crystal
gb/kɹˈɪstəl/ us/kɹˈɪstəl/
B1
Английский
~ 2800
Значения
0 значений
Существительное
B1
entity
1
Transparent mineral with regular structure
A hard, clear stone or mineral that has a regular shape inside.
Модель употребления:
[something] is a crystal
Частая ошибка:
Learners may confuse 'crystal' with 'glass'. Glass is not crystalline; it has no regular internal structure.
Синонимы
quartz (A specific and common type of crystal, but not all crystals are quartz.)
Антонимы
amorphous solid (A solid without a regular internal structure, the opposite of crystalline.)
Коллокации
crystal structure
|crystal formation
|quartz crystal
|liquid crystal
|crystal lattice
Темы
science
|nature
|materials
Примеры
- The geologist examined a large quartz crystal.
- Snowflakes are tiny ice crystals formed in the atmosphere.
- This watch contains a crystal that regulates its timekeeping.
Примеры для изучающих
- I found a crystal on the beach.
- Salt is made of small crystals.
- The crystal is clear and shiny.
Существительное
B1
entity
2
Fine clear glass tableware or ornaments
A kind of clear glass used to make nice cups, bowls, or decorations.
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes think 'crystal' always means a natural mineral. In this sense it refers to man-made fine glass.
Синонимы
glassware (General term for objects made of glass; not necessarily high-quality or decorative.)
Антонимы
plasticware (Tableware made from plastic instead of glass.)
Коллокации
crystal vase
|cut crystal
|crystal glassware
Темы
home
|materials
|daily_life
|arts_entertainment
Примеры
- The couple received a set of crystal wine glasses as a wedding gift.
- She displayed the crystal vase on the dining table.
- The chandelier sparkled with dozens of hanging crystals.
Примеры для изучающих
- My grandmother has a crystal bowl.
- We drink wine from crystal glasses.
- The crystal vase is very beautiful.
Существительное
informal
B2
entity
3
Methamphetamine in crystalline form
An illegal drug called methamphetamine that looks like small crystals.
Частая ошибка:
Learners may not realize 'crystal' can mean an illegal drug in slang; context is essential.
Синонимы
meth (Common slang abbreviation for methamphetamine; same substance as 'crystal' in this context.)
Коллокации
smoke crystal
|buy crystal
Темы
crime
|health
|law
Примеры
- The police seized several grams of crystal during the raid.
- He was arrested for selling crystal to undercover officers.
- Crystal abuse can lead to severe health problems.
Примеры для изучающих
- The police found crystal in his car.
- Crystal is a dangerous drug.
- She was arrested for selling crystal.
adjective
B2
property
4
Perfectly clear or easy to understand
Very clear to see through or very easy to understand.
Модель употребления:
[something] is crystal [clear]
Частая ошибка:
Learners may overuse 'crystal' alone without 'clear'; as an adjective it almost always appears in the fixed phrase 'crystal clear'.
Синонимы
transparent (Focuses more on the physical property of letting light pass through.)
Антонимы
unclear (Not easy to see or understand.)
Коллокации
crystal clear water
|crystal clear instructions
Темы
communication
|perception
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- The lake water was crystal clear.
- Her explanation was crystal clear and left no doubts.
- Through the window, the view was crystal clear.
Примеры для изучающих
- The water is crystal clear.
- His words are crystal clear.
- The air was crystal clear.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
crystal
IPA
GB/kɹˈɪstəl/
US/kɹˈɪstəl/
Слоги и ударение
crys - tal (2 слога)
Stress on 1st syllable (crys)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: crystal
- Plural: crystal, crystals
Родственные слова
Forms
crystals
noun
Core family
crystalline
adjective
crystallize
verb B2
Advanced or less common
crystallization
noun C1
Выражения
clear as crystal
1/klˈɪɹ ˈæz kɹˈɪstəl/
fixed phrase
Extremely easy to perceive or understand
Very easy to see or very easy to understand.
Примеры
- His answer was clear as crystal.
- The mountain air was clear as crystal.
have a crystal ball
1/hˈæv ə kɹˈɪstəl bˈɔl/
idiom
Ability to predict the future
To know what will happen in the future, like magic.
Примеры
- I can't have a crystal ball — I don't know what will happen next year.
- She isn't expected to have a crystal ball and predict market changes.
crystal clear
1/kɹˈɪstəl klˈɪɹ/
fixed phrase
Perfectly transparent or obvious
Very easy to see through or very easy to understand.
Примеры
- Her instructions were crystal clear.
- The instructions were crystal clear, so everyone knew what to do.
- The water in the bay was crystal clear.
- On a sunny day, the sea here is crystal clear.