patch
gb/pˈæt͡ʃ/ us/pˈæt͡ʃ/
A2
Английский
~ 2100
Значения
0 значений
Существительное
A2
entity
1
Piece of material for repair
A small piece of cloth or other material used to fix a hole or cover a damaged place.
Модель употребления:
a patch on [something]
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'patch' (the object) with the verb 'to patch' (the action).
Синонимы
mend (Refers to the act of repairing, not the material itself.)
Антонимы
tear (Refers to damage or a hole, the opposite of a repair.)
Коллокации
sew a patch
|iron-on patch
|denim patch
|fabric patch
Темы
daily life
|clothing
|repairs
|daily_life
Примеры
- She sewed a patch over the hole in her jeans.
- The jacket had a leather patch on the elbow.
- He used an iron-on patch to fix his backpack.
- The quilt was made from colorful fabric patches.
Примеры для изучающих
- I put a patch on my shirt.
- The pants have a blue patch.
- She made a patch for her bag.
- There is a patch on his coat.
Существительное
A2
entity
2
Small distinct area
A small part of land or surface that looks different from what is around it.
Модель употребления:
a patch of [something]
Синонимы
spot (Informal; can refer to any small area, not just land.)
Антонимы
expanse (Refers to a large continuous area, opposite of a small section.)
Коллокации
patch of grass
|patch of dirt
|patch of sunlight
Темы
nature
|geography
|daily life
|space
Примеры
- There was a muddy patch on the field.
- A patch of wildflowers grew near the fence.
- He stood in a patch of shade under the tree.
- The dog rolled around on a patch of grass.
Примеры для изучающих
- I see a patch of snow.
- The cat sleeps in a patch of sun.
- There is a patch of flowers.
- We walked over a patch of ice.
Глагол
B1
action
3
Repair by covering damage
To fix a hole or tear by putting something over it.
Модель употребления:
to patch [something] (up)
Синонимы
mend (More general term for fixing; may not always involve adding new material.)
Антонимы
damage (To cause harm or break something instead of fixing it.)
Коллокации
patch up a hole
|patch the roof
|patch jeans
Темы
daily life
|repairs
|daily_life
|clothing
Примеры
- They patched the roof after the storm.
- She patched up her old coat.
- The software team patched the security hole quickly.
- He patched the tire so we could keep driving.
Примеры для изучающих
- We patched the wall.
- I will patch my pants.
- He patched the hole in the boat.
- They patched the roof.
Существительное
B1
entity
4
Software fix update
A small computer program that fixes problems in another program.
Синонимы
update (Broader term; can include new features as well as fixes.)
Антонимы
bug (An error or flaw in software that may require a patch.)
Коллокации
security patch
|software patch
|install patch
Темы
technology
|computers
Примеры
- The company released a security patch for the app.
- You should install the latest patch to fix the problem.
- Developers worked overnight to create a patch for the glitch.
Примеры для изучающих
- I downloaded a new patch for my game.
- The software needs a patch.
- They made a patch for the bug.
Существительное
B2
state
5
Difficult period in life
A short time when things are hard for someone.
Синонимы
slump (Usually refers to reduced performance, especially in sports or business.)
Антонимы
good spell (A period when things go well; opposite of a rough patch.)
Коллокации
rough patch
|bad patch
Темы
emotions
|life
|daily_life
|work
|health
Примеры
- They went through a rough patch in their marriage.
- I'm having a bit of a bad patch at work lately.
- After his injury, he hit a rough patch in his career.
Примеры для изучающих
- We had a rough patch last year.
- She is in a bad patch now.
- He went through a rough patch at school.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
patch
IPA
GB/pˈæt͡ʃ/
US/pˈæt͡ʃ/
Слоги и ударение
patch (1 слог)
Stress on 1st syllable (patch)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: patch
- Plural: patches
Verb
- Base: patch
- 3rd Person Singular: patches
- Present Participle: patching
- Past: patched
Родственные слова
Выражения
not be a patch on [something/someone]
1/nˈɑt bˈi ə pˈæt͡ʃ ˈɔn səmˈɛθɪŋsˈoʊmˈoʊn/
idiom
informal
Much worse than something else
To be much worse than someone or something else.
Примеры
- This new phone isn't a patch on my old one.
- He's not a patch on his brother when it comes to cooking.
patch things up
1/pˈæt͡ʃ θˈɪŋz ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
Fix relationship or situation
To make peace after an argument or fix something that is broken.
Примеры
- After their fight, they managed to patch things up.
- We need to patch things up before the meeting.
rough patch
1/ɹˈʌf pˈæt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
Short period of trouble
A short time when things are not going well.
Примеры
- They are going through a rough patch in their relationship.
- He hit a rough patch after losing his job.