angle
gb/ˈæŋɡəl/ us/ˈæŋɡəl/
A2
Английский
~ 2400
Значения
0 значений
Существительное
A2
quantity
1
Space between two lines
The shape made where two lines or surfaces meet, measured in degrees.
Модель употребления:
an angle of [number] degrees
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'angle' with 'corner' when referring to geometric figures; 'angle' is the correct term in math.
Синонимы
corner (In geometry, 'corner' is informal and less precise; used more for everyday objects.)
Антонимы
straight line (A straight line has no angle because the lines do not meet at a turn.)
Коллокации
right angle
|acute angle
|sharp angle
|wide angle
|angle measurement
Темы
math
|geometry
|science
|education
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- The triangle has three equal angles.
- He drew a 90-degree angle on the paper.
- The roof slopes at a sharp angle.
- A right angle measures exactly 90 degrees.
Примеры для изучающих
- The book is at a right angle to the table.
- A square has four right angles.
- This angle is smaller than 90 degrees.
Существительное
B1
relation
2
Particular point of view
A way of seeing or thinking about something.
Модель употребления:
from an angle of [viewpoint]
Частая ошибка:
Learners may confuse 'angle' here with a physical geometric shape; in this sense, it is about viewpoint.
Синонимы
perspective ('Perspective' is more formal and often broader in meaning.)
Антонимы
blind spot (A blind spot is something you fail to see or consider.)
Коллокации
camera angle
|different angle
|fresh angle
|political angle
Темы
photography
|communication
|media
|education
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- The photographer chose a low angle for the shot.
- Try to look at the problem from a different angle.
- The story was told from the victim’s angle.
Примеры для изучающих
- I saw the building from a new angle.
- The film shows the scene from many angles.
- We can talk about this from another angle.
Глагол
B1
action
3
Position at a slant
To move or turn something so it is not straight but points in a direction.
Модель употребления:
to angle [something] toward [something]
Частая ошибка:
Learners may confuse this with 'dangle', which means to hang loosely.
Синонимы
tilt ('Tilt' focuses more on leaning to one side, while 'angle' can include direction aiming.)
Антонимы
straighten (To make something not slanted or directed but straight.)
Коллокации
angle the mirror
|angle the camera
|angle slightly
Темы
movement
|positioning
|space
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- She angled the lamp toward the desk.
- The photographer angled the camera to capture more light.
- He angled his body toward the door.
Примеры для изучающих
- Please angle the fan toward me.
- He angled his head to hear better.
- I angled the chair to face the window.
Глагол
B2
action
4
Seek indirectly or strategically
To try to get something by using hints or special methods instead of asking directly.
Модель употребления:
to angle for [something]
Частая ошибка:
Learners may think this always relates to fishing; here it means trying to get something indirectly.
Синонимы
fish for ('Fish for' is informal and similar in meaning when seeking compliments or information.)
Антонимы
ask directly (To request something openly without indirect methods.)
Коллокации
angle for attention
|angle for a promotion
|angle for praise
Темы
communication
|social
|business
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- She’s angling for a raise by taking on extra work.
- He angled for an invitation to the party.
- They were clearly angling for more favorable terms.
Примеры для изучающих
- She is angling for a job offer.
- He angled for help without asking directly.
- They are angling for more time to finish.
Глагол
B2
action
5
Fish with hook and line
To try to catch fish with a fishing rod and hook for fun or sport.
Модель употребления:
to angle for [type of fish] in [place]
Частая ошибка:
Learners may not know this verb is mainly used in British English and in formal/written contexts.
Синонимы
fish ('Fish' is more general; 'angle' is more specific and formal for sport fishing.)
Антонимы
release fish (To let the fish go instead of catching it.)
Коллокации
angle for trout
|angle in the river
Темы
sports
|outdoors
|animals
|nature
Примеры
- They angled for salmon in the cold river.
- He spends weekends angling in the lake near his home.
- Many tourists come here to angle in summer.
Примеры для изучающих
- My father likes to angle in this river.
- They angled for big fish last weekend.
- He went to angle by the sea.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
angle
IPA
GB/ˈæŋɡəl/
US/ˈæŋɡəl/
Слоги и ударение
angle (1 слог)
Stress on 1st syllable (angle)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: angle
- Plural: angles
Verb
- Base: angle
- 3rd Person Singular: angles
- Present Participle: angling
- Past: angled
Родственные слова
Forms
angles
noun
angling
verb
angled
verb
Core family
angular
adjective B2
Advanced or less common
angularity
noun C1
Выражения
angle for something
1/ˈæŋɡəl fɚ sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Indirect attempt to get something
To try to get something by using hints or special actions instead of asking directly.
Примеры
- He was angling for an invitation all evening.
- She angled for praise by showing her work early.
at an angle
1/ˈæt ən ˈæŋɡəl/
fixed phrase
Not straight position
Not straight; slanted compared to something else.
Примеры
- The picture hung at an angle on the wall.
- She parked the car at an angle to the curb.
camera angle
1/kˈæmɚə ˈæŋɡəl/
fixed phrase
technical
Position of camera relative to subject
The place and direction where a camera is set to film or take a photo.
Примеры
- Changing the camera angle improved the shot dramatically.
- Directors use different camera angles to create mood.
from every angle
1/fɹˈʌm ˈɛvɹi ˈæŋɡəl/
fixed phrase
All viewpoints considered
Looking at something in all possible ways or directions.
Примеры
- The problem was examined from every angle before making a decision.
- The sculpture looks beautiful from every angle.