cloth
gb/klˈɔθ/ us/klˈɔθ/
A2
Angielski
~ 6300
anyag, szövet, törlőkendő, rongy, papság, klérus
RZECZOWNIK
A2
1
Schemat użycia:
[someone] buys [cloth] to make [something]
She chose a soft blue cloth for the curtains.
Puha kék anyagot választott a függönyökhöz.
The tailor spread the cloth on the table and began to cut the pattern.
A szabó kiterítette az anyagot az asztalra, és elkezdte kiszabni a szabásminta darabjait.
This jacket is made from a very fine wool cloth.
They import high‑quality cloth from Italy for their suits.
Przykłady dla uczących się
He bought some red cloth to make a dress.
Vett egy kis piros anyagot, hogy ruhát készítsen belőle.
The bag is made of strong cloth.
A táska erős anyagból készült.
We need more cloth to cover all the chairs.
This cloth feels warm and thick.
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes say *a cloth* when they mean the material in general. Use *cloth* without *a* for the material (e.g., *This dress is made of soft cloth*, not *of a soft cloth*). They also confuse *cloth* (material) with *clothes* (things you wear).
Znaczenie
fabric material used to make things
Kolokacje
cotton cloth
|woollen cloth
|silk cloth
|roll of cloth
|piece of cloth
|heavy cloth
Synonimy
fabric (Slightly more general and technical; used in fashion, design, and industry as well as everyday speech.)
Antonimy
metal (A hard, rigid material, contrasted with soft, flexible cloth used for making garments and coverings.)
Tematy
daily life
|shopping
|home
|clothing
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
Material like cotton or wool that is used to make clothes, bags, and other things.
A flexible material made by weaving, knitting, or otherwise joining fibers, used to make clothes, furniture coverings, and other items.
RZECZOWNIK
A2
2
törlőkendő
B1
rongy
B1
Schemat użycia:
[someone] wipes [something] with a cloth
Wipe the table with a damp cloth before you set the plates down.
Töröld le az asztalt egy nedves törlőkendővel, mielőtt leteszed a tányérokat.
He used a soft cloth to polish the glasses.
Puha törlőkendővel fényesítette ki a poharakat.
Put a cold cloth on your forehead if you feel dizzy.
She cleaned the windows with a cloth and some soapy water.
Przykłady dla uczących się
She washed the car with a big cloth.
Egy nagy ronggyal mosta le az autót.
Use a dry cloth to clean the mirror.
Száraz törlőkendővel tisztítsd meg a tükröt.
I put a wet cloth on my face.
Please bring me a clean cloth from the kitchen.
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes say *cloth* when they should say *clothes* (e.g., *I need new cloth* when they mean *I need new clothes*). They may also confuse *cloth* with *towel*; a towel is a special cloth mainly for drying the body.
Znaczenie
piece of fabric for wiping
Kolokacje
wet cloth
|clean cloth
|soft cloth
|dish cloth
|dusting cloth
|wipe with a cloth
Synonimy
rag (Often suggests an old or worn-out piece of cloth, sometimes dirtier or more casual than a regular cleaning cloth.)
Antonimy
sponge (A different type of cleaning tool made of porous material, contrasted with a flat piece of cloth.)
Tematy
daily life
|home
|housework
|daily_life
|housing
Definicja
A small piece of cloth that you use to clean, dry, or cover something.
A small piece of fabric used especially for wiping, cleaning, drying, or covering objects.
RZECZOWNIK
C1
FORMAL
3
Schemat użycia:
[someone] joins the cloth
Several members of the cloth attended the memorial service.
A papság több tagja is részt vett a megemlékezésen.
He surprised his family by choosing the cloth over a career in law.
Meglepte a családját, amikor a jogi pálya helyett a papi hivatást választotta.
The scandal deeply embarrassed both the cloth and the wider community.
Throughout history, the cloth has held significant influence in local politics.
Przykłady dla uczących się
His father is a man of the cloth.
Az apja pap.
She did not want to join the cloth.
Nem akart a papság tagja lenni.
People in the cloth have special religious duties.
The cloth often works closely with the community.
Częsty błąd:
Learners may misunderstand *the cloth* as a literal piece of fabric instead of a formal way to talk about priests and ministers. The meaning is usually clear only from context and is most often seen with *the* (e.g., *the cloth*, *men of the cloth*).
Znaczenie
the Christian clergy as a group
Kolokacje
men of the cloth
|members of the cloth
|enter the cloth
|the sword and the cloth
Synonimy
clergy (The standard modern term; *the cloth* is more literary or formal and often slightly old‑fashioned.)
Antonimy
laity (Refers to ordinary believers who are not members of the clergy, the usual contrast to *the cloth* or *the clergy*.)
Tematy
religion
|society
|relationships
Definicja
Christian priests and ministers as a group, seen as their job or class in society.
The Christian clergy considered as a professional or social group, especially in contrast with non‑religious people.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
cloth
IPA
GB/klˈɔθ/
US/klˈɔθ/
Sylaby i akcent
cloth (1 sylaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (cloth)
Formy wyrazu
Noun
- Base: cloth
- Plural: cloth, cloths
Rodzina wyrazów
Wyrażenia
cut from the same cloth
1/kˈʌt fɹˈʌm ðə sˈeɪm klˈɔθ/
idiom
very similar in character
To be very similar to another person in character, behavior, or style.
Przykłady
- Those two brothers are really cut from the same cloth.
- All the candidates seemed to be cut from the same cloth, offering nearly identical policies.
of the cloth
1/əv ðə klˈɔθ/
idiom
formal
belonging to the clergy
Being a Christian priest or minister.
Przykłady
- Several men of the cloth spoke at the charity event.
- Although he is of the cloth, he often criticizes the church’s leadership.
out of whole cloth
1/ˈaʊt əv hˈoʊl klˈɔθ/
idiom
completely made up and untrue
Completely invented, with no truth or real facts behind it.
Przykłady
- The rumor about the merger was made up out of whole cloth.
- Her explanation sounded like it was created out of whole cloth, with no connection to what really happened.