lid
gb/lˈɪd/ us/lˈɪd/
A2
Английский
~ 9200
fedél, szemhéj, kalap, sapka, sityak, korlát, felső határ, plafon
СУЩЕСТВИТЕЛЬНОЕ
A2
1
fedél
A2
Модель употребления:
the lid of [something]; a lid on [container]
Make sure you put the lid back on the jar, or the sauce will spill.
Ügyelj rá, hogy visszatedd a fedelet az üvegre, különben kifolyik a szósz.
She opened the trash can lid and dropped the bag inside.
Felnyitotta a szemetes fedelét, és beledobta a zacskót.
The coffee shop uses paper cups with plastic lids for takeout drinks.
He lifted the lid of the box and found old family photos.
This pot doesn’t have a matching lid anymore.
Примеры для изучающих
Please close the lid of the box.
Kérlek, csukd le a doboz fedelét.
I can’t find the lid for this jar.
Nem találom ennek az üvegnek a fedelét.
He took off the lid and smelled the soup.
Put the lid on the pan so the water boils faster.
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes use "cap" instead of "lid" for wide openings (e.g. saying *a cap for the pot*). Use "lid" for pots, boxes, jars, and similar containers, and "cap" for narrow openings like bottles or pens.
Значение
removable cover for a container
Коллокации
jar lid
|plastic lid
|tight lid
|coffee cup lid
|replace the lid
|screw-on lid
Синонимы
cover (More general; can refer to anything that goes over or on something, not only container tops.)
|
top (Very common in everyday speech, especially for containers like bottles or pens.)
Антонимы
opening (Refers to the hole or space that the lid closes.)
Темы
daily life
|home
|food
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Определение
A top or cover you put on something like a box, jar, or cup to close it.
A removable or hinged cover that closes the opening of a container or similar object.
СУЩЕСТВИТЕЛЬНОЕ
B1
2
szemhéj
B1
Модель употребления:
[someone]'s lid(s); the lid of [someone]'s eye
Her upper lid was red and itchy from an allergy.
Az allergia miatt vörös volt és viszketett a felső szemhéja.
He could barely keep his lids open during the long meeting.
A hosszú megbeszélés alatt alig bírta nyitva tartani a szemét.
The doctor asked her to close her lids tightly and then open them wide.
A small bump appeared on his lower lid overnight.
She put a little eyeshadow on her lids before going out.
Примеры для изучающих
My left lid hurts when I blink.
Fáj a bal szemhéjam, amikor pislogok.
His lids feel heavy because he is very tired.
Nehéznek érzi a szemhéját, mert nagyon fáradt.
Close your lids while I shine this light in your eye.
The skin on her upper lid is very dry.
Частая ошибка:
Learners usually say "eyelid" and may not recognize that "lid" alone can sometimes mean the eyelid, especially in medical or beauty contexts. In careful or formal speech, "eyelid" is safer and clearer.
Значение
the fold of skin over the eye
Коллокации
upper lid
|lower lid
|swollen lid
|drooping lid
|heavy lids
Синонимы
eyelid (The standard, more precise word; used in both everyday and medical contexts.)
Антонимы
eye (The organ that the lid covers and protects; contrasted with the covering itself.)
Темы
body
|health
|daily life
Определение
The piece of skin that can close over your eye to protect it.
The movable fold of skin that covers and protects the front of the eye; an eyelid.
СУЩЕСТВИТЕЛЬНОЕ
B2
INFORMAL
3
Модель употребления:
a new lid; someone’s lid
That’s a sharp-looking lid you’ve got on today.
Menő sityak van ma rajtad.
He grabbed his old fishing lid from the hook by the door.
Leakasztotta az ajtó melletti kampóról a régi horgászsapkáját.
The coach told everyone to take off their lids during the national anthem.
Примеры для изучающих
He put on a big black lid before he went out.
Egy nagy fekete kalapot vett fel, mielőtt kiment.
I like your lid; it looks cool.
Tetszik a sityakod; menőn néz ki.
She wore a red lid to the game.
Частая ошибка:
Learners may think this meaning is common in all situations. In fact, using "lid" for "hat" is informal and often playful; in normal speech and writing, "hat" is preferred.
Значение
informal word for a hat
Коллокации
nice lid
|baseball lid
|cowboy lid
|take off your lid
Синонимы
hat (The normal, neutral word; used in all situations, while "lid" sounds casual or playful.)
|
cap (Often refers to soft hats with a peak, like baseball caps; also informal but more common than "lid".)
Антонимы
bareheaded (Describes someone not wearing any hat or head covering.)
Темы
fashion
|daily life
|clothing
|daily_life
Определение
An informal word that means a hat.
An informal term for a hat or similar head covering.
СУЩЕСТВИТЕЛЬНОЕ
B2
4
Модель употребления:
a lid on [activity/costs/inflation]; put/keep a lid on [something]
The government is trying to keep a lid on inflation.
A kormány igyekszik féken tartani az inflációt.
New regulations put a lid on excessive executive pay.
Az új szabályozások felső határt szabtak a túlzottan magas vezetői fizetéseknek.
Management wants to keep a tight lid on the details of the merger.
They failed to keep a lid on the story, and it soon reached the press.
The curfew put a lid on late-night violence in the area.
Примеры для изучающих
The company wants to keep a lid on costs this year.
A cég idén kordában akarja tartani a költségeket.
New rules put a lid on how much we can spend.
Az új szabályok korlátozzák, mennyit költhetünk.
They tried to keep a lid on the news, but people found out.
The law puts a lid on smoking in public places.
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes read this phrase literally and imagine a real lid. In expressions like "keep a lid on costs" or "put a lid on rumors", "lid" is figurative and means control or limit, not a physical object.
Значение
a limit or control on something
Коллокации
keep a lid on costs
|a lid on prices
|a lid on spending
|put a lid on rumors
|a lid on tensions
Синонимы
limit (More general word for anything that stops further increase or change.)
|
restraint (Adds a nuance of deliberate control or holding back, especially of feelings or spending.)
Антонимы
freedom (Suggests a lack of control or limits on what can happen.)
|
release (Emphasizes letting something out or removing previous limits.)
Темы
business
|politics
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Определение
A control or limit that stops something from growing, spreading, or becoming public.
An imposed limit or control that prevents something from increasing, spreading, or becoming known.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
lid
IPA
GB/lˈɪd/
US/lˈɪd/
Слоги и ударение
lid (1 слог)
Stress on 1st syllable (lid)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: lid
- Plural: lids
Родственные слова
Forms
lids
noun
Core family
lidded
adjective
Related words
eyelid
noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
lidless
adjective
Выражения
blow the lid off
1/blˈoʊ ðə lˈɪd ˈɔf/
idiom
expose a major secret or scandal
To make a big secret or shocking fact known to many people.
Примеры
- The journalist’s investigation blew the lid off the bribery scheme.
- Her testimony blew the lid off years of abuse in the institution.
- A leaked video blew the lid off the company’s safety failures.
flip your lid
1/flˈɪp jˈʊɹ lˈɪd/
idiom
informal
suddenly become very angry
To suddenly become very angry or very upset.
Примеры
- Dad flipped his lid when he saw the broken window.
- She’ll flip her lid if she finds out you lied to her.
- The coach flipped his lid after the team stopped trying.
keep a lid on
1/kˈip ə lˈɪd ˈɔn/
idiom
control or hide something
To control something so it does not grow or spread, or to stop information from becoming known.
Примеры
- The central bank is trying to keep a lid on inflation.
- They worked hard to keep a lid on the scandal before the election.
- We need to keep a lid on our expenses until business improves.
lift the lid on
1/lˈɪft ðə lˈɪd ˈɔn/
idiom
reveal secret information
To make secret or hidden information about something known to the public.
Примеры
- The report lifts the lid on corruption in the local council.
- Her book lifts the lid on life inside the royal household.
- The investigation lifted the lid on years of financial mismanagement.
put a lid on it
1/pˈʊt ə lˈɪd ˈɔn ˈɪt/
idiom
informal
tell someone to be quiet or stop
To tell someone to stop talking, making noise, or doing something, often because it is annoying.
Примеры
- Can you kids put a lid on it? I’m trying to work.
- He finally told his neighbor to put a lid on it after hours of loud music.
- If they don’t put a lid on it, the teacher will be really angry.
put the lid on
1/pˈʊt ðə lˈɪd ˈɔn/
idiom
bring something to a final end
To finally end or stop something, often because of one last event or action.
Примеры
- The latest scandal put the lid on his political career.
- The heavy rain put the lid on any chance of continuing the match.
- Another round of budget cuts will put the lid on our expansion plans.
take the lid off
1/tˈeɪk ðə lˈɪd ˈɔf/
idiom
remove limits or controls
To remove rules or controls, so that something can happen more freely or strongly.
Примеры
- The new policy took the lid off public criticism of the regime.
- Cutting regulations would take the lid off investment in the sector.
- The announcement took the lid off celebrations across the city.