She dipped her fries in ketchup before taking a bite.
A sült krumpliját ketchupba mártotta, mielőtt beleharapott.
Dip the brush in the paint and wipe off the extra on the edge of the can.
Mártsd az ecsetet a festékbe, és a doboz szélén húzd le róla a felesleget.
He dipped his hand into the bucket to test the water temperature.
The baker dipped each donut in glaze while it was still warm.
Dip the cloth into the soapy water and then scrub the floor.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
I like to dip my bread in soup.
Szeretem a kenyeret levesbe mártogatni.
Dip the cookie in milk and then eat it.
Mártsd a kekszet tejbe, aztán edd meg.
He dipped his fingers in the water to feel how cold it was.
Please dip the mop in the bucket before you clean the floor.
She dipped the brush into the blue paint.
Dažna klaida:
Learners sometimes say 'soak' when the action is very quick. 'Dip' is short and fast, while 'soak' means to leave something in liquid for a long time. Learners also forget the preposition and say *dip it the water* instead of *dip it in the water*.
Reikšmė
put briefly into liquid
Kolokacijos
dip bread in|dip chips in|dip a brush in|dip your fingers in|dip strawberries in chocolate
Sinonimai
dunk (Used especially for putting food or objects briefly into liquid; slightly more informal.)
Temos
daily life|food|crafts|food_drink|daily_life
Apibrėžimas
to put something into liquid for a short time and then take it out
To put something quickly into a liquid and then take it out again, usually to wet, coat, or taste it.
This garlic yogurt dip goes really well with raw vegetables.
Ez a fokhagymás-joghurtos mártogatós nagyon jól illik a nyers zöldségekhez.
She made a spicy cheese dip for the nachos.
There was a selection of dips on the table, including hummus and guacamole.
He scooped some dip onto his plate and then added a handful of crackers.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
I like carrot sticks with cheese dip.
Szeretem a réparudakat sajtos mártogatóssal.
We ate chips and dip while we watched the game.
Chipset és mártogatóst ettünk, miközben néztük a meccset.
She made a tomato dip for the bread.
This dip is very hot, but it tastes good.
They served vegetables with a cold yogurt dip.
Dažna klaida:
Learners may confuse 'dip' (a specific thick sauce for dipping) with 'sauce' in general. In English, 'dip' usually suggests you hold the food in your hand and put it into the sauce, while 'sauce' can also be poured over food.
Reikšmė
thick sauce for dipping food
Kolokacijos
chips and dip|serve with dip|cheese dip|yogurt dip|creamy dip
Sinonimai
sauce (A more general word; not all sauces are used specifically for dipping.)
Temos
food|daily life|food_drink|daily_life
Apibrėžimas
a thick sauce for putting chips, bread, or vegetables into before you eat them
A thick, often creamy sauce that you put small pieces of food into before eating them.
The company's share price dipped slightly after the announcement.
A bejelentés után a cég részvényárfolyama kissé csökkent.
Sales usually dip in the winter months.
His energy levels dipped in the afternoon, so he took a short break.
Unemployment figures dipped to their lowest level in five years.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
The price of oil dipped last week.
Az olaj ára múlt héten csökkent.
Our sales dipped in May but went up again in June.
Májusban visszaestek az eladásaink, de júniusban megint nőttek.
The temperature dipped at night and it was cold.
Her mood dipped after she heard the bad news.
The number of visitors dipped for a short time.
Dažna klaida:
Learners may overuse 'fall' or 'go down' and not realize that 'dip' suggests the change is small or temporary. Saying 'Prices dipped a lot' sounds strange, because 'dip' is usually for a small change.
Reikšmė
decrease slightly or temporarily
Kolokacijos
prices dipped|temperatures dipped|sales dipped|profits dipped slightly|dip below zero
Sinonimai
drop (Often suggests a bigger or more noticeable fall than a 'dip'.)
Antonimai
rise (Used when an amount or level becomes higher instead of lower.)
Udvariasan biccentett, ahogy a férfi elment mellette.
Drivers are asked to dip their headlights when approaching oncoming traffic.
A járművezetőket arra kérik, hogy szembejövő forgalomnál tompítsák a fényszórót.
The flag was dipped in respect as the procession passed.
He dipped his shoulder and slipped past the defender.
Clouds dipped low over the hills, hiding their tops.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
He dipped his head to say thank you.
Biccentett, hogy megköszönje.
Please dip your lights when you see another car.
Kérlek, tompítsd a fényszórót, ha meglátsz egy másik autót.
The pilot dipped the plane's wing to greet the crowd.
She dipped her head when the teacher spoke to her.
The flag was dipped during the ceremony.
Dažna klaida:
Learners sometimes say *drop your head* when they mean a controlled, brief movement; 'dip your head' sounds more polite and intentional than 'drop your head'.
Reikšmė
lower something briefly and slightly
Kolokacijos
dip your head|dip the flag|dip your headlights|dip his shoulder
Sinonimai
lower (A more general word; 'dip' suggests a small, brief movement down.)
Antonimai
raise (Means to move something upward instead of downward.)
Temos
daily life|transport|daily_life|transportation
Apibrėžimas
to move something down a little for a short time
To move something downwards a short distance for a short time, often as a sign or in order to reduce brightness.
We had to dip into our savings to pay for the repairs.
A javítások kifizetéséhez bele kellett nyúlnunk a megtakarításainkba.
The charity dipped into its emergency fund after the floods.
Az árvizek után a jótékonysági szervezet belenyúlt a vészhelyzeti alapjába.
To cover the extra costs, the team dipped into next year's budget.
She occasionally dips into her retirement account, which worries her adviser.
The company dipped into its cash reserves during the downturn.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
I had to dip into my savings to buy a new phone.
Új telefont kellett vennem, ezért bele kellett nyúlnom a megtakarításaimba.
We dipped into our travel fund to fix the car.
Az autó megjavítására belenyúltunk az utazási alapunkba.
They dipped into the emergency money after the storm.
He does not want to dip into his pension yet.
The school dipped into its funds to buy new computers.
Dažna klaida:
Learners may say *break my savings* or *open my savings* instead of 'dip into my savings'. The phrase 'dip into' is the natural way to talk about using a small part of money you have saved.
Reikšmė
take from a supply or reserve
Kolokacijos
dip into your savings|dip into company funds|dip into our reserves|dip into the budget
Sinonimai
draw on (Emphasizes using a resource that is available; slightly more formal than 'dip into'.)
Antonimai
replenish (Means to fill up a supply again, the opposite of taking from it.)
Temos
business|daily life|finance
Apibrėžimas
to use a small amount from money or another thing you are keeping
To take and use a small amount from a supply, especially money or saved resources.
I like to dip into this poetry book whenever I have a spare moment.
Szeretek bele-beleolvasni ebbe a verseskötetbe, amikor van egy kis szabadidőm.
Researchers can dip into the online archives from anywhere in the world.
A kutatók a világ bármely pontjáról bele tudnak nézni az online archívumokba.
If you want an overview of the subject, just dip into the first few chapters.
She dipped into several articles before starting her own report.
You can dip into the course at any point; the lessons are independent.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
I sometimes dip into this book before sleep.
Néha beleolvasok ebbe a könyvbe elalvás előtt.
You can dip into the magazine and read only the parts you like.
Belelapozhatsz a magazinba, és csak azokat a részeket olvasd el, amik tetszenek.
He dipped into a few websites to get ideas.
She dipped into the report but did not read it all.
Students can dip into the online course when they have time.
Dažna klaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'dip into a book' with 'dive into a book'. 'Dip into' means to read only a little; 'dive into' means to start something with strong energy or interest.
Reikšmė
use or read briefly and lightly
Kolokacijos
dip into a book|dip into the archives|dip into the topic|dip into the material
Sinonimai
skim (Focuses on reading quickly; 'dip into' emphasizes brief or light involvement rather than speed.)
Antonimai
study (Implies careful, deep, and continuous reading or work.)
Temos
education|daily life|communication
Apibrėžimas
to look at or use a small part of a book or subject for a short time
To read, look at, or use parts of something in a casual way, without doing it fully or continuously.
We went for a quick dip in the lake before dinner.
Vacsora előtt gyorsan csobbantunk egyet a tóban.
The children took a dip in the pool to cool off.
A gyerekek csobbantak egyet a medencében, hogy lehűljenek.
After the run, a dip in the ocean felt amazing.
She likes to have a morning dip, even when the water is cold.
They stopped at a small beach for a refreshing dip.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
Let's take a dip in the pool.
Menjünk csobbanni egyet a medencébe.
He went for a quick dip in the sea.
Elment egy gyorsat csobbanni a tengerben.
We had a short dip before lunch.
She enjoys a dip in the river on hot days.
After work, they took a dip in the lake.
Dažna klaida:
Learners may say *take a short swimming* instead of the fixed phrase 'take a dip'. In this meaning, 'dip' is almost always used in set phrases like 'take a dip' or 'have a dip'.
Reikšmė
short swim in water
Kolokacijos
take a dip|have a quick dip|a dip in the pool|go for a dip
Sinonimai
swim (A general word; a 'dip' is usually short and often more casual.)
Temos
leisure|daily life|daily_life
Apibrėžimas
a short swim, usually for fun or to get cool
A short swim or a brief time spent in water, especially for pleasure or to cool down.
Az autó megugrott, amikor belehajtott az úton lévő mélyedésbe.
There is a slight dip in the path, so watch your step.
Az ösvényen van egy kisebb mélyedés, úgyhogy figyelj a lépésedre.
After the dip, the trail climbs steeply up the hill.
Rainwater collected in a shallow dip in the field.
The cyclist lost control when he rode through a deep dip.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
Be careful, there is a dip in the road ahead.
Vigyázz, az úton előrébb van egy mélyedés.
The bike went down into a small dip and up again.
A bicikli legurult egy kis mélyedésbe, aztán feljött megint.
Water stayed in the dip after the rain.
The path has a dip and then a hill.
The bus shook when it passed over the dip.
Dažna klaida:
Learners may only know 'hole' and use it for every change in a road surface. 'Dip' is used when the road or path goes down and then up again, not for a sharp, deep hole.
Reikšmė
small hollow or downward bend
Kolokacijos
a dip in the road|a slight dip|a shallow dip|a dip in the ground
Sinonimai
hollow (A general word for a low place; 'dip' often refers to a smaller or less deep hollow, especially on a road.)
Antonimai
bump (A raised area on a surface, the opposite of a hollow or low point.)
Temos
transport|geography|nature|travel
Apibrėžimas
a small low place in a road or in the ground
A small hollow or downward bend in a surface, road, or area of land.
They dipped right after the concert ended and missed the encore.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
I have to dip; I work early tomorrow.
Lelépek; holnap korán dolgozom.
Let's dip before the place gets too busy.
Lépjünk le, mielőtt túl zsúfolt lesz a hely.
They dipped after dinner and went home.
Dažna klaida:
Learners sometimes use this slang in formal situations. 'Dip' meaning 'leave' is very informal and is not suitable for emails, business meetings, or exams.
Reikšmė
slang: leave or go quickly
Kolokacijos
gotta dip|we should dip|let's dip
Sinonimai
bounce (Slang with a similar meaning, often used in the same contexts.)
Antonimai
stay (Means not to leave, the opposite of going away.)
Temos
daily life|daily_life|travel
Apibrėžimas
slang: to go away from a place, usually fast or early
Slang: to leave, especially to leave quickly or before something ends.
Gramatika
Pagrindinė forma
dip
IPA
GB/dˈɪp/
US/dˈɪp/
Skiemenys ir kirčiavimas
dip (1 skiemuo)
Stress on 1st syllable (dip)
Žodžio formos
Noun
Base:dip
Plural:dip, dips
Verb
Base:dip
3rd Person Singular:dips
Present Participle:dipping
Past:dipped
Žodžių šeima
Forms
dipsnoundippingverbdippedverb
Related words
dippernoundipsticknoun
Gramatikos akcentai
Irregular present participle:dippingVerb
Irregular past:dippedVerb
Posakiai
buy the dip
1
/bˈaɪ ðə dˈɪp/
idiominformal
buy after a price drop
to buy stocks, coins, or other investments when their price goes down, hoping the price will go up again
Pavyzdžiai
Some investors saw the market crash as a chance to buy the dip.
He lost money because he tried to buy the dip too early.
Before you buy the dip, make sure you understand the risks.
dip into something
1
/dˈɪp ˈɪntu sˈʌmθɪŋ/
phrasal verb
use a little of a supply
to use a small amount of money or another thing that you have saved or kept
Pavyzdžiai
We had to dip into our savings to pay the rent this month.
I like to dip into this grammar book whenever I have a question.
The museum dipped into its endowment to fund the new exhibition.
Students can dip into the online course materials whenever they need them.
Parents sometimes dip into their retirement accounts to help their children.
On the train, she dipped into a novel but did not finish any chapter.
dip your toe in the water
1
/dˈɪp jˈʊɹ tˈoʊ ˈɪn ðə wˈɔtɚ/
idiom
try something carefully at first
to try something new in a small and careful way before you fully do it
Pavyzdžiai
If you're not sure about moving abroad, you could dip your toe in the water with a short trip first.
She dipped her toe in the water of online teaching before quitting her full-time job.
The company is dipping its toe in the water of electric vehicles with this first model.
have a dip
1
/hˈæv ə dˈɪp/
fixed phrase
take a short swim
to take a short swim, usually for fun or to feel fresh
Pavyzdžiai
We had a quick dip before breakfast.
Do you want to have a dip in the sea before we leave?
They changed into their swimsuits and had a dip in the hotel pool.
take a dip
1
/tˈeɪk ə dˈɪp/
fixed phrase
have a short swim
to have a short swim, usually for fun or to get cool
Pavyzdžiai
It's so hot today; let's take a dip in the pool.
We stopped by the lake to take a quick dip before driving home.
After the hike, they took a dip in the river to cool down.
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