foliage
gb/fˈoʊliɪd͡ʒ/ us/fˈoʊliɪd͡ʒ/
B1
Английский
~ 5500
Значения
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Существительное
B1
entity
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leaves of plants or trees
The leaves of a tree or many plants, seen together as one thing.
Модель употребления:
foliage of [a tree/area]
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes say *"a foliage"* as if it were countable. "Foliage" is almost always uncountable, so say "thick foliage" or "a lot of foliage," not *"a foliage."* Another common mistake is spelling it as *"foilage"* by copying the sound of "foil." Also, learners may use "foliage" in very casual speech where "leaves" or "plants" would sound more natural.
Синонимы
leaves (More common and general; refers to individual leaves, while "foliage" often suggests leaves as a mass or for visual effect.)
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greenery (Emphasizes green plants and leaves used for decoration or the feeling of nature, and is slightly more informal.)
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vegetation (More general and sometimes technical; refers to all plant life in an area, not just the leaves.)
Антонимы
bare branches (Describes trees without leaves, emphasizing the absence of foliage.)
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defoliation (A technical term for the loss or removal of leaves from plants or trees.)
Коллокации
dense foliage
|thick foliage
|lush foliage
|autumn foliage
|tropical foliage
|evergreen foliage
Темы
nature
|plants
|environment
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- In summer, the garden is full of thick, green foliage.
- The bird was almost hidden by the dense foliage of the oak tree.
- Tourists come to the region each year to enjoy the bright autumn foliage.
- The tropical foliage around the pool made the hotel feel like a jungle.
- Evergreen foliage keeps the hillside looking green even in winter.
Примеры для изучающих
- The tree has a lot of green foliage.
- We sat under the foliage and stayed cool.
- Birds were singing in the foliage above us.
- In the fall, the foliage turns red and yellow.
- Thick foliage covered the small house.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
foliage
IPA
GB/fˈoʊliɪd͡ʒ/
US/fˈoʊliɪd͡ʒ/
Слоги и ударение
fo - liage (2 слога)
Stress on 1st syllable (fo)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: foliage
- Plural: foliage
Родственные слова
Core family
leaf
noun A1
leafy
adjective
Related words
foliar
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
leafless
adjective
Advanced or less common
defoliate
verb
defoliation
noun
Выражения
autumn foliage
1/ˈɔtəm fˈoʊliɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
leaves changing color in autumn
The leaves on trees that turn red, yellow, and brown in autumn.
Примеры
- Tourists visit the region every year to photograph the autumn foliage.
- The train ride offers beautiful views of the river and the autumn foliage.
- Rain can make the autumn foliage look even more vivid.
dense foliage
1/dˈɛns fˈoʊliɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
thick, heavy plant leaves
Foliage that is very thick, with many leaves close together so you cannot see through it easily.
Примеры
- The path disappeared into dense foliage at the edge of the forest.
- Animals often hide in the dense foliage near the river.
- Sunlight struggled to pass through the dense foliage overhead.
fall foliage
1/fˈɔl fˈoʊliɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
colorful autumn leaves on trees
The colorful leaves on trees during the autumn season, especially when people travel to see them.
Примеры
- We drove to New England to see the fall foliage last October.
- The park is famous for its bright fall foliage and mountain views.
- Hotels in the area are busy during fall foliage season.
lush foliage
1/lˈʌʃ fˈoʊliɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
rich, healthy green leaves
Foliage that is very green, full, and healthy, often looking rich and beautiful.
Примеры
- The garden is known for its lush foliage and colorful flowers.
- After weeks of rain, the hills were covered in lush foliage.
- The hotel courtyard is filled with palms and lush foliage.
tropical foliage
1/tɹˈɑpɪkəl fˈoʊliɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
leaves of tropical plants
The leaves of plants that grow in hot, wet tropical areas.
Примеры
- The lobby is decorated with tropical foliage and bright flowers.
- Thick tropical foliage surrounded the small village.
- She filled her balcony with pots of tropical foliage plants.