crest
gb/kɹˈɛst/ us/kɹˈɛst/
B2
Inglês
~ 9500
tető, taraj, címer, bóbita, felér, tetőzik, gerinc
NOME
B2
1
Padrão de uso:
the crest of [a hill/mountain/wave]
From the crest of the hill we could see the entire valley below.
A domb tetejéről beláttuk az egész alattunk elterülő völgyet.
A surfer balanced on the crest of the wave before diving into the water.
A szörfös a hullám taraján egyensúlyozott, mielőtt bevetette magát a vízbe.
Snow had settled only on the mountain's crest, leaving the lower slopes green.
The hikers finally reached the crest just as the sun was setting.
Wind whipped across the crest of the ridge, making it hard to stand upright.
Exemplos para aprendentes
We stood on the crest of the hill and took photos.
A domb tetején álltunk, és fényképeket készítettünk.
The surfer rode along the crest of the wave.
A szörfös a hullám taraján siklott végig.
They climbed to the crest of the small mountain.
Clouds covered the crest of the high hills.
From the crest of the dune, the sea looked very close.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse "crest" with "crust". "Crest" is the top of something like a hill or wave, while "crust" is the hard outer layer of bread or the Earth. Another confusion is using "crest" for flat objects (e.g. "the crest of the table"), where "top" or "surface" would be more natural.
Significado
highest point of hill or wave
Colocações
the crest of a hill
|the crest of a wave
|reach the crest
|stand on the crest
|ride the crest
Sinónimos
peak (Often used for mountains; sounds slightly more dramatic or impressive than crest.)
|
summit (More formal and mainly used for the very top of a mountain rather than waves.)
Antónimos
base (Refers to the bottom part of a hill or mountain, opposite to its crest.)
|
trough (The lowest part between waves, opposite of the crest of a wave.)
Temas
nature
|geography
|weather
|space
Definição
The highest part of a hill, mountain, or wave.
The highest point or top line of something that rises up, especially a hill, mountain, or wave.
B2
2
címer
B2
Padrão de uso:
the [family/school/team] crest
The family's crest was carved above the entrance to the old house.
A család címerét a régi ház bejárata fölé faragták.
Students wear blazers with the school crest on the pocket.
A diákok olyan blézert viselnek, amelynek zsebén az iskola címere látható.
The football club recently updated its crest to include the city skyline.
Her ring was engraved with the royal crest.
Collectors pay high prices for antique plates bearing the hotel’s original crest.
Exemplos para aprendentes
There is a lion on our school crest.
Az iskolánk címerében egy oroszlán van.
His jacket has the team crest on the front.
A dzsekije elején a csapat címere van.
The old castle gate shows the king’s crest.
They printed the company crest on every letter.
The family crest is on the silver spoon.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes call any logo a "crest". In modern English, "crest" is more specific for traditional or formal symbols, especially related to families, schools, clubs, or royalty. For companies and brands, "logo" is usually more natural.
Significado
family, school, or team emblem
Colocações
family crest
|school crest
|team crest
|royal crest
|club crest
Sinónimos
emblem (A general word for any symbol representing a group or idea, not limited to traditional or heraldic designs.)
|
coat of arms (Specifically refers to the full heraldic design for a family or institution, often more complex than a simple crest.)
Antónimos
anonymity (Refers to having no name or identifying symbol, the opposite of being marked by a visible crest.)
Temas
identity
|symbols
|culture
|communication
|arts_entertainment
Definição
A special picture or sign that shows which family, school, or team something belongs to.
A decorative symbol or design, often on a shield, badge, or piece of clothing, that represents a family, organization, or sports team.
NOME
B2
3
Padrão de uso:
[an animal]'s crest
The cockatoo raised its bright crest when it got excited.
A kakadu felmeresztette élénk színű bóbitáját, amikor izgatott lett.
A red crest runs from the bird's forehead to the back of its neck.
Vörös taraj fut a madár homlokától a tarkójáig.
The ancient warrior’s helmet had a horsehair crest along the top.
As the dog barked, the crest of fur along its neck stood up.
This dinosaur species is known for the large bony crest on its skull.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The bird lifted its crest when it saw food.
A madár felmeresztette a bóbitáját, amikor meglátta az eledelt.
That bird has a yellow crest on its head.
Annak a madárnak sárga bóbitája van a fején.
The helmet has a red crest made of feathers.
When the cat is angry, the crest of fur on its back stands up.
Some dinosaurs had a big crest on their heads.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes use "crest" for any part of a bird’s head. It is best used when the feathers or hair stand up or form a raised line. For the hard red skin on a rooster’s head, "comb" is usually the more precise word.
Significado
tuft of feathers or hair on head
Colocações
bright yellow crest
|spiky crest
|cockatoo's crest
|helmet crest
|feathered crest
Sinónimos
tuft (A small bunch of hair or feathers; not always raised or on the head.)
|
plume (Suggests a long, soft, often decorative group of feathers, sometimes used for show or decoration.)
Antónimos
baldness (The absence of hair or feathers on the top of the head, contrasting with a visible crest.)
Temas
animals
|appearance
|body
Definição
A group of feathers or hair that stands up on the top of the head.
A noticeable tuft or line of feathers, fur, or hair that stands up on the top of an animal’s or person’s head; also a similar decorative piece on a helmet.
VERBO
C1
4
Padrão de uso:
[someone/something] crests [a hill/wave]
We finally crested the hill and saw the town below us.
Végre felértünk a domb tetejére, és megláttuk alattunk a várost.
As the wave crested, the surfer prepared to drop into it.
Ahogy a hullám tetőzött, a szörfös felkészült, hogy beleereszkedjen.
The river is expected to crest at six meters tonight.
The road crests just before the forest and then slopes gently down.
By midday the flood had crested, and the water slowly began to fall.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The cyclists crested the hill and then went down fast.
A kerékpárosok felértek a domb tetejére, aztán gyorsan legurultak.
The big wave crested and broke near the beach.
A nagy hullám tetőzött, majd a part közelében megtört.
The river will crest tomorrow after the heavy rain.
Our car crested the small rise and the sea came into view.
The road crests and then turns to the left.
Erro comum:
Learners may think "crest" can be used for any kind of success. The verb in this physical sense is mainly for hills, waves, and water levels. For success, words like "succeed" or "win" are more common; the figurative use of "crest" is more advanced and formal.
Significado
reach the top of a hill or wave
Colocações
crest a hill
|crest the ridge
|the river crests
|floodwaters crested
|waves crest
Sinónimos
top (Informal verb meaning to reach the top of something; doesn’t strongly suggest shape like waves or hills.)
|
summit (A more formal verb mainly used for reaching the top of a mountain.)
Antónimos
descend (Means to go down from a higher point, the opposite direction from cresting a hill or wave.)
Temas
movement
|nature
|weather
|core_vocabulary
Definição
To come to the highest point of a hill, wave, or water level.
To reach the highest point of a hill, wave, or similar rise, or for water levels to reach their maximum height.
NOME
C1
5
gerinc
B1
Padrão de uso:
the crest of [a ridge/roof/bone]
A narrow path runs along the crest of the ridge.
Keskeny ösvény fut végig a hegygerincen.
Trees grow only on the lower slopes, leaving the rocky crest bare.
Fák csak az alsó lejtőkön nőnek, így a sziklás gerinc kopár marad.
The roof’s crest is decorated with a row of small statues.
In anatomy, the iliac crest marks the upper edge of the hip bone.
They built a fence along the crest of the embankment.
Exemplos para aprendentes
We walked along the crest of the long hill.
A hosszú domb gerincén sétáltunk.
Houses stand on the crest of the ridge.
Házak állnak a hegygerincen.
Snow lay only on the crest of the roof.
The doctor touched the crest of the bone near my hip.
From the crest of the ridge, the town looked very small.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes treat "crest" and "ridge" as always interchangeable. A ridge is the whole long raised area; the crest is specifically its highest line along the top.
Significado
ridge or raised top edge
Colocações
ridge crest
|mountain crest
|roof crest
|iliac crest
|crest of the ridge
Sinónimos
ridge (Very close in meaning; often used for long raised lines on land or bones, while "crest" emphasizes the very top line.)
Antónimos
depression (A sunken or lower area, opposite to a raised crest along the top.)
Temas
geography
|construction
|anatomy
|space
|nature
Definição
The long, high line at the top edge of something like a ridge, roof, or bone.
A long, narrow raised line that forms the upper edge of something such as a ridge, roof, or bone.
VERBO
C1
6
tetőzik
B2
Padrão de uso:
[something] crests at [a level/time]
Public anger crested last week after the new law was announced.
A közfelháborodás múlt héten tetőzött, miután bejelentették az új törvényt.
The housing market crested in 2021 and has cooled since then.
Az ingatlanpiac 2021-ben tetőzött, és azóta lehűlt.
The storm is expected to crest overnight and weaken by morning.
Her popularity crested during the final season of the show.
The epidemic crested in early winter before the number of cases began to fall.
Exemplos para aprendentes
Prices crested last year and are lower now.
Az árak tavaly tetőztek, és most alacsonyabbak.
Interest in the show crested in its second season.
A műsor iránti érdeklődés a második évadban tetőzött.
The crisis crested in May and then slowly improved.
The river of news stories crested and then became quiet.
Sales crested at the end of the year holiday season.
Erro comum:
Learners may overuse this figurative sense and say things like "my homework crested" or "my English crested". It is normally used for trends, levels, or events that can rise and fall over time, such as prices, markets, crises, or popularity.
Significado
reach highest level then fall
Colocações
tensions crested
|the crisis crested
|sales crested
|demand crested
|the epidemic crested
Sinónimos
peak (Common verb for reaching the highest level; more frequent in everyday speech than "crest" in this figurative sense.)
|
climax (Often used for emotional or narrative peaks; slightly more dramatic or literary than "crest".)
Antónimos
bottom out (Means to reach the lowest point before rising again, opposite to cresting at a high point.)
Temas
change
|society
|business
|core_vocabulary
Definição
To reach the highest level and then start to go down.
To reach the highest point of intensity, activity, or level before beginning to decrease.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
crest
IPA
GB/kɹˈɛst/
US/kɹˈɛst/
Sílabas e acento
crest (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (crest)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: crest
- Plural: crests
Verb
- Base: crest
- 3rd Person Singular: crests
- Present Participle: cresting
- Past: crested
Família de palavras
Forms
crests
noun
cresting
verb
crested
verb
Related words
crestfallen
adjective
Expressões
on the crest of a wave
1/ˈɔn ðə kɹˈɛst əv ə wˈeɪv/
idiom
very successful and excited
Feeling very happy and full of success because many good things are happening.
Exemplos
- After the award, the director was on the crest of a wave and new offers poured in.
- The team is on the crest of a wave after winning ten games in a row.
ride the crest of a wave
1/ɹˈaɪd ðə kɹˈɛst əv ə wˈeɪv/
idiom
enjoy a period of success
To enjoy and use a time when you or your group are very successful and popular.
Exemplos
- The company is riding the crest of a wave with its new product line.
- After their hit song, the band rode the crest of a wave for several years.
the crest of a hill
1/ðə kɹˈɛst əv ə hˈɪl/
fixed phrase
highest point of a hill
The top part of a hill, where it stops going up and starts going down.
Exemplos
- A small stone church stands on the crest of the hill.
- From the crest of the hill, you can see the river bend.
the crest of a wave
1/ðə kɹˈɛst əv ə wˈeɪv/
fixed phrase
highest point of a wave
The very top part of a moving wave just before it falls.
Exemplos
- Light caught the crest of the wave and made it shine.
- The surfer tried to stay on the crest of the wave as long as possible.