Corak penggunaan:
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.
Contoh untuk pelajar
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.
Kesilapan biasa:
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/).
Maksud
Tall grasslike plant in wetlands
Kolokasi
tall reeds
|reeds by the river
|reed bed
|swaying reeds
|birds in the reeds
|cut reeds
Sinonim
rush (A similar wetland plant; often used more generally for various grasslike plants in water.)
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cane (Also a tall, thin plant stem, but often thicker and more woody than a typical reed.)
Antonim
tree (A large woody plant with a thick trunk, which contrasts with the thin, flexible stem of a reed.)
Tema
nature
|environment
|plants
Definisi
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.
Corak penggunaan:
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.
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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.
Kesilapan biasa:
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.
Maksud
Thin vibrating strip in instrument
Kolokasi
clarinet reed
|saxophone reed
|double reed
|single reed
|change the reed
|reed player
Sinonim
vibrating strip (A more technical, descriptive term that explains what a reed does rather than its musical role.)
Antonim
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.)
Tema
music
|arts
|instruments
|arts_entertainment
Definisi
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.
Corak penggunaan:
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.
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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.
Kesilapan biasa:
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".
Maksud
Weak or unreliable support
Kolokasi
a broken reed
|rely on a reed
|prove a reed
|like a reed in the wind
Sinonim
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".)
Antonim
tower of strength (An idiomatic phrase for a very strong and reliable person, opposite to a weak, unreliable "reed".)
Tema
character
|relationships
|metaphor
|core_vocabulary
Definisi
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.
Corak penggunaan:
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.
Contoh untuk pelajar
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.
Maksud
Comb-like part of a loom
Kolokasi
loom reed
|insert the reed
|reed width
|clean the reed
|reed dents
Sinonim
comb (Describes the shape and function in general, but does not specifically refer to weaving equipment.)
Antonim
tangle (A tangle of threads is the opposite result of what a reed is meant to produce—neat, separated threads.)
Tema
crafts
|technology
|textiles
|work
|arts_entertainment
Definisi
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.