melt
gb/mˈɛlt/ us/mˈɛlt/
A2
Английский
~ 1700
olvad, megolvaszt, megolvad, megpuhul, ellágyul, elolvad, meglágyul a szíve, észrevétlenül eltűnik, beleolvad a tömegbe, eloldalog
ГЛАГОЛ
A2
1
olvad
A2
Модель употребления:
to melt [something]
The ice began to melt in the sun.
A jég olvadni kezdett a napon.
She melted the butter before adding it to the recipe.
Megolvasztotta a vajat, mielőtt felhasználta volna a receptben.
The snow melts quickly in spring.
The wax melted when the candle was lit.
Примеры для изучающих
The ice melts in the sun.
A jég olvad a napon.
Heat melts the butter.
A hő megolvasztja a vajat.
The snow melts in spring.
The wax melts near the fire.
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'melt' with 'dissolve'. 'Melt' is for solids becoming liquid due to heat; 'dissolve' is for solids mixing into a liquid.
Значение
Change from solid to liquid
Коллокации
melt butter
|melt chocolate
|melt ice
Синонимы
liquefy (More formal and technical term for turning into a liquid.)
Антонимы
freeze (Means to change from liquid to solid, the opposite of melting.)
Темы
science
|daily life
|cooking
|core_vocabulary
Определение
To turn from a solid into a liquid because of heat.
To become liquid through the application of heat.
ГЛАГОЛ
A2
2
megolvaszt
B1
Модель употребления:
to melt [something]
Melt the chocolate before adding it to the cake mixture.
Olvaszd meg a csokoládét, mielőtt hozzáadod a sütemény tésztájához.
He melted the gold to make jewelry.
Megolvasztotta az aranyat, hogy ékszert készítsen belőle.
They melted the ice to get drinking water.
Примеры для изучающих
Melt the butter for the bread.
Olvaszd meg a vajat a kenyérhez.
She melts cheese on the toast.
Sajtot olvaszt a pirítóson.
We melt ice for water.
Значение
Make solid become liquid
Коллокации
melt cheese
|melt chocolate
|melt metal
Синонимы
liquefy (More formal; often used in technical or scientific contexts.)
Антонимы
solidify (Means to make something become solid, the opposite process.)
Темы
science
|daily life
|cooking
|core_vocabulary
Определение
To heat something so it becomes liquid.
To cause something solid to become liquid by applying heat.
ГЛАГОЛ
B1
3
Модель употребления:
to melt [something]
The plastic toy melted when left near the heater.
A műanyag játék megolvadt, amikor a fűtőtest közelében hagyták.
The wax figures melted in the summer heat.
A viaszfigurák megolvadtak a nyári hőségben.
Some materials melt easily when exposed to sunlight.
Примеры для изучающих
Plastic melts in hot sun.
A műanyag megolvad a tűző napon.
The wax melts in warm air.
A viasz megpuhul a meleg levegőben.
This glue melts when hot.
Значение
Soften and lose shape from heat
Коллокации
melt plastic
|melt wax
|melt glue
Синонимы
soften (Implies becoming less hard, not necessarily turning into a liquid.)
Антонимы
harden (Means to become firm or rigid, opposite of melting in this sense.)
Темы
science
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Определение
To get soft and lose shape because of heat.
To lose firmness or shape as a result of heat, often without becoming fully liquid.
ГЛАГОЛ
B2
4
Модель употребления:
to melt at [something]
Her smile made him melt instantly.
A mosolyától azonnal elolvadt.
I melted when I saw the puppy's big eyes.
Elolvadtam, amikor megláttam a kiskutya hatalmas szemeit.
His kindness melted her anger away.
Примеры для изучающих
I melt when I see my baby.
Elolvadok, amikor meglátom a kisbabámat.
Her words melt my heart.
A szavaitól meglágyul a szívem.
The cute dog makes me melt.
Значение
Become tender or sympathetic
Коллокации
melt with joy
|melt with pity
|melt someone's heart
Синонимы
soften (Can refer both to physical and emotional change; in this context, emotional.)
Антонимы
harden (In emotional sense, means to become less sympathetic or kind.)
Темы
emotions
|core_vocabulary
Определение
To start feeling soft, kind, or warm emotions.
To be affected emotionally in a way that makes one feel softer, kinder, or more sympathetic.
ГЛАГОЛ
B2
INFORMAL
5
Модель употребления:
to melt away
As soon as the meeting ended, he melted away into the crowd.
Amint véget ért a megbeszélés, észrevétlenül eltűnt a tömegben.
She melted away before anyone could ask questions.
Észrevétlenül eltűnt, mielőtt bárki kérdezhetett volna.
The protesters slowly melted away after the speech.
Примеры для изучающих
He melted away in the night.
Észrevétlenül eltűnt az éjszakában.
She melted away from the group.
Észrevétlenül eloldalgott a csoporttól.
The man melted away after talking.
Значение
Disappear quietly and quickly
Коллокации
melt away into the crowd
Синонимы
slip away (Similar meaning but less metaphorical; also used for unnoticed departure.)
Антонимы
appear (Opposite of disappearing; to come into sight.)
Темы
daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Определение
To go away fast and quietly so no one sees you.
To leave or vanish quietly and without attracting attention.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
melt
IPA
GB/mˈɛlt/
US/mˈɛlt/
Слоги и ударение
melt (1 слог)
Stress on 1st syllable (melt)
Формы слова
Verb
- Base: melt
- 3rd Person Singular: melts
- Present Participle: melting
- Past: melted
Родственные слова
Forms
melts
verb
melting
verb
melted
verb
Related words
meltdown
noun B2
molten
adjective
Advanced or less common
meltable
adjective
Выражения
melt away
1/mˈɛlt əwˈeɪ/
phrasal verb
Gradually disappear completely
To slowly go away until nothing is left.
Примеры
- The crowd melted away after the concert ended.
- Her anger melted away when she saw his smile.
melt down
1/mˈɛlt dˈaʊn/
phrasal verb
Heat metal until liquid for reuse/disposal
To heat metal until it becomes liquid so you can use it again or throw it away.
Примеры
- They melted down old coins to make new ones.
- The factory melts down scrap metal for recycling.
meltdown
1/mˈɛltdˌaʊn/
fixed phrase
informal
Sudden failure or loss of control
A complete loss of control, especially from strong emotions or a big problem in machines or systems.
Примеры
- The toddler had a meltdown in the supermarket.
- The stock market suffered a major meltdown yesterday.