dazzle
gb/dˈæzəl/ us/dˈæzəl/
B2
Engels
elvakít, lenyűgöz, elkápráztat, vakító fény, csillogás
WERKWOORD
B2
1
elvakít
B2
Gebruikspatroon:
[something (light)] dazzles [someone] / [someone] is dazzled by [something]
The low winter sun dazzled drivers on the highway.
Az alacsonyan járó téli nap elvakította az autópályán az autósokat.
A camera flash dazzled her, and she blinked hard.
A fényképezőgép vakuja elvakította, és nagyokat pislogott.
He was dazzled by the reflection off the water.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
The bright light dazzled me.
Az erős fény elvakított.
I was dazzled by the sun.
Elvakított a nap.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes use *dazzle* when they mean a light is simply bright; *dazzle* suggests it affects your ability to see.
Betekenis
temporarily blind with bright light
Woordcombinaties
dazzling sunlight
|dazzling glare
|dazzled by headlights
|the sun dazzled me
|dazzle oncoming drivers
|dazzle your eyes
|be momentarily dazzled
|dazzling flash
|dazzle in the mirror
|dazzled by the reflection
Synoniemen
blind (Stronger; can imply more complete loss of sight.)
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glare (Focuses on harsh bright light; often used as a noun too.)
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stun (More dramatic; suggests a sudden effect.)
Antoniemen
dim (To make less bright rather than overpoweringly bright.)
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shade (To block light so it does not hit someone’s eyes.)
Thema's
vision
|weather
|transport
Definitie
If a bright light dazzles you, you cannot see well for a short time.
To make someone unable to see clearly for a short time because of a very bright light.
WERKWOORD
B2
2
lenyűgöz
B2
elkápráztat
C1
Gebruikspatroon:
[someone/something] dazzles [someone] (with [something])
She dazzled the interview panel with her clear answers and confidence.
Világos válaszaival és magabiztosságával lenyűgözte az interjúbizottságot.
The chef dazzled us with a simple dish that tasted incredible.
A séf lenyűgözött minket egy egyszerű fogással, amely hihetetlenül finom volt.
He didn’t just win—he dazzled the crowd.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
The singer dazzled the audience.
Az énekes lenyűgözte a közönséget.
He dazzled everyone with his skills.
A képességeivel mindenkit lenyűgözött.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Don’t confuse *dazzle* (impress a lot) with *dazzling* (the adjective) and *bedazzle* (decorate with shiny stones).
Betekenis
impress greatly with skill or beauty
Woordcombinaties
dazzle the audience
|dazzle the judges
|dazzle with brilliance
|dazzle with charm
|dazzle with a performance
|dazzle on stage
|dazzle at an interview
|dazzle everyone
|dazzle the crowd
|dazzle with her smile
Synoniemen
impress (More general and less vivid.)
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amaze (Emphasizes surprise and wonder.)
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wow (Informal; often used in speech.)
Antoniemen
bore (To make someone uninterested rather than impressed.)
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disappoint (To fail to meet expectations.)
Thema's
emotions
|entertainment
|work
Definitie
To dazzle someone is to make them feel very impressed.
To impress someone very much by being extremely good, attractive, or impressive.
WERKWOORD
C1
3
elvakít
B2
elkápráztat
C1
Gebruikspatroon:
be dazzled by [something] / dazzle [someone] with [something]
Don’t be dazzled by the marketing—read the contract carefully.
Ne hagyd, hogy elvakítson a marketing – olvasd el figyelmesen a szerződést.
He was dazzled by the promise of quick money and ignored the risks.
Elvakította a gyors pénz ígérete, és figyelmen kívül hagyta a kockázatokat.
The luxury setting can dazzle people into spending more than they planned.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
Don’t be dazzled by a pretty design.
Ne hagyd, hogy elvakítson a mutatós dizájn.
She was dazzled by his fame.
Elvakította a hírneve.
Veelgemaakte fout:
This meaning is often used with *be dazzled by* (not *be dazzled of*).
Betekenis
overwhelm or confuse by being impressive
Woordcombinaties
dazzled by success
|dazzled by fame
|dazzled by glamour
|dazzled by money
|dazzled by the lifestyle
|dazzled by the bright lights
|dazzled into believing
|dazzle with fancy talk
|dazzled by appearances
|not dazzled by
Synoniemen
overwhelm (Focuses on being too much to handle.)
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overawe (Suggests being intimidated by greatness.)
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bewilder (More about confusion than admiration.)
Antoniemen
clarify (To make understanding easier rather than harder.)
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steady (To keep someone calm and able to judge clearly.)
Thema's
emotions
|business
|thinking
Definitie
If you are dazzled by something, it is so impressive that it is hard to think clearly about it.
To overwhelm or confuse someone so they cannot think or judge clearly, often because something seems very attractive, glamorous, or impressive.
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
C1
4
vakító fény
B1
Gebruikspatroon:
the dazzle of [light] / a dazzle of [light]
The dazzle of the afternoon sun made the road signs hard to read.
A délutáni nap vakító fénye miatt nehéz volt elolvasni a közúti táblákat.
After the dazzle, her eyes adjusted and she could see again.
A vakító fény után a szeme alkalmazkodott, és újra rendesen látott.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
The dazzle hurt my eyes.
A vakító fény bántotta a szememet.
Betekenis
a bright glare that affects vision
Woordcombinaties
the dazzle of the sun
|a sudden dazzle
|a dazzle of light
|headlight dazzle
|dazzle and glare
|screen dazzle
Synoniemen
glare (More common word for harsh brightness.)
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brightness (More general; may not imply difficulty seeing.)
Antoniemen
darkness (Absence of light.)
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dimness (Low light rather than intense light.)
Thema's
vision
|weather
Definitie
A dazzle is a bright light that makes it hard to see.
A strong bright light or glare that makes it difficult to see.
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
C1
5
csillogás
B2
Gebruikspatroon:
the dazzle of [place/event/industry]
The awards show had all the dazzle you’d expect: lights, cameras, and designer clothes.
A díjátadón megvolt minden várható csillogás: fények, kamerák és tervezői ruhák.
Behind the dazzle of social media, the job was exhausting.
A közösségi média csillogása mögött a munka kimerítő volt.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
The party had a lot of dazzle.
A parti tele volt csillogással.
Betekenis
showy brilliance or glamour
Woordcombinaties
Hollywood dazzle
|the dazzle of the big city
|glitz and dazzle
|the dazzle of show business
|surface dazzle
Synoniemen
glamour (More common; often linked to fame and beauty.)
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glitz (More informal; can suggest something superficial.)
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sparkle (More positive and lighter in tone.)
Antoniemen
plainness (Lack of decoration or glamour.)
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simplicity (A straightforward style without showiness.)
Thema's
entertainment
|fashion
|media
Definitie
Dazzle is the exciting, shiny glamour that attracts attention.
A quality of bright, showy, attention-getting beauty or glamour, often in entertainment or public events.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
dazzle
IPA
GB/dˈæzəl/
US/dˈæzəl/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
dazzle (1 lettergreep)
Stress on 1st syllable (dazzle)
Woordvormen
Noun
- Base: dazzle
Verb
- Base: dazzle
- 3rd Person Singular: dazzles
- Present Participle: dazzling
- Past: dazzled
Woordfamilie
Forms
dazzles
verb
dazzling
verb
dazzled
verb
Related words
bedazzle
verb
dazzler
noun
Advanced or less common
dazzlingly
adverb
dazzlement
noun
Uitdrukkingen
all dazzle and no substance
1/ˈɔl dˈæzəl ˈænd nˈoʊ sˈʌbstəns/
idiom
flashy but not truly good
Looks great, but is not really good or useful.
Voorbeelden
- The presentation was all dazzle and no substance—there were no real numbers behind it.
- Some products are all dazzle and no substance, so read the reviews before you buy.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- The ad was all dazzle and no substance.
dazzle camouflage
1/dˈæzəl kˈæməflˌɑʒ/
fixed phrase
technical
bold patterns to confuse enemies
Special patterns that make it hard to see what something is doing.
Voorbeelden
- The museum displayed a model ship painted in dazzle camouflage.
- During World War I, some naval vessels used dazzle camouflage to confuse submarines.
dazzle them with science
1/dˈæzəl ðˈɛm wˈɪθ sˈaɪəns/
idiom
informal
use jargon to confuse or impress
To use difficult words to seem smart or to confuse people.
Voorbeelden
- When I asked for a simple explanation, he tried to dazzle me with science.
- The salesperson was dazzling us with science instead of answering basic questions.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- He tried to dazzle them with science.