kunkorít, begöndörít, összekuporodik, összegömbölyödik, göndör fürt, kunkor, lokni, tekeredik, kanyarog, kígyózik, felpöndörödik, felkunkorodik
Модель уживання:
to curl [something]
She curled the ribbon before tying it around the gift.
Begöndörítette a szalagot, mielőtt az ajándék köré kötötte.
The cat curled its tail around her leg.
A macska a lába köré kunkorította a farkát.
He curled the paper into a tube.
Навчальні приклади
I curl my hair for parties.
Bulikra begöndörítem a hajam.
The snake curls around the tree.
A kígyó a fa köré tekeredik.
He curls the rope into a circle.
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'curl' with 'curve'; 'curve' is more general and not always about bending something intentionally.
Значення
Form into a curved shape
Словосполучення
curl hair
| curl up
| curl around
| curl toes
Синоніми
coil (Implies winding into loops, often more tightly than 'curl'.)
Антоніми
straighten (Means to make something flat or without curves.)
Теми
daily life
| appearance
| movement
| core_vocabulary
Визначення
To make something bend or turn into a round shape.
To bend or twist something so that it forms a curve or spiral.
Модель уживання:
to curl up [somewhere]
She curled up under the blanket and fell asleep.
Összekuporodott a takaró alatt, és elaludt.
The child curled up in his mother's lap.
A gyerek összekuporodott az anyja ölében.
He curled up on the couch with a good novel.
Навчальні приклади
I curl up in bed when I am cold.
Összekuporodom az ágyban, amikor fázom.
The cat curls up on the chair.
A macska összegömbölyödik a széken.
She curls up on the sofa to watch TV.
Значення
Move into a curved shape
Словосполучення
curl up in bed
| curl up on the sofa
| curl up with a book
Синоніми
huddle (Implies drawing oneself together, often for warmth or protection.)
Антоніми
stretch out (Means to extend the body fully instead of bending.)
Теми
daily life
| body movement
| body
| daily_life
| core_vocabulary
Визначення
To make your body or part of it bend into a round shape.
To position oneself or part of the body in a curved or rounded shape.
A single curl fell across her forehead.
Egyetlen göndör fürt hullott a homlokába.
He brushed the curls from his eyes.
Kisöpörte a szeméből a fürtjeit.
The child had soft, brown curls.
Навчальні приклади
She has a curl in her hair.
Van egy göndör fürt a hajában.
He likes girls with curls.
Szereti a göndör hajú lányokat.
I see a curl on his head.
Значення
Small curved piece or shape
Словосполучення
a curl of hair
| golden curls
| tight curls
Синоніми
ringlet (Specifically refers to a long, tight curl of hair.)
Антоніми
straight lock (Refers to hair that is not curled.)
Теми
appearance
| objects
| body
| daily_life
| core_vocabulary
Визначення
A small piece of hair or other thing that is round in shape.
A small piece or shape that is curved or spiral, especially of hair or similar material.
Модель уживання:
to curl around [something]
The vine curled around the fence post.
A szőlőinda a kerítésoszlop köré tekeredett.
Smoke curled around the chimney.
Füst kanyargott a kémény körül.
The snake curled around the tree trunk.
Навчальні приклади
The rope curls around the stick.
A kötél a bot köré tekeredik.
The snake curls around the tree.
A kígyó a fa köré tekeredik.
The plant curls around the pole.
Значення
Move in curve around something
Словосполучення
curl around a branch
| curl around the pole
Синоніми
twine (Implies wrapping closely around something.)
Антоніми
unwrap (Means to remove from around something rather than wrapping.)
Теми
movement
| nature
| space
| travel
| core_vocabulary
Визначення
To go around something in a curve.
To move so as to go around something in a curved or spiral path.
Модель уживання:
to curl at/on [the edges]
The old photograph had curled at the corners.
A régi fénykép sarkai felpöndörödtek.
Heat made the plastic sheet curl.
A hőtől felpöndörödött a műanyag lap.
The leaves curled and turned brown in the sun.
Навчальні приклади
The paper curls at the edges.
A papír szélei felpöndörödnek.
The leaf curls in summer heat.
A levél felkunkorodik a nyári hőségben.
The photo curls after many years.
Значення
Bend edges upward/inward
Словосполучення
paper curls at the edges
| leaves curling
Синоніми
warp (Often used for damage or distortion from heat or moisture; less about spiral shapes.)
Антоніми
flatten (Means to make smooth and even without bends.)
Теми
objects
| materials
| daily_life
| core_vocabulary
Визначення
To make the sides of something bend up or in.
To cause the edges of an object to bend upward or inward, often due to heat, moisture, or aging.
Граматика
Словникова форма
curl
IPA
Склади й наголос
curl (1 склад)
Stress on 1st syllable (curl)
Форми слова
Noun
Base:
curl
Plural:
curl, curls
Verb
Base:
curl
3rd Person Singular:
curls
Present Participle:
curling
Past:
curled
Споріднені слова
Forms
curls
noun
curling
verb
curled
verb
Related words
curler
noun
Negative and opposite forms
uncurl
verb
Advanced or less common
curliness
noun
Вирази
curl one's lip
1
/kˈɚl wˈʌnz lˈɪp/
idiom
Raise lip to show dislike/contempt
To move your lip up on one side to show you do not like something or someone.
Приклади
She curled her lip at his rude remark.
He curled his lip in disgust when he saw the mess.
curl up
1
/kˈɚl ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
Sit/lie with body bent inwards
To sit or lie with your arms and legs close to your body.
Приклади
She curled up on the sofa to watch TV.
He curled up under the blankets because it was cold.
make your toes curl
1
/mˈeɪk jˈʊɹ tˈoʊz kˈɚl/
idiom
informal
Cause extreme embarrassment/discomfort
To make someone feel very embarrassed or uncomfortable.
Приклади
His bad singing made my toes curl.
That awkward moment made her toes curl.