dazzle
gb/dˈæzəl/ us/dˈæzəl/
B2
Англійська
elvakít, lenyűgöz, elkápráztat, vakító fény, csillogás
ДІЄСЛОВО
B2
1
elvakít
B2
Модель уживання:
[something (light)] dazzles [someone] / [someone] is dazzled by [something]
The low winter sun dazzled drivers on the highway.
Az alacsonyan járó téli nap elvakította az autópályán az autósokat.
A camera flash dazzled her, and she blinked hard.
A fényképezőgép vakuja elvakította, és nagyokat pislogott.
He was dazzled by the reflection off the water.
Навчальні приклади
The bright light dazzled me.
Az erős fény elvakított.
I was dazzled by the sun.
Elvakított a nap.
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes use *dazzle* when they mean a light is simply bright; *dazzle* suggests it affects your ability to see.
Значення
temporarily blind with bright light
Словосполучення
dazzling sunlight
|dazzling glare
|dazzled by headlights
|the sun dazzled me
|dazzle oncoming drivers
|dazzle your eyes
|be momentarily dazzled
|dazzling flash
|dazzle in the mirror
|dazzled by the reflection
Синоніми
blind (Stronger; can imply more complete loss of sight.)
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glare (Focuses on harsh bright light; often used as a noun too.)
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stun (More dramatic; suggests a sudden effect.)
Антоніми
dim (To make less bright rather than overpoweringly bright.)
|
shade (To block light so it does not hit someone’s eyes.)
Теми
vision
|weather
|transport
Визначення
If a bright light dazzles you, you cannot see well for a short time.
To make someone unable to see clearly for a short time because of a very bright light.
ДІЄСЛОВО
B2
2
lenyűgöz
B2
elkápráztat
C1
Модель уживання:
[someone/something] dazzles [someone] (with [something])
She dazzled the interview panel with her clear answers and confidence.
Világos válaszaival és magabiztosságával lenyűgözte az interjúbizottságot.
The chef dazzled us with a simple dish that tasted incredible.
A séf lenyűgözött minket egy egyszerű fogással, amely hihetetlenül finom volt.
He didn’t just win—he dazzled the crowd.
Навчальні приклади
The singer dazzled the audience.
Az énekes lenyűgözte a közönséget.
He dazzled everyone with his skills.
A képességeivel mindenkit lenyűgözött.
Поширена помилка:
Don’t confuse *dazzle* (impress a lot) with *dazzling* (the adjective) and *bedazzle* (decorate with shiny stones).
Значення
impress greatly with skill or beauty
Словосполучення
dazzle the audience
|dazzle the judges
|dazzle with brilliance
|dazzle with charm
|dazzle with a performance
|dazzle on stage
|dazzle at an interview
|dazzle everyone
|dazzle the crowd
|dazzle with her smile
Синоніми
impress (More general and less vivid.)
|
amaze (Emphasizes surprise and wonder.)
|
wow (Informal; often used in speech.)
Антоніми
bore (To make someone uninterested rather than impressed.)
|
disappoint (To fail to meet expectations.)
Теми
emotions
|entertainment
|work
Визначення
To dazzle someone is to make them feel very impressed.
To impress someone very much by being extremely good, attractive, or impressive.
ДІЄСЛОВО
C1
3
elvakít
B2
elkápráztat
C1
Модель уживання:
be dazzled by [something] / dazzle [someone] with [something]
Don’t be dazzled by the marketing—read the contract carefully.
Ne hagyd, hogy elvakítson a marketing – olvasd el figyelmesen a szerződést.
He was dazzled by the promise of quick money and ignored the risks.
Elvakította a gyors pénz ígérete, és figyelmen kívül hagyta a kockázatokat.
The luxury setting can dazzle people into spending more than they planned.
Навчальні приклади
Don’t be dazzled by a pretty design.
Ne hagyd, hogy elvakítson a mutatós dizájn.
She was dazzled by his fame.
Elvakította a hírneve.
Поширена помилка:
This meaning is often used with *be dazzled by* (not *be dazzled of*).
Значення
overwhelm or confuse by being impressive
Словосполучення
dazzled by success
|dazzled by fame
|dazzled by glamour
|dazzled by money
|dazzled by the lifestyle
|dazzled by the bright lights
|dazzled into believing
|dazzle with fancy talk
|dazzled by appearances
|not dazzled by
Синоніми
overwhelm (Focuses on being too much to handle.)
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overawe (Suggests being intimidated by greatness.)
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bewilder (More about confusion than admiration.)
Антоніми
clarify (To make understanding easier rather than harder.)
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steady (To keep someone calm and able to judge clearly.)
Теми
emotions
|business
|thinking
Визначення
If you are dazzled by something, it is so impressive that it is hard to think clearly about it.
To overwhelm or confuse someone so they cannot think or judge clearly, often because something seems very attractive, glamorous, or impressive.
ІМЕННИК
C1
4
vakító fény
B1
Модель уживання:
the dazzle of [light] / a dazzle of [light]
The dazzle of the afternoon sun made the road signs hard to read.
A délutáni nap vakító fénye miatt nehéz volt elolvasni a közúti táblákat.
After the dazzle, her eyes adjusted and she could see again.
A vakító fény után a szeme alkalmazkodott, és újra rendesen látott.
Навчальні приклади
The dazzle hurt my eyes.
A vakító fény bántotta a szememet.
Значення
a bright glare that affects vision
Словосполучення
the dazzle of the sun
|a sudden dazzle
|a dazzle of light
|headlight dazzle
|dazzle and glare
|screen dazzle
Синоніми
glare (More common word for harsh brightness.)
|
brightness (More general; may not imply difficulty seeing.)
Антоніми
darkness (Absence of light.)
|
dimness (Low light rather than intense light.)
Теми
vision
|weather
Визначення
A dazzle is a bright light that makes it hard to see.
A strong bright light or glare that makes it difficult to see.
ІМЕННИК
C1
5
csillogás
B2
Модель уживання:
the dazzle of [place/event/industry]
The awards show had all the dazzle you’d expect: lights, cameras, and designer clothes.
A díjátadón megvolt minden várható csillogás: fények, kamerák és tervezői ruhák.
Behind the dazzle of social media, the job was exhausting.
A közösségi média csillogása mögött a munka kimerítő volt.
Навчальні приклади
The party had a lot of dazzle.
A parti tele volt csillogással.
Значення
showy brilliance or glamour
Словосполучення
Hollywood dazzle
|the dazzle of the big city
|glitz and dazzle
|the dazzle of show business
|surface dazzle
Синоніми
glamour (More common; often linked to fame and beauty.)
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glitz (More informal; can suggest something superficial.)
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sparkle (More positive and lighter in tone.)
Антоніми
plainness (Lack of decoration or glamour.)
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simplicity (A straightforward style without showiness.)
Теми
entertainment
|fashion
|media
Визначення
Dazzle is the exciting, shiny glamour that attracts attention.
A quality of bright, showy, attention-getting beauty or glamour, often in entertainment or public events.
Граматика
Словникова форма
dazzle
IPA
GB/dˈæzəl/
US/dˈæzəl/
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dazzle (1 склад)
Stress on 1st syllable (dazzle)
Форми слова
Noun
- Base: dazzle
Verb
- Base: dazzle
- 3rd Person Singular: dazzles
- Present Participle: dazzling
- Past: dazzled
Споріднені слова
Forms
dazzles
verb
dazzling
verb
dazzled
verb
Related words
bedazzle
verb
dazzler
noun
Advanced or less common
dazzlingly
adverb
dazzlement
noun
Вирази
all dazzle and no substance
1/ˈɔl dˈæzəl ˈænd nˈoʊ sˈʌbstəns/
idiom
flashy but not truly good
Looks great, but is not really good or useful.
Приклади
- The presentation was all dazzle and no substance—there were no real numbers behind it.
- Some products are all dazzle and no substance, so read the reviews before you buy.
Навчальні приклади
- The ad was all dazzle and no substance.
dazzle camouflage
1/dˈæzəl kˈæməflˌɑʒ/
fixed phrase
technical
bold patterns to confuse enemies
Special patterns that make it hard to see what something is doing.
Приклади
- The museum displayed a model ship painted in dazzle camouflage.
- During World War I, some naval vessels used dazzle camouflage to confuse submarines.
dazzle them with science
1/dˈæzəl ðˈɛm wˈɪθ sˈaɪəns/
idiom
informal
use jargon to confuse or impress
To use difficult words to seem smart or to confuse people.
Приклади
- When I asked for a simple explanation, he tried to dazzle me with science.
- The salesperson was dazzling us with science instead of answering basic questions.
Навчальні приклади
- He tried to dazzle them with science.