rub
gb/ɹˈʌb/ us/ɹˈʌb/
A2
Angielski
~ 800
Znaczenia
0 znaczeń
Czasownik
A2
action
1
Press and move across a surface
To move your hand or something else over a surface with some pressure.
Schemat użycia:
to rub [something] with [something]
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes confuse 'rub' with 'scrub'. 'Rub' can be gentle or firm, while 'scrub' is usually strong and for cleaning.
Synonimy
scrub (Implies more force or effort, often for cleaning.)
Antonimy
pat (Means to touch lightly without moving back and forth.)
Kolokacje
rub gently
|rub hard
|rub together
|rub off
|rub against
Tematy
daily life
|body
|cleaning
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Przykłady
- She rubbed the table with a cloth until it shone.
- He rubbed his eyes because he was tired.
- Rub the ointment into your skin twice a day.
- The cat rubbed its head against my leg.
- I rubbed my hands together to warm them.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- I rub my hands when they are cold.
- She rubs the window with a cloth.
- Rub the cream on your arm.
- The boy rubs his eyes when he is sleepy.
Rzeczownik
B1
action
2
An act of rubbing
The action of moving something over a surface with pressure.
Synonimy
massage (A more specific kind of rubbing, usually for relaxation or therapy.)
Antonimy
tap (A quick, light touch without movement.)
Kolokacje
give a rub
|gentle rub
|back rub
Tematy
daily life
|body
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Przykłady
- She gave the countertop a quick rub.
- He offered her shoulders a gentle rub.
- The car's paint came up shiny after a good rub.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- I give the table a rub.
- She gave me a rub on my back.
- The cloth needs a rub to get clean.
Czasownik
B1
action
3
Remove by rubbing
To take something off by moving over it with pressure.
Schemat użycia:
to rub [something] off/from [something]
Synonimy
erase (Specifically used for removing writing or marks.)
Antonimy
apply (To put something on rather than remove it.)
Kolokacje
rub off dirt
|rub out marks
|rub away
Tematy
daily life
|cleaning
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Przykłady
- She rubbed the stain out of the fabric.
- Rub the old paint off before applying new paint.
- He rubbed the chalk from the board.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- Rub the dirt off your shoes.
- I rub the mark from the wall.
- She rubs the paint off the chair.
Rzeczownik
B1
entity
4
Seasoning mixture for food
A mix of spices that you put on meat or other food before cooking.
Synonimy
seasoning mix (General term for spice combinations; not always applied by rubbing.)
Kolokacje
dry rub
|spice rub
Tematy
food
|cooking
|food_drink
Przykłady
- The chef prepared a dry rub for the ribs.
- This barbecue rub has paprika and garlic powder.
- Apply the spice rub evenly before grilling.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- Put the rub on the chicken before cooking.
- The cook makes a dry rub for the meat.
- I use a rub with salt and pepper.
Rzeczownik
B2
entity
5
Problem or difficulty
A small problem that makes something harder than expected.
Synonimy
snag (Informal term for an unexpected problem.)
Antonimy
advantage (A factor that helps rather than hinders.)
Kolokacje
here's the rub
Tematy
problems
|core_vocabulary
Przykłady
- We could go now, but here's the rub—we don't have enough gas.
- The project looks good, but the rub is finding enough funding.
- That's the rub: we can't get everyone to agree.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- We can go, but here is the rub: no money.
- It is a good plan, but the rub is time.
- Here is the rub: he will not help.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
rub
IPA
GB/ɹˈʌb/
US/ɹˈʌb/
Sylaby i akcent
rub (1 sylaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (rub)
Formy wyrazu
Noun
- Base: rub
Verb
- Base: rub
- 3rd Person Singular: rubs
- Present Participle: rubbing
- Past: rubbed
Rodzina wyrazów
Najważniejsze informacje
- Irregular present participle: rubbing Verb
- Irregular past: rubbed Verb
Wyrażenia
rub along
1/ɹˈʌb əlˈɔŋ/
phrasal verb
informal
Manage or coexist despite difficulties
To live or work together without serious problems, even if not perfectly.
Przykłady
- We just rub along together despite our differences.
- The two teams managed to rub along until the project was done.
rub elbows with
1/ɹˈʌb ˈɛlboʊz wˈɪθ/
idiom
informal
Socialize with certain people
To meet and talk with important or famous people socially.
Przykłady
- At the gala, she rubbed elbows with celebrities.
- He enjoys rubbing elbows with politicians.
rub in
1/ɹˈʌb ˈɪn/
phrasal verb
Apply substance or emphasize someone's mistake
To put cream or another substance into skin by rubbing; or to keep talking about someone's mistake to make them feel bad.
Przykłady
- Rub in the lotion until it disappears.
- You don’t have to rub it in—I know I made a mistake.
rub out
1/ɹˈʌb ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
Erase marks or kill someone (slang)
To remove writing or marks by rubbing, or (in slang) to kill someone.
Przykłady
- Rub out the pencil lines before you ink the drawing.
- In old gangster movies, 'rub out' means to kill someone.
rub someone the wrong way
1/ɹˈʌb sˈʌmwˌʌn ðə ɹˈɔŋ wˈeɪ/
idiom
informal
Annoy someone unintentionally
To make someone feel annoyed without meaning to.
Przykłady
- His arrogant attitude rubbed me the wrong way.
- His jokes really rub me the wrong way sometimes.
- She tends to rub people the wrong way when she’s stressed.
- I think I rubbed her the wrong way when I disagreed.