Английский

body

gb/bˈɑdi/ us/bˈɑdi/
A1 Английский
~ 300
Значения
0 значений
Существительное A1 entity
1

physical structure of a living being

The whole physical form of a person or animal.

Модель употребления: [someone]'s body
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'body' with 'figure' when talking about shape or appearance; 'figure' is more about outward form, not the whole physical structure.
Синонимы
physique (Refers more to the shape and form, often in relation to fitness or attractiveness.) | figure (Refers mainly to the shape of a person's body, often used for appearance.)
Антонимы
mind (Contrasts the physical part of a person with their mental or emotional aspects.)
Коллокации
human body |body temperature |body part |body weight |body language
Темы
health |biology |daily life |body |core_vocabulary
Примеры
  • The human body needs rest to recover.
  • She covered her body with a blanket.
  • His body was found near the river.
  • Exercise is good for your body.
  • He has tattoos all over his body.
Примеры для изучающих
  • My body is tired.
  • She washes her body every day.
  • He has a strong body.
  • The doctor checks my body.
Существительное A2 entity
2

main section of an object

The main part of something, without extra parts.

Модель употребления: the body of [something]
Частая ошибка:
Learners may confuse this with 'frame'; 'frame' usually refers to the supporting structure, while 'body' is the main outer part.
Синонимы
main section (A plain description emphasizing its role as the central part.)
Антонимы
appendage (Refers to something attached to the main part.)
Коллокации
body of a car |body of a plane |body of a guitar
Темы
objects |technology |core_vocabulary
Примеры
  • The mechanic repaired the car's body after the accident.
  • The body of the guitar is made from mahogany.
  • The plane's body was painted white.
Примеры для изучающих
  • The car's body is red.
  • This is the body of the pen.
  • The body of the bus is very long.
Существительное B1 entity
3

organized group of people

An official group of people working together for a purpose.

Модель употребления: a body of [people]
Частая ошибка:
Some learners may confuse 'body' in this sense with 'everybody'; here it means an organization, not all people in general.
Синонимы
committee (A smaller, often more specific type of decision-making group.) | organization (A broader term for a structured group with a purpose.)
Антонимы
individual (Refers to one person, not a group.)
Коллокации
governing body |advisory body |legislative body
Темы
politics |organizations |relationships |business |core_vocabulary
Примеры
  • The governing body will meet next week to discuss the policy.
  • An independent body will review the case.
  • A legislative body passes new laws.
Примеры для изучающих
  • The school has a student body.
  • The city has a governing body.
  • This is an advisory body.
Существительное B1 entity
4

main part of written text

The main part of writing, not including titles or notes.

Модель употребления: the body of [text/document/email]
Синонимы
main text (Focuses on the central written content.)
Антонимы
heading (A title or label above sections of text.)
Коллокации
body of the email |body of the text |body paragraph
Темы
writing |communication |education |core_vocabulary
Примеры
  • Please include your contact information in the body of the email.
  • The body of the report explains the findings in detail.
  • She edited the body of her essay before submitting it.
Примеры для изучающих
  • I write my idea in the body of the email.
  • The body of this letter is short.
  • He reads the body of the message.
Существительное B2 entity
5

collection of information or material

A lot of information about one subject.

Модель употребления: a body of [work/research/evidence]
Синонимы
collection (A general term for gathered items; 'body' here implies organization and substance.)
Антонимы
lack of information (Opposite in meaning as it signifies absence rather than presence of material.)
Коллокации
body of work |body of evidence |body of research
Темы
academia |research |education |science |core_vocabulary
Примеры
  • There is a large body of research on climate change.
  • Her paintings form an impressive body of work.
  • The lawyer presented a strong body of evidence.
Примеры для изучающих
  • We have a big body of data.
  • He wrote a body of poems.
  • There is a body of facts about this case.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
body
IPA
GB/bˈɑdi/
US/bˈɑdi/
Слоги и ударение
body (1 слог)
Stress on 1st syllable (body)
Формы слова
Noun
  • Base: body
  • Plural: bodies, body
Родственные слова
Forms
bodies noun
Core family
bodily adjective B2
Related words
bodybuilder noun bodybuilding noun
Negative and opposite forms
disembodied adjective
Advanced or less common
embody verb C1 embodiment noun C1
Выражения

body language

1
/bˈɑdi lˈæŋɡwɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase

nonverbal communication through movement and posture

The way you communicate using your movements, face, and posture instead of words.

Примеры
  • His body language showed he was nervous.
  • You can tell she’s confident from her body language.

keep body and soul together

1
/kˈip bˈɑdi ˈænd sˈoʊl təɡˈɛðɚ/
idiom

have just enough to live on

To have just enough money to buy food and live.

Примеры
  • He works three jobs just to keep body and soul together.
  • They barely keep body and soul together after losing their jobs.

student body

1
/stˈudənt bˈɑdi/
fixed phrase

all students in a school or university

All students in a school or university seen as one group.

Примеры
  • The student body voted for a new president.
  • Our student body is very diverse.

over my dead body

1
/ˈoʊvɚ mˈaɪ dˈɛd bˈɑdi/
idiom informal

strong refusal to permit

Used to say you will never allow something to happen.

Примеры
  • You want to sell the house? Over my dead body!
  • Over my dead body will you sell this house!
  • Over my dead body will they cancel this program.
  • They can take my car over my dead body.

in cold blood

1
/ˈɪn kˈoʊld blˈʌd/
idiom

deliberately and without emotion (esp. killing)

To do something bad on purpose and without feeling sorry, especially killing someone.

Примеры
  • The victim was murdered in cold blood.
  • The crime was committed in cold blood.
  • He shot them in cold blood.
  • He killed them in cold blood after planning it for weeks.
  • He killed the animal in cold blood.

in cold blood

2
/ˈɪn kˈoʊld blˈʌd/
idiom

Deliberately and without mercy (often killing)

To do something on purpose without feeling sorry, usually something very bad like killing someone.

Примеры
  • The crime was committed in cold blood.
  • He murdered them in cold blood.

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