nose
gb/nˈoʊz/ us/nˈoʊz/
A1
Angielski
~ 2000
Znaczenia
0 znaczeń
Rzeczownik
A1
entity
1
Front facial organ for smell
The part of your face above your mouth that you use to smell and breathe.
Schemat użycia:
[someone]'s nose
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes confuse 'nose' with 'nostril', but 'nostril' refers only to one of the openings in the nose.
Synonimy
snout (Used for animals; informal or humorous for people)
Kolokacje
blow your nose
|runny nose
|broken nose
|pointed nose
|big nose
Tematy
body
|health
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Przykłady
- Her nose was red from the cold.
- He broke his nose in the accident.
- I have a runny nose because of my allergies.
- The baby has his father's nose.
- She wrinkled her nose at the bad smell.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- My nose is small.
- He has a big nose.
- I hurt my nose.
- Her nose is red.
- This is my nose.
Rzeczownik
B1
property
2
Ability to detect smells
The ability to smell or find something, especially by noticing small signs.
Schemat użycia:
have a (good/bad) nose for [something]
Częsty błąd:
Learners may take 'nose for' literally when it often means an ability to find or notice something, not just smelling.
Synonimy
instinct (Refers more broadly to natural ability, not just smell)
Kolokacje
have a good nose for
|keen nose
|sharp nose for detail
Tematy
senses
|skills
|body
|core_vocabulary
Przykłady
- Dogs have an excellent nose for finding missing people.
- She has a good nose for news stories.
- His nose for trouble saved us from danger.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- A dog has a good nose.
- She has a nose for news.
- He has a nose for money.
Czasownik
B2
action
3
Move forward slowly with front first
To move slowly forward with the front part first.
Schemat użycia:
nose [something] forward/into [place]
Częsty błąd:
Learners might confuse this with 'sniff' when referring to smell, but here it means slow forward movement.
Synonimy
edge (Similar slow movement but without emphasis on the front leading)
Kolokacje
nose the car into place
|nosed into the room
Tematy
movement
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Przykłady
- The boat nosed into the harbor.
- He nosed the car into a parking space.
- The submarine nosed up to the surface.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- The car nosed into the street.
- He nosed the boat into the dock.
- The bus nosed into the station.
Rzeczownik
B1
entity
4
Front end of object or vehicle
The front part of something, like a plane or car.
Synonimy
front (General term; not specific to shape)
Kolokacje
plane's nose
|nose cone
Tematy
transportation
|core_vocabulary
Przykłady
- The pilot lowered the plane's nose for landing.
- The race car's nose crossed the finish line first.
- The missile's nose cone is designed to withstand heat.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- The plane's nose is pointed.
- The car's nose hit the wall.
- The rocket's nose is strong.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
nose
IPA
GB/nˈoʊz/
US/nˈoʊz/
Sylaby i akcent
nose (1 sylaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (nose)
Formy wyrazu
Noun
- Base: nose
- Plural: nose, noses
Verb
- Base: nose
- 3rd Person Singular: noses
- Present Participle: nosing
- Past: nosed
Rodzina wyrazów
Forms
noses
noun
nosing
verb
nosed
verb
Core family
nasal
adjective
nostril
noun B2
Related words
nosebleed
noun
nosy
adjective
Advanced or less common
nosiness
noun
Wyrażenia
follow your nose
1/fˈɑloʊ jˈʊɹ nˈoʊz/
idiom
Go straight ahead or trust instincts
To go in a straight line or make decisions based on what feels right without directions.
Przykłady
- Just follow your nose until you reach the park.
- I followed my nose and found a great café.
keep your nose clean
1/kˈip jˈʊɹ nˈoʊz klˈin/
idiom
informal
Stay out of trouble
To behave well and not get into trouble.
Przykłady
- He kept his nose clean after leaving prison.
- You should keep your nose clean while on probation.
right under your nose
1/ɹˈaɪt ˈʌndɚ jˈʊɹ nˈoʊz/
idiom
Close but unnoticed
Very close to you but you don't see it.
Przykłady
- The keys were right under your nose the whole time.
- The answer was right under my nose.
stick your nose into something
1/stˈɪk jˈʊɹ nˈoʊz ˈɪntu sˈʌmθɪŋ/
idiom
informal
Interfere in others' business
To get involved in things that are not your business.
Przykłady
- Stop sticking your nose into my personal life.
- She loves to stick her nose into office gossip.
turn up your nose at something
1/tˈɚn ˈʌp jˈʊɹ nˈoʊz ˈæt sˈʌmθɪŋ/
idiom
Reject as not good enough
To refuse something because you think it's not good enough for you.
Przykłady
- He turned up his nose at instant coffee.
- They turned up their noses at our offer.