frog
gb/fɹˈɑɡ/ us/fɹˈɑɡ/
A1
อังกฤษ
~ 7300
béka, békazabáló, zsinórkapocs, nyír, kápa, virágrögzítő, keresztezési csúcsbetét, téglamélyedés, toktartó, kardfüggesztő, visszabont
คำนาม
A1
1
béka
A1
We saw a bright green frog sitting on a lily pad in the pond.
Egy élénkzöld békát láttunk, amint egy tavirózsa levelén ült a tóban.
At night the sound of frogs filled the air around the campsite.
Éjszaka békák hangja töltötte be a levegőt a táborhely körül.
The biology class studied how a tadpole slowly changes into a frog.
Some restaurants in France serve frog legs as a delicacy.
The children tried to catch a frog in the shallow stream.
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A frog jumped into the water.
Egy béka beugrott a vízbe.
The frog has long back legs.
A békának hosszú hátsó lábai vannak.
We found a small frog in the garden.
The baby frog came from an egg in the pond.
ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:
Learners sometimes confuse "frog" and "toad". Both are amphibians, but frogs usually have smoother, wetter skin and live closer to water, while toads often have drier, bumpy skin and can live farther from water. In everyday speech, however, many people do not make a strict difference.
ความหมาย
small jumping amphibian
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
tree frog
|poison dart frog
|frog spawn
|frog species
|frog habitat
|frog legs
คำพ้องความหมาย
amphibian (More general; includes frogs, toads, salamanders, and similar animals.)
หัวข้อ
animals
|nature
|science
คำจำกัดความ
A small animal with wet skin and long back legs that can jump and lives in or near water.
A small tailless amphibian with moist skin and long back legs for jumping, that usually lives both in water and on land.
คำนาม
B2
SLANG
2
békazabáló
B2
รูปแบบการใช้:
call [someone] a frog
He got into trouble at work for calling his French colleague a "frog."
Bajba került a munkahelyén, mert „békazabálónak” nevezte a francia kollégáját.
The term "frog" for a French person is widely considered offensive and outdated.
A francia emberre használt „békazabáló” kifejezést széles körben sértőnek és idejétmúltnak tartják.
The article criticized the politician for using the word "frog" in a speech about immigrants.
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The word "frog" for a French person is rude.
A „békazabáló” szó francia emberre használva durva és sértő.
Do not call a French person a frog.
Ne nevezz egy francia embert békazabálónak.
This use of the word is an insult.
ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:
Some learners see this meaning in movies or old books and think it is normal or funny. In modern English it is offensive and can hurt or anger people. Use neutral words like "French person" or "French man/woman" instead.
ความหมาย
insult for a French person
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
call someone a frog
|stupid frog
|dirty frog
คำพ้องความหมาย
French person (Neutral description of nationality; not insulting, and the correct word to use.)
หัวข้อ
people
|nationalities
|insults
|communication
|relationships
คำจำกัดความ
A rude, offensive word for a French person. You should not use this word.
A strongly insulting slang term for a person from France or of French origin.
คำนาม
B2
3
zsinórkapocs
C1
The jacket is finished with ornate frog closures down the front.
A kabát elejét díszes zsinórkapcsok zárják.
She replaced the broken button with a black cord frog to match the trim.
A letört gombot egy fekete zsinórkapocsra cserélte, hogy illjen a szegélyhez.
Traditional Chinese jackets often have decorative frogs instead of regular buttons.
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This dress has three gold frogs on the front.
Ezen a ruhán elöl három aranyszínű zsinórkapocs van.
The frog on my coat is broken, so it will not close.
Eltört a kabátomon a zsinórkapocs, ezért nem lehet begombolni.
Some jackets use frogs instead of buttons.
ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:
Learners sometimes think this frog is related to the animal. It is not; it is the name of a special kind of clothing fastener.
ความหมาย
decorative clothing fastener
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
frog closure
|frog fastener
|decorative frog
|Chinese frog
คำพ้องความหมาย
fastener (More general; can be any device that closes clothing, not just this decorative style.)
หัวข้อ
clothing
|fashion
|crafts
คำจำกัดความ
A special kind of button made from cord or braid, with a loop and a knot, used to close and decorate clothes.
A decorative braid or cord fastener with a loop and button or knot, used especially on jackets, dresses, or traditional garments.
คำนาม
C1
TECHNICAL
4
nyír
C2
The farrier checked the horse’s frog for any signs of infection.
A patkolókovács megvizsgálta a ló patájának nyírját, nincs-e rajta fertőzés jele.
You should clean the frog carefully every time you pick out your horse’s hooves.
A nyírt minden alkalommal gondosan meg kell tisztítani, amikor kikaparod a ló patáját.
A damaged frog can cause serious lameness in a horse.
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The frog is on the bottom of the horse’s hoof.
A nyír a ló patájának alján van.
The farrier said the frog is healthy.
A patkolókovács azt mondta, hogy egészséges a nyír.
If the frog is sick, the horse can feel pain.
ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:
Non-specialists often have never heard this meaning and may think it refers to the animal. In horse care, however, "frog" almost always refers to this part of the hoof.
ความหมาย
soft v-shaped part of hoof
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
clean the frog
|pick out the frog
|rotting frog
|frog infection
หัวข้อ
animals
|sports
|body
คำจำกัดความ
The soft V-shaped part on the bottom of a horse’s foot that helps protect it when the horse walks or runs.
The V-shaped, rubbery structure on the underside of a horse’s hoof that aids in shock absorption and blood circulation.
คำนาม
C1
TECHNICAL
5
kápa
C2
He loosened the bow hair by turning the screw at the frog.
A kápánál lévő csavar elfordításával meglazította a vonószőrt.
This old violin bow has an ebony frog with a mother-of-pearl inlay.
Ennek a régi hegedűvonónak ébenfa kápája van gyöngyházberakással.
The repairer replaced the cracked frog on her cello bow.
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Hold the bow by the frog when you play.
Játék közben a kápánál fogd a vonót.
The frog keeps the hair tight on the bow.
A kápa feszesen tartja a szőrt a vonón.
The frog on my violin bow is made of dark wood.
ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:
Learners who play string instruments may not realize that this part is called the "frog" in English and may simply call it "the handle".
ความหมาย
part of a bow for strings
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
ebony frog
|ivory frog
|tighten the frog
|adjust the frog
หัวข้อ
music
|instruments
|arts_entertainment
|education
คำจำกัดความ
The part of a violin or other string instrument bow that you hold, where the hair is fixed and tightened.
The part of a violin, viola, cello, or double bass bow that holds and tightens the hair and is gripped by the player’s hand.
คำนาม
C1
TECHNICAL
6
virágrögzítő
C1
She used a metal flower frog to hold the stems upright in the shallow bowl.
Fém virágrögzítőt használt, hogy a szárak egyenesen álljanak a sekély tálban.
Vintage glass frogs are popular with collectors of flower-arranging tools.
A régi üveg virágrögzítők népszerűek a virágrendező eszközök gyűjtői körében.
Without a frog, the flowers kept sliding to one side of the vase.
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Put the frog in the vase before you add the flowers.
Tedd a virágrögzítőt a vázába, mielőtt beleteszed a virágokat.
The flower frog keeps the roses standing straight.
A virágrögzítő egyenesen tartja a rózsákat.
She bought a glass frog for flower arranging.
ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:
Learners may think "flower frog" refers to a frog sitting on or near flowers. In home and craft contexts, it usually means this arranging tool.
ความหมาย
device to hold flower stems
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
flower frog
|glass frog
|metal frog
|pin frog
คำพ้องความหมาย
flower holder (Descriptive phrase; less specific and not a standard technical term.)
หัวข้อ
home
|hobbies
|art
|daily_life
คำจำกัดความ
A small object that you put in a vase to keep flower stems in place so you can make a nice flower design.
A small device, often made of metal, glass, or plastic, placed in a vase or bowl to support and space flower stems in an arrangement.
คำนาม
C2
TECHNICAL
7
The maintenance crew inspected the frog at the rail junction for signs of wear.
A karbantartó csapat megvizsgálta a síncsomópont keresztezési csúcsbetétjét, nincs-e rajta kopás.
A damaged frog can cause serious accidents if it is not repaired.
A sérült keresztezési csúcsbetét súlyos baleseteket okozhat, ha nem javítják meg.
Modern railway frogs are designed to reduce noise and vibration as trains pass over them.
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The train makes a loud noise when it goes over the frog.
A vonat hangos zajt csap, amikor áthalad a keresztezési csúcsbetéten.
Workers changed the frog at the busy rail crossing.
A munkások kicserélték a keresztezési csúcsbetétet a forgalmas vasúti kereszteződésnél.
The frog helps guide the train wheels where the tracks cross.
ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:
This meaning is very specialized. People outside rail engineering almost never use it, so learners may not need it unless they work with trains.
ความหมาย
railway track crossing piece
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
railroad frog
|track frog
|crossing frog
|switch frog
หัวข้อ
transport
|engineering
|transportation
|technology
คำจำกัดความ
A metal part of train tracks where two rails cross or meet, which helps the wheels move safely across.
A specially shaped metal component in a railway track system where two rails cross or join, guiding train wheels through the intersection.
คำนาม
C2
TECHNICAL
8
The bricks should be laid with the frog facing up so the mortar can fill it.
A téglákat a téglamélyedéssel felfelé kell lerakni, hogy a habarcs kitölthesse.
Builders debate whether the frog of a brick should go up or down in different situations.
Az építők vitatkoznak azon, hogy különböző helyzetekben a tégla mélyedése felfelé vagy lefelé nézzen-e.
The frog in each brick reduces the amount of clay needed without losing strength.
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The brick has a frog on one side.
A téglának az egyik oldalán mélyedés van.
He put the bricks on the wall with the frog up.
A falba a téglákat a mélyedéssel felfelé rakta.
Cement goes into the frog of the brick.
ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:
Outside of construction, many English speakers do not know this meaning, so learners might assume it refers to the animal.
ความหมาย
hollow part of a brick
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
brick frog
|frog up
|frog down
|filled frog
หัวข้อ
construction
|engineering
|housing
|work
คำจำกัดความ
A hollow or low part on one side of a brick that makes it lighter and helps the cement stick.
The shallow recess or indentation in one face of a brick, designed to reduce its weight and improve the grip of mortar.
คำนาม
C2
TECHNICAL
9
toktartó
C1
The sword hung from a leather frog on his belt.
A kard az övén lévő bőr kardfüggesztőről lógott.
She slid the knife sheath into the frog before going out to work on the farm.
Becsúsztatta a kés tokját a toktartóba, mielőtt kiment dolgozni a gazdaságba.
The craftsman made a custom frog to carry the customer’s antique dagger.
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The sword is held by a frog on his belt.
A kardot az övén lévő toktartó tartja.
He put the knife sheath into the frog.
Betette a kés tokját a toktartóba.
The leather frog keeps the tool by his side.
ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:
Learners may confuse this with ordinary belt loops for holding the belt itself. A frog specifically holds a sheath or similar object.
ความหมาย
belt holder for sword or tool
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
sword frog
|knife frog
|leather frog
|tool frog
คำพ้องความหมาย
belt loop (More general; can refer to any loop on a belt, not only one made to hold a sheath.)
หัวข้อ
clothing
|weapons
|daily_life
|work
คำจำกัดความ
A piece on a belt that holds a sword, knife, or tool in its case.
A loop or piece of leather or similar material attached to a belt, designed to hold the sheath of a sword, knife, or tool.
คำกริยา
C1
INFORMAL
10
visszabont
B2
รูปแบบการใช้:
frog [a row / your knitting / a project]
I realized I had made a mistake and had to frog ten rows of my sweater.
Rájöttem, hogy hibáztam, ezért vissza kellett bontanom tíz sort a pulóveremből.
She spent the evening frogging a scarf that was too wide.
Az estét azzal töltötte, hogy visszabontott egy túl széles sálat.
If you follow the chart carefully, you won’t need to frog your work later.
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I made a mistake, so I will frog my knitting.
Hibáztam, ezért vissza fogom bontani a kötésemet.
He frogged the hat and started again.
Visszabontotta a sapkát, és újrakezdte.
She does not want to frog this scarf because it took a long time.
ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:
This verb is special slang used mainly by knitters and may confuse learners who only know "frog" as the animal. It is not used for other types of clothing repair or for sewing in general.
ความหมาย
undo rows of knitting
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
frog a project
|frog back
|have to frog
|completely frogged
คำพ้องความหมาย
unravel (More general; used outside knitting too, but can mean the same action with knitted work.)
คำตรงข้าม
knit (To create stitches and fabric, the opposite of taking them apart.)
หัวข้อ
crafts
|hobbies
|arts_entertainment
|daily_life
คำจำกัดความ
To pull on the yarn so that your knitting comes apart and you can use the yarn again.
In knitting, to undo rows of stitches by pulling the yarn so that the work is taken apart and the yarn can be reused.
ไวยากรณ์
รูปคำในพจนานุกรม
frog
IPA
GB/fɹˈɑɡ/
US/fɹˈɑɡ/
พยางค์และการเน้นเสียง
frog (1 พยางค์)
Stress on 1st syllable (frog)
รูปคำ
Noun
- Base: frog
- Plural: frogs
Verb
- Base: frog
- 3rd Person Singular: frogs
- Present Participle: frogging
- Past: frogged
กลุ่มคำที่เกี่ยวข้อง
Forms
frogs
noun
frogging
verb
frogged
verb
Related words
froglet
noun
froggy
adjective
จุดสำคัญด้านไวยากรณ์
- Irregular present participle: frogging Verb
- Irregular past: frogged Verb
วลีและสำนวน
a frog in your throat
1/ə fɹˈɑɡ ˈɪn jˈʊɹ θɹˈoʊt/
idiom
temporary hoarseness in the throat
A feeling in your throat that makes your voice sound low or rough and makes it hard to speak clearly, for a short time.
ตัวอย่าง
- There’s a frog in my throat and I can’t hit the high notes today.
- She cleared her throat, complaining about a frog in her throat before starting the speech.
- If you have a frog in your throat, try drinking some warm tea.
have a frog in your throat
1/hˈæv ə fɹˈɑɡ ˈɪn jˈʊɹ θɹˈoʊt/
idiom
have a rough, hoarse voice
To have a dry or strange feeling in your throat so your voice sounds rough and it is hard to speak clearly, usually for a short time.
ตัวอย่าง
- I think I’ve got a frog in my throat; my voice sounds terrible this morning.
- She apologized for the croaky sound and said she had a frog in her throat.
- You sound like you have a frog in your throat—do you need some water?
the boiling frog
1/ðə bˈɔɪlɪŋ fɹˈɑɡ/
idiom
ignoring slow-growing danger
A way to describe a situation where things get worse very slowly, so people do not see the danger until it is too late to stop it.
ตัวอย่าง
- Commentators often use the boiling frog to explain how people accept a loss of freedoms bit by bit.
- The climate crisis is a boiling frog problem: small changes add up until they become a disaster.
- He warned the team not to become the boiling frog by ignoring the company’s gradual decline.