spirit
gb/spˈɪɹɪt/ us/spˈɪɹɪt/
A2
Английский
~ 1300
Значения
0 значений
Существительное
B1
entity
1
non-physical essence of a person
The part of a person that is not their body, like their mind or soul.
Модель употребления:
the spirit of [someone]
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'spirit' with 'ghost' when referring to someone's personality or inner strength.
Синонимы
soul (Often used in religious or poetic contexts; slightly more spiritual in tone.)
Антонимы
body (Refers to the physical part of a person, the opposite of the non-material part.)
Коллокации
human spirit
|free spirit
|in good spirits
|lift someone's spirits
Темы
philosophy
|religion
|emotions
Примеры
- She believed that his spirit would live on after his death.
- The team showed great spirit during the final match.
- His spirit was broken after the long struggle.
Примеры для изучающих
- She has a kind spirit.
- His spirit is strong.
- We must keep our spirit high.
Существительное
A2
state
2
mood or emotional state
How someone feels or thinks at a certain time.
Модель употребления:
in [good/bad/high] spirits
Частая ошибка:
Learners may confuse 'spirits' in this sense with alcoholic drinks.
Синонимы
mood (More general term for emotional state; less poetic or figurative.)
Антонимы
depression (A prolonged state of low mood, opposite of being in high spirits.)
Коллокации
in high spirits
|in low spirits
|lift spirits
Темы
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- She was in high spirits after hearing the news.
- His spirits sank when he saw the score.
- The music lifted their spirits.
Примеры для изучающих
- I am in good spirits today.
- Her spirits are low.
- The good news lifted my spirits.
Существительное
A2
entity
3
strong alcoholic drink
A drink with a lot of alcohol, like whiskey or vodka.
Модель употребления:
[drink/serve] spirits
Частая ошибка:
Some learners confuse 'spirit' with 'sprite', which is a brand of soft drink.
Синонимы
liquor (Common in American English; refers to distilled alcoholic beverages.)
Антонимы
soft drink (A drink without alcohol.)
Коллокации
drink spirits
|distilled spirits
|clear spirits
Темы
food_and_drink
|food_drink
|daily_life
Примеры
- He doesn't drink beer, only spirits.
- The bar serves a wide range of spirits.
- Spirits are taxed at a higher rate than wine.
Примеры для изучающих
- I don't drink spirits.
- Vodka is a type of spirit.
- They sell beer and spirits.
Существительное
B2
entity
4
typical attitude or principle
The usual way people think and feel in a group or time.
Модель употребления:
the spirit of [something]
Синонимы
ethos (Formal term for the guiding beliefs or character of a community.)
Антонимы
letter (of the law) (Focus on exact wording rather than intended meaning.)
Коллокации
team spirit
|the spirit of the law
|the Olympic spirit
Темы
culture
|society
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- We should act in the spirit of cooperation.
- The spirit of the 1960s was one of freedom and change.
- They played in the true spirit of the game.
Примеры для изучающих
- We have team spirit.
- This is against the spirit of the law.
- The spirit of the game is fair play.
Существительное
B1
entity
5
supernatural being like ghost or fairy
A ghost or other magical being that people believe exists without a body.
Синонимы
ghost (Refers specifically to the soul of a dead person appearing to the living.)
Антонимы
human being (A living physical person, opposite to an incorporeal entity.)
Коллокации
evil spirit
|good spirit
|wandering spirit
Темы
mythology
|religion
|arts_entertainment
Примеры
- They say an evil spirit haunts the old house.
- Shamans communicate with spirits in their rituals.
- A guiding spirit appeared to her in a dream.
Примеры для изучающих
- They believe in good and bad spirits.
- The old house has a spirit.
- The shaman called the spirits.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
spirit
IPA
GB/spˈɪɹɪt/
US/spˈɪɹɪt/
Слоги и ударение
spir - it (2 слога)
Stress on 1st syllable (spir)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: spirit
- Plural: spirit, spirits
Родственные слова
Forms
spirits
noun
Core family
spiritual
adjective B1
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
spiritless
adjective
dispirited
adjective
Advanced or less common
spiritualist
noun
spiritualism
noun
Выражения
free spirit
1/fɹˈi spˈɪɹɪt/
fixed phrase
independent person who avoids strict rules
Someone who likes to live their life their own way without following many rules.
Примеры
- She’s always been a free spirit, traveling wherever she likes.
- He’s too much of a free spirit to work in an office.
in high spirits
1/ˈɪn hˈaɪ spˈɪɹɪts/
fixed phrase
feeling very happy and cheerful
Feeling very happy and excited at that moment.
Примеры
- She was in high spirits after passing her exam.
- They were all in high spirits at the party.
the letter and the spirit (of the law)
1/ðə lˈɛtɚ ˈænd ðə spˈɪɹɪt əv ðə lˈɔ/
fixed phrase
formal
exact wording and intended meaning of law/rule
Following both what the law says exactly and what it really means.
Примеры
- Judges must consider both the letter and the spirit of the law.
- He broke the spirit of the agreement even if not its letter.
lift someone's spirits
1/lˈɪft sˈʌmwˌʌnz spˈɪɹɪts/
fixed phrase
Make someone happier emotionally
To make someone feel better or happier emotionally.
Примеры
- The good news really lifted my spirits.
- His joke lifted everyone's spirits during the meeting.
lift someone's spirits
2/lˈɪft sˈʌmwˌʌnz spˈɪɹɪts/
fixed phrase
make someone feel happier again
To make someone feel happier or less sad.
Примеры
- The good news lifted his spirits.
- A nice walk can lift your spirits.
team spirit
1/tˈim spˈɪɹɪt/
fixed phrase
Enthusiasm and loyalty in a group
A feeling of support and excitement shared by people in the same group.
Примеры
- Good team spirit helped us win the game.
- Good team spirit helped them win the championship.
- The company encourages team spirit among employees.
- Team spirit is important in any workplace.