frolic
gb/fɹˈɑlɪk/ us/fɹˈɑlɪk/
B2
Английский
hancúrozik, hancúrozás, kiruccanás, csavargás, lefekszik egymással, magáncélú kitérő
ГЛАГОЛ
B2
1
hancúrozik
B2
Модель употребления:
[someone/animal] frolic(s) (about/around/in [place])
The puppies frolicked in the garden all afternoon.
A kiskutyák egész délután a kertben hancúroztak.
Kids were frolicking in the waves while the adults watched from the shore.
A gyerekek a hullámokban hancúroztak, miközben a felnőttek a partról nézték őket.
After the first snowfall, the dog frolicked around the yard with obvious delight.
Примеры для изучающих
The children frolicked in the park.
A gyerekek a parkban hancúroztak.
My dog likes to frolic in the snow.
A kutyám szeret a hóban hancúrozni.
Частая ошибка:
Learners may use it too broadly for any kind of fun; it usually suggests energetic, playful movement.
Значение
play and move about happily
Коллокации
frolic in the grass
|frolic on the beach
|frolic in the snow
|frolic around the yard
|frolic about
|frolic with friends
|frolic in the park
|frolic happily
|frolic freely
|frolic in the sunshine
Синонимы
romp (Often suggests energetic, noisy play.)
|
cavort (Similar, sometimes slightly more showy or carefree.)
|
play (More general and less vivid.)
Антонимы
behave (Emphasizes controlled, proper conduct rather than playful movement.)
|
sit still (Directly contrasts with active movement.)
Темы
daily_life
|movement
|leisure
|emotions
Определение
to play and run around happily
To play and move around in a lively, cheerful way, often running, jumping, or dancing.
СУЩЕСТВИТЕЛЬНОЕ
C1
2
hancúrozás
B2
Модель употребления:
a frolic (in [place]); frolics
The afternoon turned into a frolic in the woods.
A délután végül vidám hancúrozássá kerekedett az erdőben.
Their childhood was full of outdoor frolics and muddy shoes.
Gyerekkoruk tele volt szabadtéri hancúrozással és sáros cipőkkel.
What started as a photo shoot became a frolic in the surf.
Примеры для изучающих
We had a frolic in the park after lunch.
Ebéd után volt egy kis hancúrozás a parkban.
Частая ошибка:
Don’t confuse with 'relic' or 'frivolous'; 'a frolic' is specifically a playful time or activity.
Значение
lively playful activity
Коллокации
a frolic in the park
|a frolic on the beach
|childhood frolics
|a playful frolic
|a frolic in the snow
|summer frolics
|a frolic in the garden
|a frolic with friends
Синонимы
romp (Often implies rough-and-tumble play.)
|
caper (Light, playful running or jumping; sometimes more whimsical.)
|
lark (Emphasizes playful fun, often with friends; less about physical movement.)
Антонимы
work (Contrasts with play and leisure.)
|
routine (Contrasts with spontaneous, carefree activity.)
Темы
daily_life
|leisure
|movement
Определение
a time of happy, energetic play
A period of lively, playful activity; romping or cheerful play.
СУЩЕСТВИТЕЛЬНОЕ
C1
3
kiruccanás
B1
csavargás
B2
Модель употребления:
a frolic to/through [place]; a weekend frolic
They took a quick frolic to the coast before the semester started.
Tettek egy gyors kiruccanást a tengerpartra, mielőtt elkezdődött a szemeszter.
What was meant to be a simple errand turned into a frolic around town.
Ami egyszerű ügyintézésnek indult, abból egy kis városi csavargás lett.
We planned a one-day frolic in the countryside to escape the heat.
Примеры для изучающих
We went on a frolic to the beach.
Tettünk egy kiruccanást a strandra.
Частая ошибка:
This sense is less common than the 'playful activity' sense; it often implies something spontaneous and carefree.
Значение
carefree outing for fun
Коллокации
a weekend frolic
|a little frolic
|a frolic in the city
|a frolic to Paris
|a frolic with friends
|a frolic by the sea
Синонимы
jaunt (A short trip for pleasure; often slightly more neutral.)
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excursion (More planned and neutral; less playful in tone.)
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spree (Often implies indulgence and may be excessive.)
Антонимы
business trip (Travel for work rather than fun.)
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duty (Obligation rather than pleasure.)
Темы
travel
|leisure
|relationships
Определение
a short trip or activity just for fun
A lighthearted outing or brief escapade taken for pleasure.
ГЛАГОЛ
C1
INFORMAL
4
Модель употребления:
frolic (with [someone])
The tabloid hinted that the two celebrities had been frolicking together on holiday.
A bulvárlap azt sejtette, hogy a két celeb együtt hancúrozott a nyaraláson.
He joked that they spent the weekend frolicking rather than sightseeing.
Viccelődve azt mondta, hogy a hétvégén inkább hancúroztak, mint várost néztek.
Частая ошибка:
This meaning is usually indirect/euphemistic; in many contexts 'frolic' simply means 'play'.
Значение
engage in playful sex
Коллокации
frolic with
|frolic in bed
|frolic between the sheets
Синонимы
sleep with (Common neutral euphemism for having sex.)
|
hook up (More casual and often implies no commitment.)
Антонимы
abstain (Choose not to have sex.)
Темы
relationships
|sex
Определение
to have sex (used jokingly or politely)
To engage in playful sexual activity; to have sex, often suggested in a light or euphemistic way.
СУЩЕСТВИТЕЛЬНОЕ
C2
TECHNICAL
5
Модель употребления:
a frolic (and detour)
The court found the driver was on a frolic, not acting within the scope of employment.
A bíróság úgy találta, hogy a sofőr magáncélú kitérőn volt, nem pedig a munkaköre keretében járt el.
The employer argued the accident happened during an employee’s frolic rather than during work duties.
A munkáltató azzal érvelt, hogy a baleset a dolgozó magáncélú kitérője alatt történt, nem a munkafeladatai közben.
Частая ошибка:
This is a specialized legal meaning and is not the same as ordinary 'fun' in everyday speech.
Значение
employee’s personal detour (law)
Коллокации
on a frolic
|frolic and detour
|employee frolic
|scope of employment
|vicarious liability
Синонимы
deviation (General term; not specific to the legal doctrine.)
Антонимы
scope of employment (Actions done as part of the job, not a personal departure.)
Темы
law
|work
Определение
in law, a big personal detour from work
In tort law, a substantial personal deviation by an employee from their work duties, especially one that can remove the employer’s liability for the employee’s actions during that time.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
frolic
IPA
GB/fɹˈɑlɪk/
US/fɹˈɑlɪk/
Слоги и ударение
frol - ic (2 слога)
Stress on 1st syllable (frol)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: frolic
- Plural: frolics
Verb
- Base: frolic
- 3rd Person Singular: frolics
- Present Participle: frolicking
- Past: frolicked
- Past Participle: frolicked
Родственные слова
Forms
frolics
noun
frolicking
verb
frolicked
verb
Advanced or less common
frolicsome
adjective
frolicker
noun
Выражения
frolic and detour
1/fɹˈɑlɪk ˈænd dˈitʊɹ/
fixed phrase
technical
legal categories of deviation
in law, a test for work vs personal actions
Примеры
- The judge applied the frolic and detour doctrine to decide whether the company was liable.
- In torts class, students learn the frolic and detour distinction early on.
frolic in the hay
1/fɹˈɑlɪk ˈɪn ðə hˈeɪ/
idiom
informal
have sex (playfully said)
to have sex (a joking phrase)
Примеры
- The comedy is full of jokes about the characters frolicking in the hay.
- The gossip columnist implied the couple had been frolicking in the hay all weekend.
go on a frolic
1/ɡˈoʊ ˈɔn ə fɹˈɑlɪk/
fixed phrase
literary
go out for carefree fun
to go out and have fun
Примеры
- After exams, they went on a frolic around the city.
- She disappeared for the afternoon, off on a frolic with friends.
Примеры для изучающих
- We went on a frolic after work.