clam
gb/klˈæm/ us/klˈæm/
B1
Англійська
kagyló, szótlan ember, kagylót szed, lóvé, dolcsi, pina
ІМЕННИК
B1
1
kagyló
A2
Модель уживання:
a clam; clams
We found a clam buried in the wet sand at low tide.
Apálykor találtunk egy kagylót a nedves homokba temetkezve.
Clams filter water as they feed.
A kagylók táplálkozás közben szűrik a vizet.
The diver photographed a giant clam on the reef.
Навчальні приклади
A clam has two shells.
A kagylónak két héja van.
Clams live in the sand.
A kagylók a homokban élnek.
Поширена помилка:
Don’t confuse clam (a type of shellfish) with clamp (a tool that holds things).
Значення
a bivalve shellfish
Словосполучення
clam shell
|clam bed
|clam habitat
|freshwater clam
|giant clam
|burrowing clam
|clam population
|native clams
|clams in the sand
|clams in the mud
Синоніми
bivalve (A broader scientific category that includes clams, oysters, and mussels.)
|
shellfish (A broad food/sea-life term; not all shellfish are clams.)
Теми
nature
|animals
|food
Визначення
a shellfish with two shells
A marine or freshwater mollusk with a soft body enclosed by two hinged shells, often living in sand or mud.
ІМЕННИК
B1
2
kagyló
A2
Модель уживання:
eat [clams]; a dish with clams
We ordered pasta with clams and garlic.
Fokhagymás kagylós tésztát rendeltünk.
These clams are best steamed with white wine.
Ezek a kagylók fehérborban párolva a legfinomabbak.
She doesn’t eat clams because of her shellfish allergy.
Навчальні приклади
I ate clams for dinner.
Kagylót ettem vacsorára.
These clams are fresh.
Ezek a kagylók frissek.
Значення
clam meat used as food
Словосполучення
steamed clams
|fried clams
|clam chowder
|clam sauce
|fresh clams
|canned clams
|clams on the half shell
|clams with pasta
|clam appetizer
|clam platter
Синоніми
shellfish (A general food category; clams are one kind of shellfish.)
Теми
food_and_drink
|cooking
Визначення
clams cooked and eaten as food
The edible flesh of clams, or clams served as food.
ІМЕННИК
B2
INFORMAL
3
Модель уживання:
be a clam; act like a clam
Ask him about his plans and he turns into a clam.
Kérdezd meg a terveiről, és rögtön hallgatásba burkolózik.
She was a clam during the meeting and didn’t share any opinions.
Az értekezleten teljesen szótlan volt, és nem mondta el a véleményét.
Don’t be a clam—tell us what happened.
Навчальні приклади
He is a clam in class.
Az órán mindig szótlan.
Don’t be a clam—talk to me.
Ne legyél már ilyen szótlan – beszélj velem!
Поширена помилка:
This meaning is informal and metaphorical; it does not mean the animal.
Значення
a very quiet person
Словосполучення
be a clam
|remain a clam
|turn into a clam
|a real clam
|such a clam
|go all clam
|clam-like silence
Синоніми
silent type (Neutral-to-informal and less joking; suggests a generally quiet personality.)
|
mute (Stronger and less casual; can imply inability to speak, not just refusal.)
Антоніми
chatterbox (Someone who talks a lot.)
Теми
people
|communication
|emotions
Визначення
a person who won’t talk
An informal term for a person who is very quiet or refuses to speak, especially when questioned.
ДІЄСЛОВО
B2
4
kagylót szed
B1
Модель уживання:
clam (for [something]) (at/on/in [place])
We went out early to clam on the tidal flats.
Korán kimentünk kagylót szedni az árapálysíkságra.
They clam for razor clams when the tide is very low.
Amikor apálykor nagyon visszahúzódik a víz, borotvakagylót szednek.
Locals still clam along this stretch of beach in summer.
Навчальні приклади
We went clamming today.
Ma kagylót mentünk szedni.
Значення
to dig or collect clams
Словосполучення
go clamming
|clam at low tide
|clam along the beach
|clam in the flats
|clam for dinner
|clam with a rake
Синоніми
dig (More general; can be used for many things besides clams.)
|
harvest (More formal; emphasizes collecting as a resource.)
Теми
outdoors
|food_and_drink
|work
Визначення
to look for clams in the sand and take them
To dig for and collect clams from sand or mud, especially along the shore.
ІМЕННИК
C1
SLANG
5
Модель уживання:
[number] clams; a few clams
I only have a few clams left until payday.
Fizetésig már csak egy kis lóvém maradt.
That used bike cost me fifty clams.
Az a használt bringa ötven dolcsiba került.
He was trying to make some extra clams on the weekend.
Навчальні приклади
I don’t have many clams.
Nincs sok lóvém.
Поширена помилка:
This is usually used in the plural (clams), not as a single clam.
Значення
money, especially dollars (slang)
Словосполучення
a few clams
|ten clams
|spend clams
|make clams
|no clams
Синоніми
bucks (Very common slang for dollars.)
|
cash (Neutral; emphasizes physical money.)
Теми
money
|daily_life
Визначення
money (slang)
Money, especially dollars, used as a slang term (usually plural).
ІМЕННИК
C1
VULGAR
6
pina
C2
Модель уживання:
a clam
The script includes vulgar slang terms like “clam.”
A forgatókönyvben olyan vulgáris szlengszavak szerepelnek, mint a „pina”.
He used an offensive word for female genitals, which upset people.
Egy sértő szót használt a női nemi szervekre, ami sokakat felháborított.
Поширена помилка:
Avoid this in polite conversation; it can sound offensive or disrespectful.
Значення
vulva (vulgar slang)
Синоніми
pussy (Also vulgar; common but often offensive.)
Теми
body
|sex_and_relationships
Визначення
a very rude word for female genitals
A vulgar slang term for a woman’s vulva.
Граматика
Словникова форма
clam
IPA
GB/klˈæm/
US/klˈæm/
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clam (1 склад)
Stress on 1st syllable (clam)
Форми слова
Noun
- Base: clam
- Plural: clams
Verb
- Base: clam
- 3rd Person Singular: clams
- Present Participle: clamming
- Past: clammed
Споріднені слова
Forms
clams
noun
clamming
verb
clammed
verb
Related words
clammy
adjective B2
Advanced or less common
clamminess
noun
Вирази
clam bake
1/klˈæm bˈeɪk/
fixed phrase
outdoor meal with clams
an outdoor party where clams are cooked
Приклади
- They hosted a clam bake on the beach.
- We went to a clam bake and ate seafood all afternoon.
- The campground organizes an annual clam bake.
Навчальні приклади
- We went to a clam bake.
clam chowder
1/klˈæm t͡ʃˈaʊdɚ/
fixed phrase
soup made with clams
a soup with clams
Приклади
- I had a bowl of clam chowder for lunch.
- This restaurant is famous for its clam chowder.
- She ordered clam chowder and a sandwich.
Навчальні приклади
- I want clam chowder.
clam up
1/klˈæm ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
informal
become silent; refuse to speak
to stop talking suddenly
Приклади
- He clammed up as soon as the police arrived.
- Whenever I ask about his job, he clams up.
- She clammed up about where she was going.
Навчальні приклади
- He clammed up.
- She clams up when she is nervous.
happy as a clam
1/hˈæpi ˈæz ə klˈæm/
idiom
informal
very happy and content
very happy
Приклади
- She’s happy as a clam in her new apartment.
- He was happy as a clam after passing the exam.
- The kids were happy as a clam playing in the water.
Навчальні приклади
- I’m happy as a clam today.