sleeve
gb/slˈiv/ us/slˈiv/
A2
Engleză
~ 5600
ujj, lemezborító, borító, tok, hüvely, védőhüvely, teljes karos tetoválás, sleeve tetoválás, védőborítás, csomagolóhüvely, pohárvédő
SUBSTANTIV
A2
1
ujj
A1
Tipar de utilizare:
[clothing item] has [adjective] sleeves
This jacket’s sleeves are too long for me.
Ennek a kabátnak túl hosszú nekem az ujja.
The dress has short sleeves, so you might feel cold in winter.
A ruhának rövid az ujja, ezért télen lehet, hogy fázni fogsz benne.
He got coffee on the sleeve of his white shirt.
Her sweater has wide sleeves that hang loosely around her wrists.
You can adjust the sleeve length by turning the cuffs up.
Exemple pentru cursanți
My shirt sleeves are very long.
Az ingem ujja nagyon hosszú.
Her coat has short sleeves, so her arms are cold.
A kabátjának rövid az ujja, ezért fáznak a karjai.
There is a hole in the sleeve of my sweater.
I rolled down my sleeves because I felt cold.
He pulled up his left sleeve to look at his watch.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes say *“the arm of my shirt”* instead of *“the sleeve of my shirt”*. Use *sleeve* for the clothing, and *arm* for the body. Another issue is using the singular when the plural is needed, as in *“This shirt has long sleeve”* instead of *“long sleeves”.
Sens
part of a garment covering the arm
Colocații
short sleeves
|long sleeves
|sleeve length
|shirt sleeve
|rolled-up sleeves
|sleeve cuffs
Sinonime
arm of a garment (A descriptive phrase, less common as a set term than “sleeve”.)
Antonime
bare arm (Describes an arm without any sleeve covering it.)
Teme
clothing
|daily life
|daily_life
Definiție
The part of a shirt, coat, or dress that goes over your arm.
The part of a piece of clothing that covers all or part of the arm.
B1
2
Tipar de utilizare:
[record/DVD/CD] sleeve
The original record sleeve is in great condition.
Az eredeti lemezborító nagyon jó állapotban van.
She designed the album sleeve for a local band.
Ő tervezte az album borítóját egy helyi zenekarnak.
Keep the DVD in its sleeve so it doesn’t get scratched.
The CD was loose in the car without a sleeve and got damaged.
Collectors often pay extra for rare picture sleeves.
Exemple pentru cursanți
He put the record back in its sleeve.
Visszatette a lemezt a borítójába.
I lost the DVD sleeve, but I still have the disc.
Elvesztettem a DVD tokját, de maga a lemez még megvan.
The album sleeve has a photo of the band.
Please keep the CD in the sleeve when you finish.
The sleeve notes list all the song names.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse *sleeve* with *case*. A *sleeve* is usually flat and made of paper or thin cardboard, while a *case* is harder and more box-like, often made of plastic.
Sens
paper cover for a record or disc
Colocații
record sleeve
|album sleeve
|CD sleeve
|DVD sleeve
|picture sleeve
|sleeve notes
Sinonime
cover (More general; can refer to any protective outer layer or the artwork itself, not only for discs.)
Antonime
disc (Refers to the media itself, not its protective outer cover.)
Teme
music
|media
|arts_entertainment
|technology
Definiție
A paper or cardboard cover that you put a record, CD, or DVD in to keep it safe and show its picture and information.
A paper or cardboard cover that holds and protects a record, CD, DVD, or similar media disc, often printed with information or artwork.
SUBSTANTIV
C1
TECHNICAL
3
hüvely
C1
védőhüvely
C1
Tipar de utilizare:
[type of] sleeve for [part]
The cable runs through a plastic sleeve to prevent abrasion.
A kábel egy műanyag védőhüvelyben fut, hogy ne dörzsölődjön ki.
A metal sleeve was fitted over the shaft to reduce wear.
A tengelyre fémhüvelyt szereltek, hogy csökkentsék a kopást.
The engineer recommended adding an insulation sleeve around the wires.
They replaced the worn cylinder sleeve during the engine rebuild.
The bearing sleeve helps align the rotating shaft.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The wire goes through a rubber sleeve.
A vezeték egy gumihüvelyen halad át.
We put a plastic sleeve around the pipe to protect it.
Műanyag védőhüvelyt tettünk a cső köré, hogy megvédjük.
The mechanic changed the metal sleeve on the engine part.
An insulation sleeve keeps the hot pipe safe to touch.
A sleeve holds the cable in the right place.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may not realize this is a technical use that does not refer to clothing. Context with machines, engines, or cables usually signals this meaning.
Sens
protective or guiding tube in machinery
Colocații
cylinder sleeve
|bearing sleeve
|protective sleeve
|insulation sleeve
|guide sleeve
|metal sleeve
Sinonime
bushing (In engineering, often similar but can be more specific to bearings or vibration isolation.)
Teme
engineering
|technology
|science
Definiție
A round tube-shaped part used in machines or equipment to protect or support another part, like a wire or a shaft.
A tubular or cylindrical component used to protect, line, or guide a shaft, pipe, wire, or similar part in engineering and technical contexts.
SUBSTANTIV
B2
INFORMAL
4
Tipar de utilizare:
[someone] has a [full/half] sleeve
He’s working on a full sleeve on his left arm.
A bal karjára készülő teljes karos tetoválásán dolgozik.
Her floral sleeve took over twenty hours to complete.
A virágmintás teljes karos tetoválása több mint húsz órán át készült.
The artist specializes in black-and-grey sleeves.
She decided to extend her half sleeve down to her wrist.
His sleeve is a mix of traditional and modern tattoo styles.
Exemple pentru cursanți
He has a full sleeve on his right arm.
Teljes karos tetoválása van a jobb karján.
She wants to get a colorful sleeve next year.
Jövőre színes, teljes karos tetoválást szeretne csináltatni.
The tattoo artist showed him some ideas for a sleeve.
Her sleeve covers her arm from shoulder to wrist.
It took many sessions to finish his sleeve.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes think *sleeve* here means clothing. In tattoo contexts, *sleeve* is slang for a big tattoo covering most of the arm.
Sens
large tattoo covering most of an arm
Colocații
full sleeve
|half sleeve
|sleeve tattoo
|get a sleeve
|ink a sleeve
|colorful sleeve
Sinonime
arm tattoo (General term for any tattoo on the arm; does not necessarily cover most of the arm as a ‘sleeve’ does.)
Antonime
bare arm (An arm without tattoos or other permanent markings.)
Teme
body_art
|lifestyle
|body
|arts_entertainment
Definiție
A big tattoo, or many tattoos joined together, that cover almost the whole arm.
A large tattoo or collection of tattoos that together cover all or most of a person’s arm from the shoulder to the wrist.
SUBSTANTIV
B1
5
Tipar de utilizare:
[type of] sleeve for [container/object]
The takeaway coffee came with a cardboard sleeve so it was easier to hold.
Az elviteles kávéhoz karton pohárvédőt adtak, így könnyebb volt megfogni.
Remove the plastic sleeve before putting the meal in the oven.
Vedd le a műanyag védőborítást, mielőtt beteszed az ételt a sütőbe.
The product comes in a plain box with a colorful sleeve around it.
She slipped the report into a clear plastic sleeve.
They redesigned the sleeve on the packaging to include more nutritional information.
Exemple pentru cursanți
I need a sleeve for this hot coffee cup.
Kell egy pohárvédő ehhez a forró kávéspohárhoz.
Please take off the cardboard sleeve before you cook the food.
Kérlek, vedd le a karton védőborítást, mielőtt elkészíted az ételt.
The DVD came in a thin paper sleeve.
He put the papers in a plastic sleeve to keep them clean.
The box has a blue sleeve with the company name.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may confuse this meaning with the clothing sense. In shops, cafés, or packaging discussions, a sleeve is usually something around a container, not part of clothing.
Sens
outer wrap around a container
Colocații
coffee cup sleeve
|cardboard sleeve
|plastic sleeve
|product sleeve
|insulating sleeve
|slip-on sleeve
Sinonime
wrap (More general; can refer to any covering, not only the tube-like type that slides over a container.)
Teme
food
|packaging
|daily life
|business
|daily_life
Definiție
A piece of paper, cardboard, or plastic that goes around a cup, box, or other thing to protect it or show information.
A loose paper, cardboard, or plastic tube or wrap that fits around a container or object, used to protect it, insulate it, or provide printed information or branding.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
sleeve
IPA
GB/slˈiv/
US/slˈiv/
Silabe și accent
sleeve (1 silabă)
Stress on 1st syllable (sleeve)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
- Base: sleeve
- Plural: sleeves
Familie de cuvinte
Forms
sleeves
noun
Negative and opposite forms
sleeveless
adjective
Related words
sleeved
adjective
Expresii
have something up your sleeve
1/hˈæv sˈʌmθɪŋ ˈʌp jˈʊɹ slˈiv/
idiom
keep a secret plan ready
To have a secret plan, idea, or advantage that you are keeping for later.
Exemple
- I think the coach still has a surprise up his sleeve for the final game.
- Don’t worry, she always has something up her sleeve when things go wrong.
- They seem calm, so they probably have a plan up their sleeve.
in your shirtsleeves
1/ˈɪn jˈʊɹ ʃˈɚtslˈivz/
fixed phrase
wearing a shirt without a jacket
Wearing only a shirt, without a jacket, coat, or other outer clothing over it.
Exemple
- He was standing outside in his shirtsleeves even though it was cold.
- Most of the workers were in their shirtsleeves by the afternoon heat.
- She came to the door in her shirtsleeves, looking relaxed.
keep something up your sleeve
1/kˈip sˈʌmθɪŋ ˈʌp jˈʊɹ slˈiv/
idiom
not reveal a plan yet
To hide a plan or idea for now so you can use it later when it is useful.
Exemple
- We should keep a few arguments up our sleeve for the meeting.
- He kept one last strategy up his sleeve for the final round.
- The company is keeping some new features up its sleeve for the next update.
roll up your sleeves
1/ɹˈoʊl ˈʌp jˈʊɹ slˈivz/
idiom
prepare to work hard
To get ready to do hard or serious work and to start putting in a lot of effort.
Exemple
- It’s time to roll up our sleeves and finish this project.
- The new manager rolled up her sleeves and started fixing the problems on day one.
- We’ll all have to roll up our sleeves if we want to open the store on time.
short-sleeved shirt
1/ʃˈɔɹt slˈivd ʃˈɚt/
fixed phrase
shirt with short sleeves
A shirt that has short sleeves that do not go down to the elbow or wrist.
Exemple
- He wore a short-sleeved shirt because it was hot.
- Short-sleeved shirts are not allowed in the formal office dress code.
- She bought a white short-sleeved shirt for the summer.
wear your heart on your sleeve
1/wˈɛɹ jˈʊɹ hˈɑɹt ˈɔn jˈʊɹ slˈiv/
idiom
show your emotions openly
To show your feelings very clearly so that other people can easily see how you feel.
Exemple
- She wears her heart on her sleeve, so you always know when she’s upset.
- He doesn’t wear his heart on his sleeve and rarely talks about his emotions.
- You could see he was disappointed; he wears his heart on his sleeve.