seal
gb/sˈil/ us/sˈil/
A2
Английский
~ 4300
Значения
0 значений
Глагол
A2
action
1
Close something securely
To close something tightly so air, liquid, or other things cannot get in or out.
Модель употребления:
to seal [something]
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'seal' with 'close' — 'seal' implies a tight, secure closure, often preventing air or liquid from passing through.
Синонимы
secure (Emphasizes making something safe or fixed, not always airtight.)
Антонимы
open (Means to make something accessible or not closed.)
Коллокации
seal a letter
|seal a container
|seal an envelope
|seal the deal
Темы
daily life
|objects
|safety
|daily_life
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- Please seal the envelope before you mail it.
- The jar was sealed to keep the jam fresh.
- They sealed the box with tape before shipping it.
Примеры для изучающих
- Seal the bag so the food stays fresh.
- Please seal the door when you leave.
- He sealed the bottle with a cap.
Существительное
A2
entity
2
Marine animal with flippers
A large animal that lives in the sea, has flippers, and can live on land for short times.
Синонимы
pinniped (Scientific term for seals and related animals; more technical.)
Коллокации
harbor seal
|seal colony
|seal pup
Темы
animals
|nature
Примеры
- We saw a seal basking on the rocks.
- The seal dived into the icy water.
- Seals can hold their breath for long periods.
Примеры для изучающих
- The seal is swimming in the sea.
- I saw a baby seal on the beach.
- Seals have strong flippers.
Существительное
B1
entity
3
Official stamp or emblem
A special mark or stamp used to show something is real or approved by an authority.
Синонимы
stamp (General term for an imprint; not always official.)
Коллокации
official seal
|wax seal
|company seal
Темы
law
|government
|business
|communication
Примеры
- The certificate bore the university's official seal.
- He broke the wax seal on the letter.
- The document must have the company seal to be valid.
Примеры для изучающих
- The letter had a red wax seal.
- The paper has an official seal from the city.
- A gold seal was on the award.
Глагол
B2
action
4
Give formal approval to something
To officially approve something so it is final.
Модель употребления:
to seal [an agreement/a deal]
Синонимы
ratify (Formal term used for treaties, laws, and agreements.)
Коллокации
seal an agreement
|seal a deal
|seal one's fate
Темы
business
|law
|communication
Примеры
- The leaders sealed the peace agreement with a handshake.
- They sealed the deal after weeks of negotiation.
- Her victory sealed her reputation as a top athlete.
Примеры для изучающих
- They sealed the deal after talking.
- The two sides sealed the agreement.
- The win sealed his place in the team.
Существительное
B1
entity
5
Tight closure preventing passage
Something that closes a container so nothing can get in or out.
Синонимы
gasket (Specific type of mechanical seal; more technical.)
Коллокации
airtight seal
|rubber seal
|broken seal
Темы
objects
|safety
|technology
|daily_life
|housing
Примеры
- The jar's rubber seal kept the contents fresh.
- Check the door seal for any damage.
- A broken seal can cause leaks.
Примеры для изучающих
- The bottle has a plastic seal.
- The door has a rubber seal.
- The bag's seal is broken.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
seal
IPA
GB/sˈil/
US/sˈil/
Слоги и ударение
seal (1 слог)
Stress on 1st syllable (seal)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: seal
- Plural: seal, seals
Verb
- Base: seal
- 3rd Person Singular: seals
- Present Participle: sealing
- Past: sealed
Родственные слова
Forms
seals
noun
sealing
verb
sealed
verb
Related words
sealant
noun
sealer
noun
reseal
verb
sealable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unseal
verb
Выражения
seal the deal
1/sˈil ðə dˈil/
idiom
Successfully finalize an agreement
To make an agreement final and official.
Примеры
- They sealed the deal with a handshake.
- A lower price offer helped them seal the deal.
sealed with a kiss
1/sˈild wˈɪθ ə kˈɪs/
idiom
informal
Closed with affectionate kiss mark
When you kiss something before giving it away, often as a romantic gesture.
Примеры
- She sent him a letter, sealed with a kiss.
- The envelope was sealed with a kiss and perfume.
signed and sealed
1/sˈaɪnd ˈænd sˈild/
idiom
Officially confirmed and complete
When something is fully agreed and made official.
Примеры
- The contract is signed and sealed.
- It’s all signed and sealed now—no going back.
seal of approval
1/sˈil əv əpɹˈuvəl/
idiom
Official endorsement or acceptance
An action or statement showing someone approves of something.
Примеры
- The project got the manager’s seal of approval.
- Winning the award gave her work a seal of approval.
seal of approval
2/sˈil əv əpɹˈuvəl/
idiom
official support statement
A sign or statement that shows something is officially accepted or supported.
Примеры
- The product received the FDA's seal of approval.
- Her mentor's praise was the seal of approval she needed.