lover
gb/lˈʌvɚ/ us/lˈʌvɚ/
A2
Английский
~ 2800
Значения
0 значений
Существительное
B1
entity
1
A romantic or sexual partner
Someone you have a romantic or sexual relationship with.
Модель употребления:
[someone]'s lover
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'lover' with 'friend' or 'partner' in contexts where there is no romantic or sexual element.
Синонимы
partner (More neutral and general; can refer to romantic, business, or other kinds of partners.)
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companion (Softer and more formal; may imply emotional closeness without emphasizing sexuality.)
Антонимы
enemy (Opposite in terms of emotional relationship; someone you are in conflict with rather than in love with.)
Коллокации
secret lover
|former lover
|longtime lover
|passionate lover
|lover's quarrel
Темы
relationships
|emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- She introduced her new lover to her friends.
- The novel tells the story of two lovers separated by war.
- He wrote a heartfelt letter to his lover.
- They met secretly because her lover was married.
- Her lover surprised her with flowers and a handwritten note.
Примеры для изучающих
- She has a new lover.
- He is my lover.
- They are lovers.
- I met her lover yesterday.
Существительное
A2
entity
2
A person who enjoys something greatly
Someone who really likes and enjoys something.
Модель употребления:
[something] lover
Частая ошибка:
Some learners think 'lover' in this sense always has a romantic meaning, but it can mean simply 'someone who enjoys something'.
Синонимы
enthusiast (Highlights strong interest or passion, not necessarily emotional intimacy.)
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fan (Informal; often used for sports, celebrities, or entertainment.)
Антонимы
hater (Informal; describes someone who dislikes something strongly.)
Коллокации
music lover
|nature lover
|animal lover
|art lover
|book lover
Темы
hobbies
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- He is a true music lover with an impressive vinyl collection.
- As a dog lover, she volunteers at the animal shelter every weekend.
- Nature lovers will enjoy the park's hiking trails.
- The festival attracts art lovers from all over the country.
- She is a passionate book lover who reads every night.
Примеры для изучающих
- I am a music lover.
- She is an animal lover.
- He is a book lover.
- Many nature lovers visit the park.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
lover
IPA
GB/lˈʌvɚ/
US/lˈʌvɚ/
Слоги и ударение
lov - er (2 слога)
Stress on 1st syllable (lov)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: lover
- Plural: lovers
Родственные слова
Выражения
animal lover
1/ˈænəməl lˈʌvɚ/
fixed phrase
Person fond of animals
Someone who likes animals a lot and cares about them.
Примеры
- As an animal lover, she adopted three rescue dogs.
- Animal lovers gathered to protest against animal cruelty.
lover's quarrel
1/lˈʌvɚz kwˈɔɹəl/
fixed phrase
Argument between lovers
A fight between two people who are in love.
Примеры
- It was just a small lover's quarrel; they'll make up soon.
- They had a lover's quarrel over something silly.
music lover
1/mjˈuzɪk lˈʌvɚ/
fixed phrase
Person fond of music
Someone who likes music a lot and enjoys listening to it.
Примеры
- Every music lover should attend this concert.
- Music lovers will enjoy the festival's diverse lineup.
star-crossed lovers
1/stˈɑɹ kɹˈɔst lˈʌvɚz/
idiom
literary
Lovers doomed by fate or circumstances
Two people in love who cannot be together because of bad luck or problems they cannot control.
Примеры
- The play is about star-crossed lovers separated by their families' feud.
- They were star-crossed lovers from different worlds.