brain
gb/bɹˈeɪn/ us/bɹˈeɪn/
A2
Англійська
~ 1800
agy, zseni, valaminek az agya, ész, intelligencia
ІМЕННИК
A2
1
agy
A2
Модель уживання:
[someone]'s brain
The human brain is incredibly complex.
Az emberi agy hihetetlenül összetett.
He suffered a brain injury in the accident.
A balesetben agysérülést szenvedett.
Your brain needs rest to function well.
Scientists are studying how the brain processes language.
Навчальні приклади
The brain helps us think.
Az agyunk segít a gondolkodásban.
Her brain works very fast.
Az agya nagyon gyorsan működik.
He hurt his brain in the fall.
My brain feels tired today.
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'brain' with 'mind'; 'brain' is the physical organ, while 'mind' is the thinking part or mental processes.
Значення
Organ controlling thought and body
Словосполучення
human brain
|brain cells
|brain injury
|brain function
|brain activity
Синоніми
mind (Refers more to mental processes than the physical organ.)
Антоніми
body (Refers to the physical form excluding the head's controlling organ.)
Теми
science
|health
|anatomy
|body
Визначення
The part of your body inside your head that helps you think and control what you do.
The organ inside the head that controls thought, memory, emotions, and the body's activities.
ІМЕННИК
B1
2
zseni
B2
Модель уживання:
[someone] is a brain at [something]
She's the brains behind the new project.
Ő az új projekt agya.
He's a real brain when it comes to computers.
Igazi zseni, ha számítógépekről van szó.
We need some fresh brains on this problem.
Навчальні приклади
She is a brain in math.
Matekból zseni.
He is the brains of the team.
Ő a csapat agya.
My brother is a real brain.
Поширена помилка:
Learners may overuse 'brain' instead of 'smart person'; 'brain' in this sense is often used informally or in set phrases.
Значення
Very intelligent person
Словосполучення
creative brain
|the brains behind
|a real brain
Синоніми
genius (Stronger and more formal; implies exceptional natural ability.)
Антоніми
fool (Someone lacking good sense or intelligence.)
Теми
people
|intelligence
|education
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
A very smart person.
A person who is very intelligent or skilled at something.
ІМЕННИК
B1
INFORMAL
3
ész
A2
Модель уживання:
to have the brains to [do something]
Use your brain before you act.
Használd az eszed, mielőtt cselekszel.
He has the brains to run this company.
Megvan hozzá az esze, hogy vezesse ezt a céget.
They don't have enough brains to solve it.
Навчальні приклади
I use my brain to learn English.
Az eszemet használom, amikor angolul tanulok.
She has the brains to win.
Megvan hozzá az esze, hogy nyerjen.
He does not use his brain.
Поширена помилка:
Some learners confuse plural 'brains' with singular 'brain'; plural is common in idioms about intelligence.
Значення
Mental ability to think well
Словосполучення
use your brain
|have brains
|no brains
Синоніми
intelligence (More formal and general; not slangy.)
Антоніми
stupidity (Lack of intelligence or good judgment.)
Теми
intelligence
|daily life
|education
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
How well someone can think and decide things.
The ability to think clearly and make good decisions.
Граматика
Словникова форма
brain
IPA
GB/bɹˈeɪn/
US/bɹˈeɪn/
Склади й наголос
brain (1 склад)
Stress on 1st syllable (brain)
Форми слова
Noun
- Base: brain
- Plural: brains
Споріднені слова
Forms
brains
noun
Core family
brainy
adjective
brainstorm
verb B2
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
brainless
adjective
Advanced or less common
brainchild
noun
brainwashing
noun C1
Вирази
brainstorm
1/bɹˈeɪnstˌɔɹm/
fixed phrase
Suggest many ideas quickly for problem-solving or creativity
To quickly think of many ideas with others to solve a problem or make something new.
Приклади
- Let's brainstorm ideas for the party theme.
- They brainstormed solutions during the meeting.
pick someone's brain
1/pˈɪk sˈʌmwˌʌnz bɹˈeɪn/
idiom
informal
Ask someone for ideas or advice
To talk to someone to get ideas or information from them because they know more about something.
Приклади
- Can I pick your brain about this design?
- He picked her brain for tips on starting a business.
rack your brains
1/ɹˈæk jˈʊɹ bɹˈeɪnz/
idiom
informal
Think very hard about something difficult
To try very hard to remember or think of something.
Приклади
- I've been racking my brains all day trying to remember her name.
- She racked her brains for a solution to the problem.
scatterbrained
1/skˈætɚbɹˈeɪnd/
fixed phrase
informal
Disorganized and forgetful mind
Not able to remember things or organize ideas well.
Приклади
- She's so scatterbrained she forgot her own birthday.
- I'm feeling scatterbrained after working all night.
the brains behind
1/ðə bɹˈeɪnz bɪhˈaɪnd/
idiom
Person who plans and directs something
The person who plans and controls an important project or activity.
Приклади
- She was the brains behind the marketing campaign.
- He's the brains behind our new app.