scoff
gb/skˈɔf/ us/skˈɔf/
B2
Engelsk
gúnyolódik, kinevet, befal, megvető horkantás, gúnyos beszólás, gúnyos megjegyzés, kaja, harapnivaló
VERB
B2
1
gúnyolódik
B2
kinevet
B1
Bruksmønster:
scoff (at) [someone/something]; scoff that [clause]
Some people scoff at the idea that sleep affects performance.
Vannak, akik gúnyolódnak azon az elképzelésen, hogy az alvás befolyásolja a teljesítményt.
He scoffed when I told him I’d finished the project early.
Gúnyosan reagált, amikor megmondtam neki, hogy korábban befejeztem a projektet.
She scoffed at the new policy, calling it a waste of time.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
Don’t scoff at my question.
Ne gúnyolódj a kérdésemen.
They scoffed at his plan.
Kinevették a tervét.
Vanlig feil:
Learners sometimes confuse this with similar-sounding words like scuff or scoop; also note that it is usually followed by at when the object is a noun.
Betydning
mock or dismiss with scorn
Ordkombinasjoner
scoff at the idea
|scoff at the suggestion
|scoff at warnings
|scoff at criticism
|scoff at the notion
|scoff openly
|scoff loudly
|scoff in disbelief
|scoff and roll your eyes
|scoff at someone’s accent
Synonymer
mock (General and common; not always as contemptuous.)
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ridicule (Stronger; emphasizes making something look silly.)
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deride (More formal; highlights scorn.)
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sneer at (Emphasizes a contemptuous tone or facial expression.)
Antonymer
respect (Treating someone or something as worthy and serious.)
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take seriously (Not dismissing an idea as foolish or untrue.)
Temaer
communication
|emotions
|opinions
Definisjon
To laugh at or speak about something as if it is stupid or not true.
To speak about someone or something in a scornful, mocking way, often to show you think it is foolish, untrue, or not worth taking seriously.
VERB
B2
INFORMAL
2
befal
B1
Bruksmønster:
scoff [food] (down)
We scoffed down our sandwiches and ran back to work.
Gyorsan befaltuk a szendvicseinket, és visszarohantunk dolgozni.
He scoffed his breakfast in five minutes.
Öt perc alatt befalta a reggelijét.
The kids scoffed down the cake before the candles were even out.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
I scoffed down my lunch.
Gyorsan befaltam az ebédemet.
She scoffed a sandwich quickly.
Gyorsan befalt egy szendvicset.
Vanlig feil:
This sense is informal and is most natural with food as the direct object (often with down).
Betydning
eat quickly and eagerly
Ordkombinasjoner
scoff down a sandwich
|scoff down lunch
|scoff a burger
|scoff your dinner
|scoff a slice of pizza
|scoff down some snacks
|scoff it down
|scoff a quick bite
Synonymer
wolf down (Very common and vivid; strongly suggests speed.)
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gobble (up) (Suggests quick eating, sometimes like an animal.)
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scarf (down) (Informal; common in American English.)
Antonymer
savor (Eating slowly to enjoy the taste.)
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nibble (Eating in small bites, slowly.)
Temaer
food
|daily_life
Definisjon
To eat something very fast.
To eat something very quickly and with enthusiasm, often in a way that seems greedy or careless.
SUBSTANTIV
C1
3
Bruksmønster:
a scoff; a scoff of [disbelief/contempt]
Her suggestion was greeted with a scoff from the back of the room.
A javaslatát a terem hátuljából egy megvető horkantás fogadta.
He gave a scoff and turned away.
Eresztett egy megvető horkantást, és elfordult.
At the mention of a pay rise, the staff responded with a scoff.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
He gave a scoff.
Eresztett egy megvető horkantást.
I heard a scoff behind me.
Hallottam magam mögött egy megvető horkantást.
Vanlig feil:
Don’t confuse the noun scoff (a reaction) with the verb scoff (to react).
Betydning
scornful remark or laugh
Ordkombinasjoner
a scoff of disbelief
|a scoff of contempt
|let out a scoff
|with a scoff
|meet something with a scoff
|dismiss with a scoff
Synonymer
sneer (Often emphasizes facial expression and tone.)
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jeer (Usually louder and more public; often in a crowd.)
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derision (More formal; the general attitude of mocking contempt.)
Antonymer
praise (A positive reaction rather than contempt.)
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approval (Expressing support instead of disbelief.)
Temaer
communication
|emotions
Definisjon
A rude laugh or comment that shows you think something is stupid.
A scornful laugh, comment, or reaction that shows contempt or disbelief.
SUBSTANTIV
C1
4
Bruksmønster:
scoffs (at) [something]
She continued speaking despite the scoffs from the audience.
A közönség gúnyos beszólásai ellenére tovább beszélt.
The proposal was met with scoffs at first, but it later gained support.
A javaslatot eleinte gúnyos megjegyzések fogadták, de később támogatást nyert.
His early experiments attracted scoffs from other researchers.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
He heard scoffs from the crowd.
Gúnyos beszólásokat hallott a tömegből.
She ignored their scoffs.
Nem törődött a gúnyos megjegyzéseikkel.
Vanlig feil:
This is often used in the plural (scoffs) to describe reactions from multiple people.
Betydning
act of scoffing
Ordkombinasjoner
amid scoffs
|with scoffs and laughter
|greeted by scoffs
|ignore the scoffs
|face scoffs
|draw scoffs
Synonymer
mockery (Broader; can include jokes, actions, and comments.)
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ridicule (Stronger; focused on making something look foolish.)
Antonymer
support (Backing an idea rather than mocking it.)
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encouragement (Positive reaction rather than scorn.)
Temaer
communication
|emotions
Definisjon
A moment when someone laughs at or mocks something.
An instance of mocking or showing scorn, especially as a reaction to an idea or statement.
SUBSTANTIV
C1
INFORMAL
5
kaja
A2
harapnivaló
B1
Bruksmønster:
a (quick) scoff
We stopped for a quick scoff before the train.
Megálltunk egy gyors kajára a vonat indulása előtt.
I’ll grab a scoff and meet you outside.
Bekapok valami kaját, és találkozunk kint.
There wasn’t much scoff left in the kitchen.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
I had a quick scoff.
Bekaptam valami gyors kaját.
Let’s grab a scoff.
Kapjunk be valami kaját.
Vanlig feil:
This sense is mainly British; in other varieties of English it may sound unfamiliar.
Betydning
a meal or some food (UK)
Ordkombinasjoner
a quick scoff
|grab a scoff
|have a scoff
|get some scoff
|a bit of scoff
Synonymer
meal (Neutral and standard; not informal.)
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bite (Often suggests a small, quick meal.)
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food (General; not specifically a meal.)
Antonymer
fast (Not eating for a period of time.)
Temaer
food
|daily_life
|uk_english
Definisjon
(UK) A meal or some food.
A meal or something to eat, especially a quick, simple one (chiefly British informal).
Grammatikk
Oppslagsform
scoff
IPA
GB/skˈɔf/
US/skˈɔf/
Stavelser og trykk
scoff (1 stavelse)
Stress on 1st syllable (scoff)
Bøyingsformer
Noun
- Base: scoff
- Plural: scoff, scoffs
Verb
- Base: scoff
- 3rd Person Singular: scoffs
- Present Participle: scoffing
- Past: scoffed
Uttrykk
scoff at
1/skˈɔf ˈæt/
fixed phrase
mock or treat as ridiculous
To laugh at something and say it is stupid or untrue.
Eksempler
- They scoffed at the report and refused to read it.
- Don’t scoff at her accent—she speaks three languages.
- He used to scoff at meditation, but now he practices every day.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- Don’t scoff at my idea.
- She scoffed at the story.
scoff down
1/skˈɔf dˈaʊn/
phrasal verb
informal
eat very quickly
To eat something very fast.
Eksempler
- He scoffed down two slices of pizza on the way out.
- We scoffed down breakfast and rushed to the airport.
- She scoffed down her lunch at her desk.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- I scoffed down my sandwich.
- They scoffed down breakfast.