pluck
gb/plˈʌk/ us/plˈʌk/
B2
Inglês
~ 6900
kitép, kiszed, leszed, bátorság, elszántság, kurázsi, penget, kiragad, kiemel, kiment, húzogat, piszkál, tépked, pengetés, belsőség
VERBO
B2
1
Padrão de uso:
to pluck [something] from [something]
She sat in front of the mirror and carefully plucked her eyebrows.
Leült a tükör elé, és gondosan kiszedte a szemöldökét.
He reached up and plucked an apple from the highest branch.
Felnyúlt, és leszedett egy almát a legfelső ágról.
The farmer plucked the chicken before cooking it for dinner.
She nervously plucked a grey hair from her head.
He bent down and plucked a daisy from the grass.
Exemplos para aprendentes
She plucked a flower from the garden.
Leszedett egy virágot a kertből.
My sister plucks her eyebrows every week.
A nővérem minden héten kiszedi a szemöldökét.
He plucked a hair from his sweater.
The cook plucked the chicken before roasting it.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse "pluck" with "pick". "Pick" is more common in everyday speech ("pick a flower", "pick fruit"), while "pluck" often suggests a sharper or more careful movement, especially for hair, feathers, or strings. Both are possible with flowers or fruit, but only "pluck" is used for eyebrows and feathers.
Significado
Pull something off or out quickly
Colocações
pluck eyebrows
|pluck a chicken
|pluck a flower
|pluck fruit from the tree
|pluck feathers
|pluck a grey hair
Sinónimos
pull out (More general and less specific about using the fingers or about a quick, sharp movement.)
Antónimos
insert (Means to put something into something, the opposite of pulling it out.)
Temas
daily life
|body
|food
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definição
To pull something off or out quickly with your fingers, like hair, feathers, or a flower.
To pull something off, out of, or away from where it is fixed, especially with the fingers, in a quick, sharp movement.
NOME
C1
INFORMAL
2
Padrão de uso:
[someone] has (a lot of) pluck
The young reporter showed real pluck by asking such tough questions.
A fiatal riporter igazi bátorságot mutatott azzal, hogy ilyen kemény kérdéseket tett fel.
It took a lot of pluck to start her own company with so little money.
Nagy bátorság kellett ahhoz, hogy ilyen kevés pénzzel saját céget indítson.
Despite his small size, the boy had plenty of pluck on the football field.
The film celebrates the pluck and resilience of ordinary people.
Her pluck impressed everyone during the crisis.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The child showed great pluck when he spoke in front of the class.
A gyerek nagy bátorságot mutatott, amikor az osztály előtt beszélt.
She has a lot of pluck for someone so young.
Ilyen fiatal létére sok bátorság van benne.
He needed real pluck to move to another country alone.
Erro comum:
Learners may not realise that this sense of "pluck" is a noun and not a verb. Also, it is less common than "courage" and can sound slightly old-fashioned, so it is better understood than actively used in very modern, casual speech.
Significado
Courage and determination
Colocações
show pluck
|have pluck
|a lot of pluck
|real pluck
|young pluck
Sinónimos
courage (A more common, general word; "pluck" sounds slightly old-fashioned or informal and focuses on brave spirit and energy.)
Antónimos
cowardice (Means a lack of courage and a tendency to avoid danger or difficulty.)
Temas
emotions
|personality
Definição
Strong courage and a firm will to keep going when something is hard or dangerous.
Courage and determined spirit, especially when facing difficulties or danger.
VERBO
B2
3
penget
B1
Padrão de uso:
to pluck [the] strings of [an instrument]
The guitarist gently plucked the strings to start the song.
A gitáros lágyan megpengette a húrokat a dal kezdetén.
She prefers to pluck the bass rather than use a pick.
Inkább ujjal pengeti a basszusgitárt, mintsem pengetőt használjon.
The harpist plucked a few notes to check the tuning.
In this section, the violins pluck their strings instead of using the bow.
He sat on the porch, plucking a simple melody on his old guitar.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The musician plucked the strings of the guitar.
A zenész megpengette a gitár húrjait.
She plucks the harp very softly.
Nagyon lágyan pengeti a hárfát.
In this song, the players pluck the strings, not use the bow.
Erro comum:
Learners may confuse this musical sense with the general "pull something out" meaning. In music, "pluck" almost always appears with words like "strings", "guitar", "harp", or "bass" and refers to making sound, not removing anything.
Significado
Play strings by pulling them
Colocações
pluck the strings
|pluck a guitar
|pluck a harp
|pluck a bass line
|pluck softly
Sinónimos
pick (Common in guitar playing; focuses on using a plectrum or fingers to strike strings, while "pluck" highlights the pull-and-release motion.)
Antónimos
bow (Refers to playing string instruments with a bow instead of pulling the strings with fingers.)
Temas
music
|arts
|arts_entertainment
Definição
To play a guitar, harp, or other string instrument by pulling a string with your finger or a small tool and letting it go.
To make a sound on a stringed instrument by pulling and releasing a string with a finger or a pick.
VERBO
C1
4
Padrão de uso:
to pluck [someone/something] from [a place/situation]
The lifeguard plucked the child from the waves just in time.
Az úszómester épp időben kimentette a gyereket a hullámok közül.
A talent scout plucked her from obscurity and turned her into a star.
Egy tehetségkutató kiemelte az ismeretlenségből, és sztárt csinált belőle.
The teacher plucked him from the back row and asked him to sit at the front.
Firefighters plucked several people from the burning building.
He was plucked from the small local team and signed by a major club.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The lifeguard plucked the boy from the sea.
Az úszómester kimentette a fiút a tengerből.
A famous director plucked her from obscurity.
Egy híres rendező kiemelte az ismeretlenségből.
The coach plucked him from a small team and gave him a chance.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes think this sense is only physical, but it is often used for situations like "from obscurity" or "from poverty" where nothing is literally being pulled with the fingers.
Significado
Rescue or remove suddenly
Colocações
pluck from obscurity
|pluck from the crowd
|pluck from the water
|pluck to safety
Sinónimos
rescue (Clearly focuses on saving from danger; "pluck" suggests a quick, sometimes surprising removal from a situation.)
Antónimos
abandon (Means to leave someone in a bad situation instead of taking them out of it.)
Temas
emotions
|society
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definição
To quickly take a person or thing out of a bad or unknown situation, often saving or helping them.
To quickly and decisively remove someone or something from a place or situation, especially one that is dangerous, unpleasant, or unknown.
VERBO
C1
5
Padrão de uso:
to pluck at [something]
The child plucked at his mother’s sleeve, trying to get her attention.
A gyerek az anyja ruhaujját húzogatta, hogy felhívja magára a figyelmet.
She sat in the park, plucking at the grass as she thought.
A parkban ült, és gondolkodás közben a füvet tépkedte.
He nervously plucked at the edge of the tablecloth during the interview.
The musician absent-mindedly plucked at the strings while talking.
She plucked at the loose thread on her sweater until it unraveled.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The boy plucked at his father’s coat.
A fiú az apja kabátját húzogatta.
She plucked at the grass while she waited.
Várakozás közben a füvet tépkedte.
He sat there and plucked at the tablecloth because he was nervous.
Erro comum:
Learners may confuse this with the main "remove" meaning. When you "pluck at" something, you usually do NOT remove it; you just pull on it lightly, often many times.
Significado
Pull lightly or repeatedly at
Colocações
pluck at his sleeve
|pluck at the strings
|pluck at the grass
|pluck at the fabric
Sinónimos
tug (Suggests a stronger pull; "pluck" often sounds lighter, smaller, or more nervous.)
Antónimos
release (Means to stop holding or pulling something, the opposite of continuing to pull at it.)
Temas
daily life
|body
|daily_life
|emotions
Definição
To pull on something again and again, often softly, like a sleeve or piece of cloth.
To pull at something lightly or repeatedly, often in a nervous or gentle way, without necessarily removing it.
NOME
C1
TECHNICAL
6
pengetés
B1
Padrão de uso:
a gentle/sharp pluck of [the] string(s)
The piece begins with a single pluck of the lowest string.
A darab a legmélyebb húr egyetlen pengetésével kezdődik.
Each pluck is clearly heard over the soft background chords.
Minden pengetés tisztán hallatszik a halk háttérakkordok fölött.
The guitarist’s light pluck gives the song a delicate feel.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The song starts with one soft pluck of the guitar string.
A dal a gitár húrjának egy halk pengetésével kezdődik.
With each pluck, the note became louder.
Minden pengetéssel hangosabb lett a hang.
A gentle pluck of the string made a clear sound.
Erro comum:
Learners may assume "pluck" is only a verb. In musical descriptions, it can also be a noun referring to the specific action or sound.
Significado
Single act of plucking a string
Colocações
a gentle pluck
|a sharp pluck
|a single pluck
|light pluck of the strings
Sinónimos
pizzicato (Technical term used mainly in classical music for plucked string playing; "pluck" is the more general English word.)
Antónimos
bow stroke (Refers to using a bow rather than a plucking motion to produce sound on string instruments.)
Temas
music
|arts
|arts_entertainment
Definição
One pull and release of a string on an instrument, or the style of doing this.
A single act of pulling and releasing a string on a musical instrument, or the characteristic way this is done.
NOME
C2
LITERARY
7
belsőség
B2
Padrão de uso:
[type of animal] pluck
The traditional dish is made from sheep’s pluck simmered with spices.
A hagyományos étel fűszerekkel párolt juhbelsőségből készül.
She watched the butcher prepare the pluck for the customer.
Nézte, ahogy a hentes előkészíti a belsőséget a vevőnek.
In the old recipe book, several dishes call for lamb’s pluck.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The dish uses sheep’s pluck as the main ingredient.
Az étel fő hozzávalója a juhbelsőség.
The butcher sold him lamb’s pluck for the soup.
A hentes báránybelsőséget adott el neki a leveshez.
Some old recipes use animal pluck, not just normal meat.
Erro comum:
Learners may not recognise this meaning at all, as it is rare and mostly found in older or regional texts. It is usually clear from context in recipes or descriptions of butchery.
Significado
Internal organs of an animal as food
Colocações
sheep’s pluck
|lamb’s pluck
|boiled pluck
Sinónimos
offal (A more general word for the internal organs of an animal used as food; "pluck" is narrower and less common.)
Antónimos
muscle meat (Refers to the usual parts of meat people eat, like steak, not the internal organs.)
Temas
food
|animals
|food_drink
Definição
The heart, lungs, and similar inside parts of a dead animal that people sometimes cook and eat.
The heart, lungs, and sometimes other internal organs of a slaughtered animal, used as food.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
pluck
IPA
GB/plˈʌk/
US/plˈʌk/
Sílabas e acento
pluck (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (pluck)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: pluck
- Plural: pluck
Verb
- Base: pluck
- 3rd Person Singular: plucks
- Present Participle: plucking
- Past: plucked
Família de palavras
Forms
plucks
verb
plucking
verb
plucked
verb
Core family
plucky
adjective
Related words
plucker
noun
Advanced or less common
pluckily
adverb
pluckiness
noun
Expressões
pluck at
1/plˈʌk ˈæt/
phrasal verb
Pull lightly again and again
To pull on something softly and many times, like a sleeve, cloth, or strings.
Exemplos
- The child kept plucking at his mother’s sleeve.
- He sat in silence, plucking at the loose thread on his shirt.
- She nervously plucked at the edge of the curtain while she waited.
pluck at someone’s heartstrings
1/plˈʌk ˈæt sˈʌmwˌʌnz hˈɛɹtstɹɪŋz/
idiom
Strongly move someone’s emotions
To make someone feel strong, soft, or sad emotions, often by a story, picture, or music.
Exemplos
- The charity advert really plucked at viewers’ heartstrings.
- The film’s final scene is clearly designed to pluck at your heartstrings.
pluck from the crowd
1/plˈʌk fɹˈʌm ðə kɹˈaʊd/
fixed phrase
Pick one person out of many
To choose one person from a large group of people.
Exemplos
- The magician plucked a volunteer from the crowd.
- One lucky fan was plucked from the crowd to meet the singer backstage.
pluck off
1/plˈʌk ˈɔf/
phrasal verb
Remove something from a surface
To remove a small thing from a surface by pulling it away.
Exemplos
- She plucked off a bit of fluff from his jacket.
- He plucked off the dead leaves from the plant.
- I plucked off the sticker and threw it in the bin.
pluck out
1/plˈʌk ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
Remove by pulling out
To take something out by pulling it, often with your fingers or a small tool.
Exemplos
- She plucked out a grey hair from her head.
- The dentist had to pluck out a small piece of food stuck between my teeth.
- He carefully plucked out the splinter from her finger.
pluck someone from obscurity
1/plˈʌk sˈʌmwˌʌn fɹˈʌm əbskjˈʊɹəti/
fixed phrase
Make an unknown person noticed
To take a person who is not known and help them become famous or well known.
Exemplos
- The producer plucked her from obscurity and turned her into a star.
- A viral video plucked the band from obscurity and brought them international attention.
pluck something out of thin air
1/plˈʌk sˈʌmθɪŋ ˈaʊt əv θˈɪn ˈɛɹ/
idiom
informal
Produce an idea with no basis
To say an idea, fact, or number suddenly, without planning and without a clear reason or source.
Exemplos
- He didn’t pluck the figure out of thin air; it came from last year’s report.
- I just plucked a name out of thin air when they asked who should go first.
pluck up the courage
1/plˈʌk ˈʌp ðə kˈɚɪd͡ʒ/
idiom
Force yourself to be brave enough
To make yourself feel brave enough to do something that is difficult or scary.
Exemplos
- He finally plucked up the courage to ask her out.
- I need to pluck up the courage to speak to my boss about a raise.
- She plucked up the courage and jumped into the cold water.
pluck up the courage
2/plˈʌk ˈʌp ðə kˈɚɪd͡ʒ/
idiom
gather enough courage to act
To slowly get enough courage to do something that you feel nervous or afraid to do.
Exemplos
- I finally plucked up the courage to call her.
- He plucked up the courage to speak in front of the whole class.
- After months of hesitation, she plucked up the courage and changed careers.