deaden
gb/dˈɛdən/ us/dˈɛdən/
C1
Англійська
tompít, enyhít, elnyel, elzsibbaszt, eltompít, érzéketlenné tesz, fakít, mattít, kicsorbít, feszültségmentesít, áramtalanít
ДІЄСЛОВО
C1
1
Модель уживання:
deaden [pain/effect/impact/response]
The medication deadened the pain enough for her to sleep.
A gyógyszer annyira enyhítette a fájdalmát, hogy el tudott aludni.
A joke at the start helped deaden the tension in the room.
Egy vicc az elején segített oldani a teremben a feszültséget.
Thick gloves can deaden the feeling of the vibrations.
Навчальні приклади
This spray deadens the pain.
Ez a spray enyhíti a fájdalmat.
The carpet deadened the impact of the fall.
A szőnyeg tompította az esés erejét.
Поширена помилка:
Do not confuse with dead (adjective). Deaden is a verb meaning ‘make less strong’.
Значення
make less strong or intense
Словосполучення
deaden the pain
|deaden the effect
|deaden the impact
|deaden the shock
|deaden the force
|deaden a response
|deaden criticism
|deaden enthusiasm
Синоніми
dampen (Often suggests reducing strength gradually or slightly.)
|
blunt (Common for reducing force or emotional impact.)
|
lessen (General word meaning ‘make smaller/less’.)
Антоніми
intensify (Make stronger or more extreme.)
|
heighten (Increase strength or effect, especially feelings or interest.)
Теми
daily_life
|emotions
|health
Визначення
to make something feel weaker or less strong
To make something less strong, intense, or noticeable.
ДІЄСЛОВО
C1
2
elnyel
B1
Модель уживання:
deaden [noise/sound/echo]
Curtains and rugs help deaden the noise from the hallway.
A függönyök és a szőnyegek segítenek elnyelni a folyosóról beszűrődő zajt.
They added foam panels to deaden the echo in the studio.
Habszivacs paneleket tettek fel, hogy elnyeljék a visszhangot a stúdióban.
Fresh snow deadened the sound of traffic.
Навчальні приклади
The carpet deadens the sound of footsteps.
A szőnyeg elnyeli a lépések zaját.
Поширена помилка:
Deaden often implies absorbing sound (like carpet or foam), not just turning volume down.
Значення
reduce sound or noise
Словосполучення
deaden the noise
|deaden the sound
|deaden the echo
|deaden footsteps
|deaden street noise
|sound-deadening material
|deaden a room
|deaden the acoustics
Синоніми
muffle (Suggests covering or blocking so the sound is less clear.)
|
dampen (Common in acoustics: reduce resonance or vibration.)
|
soundproof (Stronger and more permanent; aims to block sound transmission.)
Антоніми
amplify (Make louder.)
|
echo (Cause sound to reflect and repeat rather than be absorbed.)
Теми
home
|music
|technology
Визначення
to make a noise quieter
To make a sound quieter or less clear by absorbing or blocking it.
ДІЄСЛОВО
C1
3
elzsibbaszt
B2
Модель уживання:
deaden [skin/nerves/a limb]
The dentist used a gel to deaden the gum before the injection.
A fogorvos az injekció előtt géllel elzsibbasztotta az ínyt.
The icy wind deadened his cheeks within minutes.
A jeges szél percek alatt elzsibbasztotta az arcát.
A tight bandage can deaden the skin if it’s left on too long.
Навчальні приклади
Cold water deadened my fingers.
A hideg víz elzsibbasztotta az ujjaimat.
Поширена помилка:
Deaden usually means reduce sensation, not make something completely unable to move.
Значення
make physically numb
Словосполучення
deaden the nerves
|deaden the skin
|deaden the area
|deaden sensation
|cold deadens
|a numbing agent deadens
|deaden the fingertips
Синоніми
numb (The most common everyday synonym.)
|
anesthetize (More medical; often from a drug.)
Антоніми
sensitize (Make more sensitive to feeling.)
|
restore feeling (Bring sensation back.)
Теми
health
|body
Визначення
to make part of your body lose feeling
To make a part of the body lose feeling or become less sensitive.
ДІЄСЛОВО
C1
4
eltompít
C1
Модель уживання:
deaden [someone] (to [something])
Years of bad news can deaden people to suffering they would once have found shocking.
Az évekig tartó rossz hírek érzéketlenné tehetik az embereket olyan szenvedéssel szemben, amelyet korábban megrázónak találtak volna.
The constant criticism deadened his confidence.
Az állandó bírálat megtörte az önbizalmát.
She tried not to let routine deaden her curiosity.
Навчальні приклади
The job deadened his feelings.
A munka eltompította az érzéseit.
Поширена помилка:
Often used in passive (‘be deadened to…’) when describing a person’s state.
Значення
make emotionally less sensitive
Словосполучення
deaden feelings
|deaden empathy
|deaden compassion
|deaden someone to suffering
|be deadened to violence
|emotionally deadened
|deaden sensitivity
Синоніми
desensitize (Emphasizes reduced emotional reaction after repeated exposure.)
|
numb (Informal and common, especially about shock or grief.)
Антоніми
sensitize (Make more aware or responsive.)
|
move (Cause a strong emotional reaction.)
Теми
emotions
|psychology
|work
Визначення
to make someone feel less emotion or care less
To make someone less emotionally responsive or less affected, often through repeated experience or shock.
ДІЄСЛОВО
C1
5
Модель уживання:
deaden [color/light/shine]
Over time, sunlight can deaden the color of fabrics.
Az idő múlásával a napfény kifakíthatja a szövetek színét.
Matte varnish is used to deaden the shine on the paint.
A matt lakkot a festék fényének tompítására használják.
The grey filter deadened the warm tones in the photo.
Навчальні приклади
Sun can deaden the color of a poster.
A nap kifakíthatja egy plakát színét.
Поширена помилка:
This sense is about appearance (dullness), not about killing something.
Значення
make less bright or vivid
Словосполучення
deaden the color
|deaden the shine
|deaden the light
|deaden a gloss
|deaden the finish
|deaden the tone
Синоніми
dull (Very close; common for both color and surface shine.)
|
dim (More about light level than color richness.)
|
tone down (Often deliberate; reduce brightness/strength.)
Антоніми
brighten (Make more bright or vivid.)
|
enliven (Make more lively or vivid, often about color or atmosphere.)
Теми
art
|home
Визначення
to make colors or light look less bright
To make something look duller, less bright, or less vivid.
ДІЄСЛОВО
C1
6
kicsorbít
C1
Модель уживання:
deaden [blade/edge/knife]
Cutting on stone can quickly deaden the blade.
A kövön vágás gyorsan kicsorbíthatja a pengét.
Sand and grit will deaden the edge of the skates.
A homok és az apró kavicsok kicsorbítják a korcsolya élét.
The cheap sharpener deadened the knife instead of improving it.
Навчальні приклади
This board can deaden your knife.
Ez a deszka kicsorbíthatja a késedet.
Поширена помилка:
Blunt is more common in everyday speech; deaden sounds slightly more literary or technical in this sense.
Значення
make a blade less sharp
Словосполучення
deaden the blade
|deaden the edge
|deaden a knife
|deaden the point
|deaden the teeth (of a saw)
Синоніми
blunt (Most common for tools and edges.)
|
dull (Common and general; also used for colors and minds.)
Антоніми
sharpen (Make an edge or point sharper.)
|
hone (Sharpen with care and precision.)
Теми
tools
|daily_life
Визначення
to make a knife or edge less sharp
To make something sharp less sharp or less effective at cutting or biting.
ДІЄСЛОВО
C2
TECHNICAL
7
Модель уживання:
deaden [a line/circuit/cable]
Always deaden the circuit before you start work on the panel.
Mindig feszültségmentesítse az áramkört, mielőtt dolgozni kezd a panelen.
The engineer deadened the line and tested it before cutting the cable.
A mérnök feszültségmentesítette a vezetéket, és a kábel elvágása előtt letesztelte.
They deadened the supply to prevent accidental shock.
Поширена помилка:
This is specialized; in general English, people more often say ‘switch off’, ‘cut the power’, or ‘de-energize’.
Значення
make a circuit safely inactive
Словосполучення
deaden the circuit
|deaden the line
|deaden the cable
|deaden the power
|deaden before working
|deaden and ground
|deaden the supply
Синоніми
de-energize (Standard technical term for removing electrical energy.)
|
isolate (Disconnect from the power source or system.)
Антоніми
energize (Supply power to make active.)
|
activate (Make operational (not specifically about electricity).)
Теми
technology
|electricity
|safety
Визначення
to make electrical equipment safe by switching off power
To make an electrical line, circuit, or device inactive by turning off or removing its power, especially for safety.
Граматика
Словникова форма
deaden
IPA
GB/dˈɛdən/
US/dˈɛdən/
Склади й наголос
deaden (1 склад)
Stress on 1st syllable (deaden)
Форми слова
Verb
- Base: deaden
- 3rd Person Singular: deadens
- Present Participle: deadening
- Past: deadened
Споріднені слова
Вирази
be deadened to [something]
1/bˈi dˈidənd tə sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
become less sensitive to something
to not feel much about something anymore
Приклади
- After years in emergency medicine, she was deadened to the sound of alarms.
- He seemed deadened to criticism after hearing it so often.
- By the end of the hike, my feet were deadened to the cold.
Навчальні приклади
- He is deadened to the noise now.
deaden the blow
1/dˈɛdən ðə blˈoʊ/
fixed phrase
reduce the harsh effect
to make bad news or a hit feel less bad
Приклади
- He tried to deaden the blow by starting with some good news.
- The thick padding deadened the blow when she fell.
- A small bonus helped deaden the blow of the pay cut.
Навчальні приклади
- She tried to deaden the blow of the bad news.
deaden the senses
1/dˈɛdən ðə sˈɛnsɪz/
fixed phrase
make people less aware
to make someone feel and notice less
Приклади
- Too much alcohol can deaden the senses and slow your reactions.
- Long hours in front of a screen can deaden the senses over time.
- The loud, constant music seemed designed to deaden the senses.
Навчальні приклади
- Alcohol can deaden the senses.