body
gb/bˈɑdi/ us/bˈɑdi/
A1
Inglês
~ 300
Aceções
0 aceções
Nome
A1
entity
1
physical structure of a living being
The whole physical form of a person or animal.
Padrão de uso:
[someone]'s body
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'body' with 'figure' when talking about shape or appearance; 'figure' is more about outward form, not the whole physical structure.
Sinónimos
physique (Refers more to the shape and form, often in relation to fitness or attractiveness.)
|
figure (Refers mainly to the shape of a person's body, often used for appearance.)
Antónimos
mind (Contrasts the physical part of a person with their mental or emotional aspects.)
Colocações
human body
|body temperature
|body part
|body weight
|body language
Temas
health
|biology
|daily life
|body
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- The human body needs rest to recover.
- She covered her body with a blanket.
- His body was found near the river.
- Exercise is good for your body.
- He has tattoos all over his body.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- My body is tired.
- She washes her body every day.
- He has a strong body.
- The doctor checks my body.
Nome
A2
entity
2
main section of an object
The main part of something, without extra parts.
Padrão de uso:
the body of [something]
Erro comum:
Learners may confuse this with 'frame'; 'frame' usually refers to the supporting structure, while 'body' is the main outer part.
Sinónimos
main section (A plain description emphasizing its role as the central part.)
Antónimos
appendage (Refers to something attached to the main part.)
Colocações
body of a car
|body of a plane
|body of a guitar
Temas
objects
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- The mechanic repaired the car's body after the accident.
- The body of the guitar is made from mahogany.
- The plane's body was painted white.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The car's body is red.
- This is the body of the pen.
- The body of the bus is very long.
Nome
B1
entity
3
organized group of people
An official group of people working together for a purpose.
Padrão de uso:
a body of [people]
Erro comum:
Some learners may confuse 'body' in this sense with 'everybody'; here it means an organization, not all people in general.
Sinónimos
committee (A smaller, often more specific type of decision-making group.)
|
organization (A broader term for a structured group with a purpose.)
Antónimos
individual (Refers to one person, not a group.)
Colocações
governing body
|advisory body
|legislative body
Temas
politics
|organizations
|relationships
|business
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- The governing body will meet next week to discuss the policy.
- An independent body will review the case.
- A legislative body passes new laws.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The school has a student body.
- The city has a governing body.
- This is an advisory body.
Nome
B1
entity
4
main part of written text
The main part of writing, not including titles or notes.
Padrão de uso:
the body of [text/document/email]
Sinónimos
main text (Focuses on the central written content.)
Antónimos
heading (A title or label above sections of text.)
Colocações
body of the email
|body of the text
|body paragraph
Temas
writing
|communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- Please include your contact information in the body of the email.
- The body of the report explains the findings in detail.
- She edited the body of her essay before submitting it.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- I write my idea in the body of the email.
- The body of this letter is short.
- He reads the body of the message.
Nome
B2
entity
5
collection of information or material
A lot of information about one subject.
Padrão de uso:
a body of [work/research/evidence]
Sinónimos
collection (A general term for gathered items; 'body' here implies organization and substance.)
Antónimos
lack of information (Opposite in meaning as it signifies absence rather than presence of material.)
Colocações
body of work
|body of evidence
|body of research
Temas
academia
|research
|education
|science
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- There is a large body of research on climate change.
- Her paintings form an impressive body of work.
- The lawyer presented a strong body of evidence.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- We have a big body of data.
- He wrote a body of poems.
- There is a body of facts about this case.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
body
IPA
GB/bˈɑdi/
US/bˈɑdi/
Sílabas e acento
body (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (body)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: body
- Plural: bodies, body
Família de palavras
Forms
bodies
noun
Core family
bodily
adjective B2
Related words
bodybuilder
noun
bodybuilding
noun
Negative and opposite forms
disembodied
adjective
Advanced or less common
embody
verb C1
embodiment
noun C1
Expressões
body language
1/bˈɑdi lˈæŋɡwɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
nonverbal communication through movement and posture
The way you communicate using your movements, face, and posture instead of words.
Exemplos
- His body language showed he was nervous.
- You can tell she’s confident from her body language.
keep body and soul together
1/kˈip bˈɑdi ˈænd sˈoʊl təɡˈɛðɚ/
idiom
have just enough to live on
To have just enough money to buy food and live.
Exemplos
- He works three jobs just to keep body and soul together.
- They barely keep body and soul together after losing their jobs.
student body
1/stˈudənt bˈɑdi/
fixed phrase
all students in a school or university
All students in a school or university seen as one group.
Exemplos
- The student body voted for a new president.
- Our student body is very diverse.
over my dead body
1/ˈoʊvɚ mˈaɪ dˈɛd bˈɑdi/
idiom
informal
strong refusal to permit
Used to say you will never allow something to happen.
Exemplos
- You want to sell the house? Over my dead body!
- Over my dead body will you sell this house!
- Over my dead body will they cancel this program.
- They can take my car over my dead body.
in cold blood
1/ˈɪn kˈoʊld blˈʌd/
idiom
deliberately and without emotion (esp. killing)
To do something bad on purpose and without feeling sorry, especially killing someone.
Exemplos
- The victim was murdered in cold blood.
- The crime was committed in cold blood.
- He shot them in cold blood.
- He killed them in cold blood after planning it for weeks.
- He killed the animal in cold blood.
in cold blood
2/ˈɪn kˈoʊld blˈʌd/
idiom
Deliberately and without mercy (often killing)
To do something on purpose without feeling sorry, usually something very bad like killing someone.
Exemplos
- The crime was committed in cold blood.
- He murdered them in cold blood.