Padrão de uso:
a scrap of [material]
He scribbled her phone number on a scrap of paper.
Egy papírfecnire firkantotta fel a telefonszámát.
She keeps scraps of fabric for future sewing projects.
Félreteszi a textilmaradékokat későbbi varrási munkákhoz.
There were scraps of wrapping paper all over the floor after the party.
I wrote the password on a tiny scrap I later threw away.
The designer spread out color samples and fabric scraps on the table.
Exemplos para aprendentes
He wrote the note on a small scrap of paper.
Egy kis papírdarabra írta az üzenetet.
She cut the dress and kept the scraps of cloth.
Kiszabta a ruhát, és megtartotta a megmaradt anyagdarabokat.
There are paper scraps in the trash can.
I used a scrap of paper to make a list.
He picked up the fabric scraps from the floor.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse "scrap" with "scratch" because they sound similar. "Scrap" is a small piece of material; "scratch" is a thin mark or cut on a surface or skin.
Significado
small leftover piece of something
Colocações
a scrap of paper
|a scrap of cloth
|little scraps of fabric
|paper scraps
|fabric scraps
|scrap material
Sinónimos
fragment (More formal; suggests a broken or incomplete piece, not always leftover from cutting or making something.)
Antónimos
whole (Refers to something complete and uncut, the opposite of a small leftover piece.)
Temas
daily life
|objects
|work
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definição
A small piece of something that is left after the rest has been used or cut off.
A small, usually irregular piece of something that is left over or not needed, especially paper, cloth, or other material.
Padrão de uso:
[something] for scrap
They sold the old car for scrap.
A régi autót ócskavasnak adták el.
The factory recycles all its metal scrap.
A gyár az összes fémhulladékát újrahasznosítja.
He runs a business buying scrap metal from construction sites.
The machine was so damaged it was only worth scrap value.
Old pipes and wires lay in a heap of scrap behind the workshop.
Exemplos para aprendentes
We took the broken car to the scrap yard.
Elvittük a törött autót a roncstelepre.
The company sells old metal as scrap.
A cég fémhulladékként adja el a régi fémdarabokat.
He collects scrap metal to make money.
This computer is so old it is just scrap now.
They recycle some plastic and metal scrap.
Erro comum:
Learners may confuse "scrap" with "garbage" or "trash". "Scrap" often suggests the material still has value to recycle or reuse, while "garbage" is usually thrown away with no plan to reuse it.
Significado
discarded metal or material for recycling
Colocações
scrap metal
|sold it for scrap
|scrap yard
|pile of scrap
|scrap dealer
|scrap value
Sinónimos
junk (More informal and general; can mean any useless object, not specifically material that will be recycled.)
Antónimos
new (Describes items that are not old or discarded, the opposite of scrap material.)
Temas
industry
|business
|technology
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definição
Old or broken things, especially metal, that people keep or sell so the material can be used again.
Discarded material, especially metal, that is no longer useful in its original form but kept to be reused, recycled, or sold.
Padrão de uso:
to scrap [a plan / project / system]
The company scrapped its expansion plans after the market crashed.
A cég a piac összeomlása után elvetette terjeszkedési terveit.
Due to budget cuts, the government scrapped the new rail project.
A költségvetési megszorítások miatt a kormány leállította az új vasúti projektet.
They decided to scrap the old system and introduce a simpler one.
After months of work, the team had to scrap the design and start again.
The proposal was quietly scrapped before it reached the board.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The school scrapped the trip because it was too expensive.
Az iskola lefújta a kirándulást, mert túl drága volt.
The manager scrapped the plan after he saw the problems.
A vezető elvetette a tervet, miután meglátta a problémákat.
They scrapped the old rules and made new ones.
We had to scrap the idea and think of another one.
The city scrapped the project when the money ran out.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes use "stop" instead of "scrap". "Stop" can be temporary, but "scrap" suggests cancelling something completely and not using it again. Also, do not say "scrap off" or "scrap down" in this sense; the verb is used without a particle.
Significado
cancel or abandon a plan or system
Colocações
scrap a plan
|scrap the project
|scrap the idea
|scrap the law
|scrap the system
|decide to scrap
Sinónimos
abandon (Slightly more formal and broader; can also mean leaving something physically, not just cancelling plans.)
Antónimos
implement (Means to start using a plan or system, the opposite of cancelling it.)
Temas
business
|politics
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definição
To stop a plan, project, or system and decide not to use it anymore.
To decide not to continue with a plan, project, system, or idea, usually permanently, because it is no longer wanted or practical.
Padrão de uso:
not a scrap of [something]
There wasn't a scrap of evidence to support the accusation.
Egy szemernyi bizonyíték sem volt a vád alátámasztására.
He showed not a scrap of interest in the discussion.
Egy szemernyi érdeklődést sem mutatott a beszélgetés iránt.
She didn't have a scrap of food left in the house.
I don't feel a scrap of guilt about my decision.
They used every scrap of information they could find.
Exemplos para aprendentes
There is not a scrap of food in the fridge.
Egy szemernyi étel sincs a hűtőben.
He has not a scrap of respect for the rules.
Egy szemernyi tisztelet sincs benne a szabályok iránt.
We found no scrap of evidence to help us.
She did not give me a scrap of help.
I do not feel a scrap of fear now.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse this with the "small piece of material" sense and try to use it with physical things in positive sentences. This meaning is usually used with abstract nouns (e.g. evidence, respect, hope) and often in negative phrases like "not a scrap of...".
Significado
tiny amount, often none at all
Colocações
not a scrap
|a scrap of evidence
|a scrap of information
|a scrap of respect
|every scrap of
|a single scrap
Sinónimos
shred (Often used with "of" in similar negative phrases (e.g. "not a shred of evidence"), slightly more formal or dramatic.)
Antónimos
plenty (Indicates a large or sufficient amount, the opposite of a very small or nonexistent amount.)
Temas
amount
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definição
A very, very small amount of something, often used to say there is almost none or none at all.
A very small or even negligible amount of something, often used in negative statements to emphasize the lack of it.
Padrão de uso:
food scraps
She put the food scraps into the compost bin.
Az ételmaradékot a komposztálóba tette.
He likes to give table scraps to the dog.
Szeret ételmaradékot adni a kutyának.
Please scrape your scraps into this bowl before washing the plates.
The chickens live mainly on kitchen scraps and grain.
They separated food scraps from plastic and glass for recycling.
Exemplos para aprendentes
He gave the dog some food scraps.
Adott a kutyának egy kis ételmaradékot.
Please put your table scraps in this box.
Kérlek, tedd az ételmaradékot ebbe a dobozba.
We throw our kitchen scraps into the compost.
There were only a few scraps left on her plate.
The cat was waiting for scraps in the kitchen.
Erro comum:
Learners may think "scraps" always means metal or trash. In the phrase "food scraps" or "table scraps", it specifically refers to small bits of leftover food.
Significado
small pieces of leftover food
Colocações
food scraps
|table scraps
|kitchen scraps
|leftover scraps
|feed the dog scraps
|throw scraps away
Sinónimos
leftovers (More general; can mean full portions of uneaten food, not just small bits.)
Antónimos
meal (Refers to the complete food you eat, whereas scraps are what is left after eating.)
Temas
food
|daily life
|environment
|food_drink
|daily_life
Definição
Small pieces of food left on your plate or on the table after you finish eating.
Small pieces of leftover food that remain after a meal, often thrown away or given to animals.
Padrão de uso:
get into a scrap (with [someone])
Two boys got into a scrap behind the gym.
Két fiú csetepatéba keveredett a tornaterem mögött.
He came home with a black eye after a barroom scrap.
Monoklival ment haza egy kocsmai verekedés után.
The teacher broke up the scrap before anyone got hurt.
They had a brief scrap in the hallway and then walked away.
It was just a little scrap, nothing serious.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The boys had a scrap after school.
A fiúk összeverekedtek iskola után.
He got into a scrap at the bar.
Balhéba keveredett a bárban.
The coach stopped the scrap on the field.
It was only a small scrap, not a big fight.
They often get into scraps but stay friends.
Erro comum:
Learners may confuse this with the "piece of material" meaning. When you say "get into a scrap", it almost always means a fight, not anything to do with paper or metal.
Significado
brief physical fight or scuffle
Colocações
get into a scrap
|a little scrap
|a schoolyard scrap
|a barroom scrap
|end the scrap
|break up a scrap
Sinónimos
scuffle (Slightly more formal and descriptive; often suggests confused, unorganized physical struggle.)
Antónimos
peace (Describes a state without conflict or fighting, the opposite of a fight.)
Temas
conflict
|daily life
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definição
A short, usually small fight between people, sometimes with pushing or hitting.
A short, often not very serious physical fight or noisy argument, typically between a small number of people.
Padrão de uso:
to scrap [a car / machine / object]
The car was so badly damaged that the insurance company decided to scrap it.
Az autó annyira súlyosan megsérült, hogy a biztosító úgy döntött, bontóba adja.
They scrapped the old computers and donated the usable parts.
Leselejtezték a régi számítógépeket, és eladományozták a használható alkatrészeket.
The ship will be scrapped and recycled for its steel.
We had to scrap the old boiler because repairs were too expensive.
The airline is scrapping several aging planes in its fleet.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The garage told him to scrap the old car.
A szerviz azt mondta neki, hogy adja bontóba a régi autót.
They will scrap the machine and buy a new one.
Leselejtezik a gépet, és vesznek egy újat.
We decided to scrap the broken fridge.
The company is scrapping its old buses.
He scrapped the bike and sold the metal.
Erro comum:
Learners may mix this up with the "cancel a plan" meaning. Use this sense mainly with physical things like cars, machines, and ships. With ideas or projects, the usual meaning is to cancel them, not to break them up for material.
Significado
discard or break up something as scrap
Colocações
scrap the car
|scrap an old machine
|scrap a ship
|scrap it for parts
|decide to scrap
|scrap obsolete equipment
Sinónimos
junk (More informal and general; does not specifically imply breaking something up for material.)
Antónimos
keep (Means to continue to have or use something instead of discarding it.)
Temas
technology
|environment
|transport
|transportation
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definição
To throw away or destroy a car, machine, or other thing because you do not want to use it anymore, often so the material can be reused.
To get rid of a physical object, especially a vehicle, machine, or appliance, usually by breaking it up for scrap material.
Padrão de uso:
to scrap with [someone]
The two players started to scrap after the hard tackle.
A két játékos a kemény szerelés után verekedni kezdett.
Kids were scrapping in the playground until the teacher stepped in.
A gyerekek a játszótéren verekedtek, amíg a tanár közbe nem lépett.
He was always ready to scrap with anyone who insulted his friends.
They scrapped over the last seat on the bus.
Fans were scrapping in the stands before security arrived.
Exemplos para aprendentes
Two boys were scrapping outside the shop.
Két fiú verekedett az üzlet előtt.
He likes to scrap when he drinks too much.
Ha túl sokat iszik, hajlamos verekedni.
The brothers often scrap but then say sorry.
They began to scrap over a small problem.
The coach told the players not to scrap on the field.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse this with "scrape" because of similar spelling. "Scrap" (verb) here is about fighting; "scrape" is about rubbing against something and making a mark or injury.
Significado
to fight physically in a minor way
Colocações
scrap with someone
|scrap over something
|the kids were scrapping
|like to scrap
|scrapping in the corner
|ready to scrap
Sinónimos
brawl (Usually suggests a bigger, wilder, and more serious fight than "scrap".)
Antónimos
make peace (Means to end conflict and stop fighting, the opposite of starting or having a fight.)
Temas
conflict
|daily life
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definição
To have a short, usually small physical fight with someone.
To engage in a brief, often not very serious physical fight or struggle with someone.