broad
gb/bɹˈɔd/ us/bɹˈɔd/
A2
Английский
~ 1500
széles, széles körű, átfogó, feltűnő, erős, bige, nőszemély
A2
1
széles
A2
Модель употребления:
[something] is broad
The river was broad and calm.
She has broad shoulders from years of swimming.
A broad avenue leads to the central square.
His broad smile lit up the room.
We walked along the broad beach at sunset.
Примеры для изучающих
The road is broad.
He has broad shoulders.
This river is very broad.
We walked on a broad street.
The park has a broad field.
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'broad' with 'big'; 'broad' refers specifically to width, not overall size.
Значение
Wide from side to side
Коллокации
broad shoulders
|broad street
|broad river
|broad smile
|broad range
Синонимы
wide (Most common synonym; interchangeable in most contexts but 'broad' can suggest expansiveness or generality.)
Антонимы
narrow (Describes something small in width, opposite of broad in this sense.)
Темы
measurement
|description
|geography
|core_vocabulary
|space
Определение
Wide; having a lot of space from side to side.
Having a large distance from one side to the other; wide.
B1
2
Модель употребления:
a broad [range/selection/category] of [things]
The course offers a broad overview of modern history.
A kurzus átfogó áttekintést nyújt a modern történelemről.
She has a broad knowledge of literature.
Széles körű irodalmi ismeretekkel rendelkezik.
The policy covers a broad spectrum of issues.
We discussed the topic in broad terms.
The museum has a broad collection of art.
Примеры для изучающих
He has a broad knowledge of music.
Széles körű zenei ismeretei vannak.
The shop sells a broad range of clothes.
Az üzlet széles ruhaválasztékot kínál.
We had a broad discussion about work.
This book gives a broad view of history.
They have a broad choice of food.
Частая ошибка:
Learners may confuse 'broad' with 'general'; while related, 'broad' often emphasizes extent more than vagueness.
Значение
Covering many things or areas
Коллокации
broad range
|broad spectrum
|broad knowledge
|broad experience
Синонимы
wide-ranging (Emphasizes diversity and extent rather than physical width.)
Антонимы
narrow (In this context, means limited in scope or range.)
Темы
education
|description
|work
|core_vocabulary
Определение
Including many things; not limited or detailed.
Including or relating to many different things or a wide area of knowledge, activity, or interest.
B2
3
Модель употребления:
a broad [smile/accent/hint]
He gave her a broad wink across the table.
Az asztal túloldaláról feltűnően rákacsintott.
Her broad accent revealed where she was from.
Erős tájszólása elárulta, honnan való.
They dropped a broad hint about wanting an invitation.
His broad smile suggested he was very pleased.
Примеры для изучающих
She has a broad smile.
Széles mosolya van.
He gave me a broad wink.
Feltűnően rám kacsintott.
I heard her broad accent.
He made a broad hint about dinner.
Частая ошибка:
Learners may misunderstand 'broad accent' as meaning 'correct' or 'standard', when it actually means strong and noticeable regional pronunciation.
Значение
Clear and easy to notice
Коллокации
broad accent
|broad smile
|broad hint
Синонимы
obvious (More direct; 'broad' can be slightly softer or more descriptive.)
Антонимы
subtle (Opposite in being delicate or hard to notice.)
Темы
communication
|description
|core_vocabulary
Определение
Easy to see or understand; not hidden.
Very clear and noticeable; obvious to most people.
СУЩЕСТВИТЕЛЬНОЕ
B2
INFORMAL
4
He's dating a tough old broad from the Bronx.
Egy kemény, öreg bronxi bigével jár.
The movie features a wisecracking broad who runs the diner.
A filmben egy éles nyelvű bige szerepel, aki az étkezdét vezeti.
Some people find the term 'broad' offensive when used for women.
Примеры для изучающих
She is a smart broad.
Okos bige.
He met a nice broad at the party.
Egy kedves bigével találkozott a buliban.
That broad is very funny.
Частая ошибка:
Learners may use this word in polite conversation without realizing it can sound rude or outdated.
Значение
Woman (informal, dated slang)
Коллокации
tough broad
|classy broad
Синонимы
woman (Neutral term; 'broad' is informal and can be disrespectful.)
Темы
people
|slang
|relationships
|communication
Определение
An informal word for a woman, sometimes rude.
A woman; informal and sometimes considered dated or offensive slang.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
broad
IPA
GB/bɹˈɔd/
US/bɹˈɔd/
Слоги и ударение
broad (1 слог)
Stress on 1st syllable (broad)
Формы слова
Adjective
- Base: broad
- Comparative: broader
- Superlative: broadest
Noun
- Base: broad
- Plural: broads
Родственные слова
Выражения
a broad church
1/ə bɹˈɔd t͡ʃˈɚt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
Group with varied beliefs or members
A group that has many different kinds of people or ideas in it.
Примеры
- The party is a broad church, welcoming members with different views.
- Our club is a broad church with all sorts of personalities.
broad strokes
1/bɹˈɔd stɹˈoʊks/
fixed phrase
General terms without details
Speaking in a general way without small details.
Примеры
- In broad strokes, the plan is to expand overseas next year.
- She explained the project in broad strokes before going into specifics.
in broad daylight
1/ˈɪn bɹˈɔd dˈeɪlˌaɪt/
fixed phrase
During the day, openly visible
When it is light outside and easy to see everything.
Примеры
- The robbery happened in broad daylight on a busy street.
- They kissed in broad daylight without caring who saw.
- She was attacked in broad daylight near her home.