scold
gb/skˈoʊld/ us/skˈoʊld/
B2
Angielski
leszid, megszid, zsörtölődő, leszidás, letolás, éles, csattogó hangot ad, riasztó hangot hallat
CZASOWNIK
B2
1
Schemat użycia:
scold [someone] (for [something]/for doing [something])
She scolded him for leaving the door unlocked.
Leszidta, amiért nyitva hagyta az ajtót.
The manager scolded the team for missing the deadline.
A menedzser leszidta a csapatot, amiért nem tartották a határidőt.
Don’t scold the dog—it doesn’t understand what it did.
Przykłady dla uczących się
My mother scolded me for coming home late.
Anyám leszidott, amiért későn értem haza.
The teacher scolded the students.
A tanár leszidta a diákokat.
Częsty błąd:
Learners often add an unnecessary preposition ("scold at someone"); most commonly it is "scold someone" or "scold someone for ...".
Znaczenie
reprimand someone angrily
Kolokacje
scold a child
|scold someone for being late
|scold someone for doing something
|scold someone gently
|scold someone harshly
|scold someone repeatedly
|get scolded
|scolded by a teacher
|scold someone in public
|scold someone in front of others
Synonimy
reprimand (More formal and less emotional than scold.)
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tell off (More informal; often sharper and more direct.)
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rebuke (Stronger and more serious; can sound formal.)
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berate (Harsher and longer; implies sustained criticism.)
Antonimy
praise (To express approval instead of criticism.)
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commend (To formally express approval.)
Tematy
emotions
|communication
|relationships
|parenting
|work
Definicja
to speak angrily to someone because they did something wrong
To speak to someone angrily and critically because you think they have done something wrong.
RZECZOWNIK
C1
2
zsörtölődő
B2
Schemat użycia:
a scold
He can be a real scold when things aren’t done his way.
Igazi zsörtölődő tud lenni, ha valami nem úgy történik, ahogy ő akarja.
She didn’t want to be seen as a scold, so she chose her words carefully.
Nem akart zsörtölődőnek látszani, ezért gondosan megválogatta a szavait.
Przykłady dla uczących się
He is a scold at work.
A munkahelyén egy igazi zsörtölődő.
Częsty błąd:
This noun sense is less common than the verb, and it can sound old-fashioned or judgmental; in older usage it was often applied to women.
Znaczenie
person who scolds often
Kolokacje
a constant scold
|a terrible scold
|known as a scold
|a neighborhood scold
Synonimy
nag (Emphasizes repeated complaining or reminders.)
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complainer (Broader; not necessarily angry or directed at someone.)
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critic (Focuses on negative judgment rather than angry reprimands.)
Antonimy
peacemaker (Someone who calms conflict rather than provoking it.)
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supporter (Someone who encourages rather than criticizes.)
Tematy
people
|personality
|relationships
Definicja
a person who often scolds or complains
A person who habitually scolds or complains at others; a nagging, critical person.
RZECZOWNIK
C1
3
Schemat użycia:
give [someone] a scold
He expected a scold, but she just laughed it off.
Leszidásra számított, de ő csak elnevette a dolgot.
I got a scold for forgetting to call.
Leszidást kaptam, amiért elfelejtettem telefonálni.
Przykłady dla uczących się
I got a scold for being late.
Leszidást kaptam, amiért elkéstem.
Częsty błąd:
This noun sense exists but is less common than "a scolding" or "a telling-off".
Znaczenie
an angry telling-off
Kolokacje
give someone a scold
|get a scold
|a quick scold
|a sharp scold
Synonimy
reprimand (More formal; often used in workplaces.)
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telling-off (More informal and common in everyday speech.)
|
scolding (The more usual noun form for the event.)
Antonimy
compliment (A positive remark instead of criticism.)
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approval (A positive evaluation rather than a reprimand.)
Tematy
communication
|emotions
|daily_life
Definicja
an angry talk that tells someone they did wrong
An occasion or instance of scolding; a sharp reprimand.
CZASOWNIK
C1
4
Schemat użycia:
[animal] scolds (at/from [place])
A blue jay scolded from the oak tree when the cat appeared.
A kék szajkó a tölgyfáról riasztó hangot hallatott, amikor megjelent a macska.
The squirrels scolded loudly as we walked past.
A mókusok hangosan éles, csattogó hangot adtak, ahogy elmentünk mellettük.
Przykłady dla uczących się
A bird scolded in the tree.
A madár a fán éles, csattogó hangot adott.
Częsty błąd:
Don’t confuse this with the common human meaning (to criticize someone); here the subject is usually an animal.
Znaczenie
make harsh warning calls
Kolokacje
birds scold
|a jay scolded
|a squirrel scolded from a tree
|scold from the bushes
|scold loudly
Synonimy
chatter (More general; not necessarily angry or warning.)
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screech (Usually louder and higher-pitched than scold.)
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chirp (Usually lighter and more pleasant than scold.)
Antonimy
sing (Birdsong is melodic rather than harsh or warning.)
Tematy
nature
|animals
Definicja
when a bird or animal makes an angry sound
To make sharp, chattering cries, especially said of birds or small animals when alarmed or annoyed.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
scold
IPA
GB/skˈoʊld/
US/skˈoʊld/
Sylaby i akcent
scold (1 sylaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (scold)
Formy wyrazu
Noun
- Base: scold
- Plural: scolds
Verb
- Base: scold
- 3rd Person Singular: scolds
- Present Participle: scolding
- Past: scolded
Wyrażenia
scold someone for something
1/skˈoʊld sˈʌmwˌʌn fɚ sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
reprimand about a specific thing
to scold someone because they did something
Przykłady
- She scolded him for interrupting.
- He got scolded for forgetting the keys.
- The coach scolded the players for not listening.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- My dad scolded me for breaking the cup.
scold someone into doing something
1/skˈoʊld sˈʌmwˌʌn ˈɪntu dˈuɪŋ sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
push someone by scolding
to try to make someone do something by scolding
Przykłady
- You can’t scold people into caring about the project.
- He thought he could scold his kids into cleaning their room.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- You cannot scold me into changing my mind.
scold someone out of doing something
1/skˈoʊld sˈʌmwˌʌn ˈaʊt əv dˈuɪŋ sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
stop behavior by scolding
to try to stop someone doing something by scolding
Przykłady
- I tried to scold him out of skipping class, but it didn’t work.
- You won’t scold her out of feeling upset—listen first.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- She scolded him out of lying.