brain
gb/bɹˈeɪn/ us/bɹˈeɪn/
A2
Английский
~ 1800
agy, zseni, valaminek az agya, ész, intelligencia
СУЩЕСТВИТЕЛЬНОЕ
A2
1
agy
A2
Модель употребления:
[someone]'s brain
The human brain is incredibly complex.
Az emberi agy hihetetlenül összetett.
He suffered a brain injury in the accident.
A balesetben agysérülést szenvedett.
Your brain needs rest to function well.
Scientists are studying how the brain processes language.
Примеры для изучающих
The brain helps us think.
Az agyunk segít a gondolkodásban.
Her brain works very fast.
Az agya nagyon gyorsan működik.
He hurt his brain in the fall.
My brain feels tired today.
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'brain' with 'mind'; 'brain' is the physical organ, while 'mind' is the thinking part or mental processes.
Значение
Organ controlling thought and body
Коллокации
human brain
|brain cells
|brain injury
|brain function
|brain activity
Синонимы
mind (Refers more to mental processes than the physical organ.)
Антонимы
body (Refers to the physical form excluding the head's controlling organ.)
Темы
science
|health
|anatomy
|body
Определение
The part of your body inside your head that helps you think and control what you do.
The organ inside the head that controls thought, memory, emotions, and the body's activities.
СУЩЕСТВИТЕЛЬНОЕ
B1
2
zseni
B2
Модель употребления:
[someone] is a brain at [something]
She's the brains behind the new project.
Ő az új projekt agya.
He's a real brain when it comes to computers.
Igazi zseni, ha számítógépekről van szó.
We need some fresh brains on this problem.
Примеры для изучающих
She is a brain in math.
Matekból zseni.
He is the brains of the team.
Ő a csapat agya.
My brother is a real brain.
Частая ошибка:
Learners may overuse 'brain' instead of 'smart person'; 'brain' in this sense is often used informally or in set phrases.
Значение
Very intelligent person
Коллокации
creative brain
|the brains behind
|a real brain
Синонимы
genius (Stronger and more formal; implies exceptional natural ability.)
Антонимы
fool (Someone lacking good sense or intelligence.)
Темы
people
|intelligence
|education
|core_vocabulary
Определение
A very smart person.
A person who is very intelligent or skilled at something.
СУЩЕСТВИТЕЛЬНОЕ
B1
INFORMAL
3
ész
A2
Модель употребления:
to have the brains to [do something]
Use your brain before you act.
Használd az eszed, mielőtt cselekszel.
He has the brains to run this company.
Megvan hozzá az esze, hogy vezesse ezt a céget.
They don't have enough brains to solve it.
Примеры для изучающих
I use my brain to learn English.
Az eszemet használom, amikor angolul tanulok.
She has the brains to win.
Megvan hozzá az esze, hogy nyerjen.
He does not use his brain.
Частая ошибка:
Some learners confuse plural 'brains' with singular 'brain'; plural is common in idioms about intelligence.
Значение
Mental ability to think well
Коллокации
use your brain
|have brains
|no brains
Синонимы
intelligence (More formal and general; not slangy.)
Антонимы
stupidity (Lack of intelligence or good judgment.)
Темы
intelligence
|daily life
|education
|core_vocabulary
Определение
How well someone can think and decide things.
The ability to think clearly and make good decisions.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
brain
IPA
GB/bɹˈeɪn/
US/bɹˈeɪn/
Слоги и ударение
brain (1 слог)
Stress on 1st syllable (brain)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: brain
- Plural: brains
Родственные слова
Forms
brains
noun
Core family
brainy
adjective
brainstorm
verb B2
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
brainless
adjective
Advanced or less common
brainchild
noun
brainwashing
noun C1
Выражения
brainstorm
1/bɹˈeɪnstˌɔɹm/
fixed phrase
Suggest many ideas quickly for problem-solving or creativity
To quickly think of many ideas with others to solve a problem or make something new.
Примеры
- Let's brainstorm ideas for the party theme.
- They brainstormed solutions during the meeting.
pick someone's brain
1/pˈɪk sˈʌmwˌʌnz bɹˈeɪn/
idiom
informal
Ask someone for ideas or advice
To talk to someone to get ideas or information from them because they know more about something.
Примеры
- Can I pick your brain about this design?
- He picked her brain for tips on starting a business.
rack your brains
1/ɹˈæk jˈʊɹ bɹˈeɪnz/
idiom
informal
Think very hard about something difficult
To try very hard to remember or think of something.
Примеры
- I've been racking my brains all day trying to remember her name.
- She racked her brains for a solution to the problem.
scatterbrained
1/skˈætɚbɹˈeɪnd/
fixed phrase
informal
Disorganized and forgetful mind
Not able to remember things or organize ideas well.
Примеры
- She's so scatterbrained she forgot her own birthday.
- I'm feeling scatterbrained after working all night.
the brains behind
1/ðə bɹˈeɪnz bɪhˈaɪnd/
idiom
Person who plans and directs something
The person who plans and controls an important project or activity.
Примеры
- She was the brains behind the marketing campaign.
- He's the brains behind our new app.