trace
gb/tɹˈeɪs/ us/tɹˈeɪs/
A2
Английский
~ 3000
visszakövet, lenyomoz, visszavezet, átrajzol, körberajzol, nyomnyi mennyiség, csipetnyi, fikarcnyi, szemernyi, szikrányi, nyom, végighúz, rajzol, végigsimít
ГЛАГОЛ
B1
1
Модель употребления:
to trace [something] back to [source]
Police traced the phone call to a payphone downtown.
A rendőrség lenyomozta, hogy a hívás egy belvárosi nyilvános telefonfülkéből indult.
Scientists traced the disease to contaminated water.
A tudósok a betegséget a szennyezett vízre vezették vissza.
I finally traced the leak to a loose pipe under the sink.
Примеры для изучающих
The police traced the call to a small town.
A rendőrség lenyomozta, hogy a hívás egy kisvárosból érkezett.
We traced the smell to the kitchen.
A szagot a konyháig követtük vissza.
He traced the problem to a broken part.
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'trace' with 'track'; 'trace' can be about finding an origin from evidence, not only physically following.
Значение
Follow or discover by evidence
Коллокации
trace a call
|trace the source
|trace a path
|trace a pattern
Синонимы
track (Often used for physically following a person, animal, or vehicle; 'trace' can also be about abstract origins.)
Антонимы
ignore (To not try to find or follow something.)
Темы
investigation
|crime
|history
|science
|core_vocabulary
Определение
To find or follow something by looking at signs or information.
To follow, find, or discover the course or origin of something by examining evidence.
ГЛАГОЛ
A2
2
átrajzol
B1
körberajzol
B1
Модель употребления:
to trace [a shape/picture] onto [surface]
She traced the picture onto a clean sheet of paper.
Átrajzolta a képet egy tiszta papírlapra.
Children traced the shapes to learn how to write letters.
A gyerekek átrajzolták az alakzatokat, hogy megtanulják, hogyan kell betűket írni.
I traced the pattern onto the fabric before cutting.
Примеры для изучающих
He traced the picture with a pencil.
Ceruzával átrajzolta a képet.
The child traced the letter 'A'.
A gyerek átrajzolta az „A” betűt.
She traced the shape onto the paper.
Частая ошибка:
Learners may think 'trace' here means 'draw', but it specifically means copying lines from an existing image.
Значение
Draw over an outline
Коллокации
trace a drawing
|trace letters
|trace a design
Синонимы
copy (A more general term; 'trace' means copying by following lines directly.)
Антонимы
freehand draw (To draw without following existing lines.)
Темы
art
|crafts
|education
|arts_entertainment
Определение
To copy a picture by drawing over its lines.
To copy a picture, design, or shape by drawing over its lines or following its edges.
СУЩЕСТВИТЕЛЬНОЕ
B1
3
The test found trace amounts of lead in the water.
A vizsgálat nyomnyi mennyiségű ólmot mutatott ki a vízben.
There was only a trace of sugar left in the jar.
Már csak nyomnyi cukor maradt az üvegben.
He spoke without a trace of emotion.
Примеры для изучающих
There is a trace of salt in the soup.
Csak nyomnyi só van a levesben.
The police found a trace of blood.
A rendőrség nyomnyi mennyiségű vért talált.
She smiled without a trace of fear.
Частая ошибка:
Learners may confuse 'trace' with 'track' in noun form; here it means 'a small amount', not 'a sign left behind'.
Значение
A very small amount
Коллокации
trace amounts
|a trace of blood
|traces of chemicals
Синонимы
hint (Slightly more figurative; 'trace' is often used in scientific or factual contexts.)
Антонимы
abundance (A large quantity, opposite of a very small amount.)
Темы
measurement
|science
|food
|core_vocabulary
Определение
A very small amount of something.
A very small quantity of something, often too small to be easily measured or noticed.
СУЩЕСТВИТЕЛЬНОЕ
B1
4
nyom
A2
There were no traces of the camp after they left.
Miután elmentek, a tábornak semmi nyoma nem maradt.
Archaeologists found traces of an ancient settlement.
A régészek egy ősi település nyomaira bukkantak.
The thief left no trace behind.
Примеры для изучающих
We found traces of animals in the forest.
Állatok nyomait találtuk az erdőben.
The rain washed away all traces of footprints.
Az eső minden lábnyomot elmosott.
There were no traces of food on the plate.
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse this meaning with 'track'; 'trace' here is evidence left behind, not necessarily a path to follow.
Значение
Mark or sign left behind
Коллокации
leave no trace
|find traces of
|traces remain
Синонимы
sign ('Sign' is broader; 'trace' often refers to small or faint evidence.)
Антонимы
erasure (The removal of all signs or marks.)
Темы
history
|investigation
|core_vocabulary
Определение
A mark or sign that shows something was here before.
A mark, object, or other indication that shows that something existed or happened.
ГЛАГОЛ
B2
5
Модель употребления:
to trace [something] with [finger/object]
She traced her name in the sand with a stick.
Egy bottal a homokba rajzolta a nevét.
His finger traced the scar on his arm.
Ujjával végigsimított a karján lévő hegen.
I traced the rim of my glass absentmindedly.
Примеры для изучающих
She traced a circle in the sand.
Kört rajzolt a homokba.
He traced the edge of the table with his hand.
Végighúzta a kezét az asztal szélén.
I traced my name on the paper.
Значение
Outline with touch or tool
Коллокации
trace a line with finger
|trace the edge
Синонимы
outline ('Outline' can mean describe generally; 'trace' here is physical and tactile.)
Антонимы
press hard (The opposite action in terms of touch pressure.)
Темы
touch
|art
|body
|core_vocabulary
Определение
To move your finger or something else along the edge or surface of something lightly.
To draw or pass along the edge or surface of something lightly with one's finger or an instrument.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
trace
IPA
GB/tɹˈeɪs/
US/tɹˈeɪs/
Слоги и ударение
trace (1 слог)
Stress on 1st syllable (trace)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: trace
- Plural: trace, traces
Verb
- Base: trace
- 3rd Person Singular: traces
- Present Participle: tracing
- Past: traced
Родственные слова
Forms
Core family
traceable
adjective
Related words
retrace
verb B2
tracer
noun
Negative and opposite forms
untraceable
adjective
traceless
adjective
Advanced or less common
traceability
noun C1
Выражения
leave no trace
1/lˈiv nˈoʊ tɹˈeɪs/
fixed phrase
Cause no signs to remain
To not leave any signs that you were there or did something.
Примеры
- The hikers left no trace after camping in the forest.
- The virus disappeared, leaving no trace in his body.
trace back to
1/tɹˈeɪs bˈæk tə/
phrasal verb
Find origin by investigation
To find where something started by looking at information or evidence.
Примеры
- The outbreak was traced back to imported food.
- Her family roots trace back to Ireland.
trace over
1/tɹˈeɪs ˈoʊvɚ/
phrasal verb
Draw over existing lines
To draw over lines that are already there to make them clearer or to copy them.
Примеры
- Trace over your pencil lines with ink to finish the drawing.
- She carefully traced over each letter.