stroke
gb/stɹˈoʊk/ us/stɹˈoʊk/
B1
Engleză
~ 5600
sztrók, agyi érkatasztrófa, szélütés, simogat, cirógat, végigsimít, vonás, mozdulat, úszásnem, karcsapás, úszótempó, ütés, szerencsés véletlen, fordulat, zseniális húzás, kondulás, óraütés, üt
SUBSTANTIV
B2
1
Tipar de utilizare:
to have [a/another] stroke
Her grandfather had a stroke last year and now uses a wheelchair.
A nagyapja tavaly sztrókot kapott, és most kerekesszéket használ.
Smoking and high blood pressure can increase your risk of stroke.
A dohányzás és a magas vérnyomás növelheti a sztrók kockázatát.
After his stroke, he had trouble speaking clearly.
The charity raises money to support stroke research and patient care.
Exemple pentru cursanți
My uncle had a stroke and stayed in the hospital.
A nagybátyám sztrókot kapott, és kórházban volt.
After the stroke, she could not move her left arm.
A sztrók után nem tudta mozgatni a bal karját.
Exercise can help lower the chance of a stroke.
The doctor said he is recovering well from the stroke.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse 'stroke' with 'heart attack'. A stroke happens in the brain when blood flow is blocked or reduced, while a heart attack happens in the heart when blood flow is blocked there. Another mistake is using a verb form like *'He stroked yesterday'* to mean he had a stroke; the correct phrase is 'He had a stroke.'
Sens
serious brain attack illness
Colocații
have a stroke
|suffer a stroke
|massive stroke
|minor stroke
|stroke patient
|stroke survivor
Sinonime
cerebrovascular accident (Technical medical term, used mainly in clinical or formal contexts.)
Antonime
good health (Describes the opposite overall condition, without serious illness such as a stroke.)
Teme
health
|medicine
|aging
|body
Definiție
A sudden, serious illness where blood stops going to part of the brain, which can make someone weak, unable to speak, or even die.
A serious medical condition in which the blood flow to part of the brain is suddenly blocked or reduced, causing brain cells to die and possibly leading to paralysis, speech problems, or death.
VERB
B1
2
Tipar de utilizare:
to stroke [someone/something]
She sat quietly, stroking the cat on her lap.
Csendben ült, és az ölében lévő macskát simogatta.
He stroked her hair to help her fall asleep.
Simogatta a haját, hogy segítsen neki elaludni.
The little boy carefully stroked the horse's nose.
She stroked the fabric to feel how soft it was.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The girl strokes her dog every evening.
A lány minden este simogatja a kutyáját.
He slowly stroked the baby’s back.
Lassan simogatta a baba hátát.
Please do not stroke the animal; it might bite.
She stroked his arm to calm him down.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse this meaning with the medical noun 'stroke'. Remember that as a verb, 'to stroke' usually means to touch gently. As a noun in the medical sense, 'a stroke' is a serious illness. Also, do not say *'stroke someone with your hand'*; just say 'stroke someone' because using your hand is already understood.
Sens
gently pass hand over
Colocații
stroke a cat
|stroke her hair
|gently stroke
|softly stroke
|stroke his back
|stroke the animal
Sinonime
caress (Often sounds more romantic or intimate; slightly more formal or literary.)
Antonime
hit (Means to touch with force, which is the opposite of the soft and gentle movement in 'stroke'.)
Teme
daily life
|relationships
|animals
|emotions
Definiție
To touch someone or something many times in a slow, soft way with your hand, often to be kind or calm them.
To move your hand slowly and gently over someone or something, especially to show affection, comfort, or admiration.
SUBSTANTIV
B2
3
Tipar de utilizare:
with one stroke of [something]
With a single stroke of the pen, the president signed the new law.
Az elnök egyetlen tollvonással aláírta az új törvényt.
The artist used strong, dark strokes to create the shadows.
A művész erőteljes, sötét ecsetvonásokkal hozta létre az árnyékokat.
Each stroke of the oar pushed the boat forward.
She wrote the letter 'A' in three quick strokes.
Exemple pentru cursanți
He finished the letter with one last stroke of his pen.
Egy utolsó tollvonással befejezte a levelet.
The painter made long strokes on the canvas.
A festő hosszú ecsetvonásokat húzott a vászonra.
She counted her strokes as she swam across the pool.
One strong stroke with the oar moved the boat.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may use 'stroke' only for the medical meaning and forget this general movement meaning. They may also say *'a move of the pen'* instead of the natural expression 'a stroke of the pen'. Use 'stroke' when you want to talk about one clear movement that feels complete, especially in writing, painting, or rowing.
Sens
one movement of hand or tool
Colocații
a stroke of the pen
|brush stroke
|pen stroke
|swimming stroke
|at one stroke
|bold strokes
Sinonime
movement (A broader and more general word; does not suggest a single, complete action as clearly as 'stroke'.)
Antonime
stillness (Refers to the absence of movement, contrasting with the active motion in a 'stroke'.)
Teme
daily life
|art
|sports
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
One complete movement of your hand, arm, or a tool, for example when you write, paint, or move your arms in water.
A single movement of a hand, tool, or body part in one direction, especially when writing, painting, swimming, or hitting something.
SUBSTANTIV
B2
4
Tipar de utilizare:
to swim [a type of] stroke
She has a very smooth freestyle stroke.
Nagyon szép, egyenletes a gyorsúszása.
The coach asked them to practice their backstroke stroke for twenty minutes.
Az edző arra kérte őket, hogy húsz percig gyakorolják a hátúszó tempót.
With each strong stroke, he moved closer to the finish.
Learning the correct stroke can make swimming much easier.
Exemple pentru cursanți
He is learning a new swimming stroke.
Egy új úszásnemet tanul.
Her breaststroke stroke is very fast.
Nagyon gyors a mellúszása.
The teacher showed us the right stroke for freestyle.
I got tired after only ten strokes in the pool.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes say *'swimming style stroke'* or *'type of stroke of swimming'*. Simply say 'swimming stroke' or just use the name, like 'breaststroke'. Also, do not confuse this with the medical 'stroke'; context about water or swimming clearly shows this meaning.
Sens
style or movement in swimming
Colocații
swimming stroke
|breaststroke
|backstroke
|perfect your stroke
|powerful stroke
|long strokes
Sinonime
swimming style (More general and descriptive; does not include the idea of individual arm or leg movements as clearly as 'stroke'.)
Antonime
tread water (Means to stay in one place in the water rather than moving forward with a stroke.)
Teme
sports
|health
Definiție
A type of swimming, like breaststroke or freestyle, or one arm or leg movement when you swim.
A particular way of moving your arms and legs when you swim, or one movement of your arms or legs in that style.
SUBSTANTIV
B2
5
ütés
A2
Tipar de utilizare:
to take [a/another] stroke
He finished the round in just 70 strokes.
Mindössze 70 ütéssel fejezte be a kört.
Her backhand stroke is the strongest part of her game.
A fonákütése a játéka legerősebb része.
The player was given a penalty stroke after the foul.
With one perfect stroke, she sent the ball over the net.
Exemple pentru cursanți
He hit the ball with a very strong stroke.
Nagyon erős ütéssel találta el a labdát.
In golf, every stroke is important.
A golfban minden ütés számít.
She is practicing her tennis strokes after school.
They counted each stroke to write down the score.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may use only 'shot' in sports contexts and not recognize 'stroke', especially in golf. Also, they may say *'do a stroke'* instead of 'take a stroke' or simply 'make a stroke'. Use 'take a stroke' in more formal descriptions, or just 'hit the ball' in everyday speech.
Sens
single hit of a ball in sport
Colocații
golf stroke
|tennis stroke
|penalty stroke
|backhand stroke
|powerful stroke
|perfect stroke
Sinonime
shot (Very common in many sports; sometimes more general, while 'stroke' is used especially in golf and racquet sports.)
Antonime
miss (Refers to failing to hit the ball, the opposite of making a successful stroke.)
Teme
sports
|recreation
Definiție
One hit of a ball in a sport like golf or tennis, usually counted for the score.
A single hit of a ball with a bat, club, racket, or stick in sports such as golf, tennis, or cricket, often used as a unit of scoring or counting.
SUBSTANTIV
C1
6
Tipar de utilizare:
a stroke of [luck/genius/etc.]
By a stroke of luck, I found my lost keys in the street.
Szerencsés véletlen folytán megtaláltam az elveszett kulcsaimat az utcán.
His decision to leave early turned out to be a stroke of genius.
Az, hogy korán elindult, végül zseniális húzásnak bizonyult.
It was a cruel stroke of irony that the fire station burned down.
Her promotion came as a welcome stroke of good fortune.
Exemple pentru cursanți
By a stroke of luck, we caught the last train.
Nagy szerencsénkre elértük az utolsó vonatot.
Her idea was a real stroke of genius.
Az ötlete igazán zseniális húzás volt.
Losing his job was a bad stroke of luck for him.
It was a strange stroke of irony that it rained on the day of the parade.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes say *'hit of luck'* or *'one luck'* instead of the fixed phrase 'stroke of luck'. Remember that 'stroke of [luck/genius/etc.]' is a set pattern. Also, 'stroke of genius' is positive praise; it does not mean just a normal or small idea.
Sens
sudden instance of luck or genius
Colocații
stroke of luck
|stroke of genius
|stroke of good fortune
|stroke of irony
|by a stroke of luck
|rare stroke of luck
Sinonime
fluke (Informal; usually only for luck, not for intelligence or ideas like 'stroke of genius'.)
Antonime
misfortune (Refers to bad luck, the opposite of a positive 'stroke of luck' or 'good fortune'.)
Teme
abstract
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
One sudden event of something like luck or a very clever idea, which often changes the situation.
A single, often surprising occurrence of something such as luck, intelligence, or irony, especially when it happens suddenly and has a strong effect.
SUBSTANTIV
C1
7
Tipar de utilizare:
at the stroke of [time]
At the stroke of midnight, fireworks lit up the sky.
Pontban éjfélkor tűzijáték világította be az eget.
The church bell rang twelve slow strokes.
A templomharang lassan tizenkettőt kondult.
They agreed to meet at the first stroke of eight.
The game ended on the final stroke of the clock.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The party started at the stroke of midnight.
A buli pontban éjfélkor kezdődött.
We heard three strokes from the old clock.
Hallottuk, ahogy a régi óra hármat ütött.
At the stroke of twelve, everyone shouted Happy New Year.
The bell gave one loud stroke at one o’clock.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may not recognize this meaning and think of the medical 'stroke' instead. In expressions with time, like 'at the stroke of midnight', 'stroke' refers to the sound of the clock, not an illness.
Sens
sound of clock or bell
Colocații
the stroke of midnight
|at the stroke of twelve
|the first stroke of the bell
|on the final stroke
|the stroke of the hour
|three strokes of the clock
Sinonime
chime (Refers to the pleasant ringing sound of a bell or clock; does not always focus on counting single hits as precisely as 'stroke'.)
Antonime
silence (The absence of sound, opposite to the ringing sound of a stroke.)
Teme
time
|daily life
|daily_life
Definiție
One sound from a clock or bell that shows the time, for example when it hits twelve.
The single sound made by a clock, bell, or similar device, especially when it marks a particular hour or moment.
VERB
C1
8
üt
A2
Tipar de utilizare:
to stroke [the ball]
She calmly stroked the ball into the corner of the goal.
Higgadtan a kapu sarkába ütötte a labdát.
The golfer stroked the ball softly onto the green.
A golfozó finoman a greenre ütötte a labdát.
He stroked the shot past the goalkeeper with ease.
If you rush, you won’t be able to stroke the ball cleanly.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The player stroked the ball into the net.
A játékos a hálóba ütötte a labdát.
He slowly stroked the ball across the grass.
Lassan végiggurította a labdát a füvön az ütővel.
The coach told him to relax and stroke the ball, not hit it too hard.
She stroked the ball with a smooth, easy movement.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners often only use 'hit' for this idea. In sports commentary, 'stroke' suggests a smoother and more controlled action. Do not confuse this with 'to stroke' meaning 'to touch gently'; the context of balls and sports shows the correct meaning.
Sens
hit a ball in sport
Colocații
stroke the ball
|beautifully stroked
|gently stroke the ball
|smoothly stroke
|confidently stroke
|stroke it into the net
Sinonime
hit (Very general; does not suggest the smooth, controlled movement that 'stroke' often implies in sports commentary.)
Antonime
miss (To fail to hit the ball, the opposite of successfully stroking it.)
Teme
sports
|recreation
Definiție
To hit a ball in a sport, usually in a smooth and careful way.
To hit a ball with a bat, club, racket, or stick in a smooth and controlled way, especially in sports such as golf, cricket, or tennis.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
stroke
IPA
GB/stɹˈoʊk/
US/stɹˈoʊk/
Silabe și accent
stroke (1 silabă)
Stress on 1st syllable (stroke)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
- Base: stroke
- Plural: stroke, strokes
Verb
- Base: stroke
- 3rd Person Singular: strokes
- Present Participle: stroking
- Past: stroked
Familie de cuvinte
Forms
strokes
noun
stroking
verb
stroked
verb
Related words
Expresii
at a stroke
1/ˈæt ə stɹˈoʊk/
idiom
completely and suddenly in one action
All at once with one quick action, not slowly or step by step.
Exemple
- The new law removed these old rules at a stroke.
- Her arrival changed the mood of the meeting at a stroke.
- The decision cut costs at a stroke but upset many employees.
at one stroke
1/ˈæt wˈʌn stɹˈoʊk/
idiom
with a single big action
With one action that changes many things at the same time.
Exemple
- At one stroke, the merger created the largest bank in the country.
- The policy removed several small taxes at one stroke.
- Her comment ended the argument at one stroke.
at the stroke of midnight
1/ˈæt ðə stɹˈoʊk əv mˈɪdnˌaɪt/
fixed phrase
exactly when it becomes midnight
Exactly at twelve o’clock at night, when the day changes.
Exemple
- The New Year’s fireworks began at the stroke of midnight.
- The carriage turned back into a pumpkin at the stroke of midnight.
- They kissed at the stroke of midnight to welcome the new year.
have a stroke
1/hˈæv ə stɹˈoʊk/
fixed phrase
experience a medical stroke
To suddenly get a serious illness where blood stops going to part of the brain.
Exemple
- My grandmother had a stroke last year and is still recovering.
- People who smoke are more likely to have a stroke.
- He was afraid his father might have another stroke.
heat stroke
1/hˈit stɹˈoʊk/
fixed phrase
serious illness from extreme heat
A dangerous illness when your body gets too hot, usually from strong heat or hard exercise, and you may feel very weak or confused.
Exemple
- Drink lots of water so you don’t get heat stroke.
- Several runners were treated for heat stroke after the marathon.
- Heat stroke can be life-threatening if not treated quickly.
heat stroke
7/hˈit stɹˈoʊk/
fixed phrase
technical
dangerous overheating condition
Heat stroke is a very dangerous illness caused by too much heat.
Exemple
- Heat stroke is a medical emergency and needs immediate treatment.
- Pets can suffer heat stroke if they are left in a hot car.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- The nurse explained the signs of heat stroke.
- People should know how to prevent heat stroke during a heatwave.
in broad strokes
1/ˈɪn bɹˈɔd stɹˈoʊks/
idiom
generally, without many details
In a general way, without explaining all the small or exact details.
Exemple
- Let me explain the plan in broad strokes before we talk about details.
- The report describes the problem in broad strokes, not step by step.
- In broad strokes, the project was a success.
penalty stroke
1/pˈɛnəlti stɹˈoʊk/
fixed phrase
technical
extra stroke as sport penalty
An extra hit or point added to a player’s score as a punishment in some sports, like golf or hockey.
Exemple
- The golfer received a two-shot penalty stroke for hitting the ball out of bounds.
- The referee awarded a penalty stroke after the defender’s foul.
- A penalty stroke can change the result of the game.
stroke of genius
1/stɹˈoʊk əv d͡ʒˈinjəs/
fixed phrase
sudden very clever idea
A very clever idea or action that comes suddenly and makes something much better.
Exemple
- Adding free delivery was a stroke of genius that boosted sales.
- Her decision to change jobs turned out to be a stroke of genius.
- Choosing that title for the book was a real stroke of genius.
stroke of irony
1/stɹˈoʊk əv ˈaɪɚni/
fixed phrase
single ironic event
A single event that is strange or funny because it is the opposite of what you expect.
Exemple
- In a stroke of irony, the dentist’s child hates brushing his teeth.
- It was a stroke of irony that it rained on the day of the drought festival.
- A final stroke of irony was that the security system itself was stolen.
stroke out
1/stɹˈoʊk ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
remove text by drawing a line
To draw a line through words you have written so that they are clearly shown as wrong or removed.
Exemple
- If you make a mistake, just stroke it out and write it again.
- She stroked out his name and wrote a different one.
- The teacher told him not to stroke out the whole sentence.
stroke survivor
1/stɹˈoʊk sɚvˈaɪvɚ/
fixed phrase
person who lived after a stroke
Someone who had a stroke and did not die from it.
Exemple
- As a stroke survivor, she speaks at events to share her story.
- The group offers support to stroke survivors and their families.
- He is a stroke survivor who had to learn to walk again.
stroke of luck
1/stɹˈoʊk əv lˈʌk/
idiom
sudden event of good luck
A sudden and very lucky event that helps you.
Exemple
- By a stroke of luck, the train was delayed and I didn’t miss it.
- Finding that old photo was a real stroke of luck.
- It was a stroke of luck that she called just when I needed help.
stroke of luck
2/stɹˈoʊk əv lˈʌk/
idiom
Sudden lucky event
A sudden and unexpected piece of good fortune.
Exemple
- Meeting her there was a real stroke of luck.
- It was a stroke of luck that we caught the earlier train.
stroke someone's ego
1/stɹˈoʊk sˈʌmwˌʌnz ˈiɡoʊ/
idiom
informal
to flatter someone's sense of importance
To say nice things to someone mainly to make them feel important or pleased with themselves.
Exemple
- The manager stroked his ego with constant praise.
- She knows how to stroke his ego when she wants something.
stroke someone's ego
2/stɹˈoʊk sˈʌmwˌʌnz ˈiɡoʊ/
idiom
praise to make someone feel important
To say nice things to someone so they feel more important or proud, often to get something from them.
Exemple
- He loves it when people stroke his ego and tell him how talented he is.
- You don’t have to stroke her ego; just be honest.
- The ad is clearly designed to stroke the customer’s ego.