas:
deaden [someone] (to [something])
Years of bad news can deaden people to suffering they would once have found shocking.
Az évekig tartó rossz hírek érzéketlenné tehetik az embereket olyan szenvedéssel szemben, amelyet korábban megrázónak találtak volna.
The constant criticism deadened his confidence.
Az állandó bírálat megtörte az önbizalmát.
She tried not to let routine deaden her curiosity.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
The job deadened his feelings.
A munka eltompította az érzéseit.
Dažna klaida:
Often used in passive (‘be deadened to…’) when describing a person’s state.
Reikšmė
make emotionally less sensitive
Kolokacijos
deaden feelings
|deaden empathy
|deaden compassion
|deaden someone to suffering
|be deadened to violence
|emotionally deadened
|deaden sensitivity
Sinonimai
desensitize (Emphasizes reduced emotional reaction after repeated exposure.)
|
numb (Informal and common, especially about shock or grief.)
Antonimai
sensitize (Make more aware or responsive.)
|
move (Cause a strong emotional reaction.)
Temos
emotions
|psychology
|work
Apibrėžimas
to make someone feel less emotion or care less
To make someone less emotionally responsive or less affected, often through repeated experience or shock.
Vartosenos šablonas:
deaden [color/light/shine]
Over time, sunlight can deaden the color of fabrics.
Az idő múlásával a napfény kifakíthatja a szövetek színét.
Matte varnish is used to deaden the shine on the paint.
A matt lakkot a festék fényének tompítására használják.
The grey filter deadened the warm tones in the photo.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
Sun can deaden the color of a poster.
A nap kifakíthatja egy plakát színét.
Dažna klaida:
This sense is about appearance (dullness), not about killing something.
Reikšmė
make less bright or vivid
Kolokacijos
deaden the color
|deaden the shine
|deaden the light
|deaden a gloss
|deaden the finish
|deaden the tone
Sinonimai
dull (Very close; common for both color and surface shine.)
|
dim (More about light level than color richness.)
|
tone down (Often deliberate; reduce brightness/strength.)
Antonimai
brighten (Make more bright or vivid.)
|
enliven (Make more lively or vivid, often about color or atmosphere.)
Apibrėžimas
to make colors or light look less bright
To make something look duller, less bright, or less vivid.
Vartosenos šablonas:
deaden [blade/edge/knife]
Cutting on stone can quickly deaden the blade.
A kövön vágás gyorsan kicsorbíthatja a pengét.
Sand and grit will deaden the edge of the skates.
A homok és az apró kavicsok kicsorbítják a korcsolya élét.
The cheap sharpener deadened the knife instead of improving it.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
This board can deaden your knife.
Ez a deszka kicsorbíthatja a késedet.
Dažna klaida:
Blunt is more common in everyday speech; deaden sounds slightly more literary or technical in this sense.
Reikšmė
make a blade less sharp
Kolokacijos
deaden the blade
|deaden the edge
|deaden a knife
|deaden the point
|deaden the teeth (of a saw)
Sinonimai
blunt (Most common for tools and edges.)
|
dull (Common and general; also used for colors and minds.)
Antonimai
sharpen (Make an edge or point sharper.)
|
hone (Sharpen with care and precision.)
Apibrėžimas
to make a knife or edge less sharp
To make something sharp less sharp or less effective at cutting or biting.
VEIKSMAŽODIS
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TECHNICAL
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Vartosenos šablonas:
deaden [a line/circuit/cable]
Always deaden the circuit before you start work on the panel.
Mindig feszültségmentesítse az áramkört, mielőtt dolgozni kezd a panelen.
The engineer deadened the line and tested it before cutting the cable.
A mérnök feszültségmentesítette a vezetéket, és a kábel elvágása előtt letesztelte.
They deadened the supply to prevent accidental shock.
Dažna klaida:
This is specialized; in general English, people more often say ‘switch off’, ‘cut the power’, or ‘de-energize’.
Reikšmė
make a circuit safely inactive
Kolokacijos
deaden the circuit
|deaden the line
|deaden the cable
|deaden the power
|deaden before working
|deaden and ground
|deaden the supply
Sinonimai
de-energize (Standard technical term for removing electrical energy.)
|
isolate (Disconnect from the power source or system.)
Antonimai
energize (Supply power to make active.)
|
activate (Make operational (not specifically about electricity).)
Temos
technology
|electricity
|safety
Apibrėžimas
to make electrical equipment safe by switching off power
To make an electrical line, circuit, or device inactive by turning off or removing its power, especially for safety.