curse
gb/kˈɚs/ us/kˈɚs/
B1
Англійська
~ 1300
Значення
0 значень
Дієслово
B1
action
1
Say offensive or obscene words
To say bad or rude words when you are angry or upset.
Модель уживання:
to curse [someone/something]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'curse' with 'cuss'. 'Cuss' is informal and mostly American; 'curse' is more general.
Синоніми
swear (Commonly used for speaking offensive or impolite words; often interchangeable.)
Антоніми
praise (Expressing approval or admiration instead of offensive language.)
Словосполучення
curse loudly
|curse under breath
|curse at someone
Теми
emotions
|communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- He cursed loudly when he dropped his phone.
- She cursed under her breath as she walked away.
- The driver cursed at the car that cut him off.
Навчальні приклади
- He cursed when he lost the game.
- She cursed at the bad driver.
- I heard him curse in the shop.
Дієслово
B2
action
2
Invoke supernatural harm on someone
To ask magic or a god to bring bad luck or harm to someone.
Модель уживання:
to curse [someone/something]
Поширена помилка:
Some learners confuse this meaning with simply saying bad words; here it means using magic or supernatural power.
Синоніми
hex (Specifically refers to casting a spell for harm; more informal or folkloric.)
Антоніми
bless (To call upon divine favor instead of harm.)
Словосполучення
curse an enemy
|curse the land
|curse forever
Теми
supernatural
|beliefs
|religion
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- The witch cursed the prince to live as a frog.
- They believed the old man had cursed their farm.
- She cursed the thief who stole her necklace.
Навчальні приклади
- The witch cursed the king.
- He cursed the house with bad luck.
- They think she cursed the village.
Іменник
B1
entity
3
Offensive word or phrase
A bad or rude word that people say when they are angry or upset.
Синоніми
swear word (Most common informal term for an offensive word.)
Антоніми
compliment (A polite expression showing approval instead of offense.)
Словосполучення
shout curses
|mutter curses
|string of curses
Теми
communication
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- He shouted curses at the referee.
- She muttered a curse as she left the room.
- The air was filled with curses and angry shouts.
Навчальні приклади
- He said a curse when he was angry.
- She spoke a curse quietly.
- They shouted curses at each other.
Іменник
B2
entity
4
Magical spell causing harm
Magic words that bring bad luck or harm to someone.
Синоніми
hex (A magical spell causing harm; more informal or folkloric.)
Антоніми
blessing (A magical or divine act giving good fortune instead of harm.)
Словосполучення
ancient curse
|break a curse
|lift a curse
Теми
supernatural
|beliefs
|religion
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- The ancient curse was said to haunt the tomb.
- Only true love could break the curse.
- The hero's quest was to lift the curse from the kingdom.
Навчальні приклади
- The old curse hurt the town.
- He tried to break the curse.
- They feared the witch's curse.
Іменник
B2
entity
5
Source of lasting trouble or harm
Something that brings a lot of problems for a long time.
Синоніми
plague (Something that continually causes trouble; often metaphorical.)
Антоніми
blessing (Something that brings happiness instead of trouble.)
Словосполучення
curse of poverty
|be a curse to someone
Теми
problems
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- Illiteracy is the curse of many rural areas.
- For some athletes, fame can be a curse.
- The disease became a curse for the entire community.
Навчальні приклади
- Poverty is a curse for many people.
- Fame can be a curse.
- The war was a curse for the country.
Граматика
Словникова форма
curse
IPA
GB/kˈɚs/
US/kˈɚs/
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curse (1 склад)
Stress on 1st syllable (curse)
Форми слова
Noun
- Base: curse
- Plural: curses
Verb
- Base: curse
- 3rd Person Singular: curses
- Present Participle: cursing
- Past: cursed
Споріднені слова
Forms
curses
noun
cursing
verb
cursed
verb
Вирази
a blessing and a curse
1/ə blˈɛsɪŋ ˈænd ə kˈɚs/
idiom
Has good and bad effects together
Something that is good in some ways but bad in other ways.
Приклади
- Fame is both a blessing and a curse for many celebrities.
- Technology can be a blessing and a curse for society.
break the curse
1/bɹˈeɪk ðə kˈɚs/
fixed phrase
End magical or lasting harm
To stop a magic spell or long-lasting problem from causing more harm.
Приклади
- The hero set out to break the curse on the castle.
- Scientists hope to break the curse of this deadly disease.
curse like a sailor
1/kˈɚs lˈaɪk ə sˈeɪlɚ/
idiom
informal
Use many bad words often and strongly
To say many rude words very often and strongly.
Приклади
- He curses like a sailor when he's playing video games.
- Don't mind her—she curses like a sailor when she's stressed.
put a curse on [someone]
1/pˈʊt ə kˈɚs ˈɔn sˈʌmwˌʌn/
fixed phrase
Use magic to harm someone
To say magic words to make something bad happen to someone.
Приклади
- The villagers believed the woman had put a curse on their crops.
- He claimed his rival had put a curse on him.
under a curse
1/ˈʌndɚ ə kˈɚs/
fixed phrase
Affected by magic or lasting harm
Being controlled by magic or suffering from a long-lasting problem.
Приклади
- The town seemed to be under a curse after years of disaster.
- She felt her family was under a curse.